Santa Clara University

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer credit is determined by the deans of the college or school following the student's admission.

• Courses from accredited institutions are generally transferable if they are similar in nature to courses listed in the Santa Clara University Undergraduate Bulletin.
• Courses from California community colleges are also generally transferable under the same conditions and if designated as transferable to the University of California.
• Courses of a trade or technical nature do not transfer. Courses from non-accredited institutions, trade schools, extension programs, or correspondence programs do not transfer.

Courses taken Pass/No Pass

Santa Clara does not award transfer credit for courses taken on a pass/no pass or credit/no credit basis. All transferable courses should be taken for a letter grade. Students must earn a C or better in order to receive transfer credit.