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Applicants who have taken IB English Lang and Lit, SL/HL, within the past two years and with a minimum score of 5.

Have proven proficiency by having earned an AP math score of 3 or higher,

Students requesting readmission into degree programs that began prior to 2002 (the year of the CIA's accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education) will be required to complete College Writing (LITC-100) , request transfer credit for the course taken at another accredited college or university, or score 50 or higher on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Composition Modular (no essay).

Incoming students are required to enroll with at least 46.5 transfer credits.

<!DOCTYPE html> Skip to main content Degree Type Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) The bachelor's degree program in baking and pastry arts is a degree completion program for students with at least 30 eligible transfer credits to matriculate into this program. CIA associate degree graduates with eligible transfer credits from other institutions must also complete at least one semester beyond the associate degree.

<!DOCTYPE html> Skip to main content Degree Type Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) The bachelor's degree program in culinary arts is a degree completion program for students with at least 30 eligible transfer credits to matriculate into this program. CIA associate degree graduates with eligible transfer credits from other institutions must also complete at least one semester beyond the associate degree.

Students requesting readmission into degree programs that began prior to 2002 (the year of the CIA's accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education) will be required to complete College Writing (LITC-100) , request transfer credit for the course taken at another accredited college or university, or score 50 or higher on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Composition Modular (no essay). See Transfer Credit for more details.

A double major/concentration requires the approval of the Center for Career and Academic Advising, which will take into consideration issues such as potential scheduling conflicts and transfer credits prior to approving the program of study.

A satisfactory evaluation of the experience or applicable transfer credit is required for students to receive their degree.

Students who schedule their exam with the NRA will need to submit proof of certification to the transfer credit coordinator to fulfill their ServSafe requirement prior to their anticipated externship date.

The college has a selective admissions process whereby each candidate is evaluated individually. The basic requirements are: A diploma from a Singaporean polytechnic Transfer credits have already been mapped out for students with a diploma in culinary and catering management, hospitality and tourism management, or leisure and resort management. If graduates of these programs satisfy the transfer credit policy of the CIA (see Transfer Credit ), they will receive credit for the courses already completed during their polytechnic education. These students will follow a typical sequence of courses, which can be found on the CIA Singapore website at www.ciachef.edu/cia-singapore . Any other students who apply must have their transfer credits mapped specific to their previous diploma program, and may be required to take additional courses.

The basic requirements are: A diploma from a Singaporean polytechnic Transfer credits have already been mapped out for students with a diploma in culinary and catering management, hospitality and tourism management, or leisure and resort management. If graduates of these programs satisfy the transfer credit policy of the CIA (see Transfer Credit), they will receive credit for the courses already completed during their polytechnic education. Any other students who apply must have their transfer credits mapped specific to their previous diploma program, and may be required to take additional courses.

The transfer credit appeal process must be in accordance with the following procedures: The student must review the transfer credit evaluation with the transfer credit coordinator. The student must submit the materials with the transfer credit appeal application to the dean for academic engagement and administration. If the student does not receive confirmation, the student should contact the transfer credit coordinator. If the appeal is granted, the transfer credit coordinator will make the necessary changes for the transferal of credit.

The transfer credit appeal process must be in accordance with the following procedures: The student must review the transfer credit evaluation with the transfer credit coordinator. The student must submit the materials with the transfer credit appeal application to the dean for academic engagement and administration. If the student does not receive confirmation, the student should contact the transfer credit coordinator. If the appeal is granted, the transfer credit coordinator will make the necessary changes for the transferal of credit.

The following parameters must be met to transfer credit: A student may be eligible to receive up to 60 credits toward a degree for prior course work, certain examinations, military experience, and/or life achievement. Any course from another higher education institution for which transfer credit is requested should normally be from an accredited college and/or university as relevant to a particular major.

The following parameters must be met to transfer credit: A student may be eligible to receive up to 60 credits toward a degree for prior course work, certain examinations, military experience, and/or life achievement. Any course from another higher education institution for which transfer credit is requested should normally be from an accredited college and/or university as relevant to a particular major.

