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For entering freshmen, exemption is only given for a score of 4 or higher on an AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC Test.

Students need to score at least a 3 on the AP exam to earn credit and/or exemptions from requirements (some exams may require a 5).

Students who completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses in secondary school and who passed the AP Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) with a grade of 4 and above will receive credit for the equivalent requirement at Hunter.

Advanced Placement (AP) Students need to score at least a 3 on the AP exam to earn credit and/or exemptions from requirements (some exams may require a 5).

Submitting AP and College Credit Advanced Placement (AP) Hunter College accepts Advanced Placement (AP) for transfer credit. College Coursework Credits Hunter College will conduct an evaluation of college courses to ensure appropriate transfer credit can be awarded.

Advanced Placement and College-Level Courses Taken while in High School A maximum of 30 transfer credits can be awarded to students in a freshmen status through the following programs; College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP), College-level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam and any college-level courses. • 24-29 POINTS: Students with 24-29 points may be awarded credits for HL (Higher Level) IB exams with a grade of “5” or better in accordance with the equivalencies in our International Baccalaureate Policy.

Transfer applicants are considered for the SEEK program if they meet the general admission criteria for all transfers and have been an active member of a SEEK, College Discovery or other Education Opportunity Program (EOP) at an accredited college. As part of the admission review process, ECI/BHSEC applicants will be evaluated with both the freshman and transfer admission criteria. Transfer credits awarded to students upon matriculation will not affect their freshman status at the school for the purposes of advising, orientation, financial aid options, and available student services. Transfer Credit Policy How Credits Transfer In general, credits earned by taking college-level courses from other regionally accredited colleges and universities will transfer, provided that the courses are similar in scope and content to those offered for credit at Hunter College. A maximum of 70 credits can be transferred from Associate Degree granting institutions and 90 credits from Baccalaureate granting institutions.

CUNY Community College Students Students with an AA, AS or AAS degree from a CUNY college should be awarded 60 transfer credits. There is a 70 credit maximum on the number of credits that may be transferred. There is a 70 credit maximum on the number of credits that may be transferred. Admission and Transfer Credits of Hunter College Nondegree Students Nondegree students who are attending Hunter College now or have done so in the past, must meet normal admission and transfer criteria, that is, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all previous coursework (including nondegree status courses at Hunter). Once students are admitted as degree students, the nondegree Hunter credits will be counted as credits leading to a degree and courses from all previous colleges will be considered for transfer. Transferring Graduate Coursework Graduate courses taken as part of a graduate program may not be transferred as undergraduate courses or counted towards an undergraduate degree program. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) The City University of New York (CUNY) and Hunter College 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. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may allow students to earn credit for college-level learning gained outside the traditional college classroom. The CUNY Policy for the Use of Credit for Prior Learning (https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/credit-prior-learning/) applies to all colleges of The City University of New York. CUNY Transfer Explorer (https://explorer.cuny.edu/), also known as CUNY T-REX, is a tool designed to help transfer students navigate the transfer credit process.

CPL Course Equivalencies: Hunter College may offer course credit for prior learning. Eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning A student must matriculate or be matriculating at Hunter College to be eligible for any form of CPL credit options listed above. CPL Credit and Student Transcript Credit for Prior Learning credits earned will be identified by CPL credit type on the student transcript with a grade of “CR”. Credit for Prior Learning Credit cannot be used to repeat a class previously graded. CPL Credit and Residency Requirement Credit for Prior Learning credit does not count toward the undergraduate degree residency requirement.

Credits / Degrees Transferred Credits Required Fewer than 30 12 30 or more, without an AA/AS degree 9 AA/AS degree 6 Students who first matriculate in a baccalaureate program must complete 12 credits of Hunter Focus.

Evaluated transfer credits sometimes can be used to fulfill the GER requirements.

· The grade of “CR” can be used for the awarding of transfer credit.

Hunter College CREDITS/DEGREES TRANSFERRED CREDITS/REQUIRED Fewer than 30 12 30 or more, without an AA/AS degree 9 AA/AS degree 6 Students who first matriculate in a baccalaureate program must complete 12 credits of Hunter Focus.

Requirements Simple Requirements (No Requirement Levels) Minor Requirements - Overall Type Completion Requirement Earn at least 12 credits • Transfer credits may be applied.

CREDITS/DEGREES TRANSFERRED CREDITS/REQUIRED Fewer than 30 12 30 or more, without an AA/AS degree 9 AA/AS degree 6 Students who first matriculate in a baccalaureate program must complete 2 12 credits of Hunter Focus.

