Policies

Students who have not completed the IB diploma are awarded equivalent course credit for up to two introductory courses for each higher level exam (HL) in which a grade of 5 or better was earned.

Transfer Applicants Academic Preparation Applicants who are attending or have attended a junior or senior institution will be considered for transfer admission if they meet the following criteria: • Completed/attempted credit hours at an accredited college or university as a matriculated students after completing a high school degree or equivalent • Achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale • Demonstrated good social standing at the previous institution The applicant’s most recent academic performance is the primary consideration in transfer application review. Transfer candidates with a GPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 may be considered for admission, however, a personal interview with an admissions counselor is recommended and a specific essay may be required. 1- Regular spring enrollment Transfer of Credits It is Alfred University policy to provide transfer students with the greatest possible recognition of their previous college work while maintaining the integrity of its own academic programs. Please note the maximum number of semester credit hours transferable toward any Alfred University degree program from all sources combined is 90. See the Academics section of the catalog for the University’s detailed policy on transfer of credit.

Grades earned at other institutions for transfer credits are not considered to determine the student’s Alfred University CUM/GPA or SAP CUM/ GPA requirements. Transfer credits are also considered attempted credits. See Transfer Credit Hours below. Transfer credits are also considered earned credits. See Transfer Credit Hours below. ◦ Transfer Credit Hours Credits transferred into Alfred University are considered as both attempted credit hours and earned credit hours for the SAP quantitative measurement standards, maximum time frame and minimum completion ratio.

Transfer Credit Transfer of Credit Undergraduate students must complete at least 45 credit hours in residence at Alfred University. When applying for admission to Alfred University, send official transcripts to: Office of Admissions Alfred University 1 Saxon Drive, Alumni Hall Alfred, NY 14802 Once admitted to AU, send official transcripts and any other academic records to: Registrar Alfred University 1 Saxon Drive Alfred, NY 14802 Transferable Credit Alfred University accepts transfer credits from those U.S. institutions that are accredited instead by one of the recognized national accrediting organizations, such as the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, will be considered for transfer of credit on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits from institutions outside the U.S. (Evaluation by an outside agency is not required for transcripts issued by Canadian institutions.) Also considered are transfer credits for military training and education as recommended by the American Council on Education (additional information follows). Only courses comparable to the types of courses offered at Alfred University are considered for transfer.

Grades received in courses taken at other institutions are not included in the calculation of the overall Alfred University GPA, so it is not possible to replace a grade earned at AU with a grade earned in an equivalent course taken elsewhere. Transfer credit evaluations are made under the direction of the Dean of the college in which the student is enrolled or wishes to enroll. The Registrar's Office posts the transfer credit to the student's record. Number of Credits Transferable The maximum number of semester credit hours transferable toward any Alfred University degree program from all sources combined is 90, to include credit from other institutions, credit as recommended by the American Council on Education, and credit from standardized exams (see below). The 90-credit-hour maximum applies to transfer credit earned both before and after admission to an AU degree program. 37 Credits earned through an AU Challenge Exam are considered to be institutional credit, not “transfer credit”, so these credits do not count toward the 75 credit hour limit on transfer credit.

Through these examination programs, students may earn appropriate credit for courses at any level where college-lev learning can be demonstrated. (For a list of scores accepted and corresponding transfer credit given at AU, see the AP Credit equivalencies chart.) • The International Baccalaureate Program (IB). Students who have not completed the diploma will be awarded equivalent credit up to two introductory courses for each IB exam, depending on level of the exam and the score achieved.(For a list of scores accepted and corresponding credit awarded, see the IB Equivalencies chart.) • The College Level Examination Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CLEP). Credits awarded from AP, IB, CLEP or from any other standardized exam program are considered to be transfer credits. They count toward the 75 credit hour limit on total transfer credit, and they do not affect the AU GPA.

