Policies

Hartwick College offers advanced placement credit for most scores of three or better on the Advanced Placement Exams of the College Board.

Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent. Grades for courses taken elsewhere are included when determining a student’s eligibility for honors at Commencement but are not posted on the transcript. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating all transfer credit for new and current students, and the final decision on whether or not to allow a course to transfer lies with the Registrar. Credit for courses completed through high school dual enrollment programs will be awarded only if a course is offered by an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Eligible coursework must meet all transfer credit policies. Students matriculating to Hartwick from a dual enrollment program are considered first year students. Students who have earned an Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and meet Hartwick College's admission criteria are eligible for transfer benefits. Eligible students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit for courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Students transferring in 60 or more credits will be considered to have completed Hartwick's general education requirements, except for the FlightPath capstone course Transfer Credit Policy for Writing Courses Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Language Courses (The Seal of Biliteracy) Hartwick College will grant up to 6 credits for students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Courses Taken Elsewhere by Current Students Any course a student wishes to transfer after they have matriculated must be approved by the Registrar. Process for Requesting Transfer Credit Approval – Current Students Select courses that will transfer to major, as Flightpath requirements or as electives. Transfer Credit Approval Process for New Students New or incoming students must submit transcripts of courses completed, showing final grades, to the Office of Admissions. Once Admissions receives the transcripts they will be sent to a Transfer Credit Evaluator for review. The Transfer Credit Evaluator will determine which courses are eligible for transfer and contact the student with a final transfer credit equivalency report showing how the transfer credit will apply to the Hartwick degree within five business days. The Transfer Credit Evaluator may contact the student if they require more information to determine how to apply specific courses to the degree program (this is usually accomplished by requesting a course description).

Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent. Grades for courses taken elsewhere are included when determining a student’s eligibility for honors at Commencement but are not posted on the transcript. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating all transfer credit for new and current students, and the final decision on whether or not to allow a course to transfer lies with the Registrar. Credit for courses completed through high school dual enrollment programs will be awarded only if a course is offered by an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Eligible coursework must meet all transfer credit policies. Students matriculating to Hartwick from a dual enrollment program are considered first year students. Students who have earned an Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and meet Hartwick College's admission criteria are eligible for transfer benefits. Eligible students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit for courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Writing Courses Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Language Courses (The Seal of Biliteracy) Hartwick College will grant up to 6 credits for students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Courses Taken Elsewhere by Current Students Any course a student wishes to transfer after they have matriculated must be approved by the Registrar. Process for Requesting Transfer Credit Approval – Current Students Select courses that will transfer to major, as Flightpath requirements or as electives. Transfer Credit Approval Process for New Students New or incoming students must submit transcripts of courses completed, showing final grades, to the Office of Admissions. Once Admissions receives the transcripts they will be sent to a Transfer Credit Evaluator for review. The Transfer Credit Evaluator will determine which courses are eligible for transfer and contact the student with a final transfer credit equivalency report showing how the transfer credit will apply to the Hartwick degree within five business days. The Transfer Credit Evaluator may contact the student if they require more information to determine how to apply specific courses to the degree program (this is usually accomplished by requesting a course description).

Transfer credit from nationally and institutionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent. Grades for courses taken elsewhere are included when determining a student’s eligibility for honors at Commencement but are not posted on the transcript. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating all transfer credit for new and current students, and the final decision on whether or not to allow a course to transfer lies with the Registrar. Credit for courses completed through high school dual enrollment programs will be awarded only if a course is offered by an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Eligible coursework must meet all transfer credit policies. Students matriculating to Hartwick from a dual enrollment program are considered first year students. Students who have earned an Associate degree from an institutionally accredited institution, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and meet Hartwick College's admission criteria are eligible for transfer benefits. Eligible students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit for courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Students transferring in 60 or more credits will be considered to have completed Hartwick's general education requirements, except for the FlightPath capstone course Transfer Credit Policy for Writing Courses Transfer credit from nationally and institutionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Language Courses (The Seal of Biliteracy) Hartwick College will grant up to 6 credits for students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Courses Taken Elsewhere by Current Students Any course a student wishes to transfer after they have matriculated must be approved by the Registrar. Process for Requesting Transfer Credit Approval – Current Students Select courses that will transfer to major, as Flightpath requirements or as electives. Transfer Credit Approval Process for New Students New or incoming students must submit transcripts of courses completed, showing final grades, to the Office of Admissions. Once Admissions receives the transcripts they will be sent to a Transfer Credit Evaluator for review. The Transfer Credit Evaluator will determine which courses are eligible for transfer and contact the student with a final transfer credit equivalency report showing how the transfer credit will apply to the Hartwick degree within five business days. The Transfer Credit Evaluator may contact the student if they require more information to determine how to apply specific courses to the degree program (this is usually accomplished by requesting a course description).

Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent. Grades for courses taken elsewhere are included when determining a student’s eligibility for honors at Commencement but are not posted on the transcript. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating all transfer credit for new and current students, and the final decision on whether or not to allow a course to transfer lies with the Registrar. Eligible coursework must meet all transfer credit policies. Students who have earned an Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and meet Hartwick College's admission criteria are eligible for transfer benefits. Eligible students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit for courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Students transferring in 60 or more credits will be considered to have completed Hartwick's general education requirements, except for the FlightPath capstone course Transfer Credit Policy for Writing Courses Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Language Courses (The Seal of Biliteracy) Hartwick College will grant up to 6 credits for students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Courses Taken Elsewhere by Current Students Any course a student wishes to transfer after they have matriculated must be approved by the Registrar. Process for Requesting Transfer Credit Approval - Current Students Select courses that will transfer to major, as Flightpath requirements or as electives. Transfer Credit Approval Process for New Students New or incoming students must submit transcripts of courses completed, showing final grades, to the Office of Admissions. Once Admissions receives the transcripts they will be sent to a Transfer Credit Evaluator for review. The Transfer Credit Evaluator will determine which courses are eligible for transfer and contact the student with a final transfer credit equivalency report showing how the transfer credit will apply to the Hartwick degree within five business days. The Transfer Credit Evaluator may contact the student if they require more information to determine how to apply specific courses to the degree program (this is usually accomplished by requesting a course description).

Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent. Grades for courses taken elsewhere are included when determining a student’s eligibility for honors at Commencement but are not posted on the transcript. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating all transfer credit for new and current students, and the final decision on whether or not to allow a course to transfer lies with the Registrar. Eligible coursework must meet all transfer credit policies. Students who have earned an Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and meet Hartwick College's admission criteria are eligible for transfer benefits. Eligible students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit for courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Writing Courses Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Language Courses (The Seal of Biliteracy) Hartwick College will grant up to 6 credits for students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Courses Taken Elsewhere by Current Students Any course a student wishes to transfer after they have matriculated must be approved by the Registrar. Process for Requesting Transfer Credit Approval - Current Students Select courses that will transfer to major, as Flightpath requirements or as electives. Transfer Credit Approval Process for New Students New or incoming students must submit transcripts of courses completed, showing final grades, to the Office of Admissions. Once Admissions receives the transcripts they will be sent to a Transfer Credit Evaluator for review. The Transfer Credit Evaluator will determine which courses are eligible for transfer and contact the student with a final transfer credit equivalency report showing how the transfer credit will apply to the Hartwick degree within five business days. The Transfer Credit Evaluator may contact the student if they require more information to determine how to apply specific courses to the degree program (this is usually accomplished by requesting a course description).

Transfer credit from nationally and institutionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent. Grades for courses taken elsewhere are included when determining a student’s eligibility for honors at Commencement but are not posted on the transcript. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating all transfer credit for new and current students, and the final decision on whether or not to allow a course to transfer lies with the Registrar. Eligible coursework must meet all transfer credit policies. Students who have earned an Associate degree from an institutionally accredited institution, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and meet Hartwick College's admission criteria are eligible for transfer benefits. Eligible students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit for courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Students transferring in 60 or more credits will be considered to have completed Hartwick's general education requirements, except for the FlightPath capstone course Transfer Credit Policy for Writing Courses Transfer credit from nationally and institutionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. Transfer Credit Policy for Language Courses (The Seal of Biliteracy) Hartwick College will grant up to 6 credits for students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Courses Taken Elsewhere by Current Students Any course a student wishes to transfer after they have matriculated must be approved by the Registrar. Process for Requesting Transfer Credit Approval - Current Students Select courses that will transfer to major, as Flightpath requirements or as electives. Transfer Credit Approval Process for New Students New or incoming students must submit transcripts of courses completed, showing final grades, to the Office of Admissions. Once Admissions receives the transcripts they will be sent to a Transfer Credit Evaluator for review. The Transfer Credit Evaluator will determine which courses are eligible for transfer and contact the student with a final transfer credit equivalency report showing how the transfer credit will apply to the Hartwick degree within five business days. The Transfer Credit Evaluator may contact the student if they require more information to determine how to apply specific courses to the degree program (this is usually accomplished by requesting a course description).

No more than 90 credits earned through the combination of transfer credit, equivalency examinations and prior experiential learning may be applied toward a Hartwick degree.

No more than 90 credits earned through the combination of transfer credit, equivalency examinations and prior experiential learning may be applied toward a Hartwick degree.

All faculty and students are required to use Self-Service for degree progress tracking, course planning and registration, enrollment verification, applying for graduation, transfer credit review and unofficial transcripts.

