PEAK for Transfer Students

The College of Idaho accepts up to 70 transfer credits from accredited community colleges and up to 90 transfer credits from accredited four-year colleges and universities. Please see the Transfer Credit policy for specific course and grade acceptance.

There is often a challenge, however, in transforming the credits transferred to the College into a coherent liberal arts course of study on the PEAK model. As far as possible, students, in concert with their advisors, are expected to shape their course of study according to the expectations of the PEAK curriculum.

• Students who transfer to the College with 60 or more semester credits (Junior standing or above) will be required to complete majors and minors covering at least two of the PEAKs (to include at least one major), with additional liberal arts experience planned in collaboration with the advisor. Transfer students admitted with Junior standing or above must complete 3 credits during at least one Winter term.
• Students who transfer to the College with 28 to 59 semester credits (Sophomore standing) will be required to complete majors and minors covering at least three of the PEAKs (to include at least one major), with additional Liberal Arts experience planned in collaboration with the advisor. Transfer students admitted with Sophomore standing must complete 6 credits during at least two Winter terms.
• All first-time students and all students who transfer to the College with fewer than 28 credits are expected to complete the full PEAK curriculum.
• Alternative Credits (AP and IB) and concurrent/dual-enrollment credits are not considered transfer credits. Although these types of credits may allow a student to enroll in the College with advanced standing, they do not count toward the 28 transfer credits that would allow a student to complete less than the full PEAK curriculum.