transfer credits

Accepted students will go through an official evaluation of transfer credit with an admissions counselor once they have been accepted. Applicants may transfer a maximum of 60 semester credits.

Credits may be evaluated when:

• Academic credits were earned at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• The applicant received a "C" or above in the course.
• The course is appropriate to CVA's curriculum (Remedial and developmental course credits will not be transferred).

Preparing materials for studio class transfer:

1. Bring in as many assignments as possible. Whenever possible, please bring original work. Slides, photos and CDs are acceptable if you are from out of town, or if your work is large or fragile. If you submit slides and CDs, please include a description of each piece with dimensions, materials used, title and a brief summary of the assignment. Digital work must include hardcopy printouts (black and white prints are acceptable).

2. Representative sketchbooks and preliminary work are appreciated, (but not every scrap of paper should be included).

3. Work should be bundled/grouped and clearly labeled by course title.

4. Include the name of the course, catalog description of the course, given grade and the syllabus.

Procedure for liberal arts transfer:

1. An Admissions Counselor will assess what classes should be petitioned for credit and notify the applicant.

2. After the applicant has been notified of which classes to petition, the applicant must supply course descriptions and if possible a class syllabus and writing samples. Including these can affect whether the Liberal Arts Chair can dispense credit for the class.

We ask that these organizing guidelines be followed in order to properly assess for credit. After assessment we ask that work be retrieved promptly. CVA is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork left at CVA.

If you have any questions about transfer credits please call the Admissions Office at 651.757.4040 or admissions@cva.edu