Credit

All Undergraduates

Every student’s academic program must be approved by the Director of the School in Japan. Students are not permitted to take lighter loads, nor will they receive additional credit for heavier loads. Forms are available at the School in Japan office to help students document all information relevant for course recognition and transfer to their home institutions.

Middlebury Undergraduates

Middlebury College students receive four units of credit for the fall, four units of credit for the spring, and ten units of credit for the academic year.

To receive major credit for courses taken abroad, you need to bring the following information back with you:

• Course syllabi
• Course work
• Any other material you think will be useful in determining the course content

Students from Other Colleges and Universities

Middlebury College considers a semester/academic year abroad equivalent to a semester/academic year in the U.S. Students who transfer their credits to other institutions typically receive 15-16 credit hours per semester or 20-25 quarter units per semester for a full course load.  Because an undergraduate student’s home institution determines the number of credits awarded for work abroad, students are urged to consult with their advisers well ahead of time.