The University allows students who wish to take a course via study abroad to apply credits from those courses toward their University degree provided the following conditions are met:
  • A minimum grade equivalent of C- is required for a course to be eligible for transfer.
  • Credits for duplicate courses are not eligible for transfer.
    • courses with the "150" designation can be duplicated as they are considered electives.
  • Approval must be obtained for any course selection changes made after the initial approval process is complete.
  • Grades earned on study abroad courses will not be included in the GPA.
  • Courses in the Catholic University in Rome semester, the London Parliamentary Internship, and all faculty-led programs will be considered resident credit, and grades will be included in the GPA.
  • Credits earned on Catholic University's own and affiliated study abroad programs will not be counted in the total number of transfer credits allowed under residency requirements.
  • It is the student's responsibility to request an official transcript to be sent to CUAbroad after you complete the study abroad term.
  • Please see the University Academic Transfer of Credit Policy for other restrictions.