Transfer Credit Summer Programs

The Smith Center for Global Engagement has reviewed six summer programs. St. Olaf students who have sophomore status or higher are eligible to apply. All students will use the St. Olaf transfer credit process to apply to the non-St. Olaf sponsored summer programs. All students must fill out the Transfer Credit Summer Programs Notification Form or meet with St. Olaf’s Smith Center for Global Engagement to be considered for a need-based St. Olaf Smith Center for Global Engagement Scholarship. For questions about St. Olaf Study Abroad Scholarship funding possibilities, please reach out to finaid@stolaf.edu.

Make an Appointment with the Smith Center

Transfer Credit Summer Program Notification Form

St. Olaf students will use transfer credits for non-St. Olaf sponsored summer programs. There are limitations in using transfer credits. We recommend consulting with Renae Althoff, Assistant Registrar, to arrange transfer of credit to St. Olaf.

Four total transfer credits may be awarded after matriculation. *A student may be allowed fewer than 4.0 credits after matriculation depending upon the total credits initially transferred.
Only two classes may be 3 semester credit or 4 semester credit courses.
Remaining two transfer credit courses must be equivalent to 4 semester or 5.5 quarter credits.

Students participating on programs will need to obtain an official School of Record (SOR) transcript from their program. SOR transcripts often carry an additional fee.
An official transcript will be sent from the program directly to the Registrar’s Office. It will take some time to receive the transcript from the program.
Once received, students are notified.
The Registrar’s Office translates courses and enters them into the student’s record.

Investigate Programs

Browse our list of transfer credit Smith Center international and domestic summer programs.
Attend the Smith Center Study Abroad/Away Fair during the fall semester (usually late October/early November). Find the exact date and time by visiting our Smith Center Calendar.

Get Advising

1. Make an appointment with a Smith Center Advisor to learn more about study abroad/away summer programs.
2. Talk with your academic advisor to learn more about how specific program(s) will fit your academic interests, needs and requirements.
3. Meet with the Registrar’s Office to ensure credits will transfer.
4. Notify the Smith Center and St. Olaf’s Financial Aid Office of your plans to pursue a summer program by filling out the Transfer Credit Summer Programs Notification Form.

You must complete the form and apply directly to your program in order to be considered for a St. Olaf Smith Center Scholarship.

Apply directly to chosen summer program

Program applications are available online by visiting the summer programs’ webpage. You can find the application link by clicking on the program of interest below and navigating to the program’s homepage. If you have trouble finding the link, please visit the Smith Center and they can help you apply.
Make sure to apply before the program’s deadline. You can find those deadlines on the specific program’s webpage.

Selection of Participants

Notification of application status will be sent directly to the student’s email. Pay attention to the email that is linked with your application! The Smith Center recommends that you use your St. Olaf email.
The program provider will contact you to register for courses and housing. They will also support you in the visa process (if necessary) and provide any pre-departure orientation.