All faculty and students are required to use Self-Service for degree progress tracking, course planning and registration, enrollment verification, applying for graduation, transfer credit review and unofficial transcripts.

Any transfer student who matriculates with 60 or more transfer credits is not required to complete FYE modules.

Any transfer student who matriculates with 60 or more transfer credits is not required to complete FYE modules.

Grades received for courses completed as part of a non-affiliated off-campus program are treated like transfer credit.

Grades received for courses completed as part of a non-affiliated off-campus program are treated like transfer credit.

Conversely, for courses repeated at external institutions, provided they are eligible for transfer credits and the previous attempt at Hartwick resulted in a grade of C- or lower, the original Hartwick grade will not be factored into the student's grade point average.

Conversely, for courses repeated at external institutions, provided they are eligible for transfer credits and the previous attempt at Hartwick resulted in a grade of C- or lower, the original Hartwick grade will not be factored into the student's grade point average.

New Transfer students are placed on the PACE chart based on the number of transfer credits that have been accepted by Hartwick. Hartwick College policy limits the maximum number of terms for which a student may receive institutional grant and scholarship assistance based on their enrollment status and the number of transfer credits accepted by the College. Definitions Credits Successfully Completed: includes all courses for which students receive a passing grade of D- or better; transfer credits are included. Credits Attempted: includes all courses for which students receive a passing grade of D- or better, pass, incomplete, “W”, “F”,“I”, all transfer credits that are counted towards the degree are included. Transfer Credits: all pre-matriculation (including AP credits) and post-matriculation transfer credits must be counted toward the maximum timeframe and included in the calculation of pace. Transfer credits are counted in both the cumulative number of successfully completed and attempted credits.

New Transfer students are placed on the PACE chart based on the number of transfer credits that have been accepted by Hartwick. Hartwick College policy limits the maximum number of terms for which a student may receive institutional grant and scholarship assistance based on their enrollment status and the number of transfer credits accepted by the College. Definitions Credits Successfully Completed: includes all courses for which students receive a passing grade of D- or better; transfer credits are included. Credits Attempted: includes all courses for which students receive a passing grade of D- or better, pass, incomplete, “W”, “F”,“I”, all transfer credits that are counted towards the degree are included. Transfer Credits: all pre-matriculation (including AP credits) and post-matriculation transfer credits must be counted toward the maximum timeframe and included in the calculation of pace. Transfer credits are counted in both the cumulative number of successfully completed and attempted credits.

The complaint will be considered by the appropriate manager on an individual basis and is decided based on the facts that pertain to the particular student’s situation. Pre-Existing College Policies The following is a non-exhaustive list of College policies and process for handling student complaints: Academic Honesty Policy: http://hartwick.smartcatalogiq.com/2022-2023/Catalog/Academic-Policies-and-Procedures/Academic-Record-Policies/Academic-Honesty Academic Grade Appeal Policy: http://hartwick.smartcatalogiq.com/2022-2023/Catalog/Academic-Policies-and-Procedures/Academic-Record-Policies/Grades Accessibility Services Appeals, Disputes, ADA Grievance Procedures: https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/student-services/center-for-student-success/css-services/accessability-services/appeals-disputes-ada-grievance-procedures/ Bias and Hate Related Incidents: https://www.hartwick.edu/about-us/employment/human-resources/employees/bias-and-hate-related-incidents/ Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) complaints: https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/student-services/office-of-the-registrar/academic-policies-procedures/ferpa/ Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment complaints: https://www.hartwick.edu/about-us/employment/human-resources/employees/non-discrimination-non-harassment/ Student Code of Conduct policies and procedures: https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/code-of-conduct/ Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures: www.hartwick.edu/titleix To report a crime: https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/campus-safety/reporting-crimes-emergencies/ Transfer Credit Appeal Process: http://hartwick.smartcatalogiq.com/2022-2023/Catalog/Academic-Policies-and-Procedures/Academic-Credit-Policies/Transfer-Credit-Appeal Student Complaint Procedures – External Processes In the unlikely event that an issue cannot be resolved by the College, students may file a complaint with their respective State Licensing Authority. As detailed in the NC-SARA Policy Manual, consumer-related issues may include, but are not limited to: veracity of recruitment and marketing materials; accuracy of job placement data; accuracy of information about tuition, fees and financial aid; complete and accurate admission requirements for courses and programs; accuracy of information about the institution’s accreditation and/or any programmatic/specialized accreditation held by the institution’s programs; accuracy of information about whether course work meets any relevant Professional Licensing requirements or the requirements of specialized Accrediting Agencies; accuracy of information about whether the institution’s course work will transfer to other institutions; and operation of distance education programs consistent with practices expected by institutional accreditors (and, if applicable, programmatic/specialized accreditors) and/or the C-RAC Guidelines for distance education.