Hunter College • GRK 30300 - Greek Lyric Poetry • GRK 30400 - Aristophanes and Menander • GRK 30500 - Attic Orators • GRK 30700 - Sophocles • GRK 30800 - Aeschylus • GRK 30900 - Herodotus • GRK 31000 - Thucydides • GRK 32000 - Topics in Greek Literature • GRK 42100 - Independent Study in Greek Literat (Inactive) AND Latin Courses Earn at least 6 credits from the following: • LAT 10100 - Beginning Latin I AND LAT 10200 - Beginning Latin 2 • LAT 10700 - Beginning Latin, Intensive Depending on prior learning, students may be able to select advanced LAT courses.

Hunter College COMPSCI-BA - Computer Science General HEGIS Code CIP Code 0701.00 11.0701 Program Description Students may obtain Credit by Examination for CSCI 12700, CSCI 13500 and CSCI 15000. Experience in Its Diversity AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Social Science AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Humanities Additional Comments: Students may take no more than two courses from one department or program to fulfill categories Common Core.

• Students may obtain Credit by Examination for CSCI 12700, CSCI 13500 AND CSCI 15000.

Experience in Its Diversity AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Social Science AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Humanities Additional Comments: Students may take no more than two courses from one department or program to fulfill categories Common Core. CREDITS/DEGREES TRANSFERRED CREDITS/REQUIRED Fewer than 30 12 30 or more, without an AA/AS degree 9 AA/AS degree 6 Students who first matriculate in a baccalaureate program must complete 12 credits of Hunter Focus.

Hunter College AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Social Science AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Humanities Additional Comments: Students may take no more than two courses from one department or program to fulfill categories Common Core. CREDITS/DEGREES TRANSFERRED CREDITS/REQUIRED Fewer than 30 12 30 or more, without an AA/AS degree 9 AA/AS degree 6 Students who first matriculate in a baccalaureate program must complete 12 credits of Hunter Focus.

It may also be convenient for students who enter Hunter with a large number of transfer credits in music.

An overall GPA (combined grade point average from all postsecondary institutions attended) of 2.8 is required for consideration. In addition to our UPH/NFS application, transfer students must file a City University of New York (CUNY) Transfer (Advanced Standing) application in accordance with CUNY requirements and deadlines.

Hunter College Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Social Science AND Earn at least 3 credits from the following: • Flexible Core Individual and Society Humanities Additional Comments: Students may take no more than two courses from one department or program to fulfill categories Common Core. CREDITS/DEGREES TRANSFERRED CREDITS/REQUIRED Fewer than 30 12 30 or more, without an AA/AS degree 9 AA/AS degree 6 Students who first matriculate in a baccalaureate program must complete 12 credits of Hunter Focus.

Hunter College SPAN-MIN - Spanish General CIP Code 16.0905 Requirements Simple Requirements (No Requirement Levels) Minor Requirements - Overall Type Completion Requirement Earn at least 15 credits • Students may use transfer credits and credits from the Hunter programs in Spain and Argentina up to a maximum of 6 credits.

Advanced Placement and College-Level Courses Taken while in High School A maximum of 30 transfer credits can be awarded to students in a freshmen status through the following programs; College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP), College-level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam and any college-level courses.

Admission and Transfer Credits of Hunter College Nondegree Students Nondegree students who are attending Hunter College now or have done so in the past, must meet normal admission and transfer criteria, that is, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all previous coursework (including nondegree status courses at Hunter). They must also show a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their Hunter coursework for admittance as degree students. Once students are admitted as degree students, the nondegree Hunter credits will be counted as credits leading to a degree and courses from all previous colleges will be considered for transfer.

A maximum of 30 transfer credits can be awarded to students in a freshmen status through the following programs; College Entrance Examination Board

A maximum of 30 transfer credits can be awarded to students in a freshmen status through the following programs; College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP), College-level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam and any college-level courses.

Earn at least 12 credits Transfer credits may be applied.

Earn at least 15 credits Students may use transfer credits and credits from the Hunter programs in Spain and Argentina up to a maximum of 6 credits.

Hunter College may offer course credit for prior learning.

