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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM (AP) A score of 3 or higher on a scale of 5 points used for this program.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM A score of 4 or higher on exams for higher-level (HL) courses.

Degree Requirements General For admittance to degree candidacy, students must have satisfied all prerequisites, completed a minimum of 30 approved course credits at FIT (up to nine [9] credits from other institutions may be transferable), achieved a final grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, and successfully completed the capstone seminar and all other program requirements.

T A T grade is entered for transfer credit awarded and is not calculated into a student’s GPA.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES TRANSFER OF CREDIT With the approval of the program chair, entering students may transfer up to nine (9) credits of graduate-level coursework from other accredited institutions and apply them toward the FIT graduate degree. All requests for transfer credit are made on a case-by-case basis. Students already enrolled in FIT’s graduate programs may, with approval, take courses at other institutions and apply those credits toward their graduate degree, but in no case may a student apply more than nine (9) credits from other institutions toward their FIT graduate degree. Permission is granted on an individual basis and must be preapproved by the program chair.

History and Civic Engagement (SUNY GE: USCV) • World Languages (SUNY GE: WLNG) ACADEMIC CREDIT BY EVALUATION Accepted applicants may apply up to 30 credits earned through published subject examinations (examples listed below) and transfer credit toward fulfillment of degree requirements at FIT. Those who have completed college-level liberal arts courses in which a grade of “C” or better has been achieved will receive credit for coursework equivalent to courses at FIT (see Transfer Credits). Credit for published examinations applies to the following three tests, provided that the specified minimum performance levels are met, and that the subject examination is in an area that would normally be eligible to receive credit during an evaluation of transfer credits.

Students may use the summer and winter sessions to satisfy the 30 credits per academic year requirement, as well as eligible transfer credits.

TRANSFER CREDITS Students applying to FIT must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges as part of the admissions application process. The Registrar’s Office works closely with Admissions and academic department chairs and deans to review and post all transfer credit. Details about AP, CLEP, and IB exams, transfer appeals, and how to check your transfer credits can be found on the Registrar's website: Transfer Credit. For further information, please see FIT's official Transfer Credit Policy, found here: Transfer Credit. Transfer Credit Pre-Approval A Course Equivalency Assessment Form is required to be filed by students who wish to engage in off-campus study.

MK: Marketing: Fashion and Related Industries MK 000 — MARKETING 3 credits; 3 lecture hours MK 011 — Marketing Transfer Credit 0 credits MK 301 — Marketing for the Toy Industry 3 credits; 3 lecture hours For Toy Design students.

MU:Music MU 000 — MUSIC THEORY TRANSFER CREDIT 3 credits; 3 lecture hours MU 202 — Latin American and Caribbean Music 3 credits; 3 lecture hours A survey of Latin American music with an emphasis on the process of music composition and instrumentation that led to its creation.

PL: Philosophy PL 010 — PHILOSOPHY TRANSFER CREDIT 3 credits; 3 lecture hours PL 143 — Introduction to Asian Philosophies 3 credits; 3 lecture hours Introduces the major philosophies of the Asian world that underlie and shape Eastern cultures.

Interior Design major transfer credits are subject to departmental approval.

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<!DOCTYPE html> Search catalog PL 010 - PHILOSOPHY TRANSFER CREDIT 3 credits; 3 lecture hours PL 143 - Introduction to Asian Philosophies 3 credits; 3 lecture hours Introduces the major philosophies of the Asian world that underlie and shape Eastern cultures.

Accepted applicants may apply up to 30 credits earned through published subject examinations (examples listed below) and transfer credit toward fulfillment of degree requirements at FIT. Those who have completed college-level liberal arts courses in which a grade of “C” or better has been achieved will receive credit for coursework equivalent to courses at FIT ( see Transfer Credits ). Credit for published examinations applies to the following three tests, provided that the specified minimum performance levels are met, and that the subject examination is in an area that would normally be eligible to receive credit during an evaluation of transfer credits.

Accepted applicants may apply up to 30 credits earned through published subject examinations (examples listed below) and transfer credit toward fulfillment of degree requirements at FIT. Those who have completed college-level liberal arts courses in which a grade of “C” or better has been achieved will receive credit for coursework equivalent to courses at FIT (see Transfer Credits). Credit for published examinations applies to the following three tests, provided that the specified minimum performance levels are met, and that the subject examination is in an area that would normally be eligible to receive credit during an evaluation of transfer credits.

Students may use the summer and winter sessions to satisfy the 30 credits per academic year requirement, as well as eligible transfer credits.

Completion of at least 30 transferable credits from an accredited college with a minimum of 24 liberal arts credits equivalent to FIT’s General Education requirements and six (6) additional transferable elective credits are required for 30 transferable credits total.

Completion of at least 30 transferable credits from an accredited college with a minimum of 24 liberal arts credits equivalent to FIT’s General Education requirements and six (6) additional transferable elective credits are required for 30 transferable credits total.

