🎓 Fresh BU grad here! Sharing my insider tips on how I shaved a full year off my degree by taking courses off campus.
🔥 Dreaming of early graduation, saving money, or lightening your course load? This guide is your golden ticket!
📚 BU’s External Credit Policy Unpacked
✅ Minimum grade requirement: C or above
✅ Credits transfer without affecting GPA
✅ Non-US programs need Study Abroad Program Manager approval
⚠️ Important: HUB courses can’t convert to GE credits – always verify with your advisor first
🔄 The Step-by-Step Credit Transfer Process
1️⃣ Choose your courses wisely
2️⃣ Verify they’re in BU’s transfer database or officially recognized
3️⃣ Submit approval paperwork and await confirmation
4️⃣ Dive into your courses!
5️⃣ Send official transcripts to BU after completion
6️⃣ Celebrate as credits appear on your BU record
💎 Why External Credits Changed My College Journey:
⏰ Time Saver: Graduate early and gain precious internship time
💰 Budget Friendly: Summer programs cost significantly less than on-campus courses
📖 Smoother Academics: Generally easier courses with higher pass rates – perfect for dodging campus “GPA killers”
💡 Pro Tip: This strategy is especially valuable for students like me – those wanting to fast-track graduation and gain work experience sooner.
Got questions about credit transfers? Slide into my DMs!
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That’s really impressive! I had no idea BU’s credit policy was so flexible. Do you think it’s easier to get approvals for non-US programs or are they super strict? Either way, this definitely gives me some ideas for my own situation.
That’s really impressive! I had no idea you could save so much time by taking courses off-campus. Do you think the process was worth the effort in the end?
Absolutely, it was definitely worth the effort! The key is to plan carefully and choose transfer credits wisely. It can save you both time and money, making your college journey more flexible. Thanks for asking—best of luck on your own path!