Transfer Credit The CIA may allow individuals who have earned college credits at an accredited college and/or university and/or through select examinations and/or through the military and/or through life achievement to be awarded up to 60 credits towards a CIA undergraduate degree, or up to six credits towards the Master of Professional Studies degree. Because of the unique nature of the CIA's curricula, only select course work can be considered for transfer credit. The CIA does not accept transfer credits for laboratory courses (unless specifically negotiated under an articulation agreement or approved by the CIA as an elective) in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, or hospitality and service management courses. Course work evaluated and deemed acceptable based on its content and comparability relative to standard college/university curricula will be awarded college transfer credit consistent with the CIA's

Download as PDF Degree Type Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) The bachelor's degree program in baking and pastry arts is a degree completion program for students with at least 30 eligible transfer credits to matriculate into this program. CIA associate degree graduates with eligible transfer credits from other institutions must also complete at least one semester beyond the associate degree.

In accordance with the transfer credit policy of the CIA, students may transfer 40.5-46.5 credits from the diploma program to the CIA's bachelor's program as follows: Students who have graduated from the Diploma of Culinary and Catering Management will be eligible to transfer 46.5 credits. Their transcript will be evaluated based on the transfer credit policy of the CIA, and they may require additional time to complete the program. If students do not have a diploma in a relevant course of study or grades of a "C" or above in relevant courses for transfer credits, additional course work will be necessary to complete the required 132-credit program.

Download as PDF Degree Type Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) The bachelor's degree program in culinary arts is a degree completion program for students with at least 30 eligible transfer credits to matriculate into this program. CIA associate degree graduates with eligible transfer credits from other institutions must also complete at least one semester beyond the associate degree.

Students requesting readmission into degree programs that began prior to 2002 (the year of the CIA's accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education) will be required to complete College Writing (LITC-100) , request transfer credit for the course taken at another accredited college or university, or score 50 or higher on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Composition Modular (no essay). See Transfer Credit for more details.

Incoming students are required to enroll with at least 46.5 transfer credits.

A double major/concentration requires the approval of the Center for Career and Academic Advising, which will take into consideration issues such as potential scheduling conflicts and transfer credits prior to approving the program of study.

In accordance with the transfer credit policy of the CIA, students may transfer 40.5–46.5 credits from the diploma program to the CIA's bachelor's program as follows: Students who have graduated from the Diploma of Culinary and Catering Management will be eligible to transfer 46.5 credits. Their transcript will be evaluated based on the transfer credit policy of the CIA, and they may require additional time to complete the program.

How to be Considered for Transfer Credit Incoming students To be evaluated for transfer credit at the CIA, incoming students should follow the college's application procedure for admission: Complete the application for admission. Include official copies of all high school and/or college transcripts, or examination scores, if not previously sent. Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to: Admissions Department The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499 Once the student has been accepted to the CIA and official transcripts are on file from previous institutions, the student will automatically be reviewed for transfer credits. Within three weeks of acceptance, the college will e-mail the student with the results of the transfer credit evaluation. A student can be awarded transfer credit for the externship or internship based on previous work experience. Eligible students need to have at least 2.5 years of post-high school foodservice or hospitality experience with progressive levels of responsibility. To be considered for this credit, students must submit the standard admissions materials as well as their résumé and an additional professional letter of recommendation. Students will be required to submit an online application and attach items electronically, and a personal interview may be scheduled to discuss and verify their experience. Students must submit their application before the end of the first semester, and will be notified of the application decision within two weeks. Enrolled students Students must have submitted appropriate documentation and/or their official transcript(s) by the end of the first semester of their degree program to be considered for transfer credit. Students that were issued Pending Transfer Credit (PTC) designation for course(s) must also submit official transcripts and/or test scores by the end of the first semester of their new program. Students on Academic Dismissal must submit official transcripts and/or test scores, for approved classes, no later than the end of their first enrolled semester after reinstatement. Official copies of all transcripts should be sent to the: Center for Career and Academic Advising The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499 Important note for all students Once a student is enrolled in a degree program, the student is expected to complete the remainder of the degree requirements (after transfer credit has been awarded) at The Culinary Institute of America. For further information on transfer credit, students should contact the Center for Career and Academic Advising at transfercredits@culinary.edu .