Grade Quality Points A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D 1.0 F 0 Grade Value Grade Grade Value IF Incomplete converted to F IN Incomplete L Auditor P Passed T Transfer credit WD Student-initiated authorized withdrawal WF Unauthorized withdrawal Z No grade ZF Missing grade converted to F * Developmental course grade notation > Repeated course grade notation. T A T grade is entered for transfer credit awarded and is not calculated into a student’s GPA.

The following grades are used for final marks: Grades Grade Quality Points A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D 1.0 F 0 Grade Value Grade Grade Value IF Incomplete converted to F IN Incomplete L Auditor P Passed T Transfer credit WD Student-initiated authorized withdrawal WF Unauthorized withdrawal Z No grade ZF Missing grade converted to F * Developmental course grade notation > Repeated course grade notation. T A T grade is entered for transfer credit awarded and is not calculated into a student’s GPA.

Interior Design major transfer credits are subject to departmental approval.

MU 000 — MUSIC THEORY TRANSFER CREDIT 3 credits; 3 lecture hours MU 202 — Latin American and Caribbean Music 3 credits; 3 lecture hours A survey of Latin American music with an emphasis on the process of music composition and instrumentation that led to its creation.

PL 010 — PHILOSOPHY TRANSFER CREDIT 3 credits; 3 lecture hours PL 143 — Introduction to Asian Philosophies 3 credits; 3 lecture hours Introduces the major philosophies of the Asian world that underlie and shape Eastern cultures.

Eligible applicants to FIT’s upper-division BFA program in Toy Design will have completed their first and second years of study, and will bring 60–64 transferable credits in art foundation, media studies, digital drawing and rendering, art history, and general education to become successful Toy Design students.

Transfer Credit Pre-Approval A Course Equivalency Assessment Form is required to be filed by students who wish to engage in off-campus study. Students must obtain Registrar approval before registering for a course at another college.

Transfer Credit Pre-Approval A Course Equivalency Assessment Form is required to be filed by students who wish to engage in off-campus study. Students must obtain Registrar approval before registering for a course at another college.

Transfer Credit PreApproval A Course Equivalency Assessment Form is required to be filed by students who wish to engage in off-campus study. Students must obtain Registrar approval before registering for a course at another college. 227 West 27th Street New York City 10001-5992 Contact Us Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Right to Know Report an Accessibility Issue Privacy Statement © Copyright 2026-27 Fashion Institute of Technology All Rights Reserved Back to top

TRANSFER CREDITS Students applying to FIT must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges as part of the admissions application process. The Registrar’s Office works closely with Admissions and academic department chairs and deans to review and post all transfer credit. Details about AP, CLEP, and IB exams, transfer appeals, and how to check your transfer credits can be found on the Registrar's website: Transfer Credit . For further information, please see FIT's official Transfer Credit Policy, found here: Transfer Credit .

TRANSFER CREDITS Students applying to FIT must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges as part of the admissions application process. The Registrar’s Office works closely with Admissions and academic department chairs and deans to review and post all transfer credit. Details about AP, CLEP, and IB exams, transfer appeals, and how to check your transfer credits can be found on the Registrar's website: fitnyc.edu/academics/courses-and-registration/registrar/transfer-credits . For further information, please see FIT's official Transfer Credit Policy, found here: fitnyc.edu/about/policies/enrollment-management/transfer-credit-policy .

TRANSFER CREDITS Students applying to FIT must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges as part of the admissions application process. The Registrar’s Office works closely with Admissions and academic department chairs and deans to review and post all transfer credit. Details about AP, CLEP, and IB exams, transfer appeals, and how to check your transfer credits can be found on the Registrar's website: Transfer Credit. For further information, please see FIT's official Transfer Credit Policy, found here: Transfer Credit.

TRANSFER CREDITS Students applying to FIT must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges as part of the admissions application process. The Registrar’s Office works closely with Admissions and academic department chairs and deans to review and post all transfer credit. Details about AP, CLEP, and IB exams, transfer appeals, and how to check your transfer credits can be found on the Registrar's website: fitnyc.edu/academics/courses-and-registration/registrar/transfer-credits. For further information, please see FIT's official Transfer Credit Policy, found here: fitnyc.edu/about/policies/enrollment-management/transfer-credit-policy.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT With the approval of the program chair, entering students may transfer up to nine (9) credits of graduate-level coursework from other accredited institutions and apply them toward the FIT graduate degree. All requests for transfer credit are made on a case-by-case basis. Students already enrolled in FIT’s graduate programs may, with approval, take courses at other institutions and apply those credits toward their graduate degree, but in no case may a student apply more than nine (9) credits from other institutions toward their FIT graduate degree. Permission is granted on an individual basis and must be preapproved by the program chair.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT With the approval of the program chair, entering students may transfer up to nine (9) credits of graduate-level coursework from other accredited institutions and apply them toward the FIT graduate degree. All requests for transfer credit are made on a case-by-case basis. Students already enrolled in FIT’s graduate programs may, with approval, take courses at other institutions and apply those credits toward their graduate degree, but in no case may a student apply more than nine (9) credits from other institutions toward their FIT graduate degree. Permission is granted on an individual basis and must be preapproved by the program chair.