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Students achieving a 3 or higher on a College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test will normally earn at least elective credit toward a degree at Canisius University.

However, not all CLEP exams are acceptable as transfer credits.

However, not all CLEP exams are acceptable as transfer credits.

The number of transfer credits accepted will be determined on a case-to-case basis.

The number of transfer credits accepted will be determined on a case-to-case basis.

If a student arrives at Canisius with HS, AP, or Transfer credits, that student must first take the Placement Test to determine the correct course placement, after which credits from elsewhere can be assigned/determined as part of the SPA curriculum or as Free Electives.

If a student arrives at Canisius with HS, AP, or Transfer credits, that student must first take the Placement Test to determine the correct course placement, after which credits from elsewhere can be assigned/determined as part of the SPA curriculum or as Free Electives.

Canisius does not award prior learning credit for students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

Canisius does not award prior learning credit for students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

The credits received from the first bachelor’s degree will be applied as transfer credits to the second degree.

The credits received from the first bachelor’s degree will be applied as transfer credits to the second degree.

A transfer credit evaluation will be completed for transfer students who are accepted for admission to Canisius. Transfer credit from accredited two- and four-year institutions of higher education is granted when the course objectives for the completed work are substantially the same as the course objectives at Canisius University. Transfer credit is awarded only for courses with a minimum grade of C- or better. Once transcripts have been submitted to and reviewed by the Office of Student Records, the student must meet with the appropriate associate dean to review the transfer credit, determine the appropriate major, and register for classes. Transfer credit for courses to count toward a specific requirement for a major or minor must be approved by the department chair or program director, and the credit granted is program specific. If a student changes or adds majors or minors, a student should request that a new transfer credit evaluation be completed. Transfer credit for the All-College Honors Program must be approved by the All-College Honors program director. A grade of C or better is required to transfer courses listed as major courses in teacher education (including special education, adolescence education, and childhood education), physical education, and health education programs.

A transfer credit evaluation will be completed for transfer students who are accepted for admission to Canisius. Transfer credit from accredited two- and four-year institutions of higher education is granted when the course objectives for the completed work are substantially the same as the course objectives at Canisius University. Transfer credit is awarded only for courses with a minimum grade of C- or better. Once transcripts have been submitted to and reviewed by the Office of Student Records, the student must meet with the appropriate associate dean to review the transfer credit, determine the appropriate major, and register for classes. Transfer credit for courses to count toward a specific requirement for a major or minor must be approved by the department chair or program director, and the credit granted is program specific. If a student changes or adds majors or minors, a student should request that a new transfer credit evaluation be completed. Transfer credit for the All-College Honors Program must be approved by the All-College Honors program director. A grade of C or better is required to transfer courses listed as major courses in teacher education (including special education, adolescence education, and childhood education), physical education, and health education programs.

Students must take the following courses in their senior year: Accounting requirements: ACC 415 (fall only) ACC 425 (fall only) ACC 427 (spring only) Business requirements: MGT 325 ( fall or spring) Students with advanced standing may be able to add the following course to their senior year: ACC 721 (fall only) ACC 716 (spring only) Please note, D grades are not awarded at the graduate level.

Students must take the following courses in their senior year: Accounting requirements: ACC 415 (fall only) ACC 425 (fall only) ACC 427 (spring only) Business requirements: MGT 325 ( fall or spring) Students with advanced standing may be able to add the following course to their senior year: ACC 721 (fall only) ACC 716 (spring only) Please note, D grades are not awarded at the graduate level.