How to Request Credit

Students request credit for Semester/Year Abroad courses via the Abroad Credit Evaluation System (ACES) on MySwarthmore. Submission of study abroad courses to ACES is as important as course registration for a semester at Swarthmore.

In preparation for this process, review information about Coursework and Credits.

Pre-estimation of Credit

All courses you take need to be "pre-estimated" in ACES to be considered for Swarthmore credit. 

Pre-Departure

You're required to submit at least a full course load to ACES pre-departure. Wait to begin this process until GEO has instructed you to do so.  If you discover new courses of interest after you complete these steps, those courses must also be submitted to ACES following the process above. The sooner new courses are reviewed in ACES, the more quickly you'll know whether you can expect credit! 

Download the guide on How to Request Credit: Predeparture [pdf].

While Abroad

 The actual courses you take must be pre-estimated in ACES to be considered for credit.  As soon as your course schedule has been finalized, make sure that your credit pre-estimation aligns with your registered classes. 

Download the guide on How to Request Credit: While Abroad [pdf].

Final Credit Evaluation

After Return

You can prepare for the Final Credit Evaluation process as soon as your program ends. GEO will authorize the evaluation of your courses after your first semester back on campus begins. 

Download the guide on How to Request Credit: Post-Program [pdf].