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Scores of 3 or higher on AP exams in applicable courses are acceptable.

International Baccalaureate (IB) credit is awarded for courses taken in high school with an HL designation and a score of 4 or higher.

420 or higher on CLEP

Please note that SUNY Niagara does not accept transfer credits for courses specific to radiologic technology programs completed at other colleges.

Please note that SUNY Niagara does not accept transfer credits for courses specific to radiologic technology programs completed at other colleges.

Advanced Standing Graduates from Practical Nursing programs may be eligible for the PASS program and should consult the Nursing Department for details.

Advanced Standing Graduates of the SUNY Niagara Practical Nursing program are eligible for advanced standing in the Nursing (RN) program. SUNY Niagara Practical Nursing graduates interested in the Nursing (RN) program should contact the Nursing Department at (716) 614-5940. Persons who would like to apply to the Practical Nursing program should contact the Admissions Office at (716) 614-6200.

Advanced Standing Graduates from Practical Nursing programs may be eligible for the PASS program and should consult the Nursing Department for details.

Advanced Standing Graduates of the SUNY Niagara Practical Nursing program are eligible for advanced standing in the Nursing (RN) program. SUNY Niagara Practical Nursing graduates interested in the Nursing (RN) program should contact the Nursing Department at (716) 614-5940. Persons who would like to apply to the Practical Nursing program should contact the Admissions Office at (716) 614-6200.

SUNY Niagara offers an AA degree to those who successfully complete a university parallel curriculum in: English Human Services Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science Liberal Arts and Sciences: Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) The AA degree graduate is fully prepared for admission, with advanced standing, to a baccalaureate program.

SUNY Niagara offers an AA degree to those who successfully complete a university parallel curriculum in: English Human Services Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science Liberal Arts and Sciences: Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) The AA degree graduate is fully prepared for admission, with advanced standing, to a baccalaureate program.

Credit for Prior Learning Policy SUNY Niagara supports students pursuing Credit for Prior Learning (CPS) by awarding credits for learning experiences gained outside of traditional academic settings. Credit will only be awarded for prior learning experiences aligning with SUNY Niagara academic standards, course learning objectives, and program requirements. Students must demonstrate that college-level competencies have been achieved. The award of credit is at the discretion of the Office of Academic Affairs, after consultation with appropriate faculty and staff. Eligibility: Students must be matriculated into a degree or certificate program at SUNY Niagara to pursue earning credit for prior learning experiences. Experiences assessed and certified to award credit for existing academic courses may include but are not limited to, the following: Military education and training as documented on the Joint Services Transcript (JST) will be assessed based on American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations Standardized college equivalency exams such as Advanced Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), IB (International Baccalaureate) and other nationally recognized exams Professional and industry certifications, licenses, or other credentials Workforce training, non-credit and continuing education coursework Apprenticeships (including in partnership with labor unions) and on-the-job training Experience-based learning awarded through challenge exam or portfolio review. Application of Policy: All College faculty and staff involved in management, coordination, evaluation, or oversight or awarding of credits for prior learning are responsible for implementation of activities consistent with this policy. Credit awards: College sponsored Challenge Exams are graded S/U only and are restricted to 16 credits for degree programs and 8 credits for certificates. Credits earned through portfolio review and standardized college equivalency exams (e.g., CLEP) are treated as transfer credits and subject to the college’s transfer policy limit. Credits awarded do NOT count toward SUNY Niagara’s residency requirement, and a maximum of 50% of degree requirements may be fulfilled through prior learning credits or transfer credit. Credits awarded will be recorded as transfer credits and will not impact students’ GPA Credits awarded will be posted on student transcripts. Transfer and prior learning credit CAN NOT be removed from a student’s record. Fees: Students may be charged a fee to cover the costs of administration and assessment of prior learning documentation for certain assessments. The cost structure is approved by the Board of Trustees and reviewed by the Office of Academic Affairs annually. Nationally recognized credit (i.e., ACE), published examinations, (i.e. AP, IB, CLEP) and non-credit to credit course transfers at SUNY Niagara: No additional fee. Portfolio Review: $196 for one to six credit hours awarded; $34 per credit hour beyond six credits. Challenge Exams: $82 per exam (only charged if students earn passing score). Fee Waiver: Students must contact the Office of Academic Affairs to request a fee waiver. Limitations: The award of Credit for Prior Learning is not guaranteed and remains a subject to faculty review and institutional approval. Credit for Prior Learning will not be awarded for learning that does not meet academic standards, does not align with SUNY Niagara’s curriculum, and/or has already been applied toward a previously earned degree. Students should be aware that acceptance of CPL credits is at the discretion of the transfer institution.

