Enrollment

Academic Credits

EARNING Credit HOURS

Talk to your Home School

During the SFS application process, you will complete the forms needed to process your SFS transcript upon completion of the program.

The final decision regarding credit and grade transfer rests with your home institution. You should check with your advisor or registrar when applying to our programs to learn how your SFS coursework will be eligible for credit in your degree program.

It may be helpful to bring an SFS syllabus with you to facilitate this conversation. You can find sample program syllabi under the Resources section of each program page.


ACADEMIC CREDITS

Most SFS students are registered at and receive transcripts from the University of Minnesota, our School of Record. The only exceptions are students from schools that accept SFS credit directly.

Semester Credits

16 SEMESTER-HOUR CREDITS

  • Australia
  • Turks & Caicos Islands

18 SEMESTER-HOUR CREDITS

  • Bhutan
  • Cambodia
  • Chile
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Italy
  • Kenya
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Tanzania

Summer Credits

4 SEMESTER-HOUR CREDITS 

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Chile
  • Costa Rica
  • Kenya
  • Panama
  • Tanzania
  • Turks & Caicos Islands

8 semester-hour credits when attending any two summer sessions (4 semester-hour)

6 SEMESTER-HOUR CREDITS 

  • Bhutan
Official transcripts for SFS programs are available approximately 4-6 weeks after the conclusion of the program (after the conclusion of the second summer session for summer programs.)

Questions regarding Credit Transfer?

(800) 989-4419Admissions@fieldstudies.org