Transfer Credit

College credit earned at another institution of higher education while enrolled as a high school student may qualify as credit that can be transferred to Duke. Complete this form to initiate the process of reviewing these classes for "prematriculation" credit (PMC):

Prematriculation Credit Request form

Before starting, make sure you have the transcript and class syllabus ready to upload. Note that a course description will not suffice, a detailed syllabus is required. If you have additional PMC requests, you can submit this form multiple times. Once you submit, you will be shown a link to start a new form submission.

Please note that only two units of AP, IB, or PMC can count toward the total 34 units required for graduation. Additionally, these credits cannot be used to satisfy general curriculum requirements.

By submitting the form, you are confirming that the course meets the following criteria:

• Taken during your junior or senior year of high school
• Taught at the college or university campus, not at an off-campus location
• Offered as a regular part of the curriculum of the college or university
• Not used to satisfy high school graduation requirements

The following courses will NOT transfer to Duke:

• Courses in which you received a grade below a B-
• Courses taken remotely
• Study Abroad Program courses
• English composition courses
• Mathematics courses below calculus

Students who are interested in participating in study abroad programs should contact Global Education for Undergraduate Students.

Not all Duke graduate/professional schools grant transfer credit. Consult with your school for policies and procedures regarding transfer credit.

If you are considering taking a course at another college or university and hope to transfer it to your Duke academic record, read the information on transfer credit as found in Trinity's T-Reqs or Pratt's Policies and Procedures before confirming your plans.

Once you have confirmed your intention to move forward, do the following:

• Submit a pre-approval request form to the College or School you are currently enrolled in:
  • Trinity Students
  • Pratt Students
• You will need:
  1. an official description of the course(s) you propose to take
  2. a copy of the course schedule bulletin from the institution you will be attending that clearly indicates the meeting times and days for the course, along with a copy of the academic calendar
  3. the syllabus for your intended course
• Enroll on your own in the approved course at the approved institution following their procedures.
• Complete the approved course(s) at the visited institution and arrange for the visited institution to send an official electronic or hard-copy transcript directly to the Office of the University Registrar. Hard copies must be sent in a sealed envelope.
• Please note: You must earn a C- or better to receive Duke credit for work completed at another US university. Your grade, however, will not be recorded at Duke and will not be included in your GPA.

For a more detailed look at transfer credit and the various forms needed, go to Pratt Policies & Procedures or Trinity T-Reqs.

If you plan on studying abroad, contact the Global Education Office for Undergraduates.

If you took college courses in your junior or senior year of high school and want them to be on your Duke record, read the information regarding Prematriculation Credit to see what is required.

For Transfer Students transferring to Duke from another institution, evaluation of your prior work and possible transfer credit is handled in bulk by the College/School you are entering. 

• Trinity Transfer Students
• Pratt Transfer Students