Pre-Existing College Policies The following is a non-exhaustive list of College policies and process for handling student complaints: Academic Honesty Policy: http://hartwick.smartcatalogiq.com/2022-2023/Catalog/Academic-Policies-and-Procedures/Academic-Record-Policies/Academic-Honesty Academic Grade Appeal Policy: http://hartwick.smartcatalogiq.com/2022-2023/Catalog/Academic-Policies-and-Procedures/Academic-Record-Policies/Grades Accessibility Services Appeals, Disputes, ADA Grievance Procedures: https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/student-services/center-for-student-success/css-services/accessability-services/appeals-disputes-ada-grievance-procedures/ Bias and Hate Related Incidents: https://www.hartwick.edu/about-us/employment/human-resources/employees/bias-and-hate-related-incidents/ Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) complaints: https://www.hartwick.edu/academics/student-services/office-of-the-registrar/academic-policies-procedures/ferpa/ Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment complaints: https://www.hartwick.edu/about-us/employment/human-resources/employees/non-discrimination-non-harassment/ Student Code of Conduct policies and procedures: https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/code-of-conduct/ Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures: www.hartwick.edu/titleix To report a crime: https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/campus-safety/reporting-crimes-emergencies/ Transfer Credit Appeal Process: http://hartwick.smartcatalogiq.com/2022-2023/Catalog/Academic-Policies-and-Procedures/Academic-Credit-Policies/Transfer-Credit-Appeal Student Complaint Procedures - External Processes In the unlikely event that an issue cannot be resolved by the College, students may file a complaint with their respective State Licensing Authority. As detailed in the NC-SARA Policy Manual, consumer-related issues may include, but are not limited to: veracity of recruitment and marketing materials; accuracy of job placement data; accuracy of information about tuition, fees and financial aid; complete and accurate admission requirements for courses and programs; accuracy of information about the institution’s accreditation and/or any programmatic/specialized accreditation held by the institution’s programs; accuracy of information about whether course work meets any relevant Professional Licensing requirements or the requirements of specialized Accrediting Agencies; accuracy of information about whether the institution’s course work will transfer to other institutions; and operation of distance education programs consistent with practices expected by institutional accreditors (and, if applicable, programmatic/specialized accreditors) and/or the C-RAC Guidelines for distance education.

Students must earn a total of 18 credits from courses at the 200-level or higher *Literature in translation courses are excluded *Any credits earned off-campus as part of an affiliated study abroad program approved by the department will count toward the minor, regardless of level

Courses taken overseas while on a leave of absence from Hartwick are treated like transfer credit and follow Hartwick transfer credit policy.

Courses taken overseas while on a leave of absence from Hartwick are treated like transfer credit and follow Hartwick transfer credit policy.

Transfer Credit Appeal If you do not agree with Hartwick’s decision on the awarding of credit you earned prior to attending, you have the right to submit an appeal to the Office of the Registrar. Students wishing to appeal must submit a description of the course and a course syllabus, with a brief description of how the credit should be applied to the academic record to the Office of the Registrar. Once all materials are received, a decision will be made in three to five business days and communicated to the student in writing.

Transfer Credit Appeal If you do not agree with Hartwick’s decision on the awarding of credit you earned prior to attending, you have the right to submit an appeal to the Office of the Registrar. Students wishing to appeal must submit a description of the course and a course syllabus, with a brief description of how the credit should be applied to the academic record to the Office of the Registrar. Once all materials are received, a decision will be made in three to five business days and communicated to the student in writing.

Transfer credit from accredited colleges usually is given for courses similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. For more information on transfer credit, please see Credit for College Courses . For information on how credits are awarded for students with associate of arts or associate of science degrees, please review the policy for Credit for College Courses . Hartwick has articulation and transfer agreements with several two-year colleges. Unless there are unusual circumstances, prospective transfer students who have at any time been denied admission to Hartwick will be eligible for consideration provided they have studied for one academic year at another institution.

Transfer credit from accredited colleges usually is given for courses similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher. For more information on transfer credit, please see Credit for College Courses . For information on how credits are awarded for students with associate of arts or associate of science degrees, please review the policy for Credit for College Courses . Hartwick has articulation and transfer agreements with several two-year colleges. Unless there are unusual circumstances, prospective transfer students who have at any time been denied admission to Hartwick will be eligible for consideration provided they have studied for at least one full-time semester at another institution and passed 12 credit hours with a C or higher.

When possible, the student should request a requirement be substituted with academic coursework previously completed; either by transfer credit or while at Hartwick.

When possible, the student should request a requirement be substituted with academic coursework previously completed; either by transfer credit or while at Hartwick.