Policies

NOTE: AP exam scores of a 4 or above will substitute for certain courses in the Foundation Area.

1.1 Transfer Credits applicable to areas of study. All but 12 upper-level credits may be transferred into the major from another institution. Additional transfer credits can be applied to the core and/or elective credit component following general institutional guidelines. Students applying to and enrolled in undergraduate programs offered by the Division of Extended Learning may be eligible to have academic credit awarded for learning completed outside the traditional classroom through the Life Work Credit program. Please contact the Division of Extended Learning for more information.

Once a student submits an enrollment deposit, they are required to submit the following information to obtain their I-20: Declaration of Finances and Sponsorship Current bank statement or bank letter Copy of Passport ID page Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test) Transfer recommendation Form (only for students currently holding an F-1 Visa) The I-20 form, issued by Marist University, enables international students to apply for an F-1 Student Visa at a U.S. Such a student should have permission from their institution and should ascertain that the home college will accept the transfer credits. Transfer Students and Transfer of Credit Policy Marist University welcomes and encourages applications from transfer students. A maximum of 6 transfer credits can be accepted toward a minor, stand-alone concentration, or certificate. (In cases of math or science minors, transfer credit of up to 8 credits may be applied if the courses transferred in are approved 4-credit courses.) Other students will have their courses evaluated as stipulated below: The course(s) must be similar in scope and content to courses offered at Marist. Only courses in which a C or better has been obtained may be transferred to meet major, related field, and Core requirements. Transfer courses applicable to a student’s academic program will be accepted from accredited colleges and universities that meet Marist University’s transferability standards. The evaluation will specify how many credits are transferable toward the baccalaureate degree at Marist, how many credits may be accepted but not applied toward the baccalaureate degree, and the remaining courses necessary to fulfill Marist degree requirements. Grades for courses taken at other institutions are not included in the computation of the student’s grade-point average at Marist. Students are advised not to register for any course to which transfer credit may be applied. Credit for Coursework at Other Institutions Successfully completed studies at another institution prior to senior year will be accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation if: (1) the student, while in residence at Marist University, qualified for and was accepted into an established program such as the Marist Abroad Program or the Visiting Student Program or (2) the student, while an undergraduate at Marist, offered sufficient reason to the Dean of School to gain prior approval for summer or intersession courses at another institution or (3) the student began his undergraduate education at another college or university and transferred to Marist University (see the section on Transfer Students). Only those courses with a C grade or better may be transferred.

Transfer students may only have a maximum of 6 transfer credits applied toward the completion of a minor, stand-alone concentration, or certificate. (In cases of math or science minors, transfer of up to 8 credits may be applied if the courses transferred in are approved 4-credit courses.) Forms to declare a minor are available in the Office of the Registrar.

Any remaining transfer credits may be applied to the core and elective credit components following general university guidelines.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered in two formats: in a one-year advanced standing prgram for those who have completed a BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program, and in a two-year stand-alone format.

These transfer students receive a maximum of 70 credits for courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education.

Transfer Credits can apply to areas of study All but 12 upper-level credits may be transferred into the major from another institution. Additional transfer credits can be applied to the core and/or elective credit component following general institutional guidelines. Students applying to and enrolled in undergraduate programs offered by the Division of Extended Learning may be eligible to have academic credit awarded for learning completed outside the traditional classroom through the Life Work Credit program. Please contact the Division of Extended Learning for more information.