Transfer Credit

Timeline:

We encourage all students to receive approval before enrolling at an external institution.

Applications are generally reviewed on a monthly basis during the academic year. Please allow up to six weeks for a decision.

Students requesting approval for Summer 2025 courses should submit their application on or before 05/06/2025.

Chemistry transfer credit review guidelines:

  • The course is offered at a 4-year institution.
  • The host institution is located in the United States (If the institution resides outside of the United States, the form will require additional information).
  • The chemistry major at the host institution is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Click here to confirm the status of the host institution; if the institution is on the list, then it is approved by the ACS.
  • The course is a required part of an ACS-approved chemistry degree program at the host institution.
  • Requests involving CHEM 1560+1561, 2070+2071, 2080+2081, 2090+2091 or 2510 must include a lab component.
  • All course components must be taken in person. Requests involving hybrid remote or online courses will not be accepted under any circumstance.

Requesting chemistry transfer credit:

  • If the course meets the department's guidelines, click here to fill out the transfer credit request form.
  • If the request is approved, students will receive an email from the department approving the request. Students will then need to follow the steps outlined by their home college to finalize the transfer credit process: A&S students, CALS students, EN students, HE students.
  • If the request is denied, the student will receive an email explaining why the request was not approved.
  • If more information is needed, someone from the department will contact the student before making a final decision.
  • A minimum grade of a “C” is required in all cases to receive credit.

Special circumstances:

  • We do not approve transfer credit for Cornell honors courses: CHEM 2150, 3590/3600, or 3890/3900. No exceptions.
  • The Chemistry department only reviews chemistry courses. Students seeking transfer credit for a distribution or prerequisite requirement of the major (e.g. MATH 1110, PHYS 2207) should contact the appropriate department.

For questions, please contact chemdus@cornell.edu.

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