Admitted International Students
Transferring Credits from a U.S. Institution
If you have taken academic level classes at another US college or university, you may be able to transfer some of those credits to Foothill College. Here are answers to common questions you may have.
Q. Who evaluates my transcript?
Your transfer credits will be reviewed during an individual appointment with an international
academic counselor after you arrive on the Foothill campus and present your transcripts.
Q. What documents do I need?
Please bring:
- An official transcript from your previous college or university
- A copy of your college or university catalog with full course descriptions for the classes you completed (sometimes required to help the evaluation easier)
Q. When should I meet with a counselor?
We strongly recommend that all transfer students attend the International Student
Orientation events. During these events you will:
- Meet privately with an international academic counselor
- Discuss your academic plans
- Obtain a preliminary transcript evaluation
- Possibly clear some course prerequisites. A full transcript evaluation usually requires a separate, longer appointment.
If you miss these events, it may be difficult to schedule a counseling appointment
before class registration. At certain times of the year, counselor schedule fill up
quickly and appointments may not be available until after classes begin.
If you cannot attend the orientation events, please arrange to meet with an international
academic counselor before registering for classes. Contact the Counseling Department
at 650.949.7423 or visit their website
Q. Do I need to take a placement test?
If your transcript shows proof of completing U.S. college-level English, ESL or mathematics,
you may not need a placement test. During your initial appointment, the counselor
will review your transcript and may place you into the next higher-level course at
Foothill. However, taking the placement test can still be helpful. If you score well,
you may qualify for an even higher-level course.
Tips: Meet with a counselor during the new student advising session prior to the orientation. If you wait until later, classes may already be full.
Q. What happens when I transfer to a four-year college/university after Foothill?
If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after studying at Foothill,
keep in mind:
- Your future institution will do its own transcript evaluation
- They may not award the same credit that Foothill accepts
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
International Student Programs Office
650.949.7293
foothillinternational@fhda.edu
Administration Building 1900 Room 1933
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