Academic Policies IB Examination (level) Credit Granting Credit Hours Score Grante Mathematics (HL) 4*-5 4 Mathematics (HL) 6-7 8 Physics (HL) 4*-5 4 Physics (HL) 6-7 8 Psychology (HL) 4*-5 4 Psychology (HL) 6-7 8 Social & Cultural 4-5 4 Anthropology (HL) Social & Cultural 6-7 4 Anthropology (HL) Theatre (HL) 4*-5 4 Theatre (HL) 6-7 8 Theory of Knowledge B or A 4 Visual Arts (HL) 4*-5 4 Visual Arts (HL) 6-7 8 *Please Note: a 4 is considered for equivalen for students who have earned the IB Diploma Economics (SL) 5*-7 4 History of Americas (SL) 5*-7 4 History of Europe (SL) 5*-7 4 Language A (English): 6-7 or SL 5 Language and w/ IB 4 Literature (SL) diploma 6-7 or SL 5 Language A (English): w/ IB 4 Literature (SL) diploma Languages (SL) 5*-7 4 SL 5 w/ IB Literature and diploma or 4 Performance (SL) 6-7 Mathematical Studies 5*-7 4 (SL) Mathematics (SL) 5*-7 4 Physics (SL) 5*-7 4 Psychology (SL) 5*-7 4 Social & Cultural 5-7 4 Anthropology (SL) Theatre (SL) 5*-7 4 Visual Arts (SL) 5*-7 4 *Please Note: a 5 is considered for equivalen students who have earned the IB Diploma 45 Equivalent AU Course/Degree d Requirement Area MATH 101 (03) MATH 101, 115 (03) PHYS 111 (Area F-I) PHYS 111, 112 (Area F-I PSYC 101 (Area E1) PSYC 101 (Area E1), PSYC 100 (psychology elective) ANTH 110 (Area E3) ANTH 110 (Area E3) THEA 110 (Area C) THEA 110, 200 (4 Cr. Area C) PHIL 101 (Area B) ART 100 (Area C) ART 100 (Area C) t credit on HL exams only ECON 201 (Area E2) HIST 211 (Area D) HIST 107 (Area D) ENGL 101 (01) ENGL 220 (Lang) 101 (02) ENGL 220 MATH 101 (03) MATH 101 (03) PHYS 111 (Area F-I) PSYC 101 (Area E1) ANTH 110 (Area E3) THEA 110 (Area C) ART 100 (Area C) t credit on SL exams only fo Veteran Information Veteran & Military Service Transfer Credits DANTES (DSST) DSST standardized exams are considered on a case by case basis for transfer credit. Only the CLEP subject exams taken prior to admission are considered for credit toward the degree (See the CLEP Equivalencies chart).

Incoming Credits School of Art & Design accepts incoming transfer credit; AP (score of 4 or higher), IB, and dual enrollment transfer credit (letter grade of C or higher).

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • The final 30 credit hours in residence (for exceptions see the AU policy on "Transfer of Credit") Transfer Credits The following criteria apply to the evaluation of transfer records: • Decisions about whether a transfer course satisfies a specific General Education requirement are made by the Dean, in consultation with the academic program with oversight for that particular General Education area. • A three-credit-hour course will satisfy a four-credit-hour General Education requirement; however, only three credits will be applied in transfer credit. • Online transfer credits taken after matriculation will not be accepted to meet the Written Communication General Education requirement, the Foreign Language General Education requirement, the Literature General Education requirement, or Writing courses taken to meet the Arts General Education requirement. • See the AU policy on "Transfer of Credit" for more detailed information.

AP Credits Students who score a 4 on the AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition test earn credit for ENGL 101 (4 credits) and should begin with ENGL 102.

Students who score a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition test earn credit for ENGL 101 (4 credits) and 2 additional elective credits.

Grades received in courses taken at other institutions are not included in the calculation of the overall Alfred University GPA, so it is not possible to replace a grade earned at AU with a grade earned in an equivalent course taken elsewhere. Transfer credit evaluations are made under the direction of the Dean of the college in which the student is enrolled or wishes to enroll. The Registrar's Office posts the transfer credit to the student's record.