Credit for Prior Learning Policy SUNY Niagara supports students pursuing Credit for Prior Learning (CPS) by awarding credits for learning experiences gained outside of traditional academic settings. Credit will only be awarded for prior learning experiences aligning with SUNY Niagara academic standards, course learning objectives, and program requirements. Students must demonstrate that college-level competencies have been achieved. The award of credit is at the discretion of the Office of Academic Affairs, after consultation with appropriate faculty and staff. Eligibility: Students must be matriculated into a degree or certificate program at SUNY Niagara to pursue earning credit for prior learning experiences. Experiences assessed and certified to award credit for existing academic courses may include but are not limited to, the following: Military education and training as documented on the Joint Services Transcript (JST) will be assessed based on American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations Standardized college equivalency exams such as Advanced Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), IB (International Baccalaureate) and other nationally recognized exams Professional and industry certifications, licenses, or other credentials Workforce training, non-credit and continuing education coursework Apprenticeships (including in partnership with labor unions) and on-the-job training Experience-based learning awarded through challenge exam or portfolio review. Application of Policy: All College faculty and staff involved in management, coordination, evaluation, or oversight or awarding of credits for prior learning are responsible for implementation of activities consistent with this policy. Credit awards: College sponsored Challenge Exams are graded S/U only and are restricted to 16 credits for degree programs and 8 credits for certificates. Credits earned through portfolio review and standardized college equivalency exams (e.g., CLEP) are treated as transfer credits and subject to the college’s transfer policy limit. Credits awarded do NOT count toward SUNY Niagara’s residency requirement, and a maximum of 50% of degree requirements may be fulfilled through prior learning credits or transfer credit. Credits awarded will be recorded as transfer credits and will not impact students’ GPA Credits awarded will be posted on student transcripts. Transfer and prior learning credit CAN NOT be removed from a student’s record. Fees: Students may be charged a fee to cover the costs of administration and assessment of prior learning documentation for certain assessments. The cost structure is approved by the Board of Trustees and reviewed by the Office of Academic Affairs annually. Nationally recognized credit (i.e., ACE), published examinations, (i.e. AP, IB, CLEP) and non-credit to credit course transfers at SUNY Niagara: No additional fee. Portfolio Review: $196 for one to six credit hours awarded; $34 per credit hour beyond six credits. Challenge Exams: $82 per exam (only charged if students earn passing score). Fee Waiver: Students must contact the Office of Academic Affairs to request a fee waiver. Limitations: The award of Credit for Prior Learning is not guaranteed and remains a subject to faculty review and institutional approval. Credit for Prior Learning will not be awarded for learning that does not meet academic standards, does not align with SUNY Niagara’s curriculum, and/or has already been applied toward a previously earned degree. Students should be aware that acceptance of CPL credits is at the discretion of the transfer institution.

Coursework taken through cross-registration MUST be transferred back to SUNY Niagara and applicable toward a degree/certificate program. Cross-registered coursework taken elsewhere is evaluated for acceptance as transfer credit. SUNY Niagara’s limit on transfer credits applies. Students’ submission of the Cross-Registration Agreement is considered approval for the host campus to automatically release grades/transcripts to their home campus at the end of the semester.

Coursework taken through cross-registration MUST be transferred back to SUNY Niagara and applicable toward a degree/certificate program. Cross-registered coursework taken elsewhere is evaluated for acceptance as transfer credit. SUNY Niagara’s limit on transfer credits applies.

