Degree Requirements for Transfer Students
The information listed below is for students who transfer to Northwestern from another university. For information related to interschool transfer, see the Interschool Transfer webpage.
Transfer students follow the degree requirements that correspond to their date of matriculation (when they first start classes).
- Students who start at Northwestern AFTER spring quarter of 2023 should refer to the our new Degree Requirements.
- Students who start at Northwestern earlier should refer to the prior Degree Requirements.
Regardless of matriculation date, all students must:
- Complete a Weinberg College major in a field of study
- Demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English through AP scores, department testing, or Northwestern coursework.
- Satisfy the University Undergraduate Registration Requirement and Weinberg College credit and quarter requirements.
For details, see the degree requirement pages.
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