37 Credits earned through an AU Challenge Exam are considered to be institutional credit, not “transfer credit”, so these credits do not count toward the 75 credit hour limit on transfer credit.

(For a list of scores accepted and corresponding transfer credit given at AU, see the AP Credit equivalencies chart.) The International Baccalaureate Program (IB). • Mu Kappa Tau – Marketing • Omicron Delta Upsilon – Economics Credits awarded from AP, IB, CLEP or from any other • Pacioli Society – Accounting standardized exam program are considered to be transfer • Phi Alpha Theta – History credits. They count toward the 75 credit hour limit on total • Phi Beta Kappa – Liberal Arts transfer credit, and they do not affect the AU GPA.

Transfer Credits The following criteria apply to the evaluation of transfer records: Decisions about whether a transfer course satisfies a specific General Education requirement are made by the Dean, in consultation with the academic program with oversight for that particular General Education area. Decisions about whether a transfer course satisfies a major or minor requirement are made by the Chair or Director of the specific academic program, in consultation with the faculty of that program. A three-credit-hour course will satisfy a four-credit-hour General Education requirement; however, only three credits will be applied in transfer credit. Online transfer credits taken after matriculation will not be accepted to meet the Written Communication General Education requirement, the Foreign Language General Education requirement, the Literature General Education requirement, or Writing courses taken to meet the Arts General Education requirement. Any other decisions regarding the approval of online credit will be made by the division related to major credits or the Dean in consultation with the academic program related to General Education credit. See the AU policy on "Transfer of Credit" for more detailed information.

Transfer of Credit Undergraduate students must complete at least 45 credit hours in residence at Alfred University. “In residence” means courses offered by Alfred University on campus, at an extension site, or through distance education. Students must complete their final 30 semester credit hours in residence. Students who have met the 45 hour residency requirement and who are approved for study abroad in the second to last semester before graduation are exempt from the requirement to be in residence for the final 30 credit hours, but must be in residence in the final semester. Students who 36 have met the 45 credit hour residency requirement and who need no more than eight semester credit hours to complete degree requirements may petition the Dean for permission to complete the remaining requirements elsewhere. For credits to be transferred toward the AU degree, final, official transcripts from previous institutions must be received by the Office of the Registrar within one year of admission to AU as a degree-seeking student or within one year of an approved study away program. When applying for admission to Alfred University, send official transcripts to:

Transferable Credit Alfred University accepts transfer credits from those U.S. colleges and universities that are accredited by one of the regional accrediting bodies, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Credits earned at U.S. institutions that are accredited instead by one of the recognized national accrediting organizations, such as the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, will be considered for transfer of credit on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits from institutions outside the U.S. are considered on a case-by-case basis after the credential has first been evaluated by a recognized agency specializing in evaluation of international transcripts, such as World Education Services. (Evaluation by an outside agency is not required for transcripts issued by Canadian institutions.) Also considered are transfer credits for military training and education as recommended by the American Council on Education (additional information follows). Only courses comparable to the types of courses offered at Alfred University are considered for transfer. Examples of coursework not acceptable are courses in vocational fields; courses from non-accredited institutions or businesses, like Straighterline; or those considered to be technical training. Mathematics courses below college algebra are not

student is expected to finish a degree program; Grades earned at other institutions for transfer and a comparison of the number of credit hours credits are not considered to determine the the student attempted with the number of credit student’s Alfred University CUM/GPA or SAP CUM/ hours the student successfully completed to GPA requirements. is defined as 150% of the published length of the Transfer credits are also considered attempted program, according to the Alfred University credits. See Transfer Credit Hours below. Transfer credits are also considered ◦ Minimum Completion Ratio earned credits. See Transfer Credit Hours below. The percentage of attempted credit hours a ◦ Transfer Credit Hours student must successfully complete to Credits transferred into Alfred University are demonstrate SAP is the minimum completion considered as both attempted credit hours and ratio.