Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer Credits Frequently Asked Questions

Webster always attempts to provide full transfer of successfully completed associate degrees from regionally accredited institutions. Webster will accept up to 90 hours from a community college if credits are taken prior to the date the degree was awarded.

If an associate degree is not completed, Webster will accept up to 64 hours from a community college or from other forms of lower-division credit.

All transfer credit is capped at 90 credit hours. Webster University's minimum residency requirement is the completion of 30 credit hours of the last 36 credit hours prior to graduation. Students transferring from a regionally accredited community college may be limited on the number of lower-division credits that can transfer, based on if an associate degree is earned and date the degree was earned. See above FAQ.

The University will accept up to 30 credit hours, regardless of degree earned, from an institution that is nationally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All credits will be converted to semester hours.

Students who have completed an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree from Missouri community colleges, the Associate of Science (AS) from Illinois community colleges, the Missouri 42-hour block, or another verified general education program will have satisfied the general education section and global cornerstone seminar requirement of the Global Citizenship Program at Webster.

Students who have completed other associate degrees (including AAS, AS, ADN), a certificate, or not completing a degree/certificate prior to transfer will have their transfer coursework evaluated on a course-by-course basis for equivalency with Webster University's Global Citizenship Program requirements.

Students who have completed an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree from a regionally accredited community college and pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Music degree at Webster will have satisfied the global cornerstone seminar and general education section of the Global Citizenship Program, as accommodated for the BFA or BM. Students with an AFA who choose to pursue a degree other than a BFA or BM at Webster will have coursework evaluated on a course-by-course basis for the GCP.

Transfer course equivalency requirements for the major are determined by the appropriate department. Transfer course equivalencies for the Global Citizenship Program follow established guidelines. See transfer guides or equivalency database for more specific information on course equivalencies.

Official evaluation of transfer credits is conducted by the Office of the Registrar following admission to the University and upon receipt of all official transcripts.

All transfer coursework must be college-level (100-level or above) with a passing grade. Pass/Fail courses will count for transfer credit if the student received a Pass. For repeated courses only the second grade will be counted. Incomplete grades are not accepted in transfer.

Courses completed with a grade of D have restrictions in transfer and generally are not applicable toward graduation requirements at Webster.

Duplicate coursework does not transfer.

Webster follows recommendations put forth by the American Council on Education (ACE) in awarding transfer credit for military training and in-service corporate training programs. Students must submit official JST, CCAF, and/or ACE transcripts for transfer credit to be considered.

Prospective Students Frequently Asked Questions

For students applying to the Webster Groves main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, contact our admissions team at admit@webster.edu.

If you are interested in attending one of Webster's metropolitan, military, international or online campus locations, please contact that campus directly for more information.

Contact your admissions counselor for an unofficial evaluation of your previous coursework; this will give you a better idea of how your classes will transfer, and what credits you will still need to graduate. After we receive the final, official transcripts, the registrar will begin the process of officially evaluating your transfer credit. Your transfer credits will move to your academic record and populate in your degree audit shortly after the beginning of your first semester.

After being admitted to Webster, students will work with the Academic Advising Center to enroll in courses and plan the remaining requirements toward their degree. You will also be assigned a faculty advisor within your major during your first semester.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Webster also requires students to complete a Webster University-specific financial aid form.

Financial Aid
Webster Hall, First Floor
470 East Lockwood Avenue, Room 115
314-968-6992

Yes, Webster has housing options for incoming transfer students who would prefer to live on campus.

Office of Housing and Residential Life
240 Edgar Rd.
Housing website
314-246-HOME (4663)

Incoming domestic transfer students are not required to live on campus if transferring with more than 30 semester hours completed. Learn more about the housing residency requirement.

Office of Military Affairs
Loretto Hall, First Floor
470 East Lockwood Avenue, Room 110
Military at Webster website
314-246-VETS (8387)

Webster also has a VetSuccess on Campus Counselor, Crystal Gillespie. Military students can contact her directly at 314-253-4100 ext. 9348 or crystal.gillespie@va.gov.

Webster has a wide range of student support resources, all of which are available to admitted transfer students. Below are just a few of the resources (please feel free to browse their websites!):

The Career Planning and Development Center provides support for vocational guidance, internships, resume assistance and career readiness.

The Reeg Academic Resource Center provides academic support (tutoring, counseling, etc.) to help students succeed in their courses.

Student Life consists of clubs and organizations that help students to network within their academic and social interest as well as to help students transition into Webster and make it feel like a home.

For Admitted or Enrolled Students

Contact the IT Service Desk at 314-968-5995 or support@webster.edu

Webster University Bookstore
554 Garden Avenue
Garden Park Plaza (1st floor of parking garage)
314-968-5936

Apply online through Connections (requires login) .

Public Safety
527 Garden Avenue
Garden Park Plaza (in the parking garage)
314-968-7430

Charge and payment account activity is reported to students in an electronic billing statement on a monthly basis. Students may access the monthly online e-bill statement through their Connections account.

Student Affairs Office
175 Edgar Road
2nd floor of the University Center
314-968-6980

Emerson Library
101 Edgar Road
library.webster.edu
First floor service desk: 314-968-6952; Research desk: 314-968-6950

Registered students have free access to the fitness center, indoor pool and gymnasium (when available) in the University Center (1st floor), 175 Edgar Road, 314-968-7105

  • Marletto's Marketplace in Maria Hall
  • Library Café featuring Kaldi's in Emerson Library
  • Crossroads Food Court on the 2nd floor of the University Center
  • Simply-To-Go in East Academic Building

Sign up for Gorlok Bucks at any campus dining services location. You will then get a discount and avoid sales tax any time you dine on campus. Your account can also be used at participating off campus restaurants. Call 314-968-6902 for more information.

Career Planning and Development Center
568 Garden Avenue
Garden Park Plaza (1st floor or parking garage)
314-968-6982

Student Health Services
540 Garden Avenue (southwest of parking garage)
314-968-6922

Student Counseling and Life Development
540 Garden Avenue (southwest of parking garage)
314-968-7030

Through the Student Academic Services Channel in Connections. Select Academic Record to view your unofficial transcript.

Registrar's Office
Loretto Hall, Room 63
314-968-7450

The Student Success Portal, powered by Starfish, is a technology that can connect you to people and services that help you effectively engage with the Webster community. Your Success Network provides contact information for your instructors and academic advisor, allows you to schedule advising appointments, and helps you locate resources and services. You can also "Raise Your Hand" for help within your course, with registration, and with other needs. Log in at success.webster.edu or by accessing the Starfish — Student Success Portal link in Connections or within each of your courses in WorldClassRoom.

We recommend contacting your academic advisor prior to making any adjustments to your schedule.

Please call your academic advisor.

Once you have enrolled in your program, you will be assigned to a faculty advisor within that department. You can find your adviser's information within the Student Academic Services channel in Connections, under Biographical Information.

Information Center in the University Center
175 Edgar Road
314-246-7105
https://involved.webster.edu/

All Webster students should opt into the Webster Alerts system through their Connections account. This system notifies students of campus closures.