How to be Considered for Transfer Credit Incoming students To be evaluated for transfer credit at the CIA, incoming students should follow the college's application procedure for admission: Complete the application for admission. Include official copies of all high school and/or college transcripts, or examination scores, if not previously sent. Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to: Admissions Department The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499 Once the student has been accepted to the CIA and official transcripts are on file from previous institutions, the student will automatically be reviewed for transfer credits. Within three weeks of acceptance, the college will e-mail the student with the results of the transfer credit evaluation. A student can be awarded transfer credit for the externship or internship based on previous work experience. Eligible students need to have at least 2.5 years of post-high school foodservice or hospitality experience with progressive levels of responsibility. To be considered for this credit, students must submit the standard admissions materials as well as their résumé and an additional professional letter of recommendation. Students will be required to submit an online application and attach items electronically, and a personal interview may be scheduled to discuss and verify their experience. Students must submit their application before the end of the first semester, and will be notified of the application decision within two weeks. Enrolled students Students must have submitted appropriate documentation and/or their official transcript(s) by the end of the first semester of their degree program to be considered for transfer credit. Students that were issued Pending Transfer Credit (PTC) designation for course(s) must also submit official transcripts and/or test scores by the end of the first semester of their new program. Students on Academic Dismissal must submit official transcripts and/or test scores, for approved classes, no later than the end of their first enrolled semester after reinstatement. Official copies of all transcripts should be sent to the: Center for Career and Academic Advising The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499 Important note for all students Once a student is enrolled in a degree program, the student is expected to complete the remainder of the degree requirements (after transfer credit has been awarded) at The Culinary Institute of America. For further information on transfer credit, students should contact the Center for Career and Academic Advising at transfercredits@culinary.edu.

Transfer credit hours accepted from another institution towards the student's program will be counted as both attempted and completed hours.

Transfer credit hours accepted from another institution towards the student's program will be counted as both attempted and completed hours.

Students who schedule their exam with the NRA will need to submit proof of certification to the transfer credit coordinator to fulfill their ServSafe requirement prior to their anticipated externship date. Students must complete five hours of tutoring or the equivalent number of study hours using the ServSafe Moodle Boot Camp, no more than 30 days before the scheduled exam date.

Transfer Credit Policy. Transfer credit requests are reviewed by the appropriate dean/associate dean to determine the equivalency in content and level to CIA courses or categories. Transfer credit assignment to a particular major is dependent on the specific courses and distribution requirements deemed appropriate for transfer into that major. Questions about transfer credit should be directed to the Center for Career and Academic Advising at transfercredits@culinary.edu .

Transfer Credit The CIA may allow individuals who have earned college credits at an accredited college and/or university and/or through select examinations and/or through the military and/or through life achievement to be awarded up to 60 credits towards a CIA undergraduate degree, or up to six credits towards the Master of Professional Studies degree. Because of the unique nature of the CIA's curricula, only select course work can be considered for transfer credit. The CIA does not accept transfer credits for laboratory courses (unless specifically negotiated under an articulation agreement or approved by the CIA as an elective) in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, or hospitality and service management courses. Course work evaluated and deemed acceptable based on its content and comparability relative to standard college/university curricula will be awarded college transfer credit consistent with the CIA's Transfer Credit Policy. Transfer credit requests are reviewed by the appropriate dean/associate dean to determine the equivalency in content and level to CIA courses or categories. Transfer credit assignment to a particular major is dependent on the specific courses and distribution requirements deemed appropriate for transfer into that major. Questions about transfer credit should be directed to the Center for Career and Academic Advising at transfercredits@culinary.edu.