Credit for Prior Learning credits earned will be identified by CPL credit type on the student transcript with a grade of “CR”. Credit for Prior Learning Credit cannot be used to repeat a class previously graded.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may allow students to earn credit for college-level learning gained outside the traditional college classroom. CPL is not awarded for experience; it is awarded for college-level learning gained from experience. If students have applicable work, military or volunteer experience; certifications, licenses or industry credentials; or have completed professional training programs, they may be eligible for CPL. The CUNY Policy for the Use of Credit for Prior Learning ( https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/credit-prior-learning/ ) applies to all colleges of The City University of New York. CUNY Transfer Explorer ( https://explorer.cuny.edu/), also known as CUNY T-REX , is a tool designed to help transfer students navigate the transfer credit process. By using T-REX, students can access information on how their previous college coursework, including CPL exams and trainings, may transfer to Hunter College. CPL credits at Hunter College may be achieved in the following ways. Standardized Exams: Hunter College offers CPL credit for several college-level examination programs that offer nationally recognized, subject-area examinations including AICE, AP, CLEP, DLPT, DSST, UEXCEL, IB. Military Training: Hunter College offers CPL credit for knowledge and experience gained through military service and may award up to fifteen (15) college credits based on eligible military training and examinations, such as the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). For a comprehensive list of approved exams and corresponding scores, refer to the T-REX database. The exact number of credits will be determined by a committee appointed by the Hunter College Senate, taking into account credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE). All credits will be awarded as general elective credits. Students may apply to departments or programs to obtain specific course equivalencies. CPL Course Equivalencies: Hunter College may offer course credit for prior learning. To have prior experience reviewed, a student must complete and submit the form here . Hunter College will review the application and contact the applicant for further information. Credit for specific courses or disciplines will be evaluated by the department chairs and program directors. If no specific equivalencies exist, Hunter College may also provide general elective credit. Eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning A student must matriculate or be matriculating at Hunter College to be eligible for any form of CPL credit options listed above. In addition, an applicant may be required to submit official transcripts/scores, industry credentials or other relevant documentation to CUNY or to Hunter College. CPL Credit and Student Transcript Credit for Prior Learning credits earned will be identified by CPL credit type on the student transcript with a grade of “CR”. CPL Credit will be awarded in the first term of enrollment or the enrollment term when the credit is officially reported to the College. Credit for Prior Learning Credit cannot be used to repeat a class previously graded. CPL Credit and Residency Requirement Credit for Prior Learning credit does not count toward the undergraduate degree residency requirement. In order to graduate from Hunter College with an undergraduate degree, a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits through courses taken at the College. Hunter College 695 Park Ave NY, NY 10065 212-772-4000 CUNY Alert Jobs Public Safety Website Feedback Disclaimer Privacy Policy CUNY Tobacco Policy

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) The City University of New York (CUNY) and Hunter College 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. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may allow students to earn credit for college-level learning gained outside the traditional college classroom. CPL is not awarded for experience; it is awarded for college-level learning gained from experience. If students have applicable work, military or volunteer experience; certifications, licenses or industry credentials; or have completed professional training programs, they may be eligible for CPL. The CUNY Policy for the Use of Credit for Prior Learning (https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/credit-prior-learning/) applies to all colleges of The City University of New York. CUNY Transfer Explorer (https://explorer.cuny.edu/), also known as CUNY T-REX, is a tool designed to help transfer students navigate the transfer credit process. By using T-REX, students can access information on how their previous college coursework, including CPL exams and trainings, may transfer to Hunter College. CPL credits at Hunter College may be achieved in the following ways. Standardized Exams: Hunter College offers CPL credit for several college-level examination programs that offer nationally recognized, subject-area examinations including AICE, AP, CLEP, DLPT, DSST, UEXCEL, IB. Military Training: Hunter College offers CPL credit for knowledge and experience gained through military service and may award up to fifteen (15) college credits based on eligible military training and examinations, such as the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). For a comprehensive list of approved exams and corresponding scores, refer to the T-REX database. The exact number of credits will be determined by a committee appointed by the Hunter College Senate, taking into account credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE). All credits will be awarded as general elective credits. Students may apply to departments or programs to obtain specific course equivalencies. CPL Course Equivalencies: Hunter College may offer course credit for prior learning. To have prior experience reviewed, a student must complete and submit the form here. Hunter College will review the application and contact the applicant for further information. Credit for specific courses or disciplines will be evaluated by the department chairs and program directors. If no specific equivalencies exist, Hunter College may also provide general elective credit. Eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning A student must matriculate or be matriculating at Hunter College to be eligible for any form of CPL credit options listed above. In addition, an applicant may be required to submit official transcripts/scores, industry credentials or other relevant documentation to CUNY or to Hunter College. CPL Credit and Student Transcript Credit for Prior Learning credits earned will be identified by CPL credit type on the student transcript with a grade of “CR”. CPL Credit will be awarded in the first term of enrollment or the enrollment term when the credit is officially reported to the College. Credit for Prior Learning Credit cannot be used to repeat a class previously graded. CPL Credit and Residency Requirement Credit for Prior Learning credit does not count toward the undergraduate degree residency requirement. In order to graduate from Hunter College with an undergraduate degree, a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits through courses taken at the College.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) The City University of New York (CUNY) and Hunter College 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. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may allow students to earn credit for college-level learning gained outside the traditional college classroom. CPL is not awarded for experience; it is awarded for college-level learning gained from experience. If students have applicable work, military or volunteer experience; certifications, licenses or industry credentials; or have completed professional training programs, they may be eligible for CPL. The CUNY Policy for the Use of Credit for Prior Learning (https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/credit-prior-learning/) applies to all colleges of The City University of New York. CUNY Transfer Explorer (https://explorer.cuny.edu/), also known as CUNY T-REX, is a tool designed to help transfer students navigate the transfer credit process. By using T-REX, students can access information on how their previous college coursework, including CPL exams and trainings, may transfer to Hunter College. CPL credits at Hunter College may be achieved in the following ways.

