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Thirty (30) credits shall be awarded to students who have completed an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with a score of 30 or higher.

Students who have completed an IB diploma with a score of 29 or less and students who did not complete a diploma will be guaranteed credit for higher-level IB exams with scores of 5 or better (equivalent to B or better).

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About A Message From The President About the College Accreditation Statement of Non-Discrimination Transportation, Directions, and Parking Office of Public Safety Admissions Office of Recruitment and Admissions Admission Criteria Filing an Application International Admission Special Admissions Programs Credit for Prior Learning Testing and Placement Examinations Matriculated Students Non-Degree or Visiting Students New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Readmission Admissions Committee Financial Aid & Tuition Financial Aid Seventh Day Course Registration Deadline for Financial Aid Tuition and Fees Payment Refunds Tuition Rate for NYS Residents Full-Time and Part-Time Student Status Medical Withdrawals Senior Citizens Academics Academic Calendar and Final Examination Schedule Academic Programs Degree Requirements Policies Academic Amnesty Academic Class or Standing Academic Credit Load Academic Honors The City University of New York Academic Integrity Policy Academic Standards Policy Auditing a Course Catalog Year Policy Club Hours Credit for Prior Learning Declaration of the Major or Minor Distance Learning Concerns Double Counting Policy Cumulative Grade Point Average Freshman Forgiveness Policy Grading Symbols and GPA Equivalents How to File An Appeal Incomplete (INC) Grade Independent Study and Internships Immunization Requirements Pass/Fail Grading Option Permission to Take Courses at Other College Readmission after Academic Dismissal Repeating Courses Undergraduate Leave of Absence Undergraduate Students in Graduate Courses Verification of Student Enrollment Student Services Alumni Relations The Bertha Harris Women's Center Campus Activities Board Campus Center Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS) Center for Global Engagement Center for Career and Professional Development Children's Center Clubs and Organizations Counseling Center CUNY Edge College of Staten Island Association Health and Wellness Enrollment Services Center Foreign Student and Scholar Services Intercollegiate and Intramural Athletics The LGBTQ Resource Center Library Registrar Veterans Support Services Office of Accessibility Services Office of Academic Support (Tutoring) Office of Social Justice Sports and Recreation Center Student Conduct and Services Specialist Student Government Email Accounts Information Technology National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Building WSIA-88.9 FM Navigated to Independent Study and Internships.

Credit for Prior Learning equivalencies may be awarded as a course equivalent, discipline elective, or general elective credit. CSI offers the following CPL opportunities for you to earn credit from your previous education, work experience, and learning outside of the classroom.

Credit for Prior Learning The City University of New York (CUNY) and CSI recognize that students entering or returning to college come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including many that involve the equivalent of college-level learning. In order to receive any of the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), you must be matriculated or be matriculating at the College and may be required to submit official transcripts/scores to CUNY/CSI. Credits awarded will appear on your student transcript with a grade of "CR” and by CPL credit type in either the first term you are matriculated or when the credit is officially reported to the College. Credit for Prior Learning cannot be used to repeat a class previously graded. Credit for Prior Learning does not count toward the undergraduate degree residency requirement. All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at the College, including at least one-half of the credits required for the major/core, in order to earn a degree. Credit for Prior Learning equivalencies may be awarded as a course equivalent, discipline elective, or general elective credit. CSI offers the following CPL opportunities for you to earn credit from your previous education, work experience, and learning outside of the classroom.

This grade is used only for specially designated courses and for courses taken at another college for which a student receives advanced standing.

This grade is used only for specially designated courses and for courses taken at another college for which a student receives advanced standing.

This applies whether or not the applicant is seeking transfer credit and/or changing program of study. Applicants are required to submit the following to be considered for admission to the College of Staten Island: Completed transfer application $70 application fee Official college transcript(s) Official high school transcript Copy of high school diploma or GED diploma and scores Students must meet the standards of proficiency in the basic skills areas of reading, writing, and mathematics established by the University to transfer to a bachelor's degree program.