School of Record
Credit Units
Attending students will be awarded the number of credits designated on the program syllabus through our academic partner – Connecticut College. Connecticut College is a private, highly ranked liberal arts institution with a deep commitment to undergraduate education. Students will receive a letter grade for attending this field school as described in the grading section on each syllabus.
Upper Division Designation
Connecticut College does not use the lower/upper division designation system. However, students will find that the reading load, time investment, and intensive methods training components of these courses are congruent with expectations of advanced undergraduate research seminars at most universities and colleges.
Transcripts
Two official copies of transcripts will be mailed, one to the permanent address provided on the student’s program application and one to their home institution. Additional transcripts can be ordered through the National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer of Credit Units
Most universities accept Connecticut College credit units, however, it is ultimately up to the home university what credits they will accept and how they will apply to a student’s program of study. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the transferability of credit units with their own school official(s) BEFORE attending the field school. When meeting with school officials – usually the Registrar, Study Abroad Adviser, or Academic Adviser – students should print and bring the field school syllabus with them.
Attending Two or More Programs
Each IFR field school receives its own course ID. Students attending more than one program may transfer credits from each field school under different course ID and catalog number.
Consortium Agreements
Some universities require a Consortium Agreement to be signed by the IFR to facilitate credit transfer. Please contact admissions@ifrglobal.org.