Students with an AA, AS or AAS degree from a CUNY college should be awarded 60 transfer credits. There is a 70 credit maximum on the number of credits that may be transferred.

Students with an AA, AS or AAS degree from a CUNY college should be awarded 60 transfer credits. There is a 70 credit maximum on the number of credits that may be transferred.

As part of the admission review process, ECI/BHSEC applicants will be evaluated with both the freshman and transfer admission criteria. Transfer credits awarded to students upon matriculation will not affect their freshman status at the school for the purposes of advising, orientation, financial aid options, and available student services.

As part of the admission review process, ECI/BHSEC applicants will be evaluated with both the freshman and transfer admission criteria. Transfer credits awarded to students upon matriculation will not affect their freshman status at the school for the purposes of advising, orientation, financial aid options, and available student services.

Eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning A student must matriculate or be matriculating at Hunter College to be eligible for any form of CPL credit options listed above. In addition, an applicant may be required to submit official transcripts/scores, industry credentials or other relevant documentation to CUNY or to Hunter College.

· The grade of “CR” can be used for the awarding of transfer credit.

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Therefore, students with transferable credits who have already received four semester payments are presumed to meet the C average requirement and are eligible for the initial term at the new institution. To determine the eligibility of transfer students, an institution may elect to include, for financial aid purposes, the grades earned for courses accepted in transfer providing this policy is applied to all financial aid applicants.

Therefore, students with transferable credits who have already received four semester payments are presumed to meet the C average requirement and are eligible for the initial term at the new institution. To determine the eligibility of transfer students, an institution may elect to include, for financial aid purposes, the grades earned for courses accepted in transfer providing this policy is applied to all financial aid applicants.

Advanced Placement (AP) Hunter College accepts Advanced Placement (AP) for transfer credit. College Coursework Credits Hunter College will conduct an evaluation of college courses to ensure appropriate transfer credit can be awarded.

Advanced Placement (AP) Hunter College accepts Advanced Placement (AP) for transfer credit. College Coursework Credits Hunter College will conduct an evaluation of college courses to ensure appropriate transfer credit can be awarded.

There is a 70 credit maximum on the number of credits that may be transferred. Admission and Transfer Credits of Hunter College Nondegree Students Nondegree students who are attending Hunter College now or have done so in the past, must meet normal admission and transfer criteria, that is, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all previous coursework (including nondegree status courses at Hunter). Once students are admitted as degree students, the nondegree Hunter credits will be counted as credits leading to a degree and courses from all previous colleges will be considered for transfer. Transferring Graduate Coursework Graduate courses taken as part of a graduate program may not be transferred as undergraduate courses or counted towards an undergraduate degree program.

There is a 70 credit maximum on the number of credits that may be transferred. Admission and Transfer Credits of Hunter College Nondegree Students Nondegree students who are attending Hunter College now or have done so in the past, must meet normal admission and transfer criteria, that is, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all previous coursework (including nondegree status courses at Hunter). Once students are admitted as degree students, the nondegree Hunter credits will be counted as credits leading to a degree and courses from all previous colleges will be considered for transfer. Transferring Graduate Coursework Graduate courses taken as part of a graduate program may not be transferred as undergraduate courses or counted towards an undergraduate degree program.