How Federal Aid Requirements Treat Transfer Credits Credits transferred into a degree program from another institution are counted in the number of credits attempted and completed.

How Federal Aid Requirements Treat Transfer Credits Credits transferred into a degree program from another institution are counted in the number of credits attempted and completed.

The college has a substantial Credit for Prior Learning program that requests a portfolio from the student and matches the portfolio to specific courses. Students are required to work with the Office of Academic Affairs and individual faculty to build the portfolio and submit it for faculty review.

The college has a substantial Credit for Prior Learning program that requests a portfolio from the student and matches the portfolio to specific courses.

Challenge Exam $85 Exam Covers cost of faculty preparation, administration and evaluation Administration and Assessment Fee Credit for Prior Learning $35 Cr. Hr. CPL credit hour fee to be paid for each credit hour awarded through assessment of portfolio (up to a maximum of 14).

Challenge Exam $85 Exam Covers cost of faculty preparation, administration and evaluation Administration and Assessment Fee Credit for Prior Learning $35 Cr. Hr. CPL credit hour fee to be paid for each credit hour awarded through assessment of portfolio (up to a maximum of 14).

Courses eligible for additional points in rank Qualifying Program GPA: _______ Program GPA (max # of points: 4) ______ Qualifying courses Courses @ SUNY Niagara earns Transfer credit earns Total A & P 1 A/A- 3 1 B+/B/B- 2 1 C+/C 1 1 A & P 1 Lab A/A- 1 0.5 B+/B/B- .75 0.5 C+/C 0.5 0.5 A & P 2 A/A- 3 1 B+/B/B- 2 1 C+/C 1 1 A & P 2 Lab A/A- 1 0.5 B+/B/B- 0.75 0.5 C+/C 0.5 0.5 CIS Elective grade of C or higher 1 0.5 Oral Comm Elective grade of C or higher 1 0.5 Intro.

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Courses eligible for additional points in rank Qualifying Program GPA: _______ Program GPA (max # of points: 4) ______ Qualifying courses Courses @ SUNY Niagara earns Transfer credit earns Total A & P 1 A/A- 3 1 B+/B/B- 2 1 C+/C 1 1 A & P 1 Lab A/A- 1 0.5 B+/B/B- .75 0.5 C+/C 0.5 0.5 A & P 2 A/A- 3 1 B+/B/B- 2 1 C+/C 1 1 A & P 2 Lab A/A- 1 0.5 B+/B/B- 0.75 0.5 C+/C 0.5 0.5 CIS Elective grade of C or higher 1 0.5 Oral Comm Elective grade of C or higher 1 0.5 Intro.

Credits can be earned through a national “credit by examination” program. The most popular of the national “credit by examination” programs are the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), a division of Educational Testing Services and Dantes Exams. In addition, students need to contact individual departments to learn how their AP credit is applied to a specific program.

SUNY Transfer Credit Appeal Process Students who do not agree with the college’s decision on the granting or placement of credit earned at a prior SUNY institution have the right to submit an appeal to the college’s Transfer Credit Evaluator. Students requesting an appeal should be prepared to provide reasonable material to support their case, such as the course description or syllabus in question. Contact the Records Office ( transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu ) to begin the appeals process. If you do not agree with the SUNY Niagara decision, you may appeal to SUNY System Administration at https://transfer.suny.edu/students/appeals/

SUNY Transfer Credit Appeal Process Students who do not agree with the college’s decision on the granting or placement of credit earned at a prior SUNY institution have the right to submit an appeal to the college’s Transfer Credit Evaluator. Students requesting an appeal should be prepared to provide reasonable material to support their case, such as the course description or syllabus in question. Contact the Records Office (transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu) to begin the appeals process. If you do not agree with the SUNY Niagara decision, you may appeal to SUNY System Administration at https://transfer.suny.edu/students/appeals/

When courses are accepted for transfer credit from another college, a T will be noted on the transcript where a grade would normally be recorded.

When courses are accepted for transfer credit from another college, a T will be noted on the transcript where a grade would normally be recorded.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for experienced professionals is available through portfolio development.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for experienced professionals is available through portfolio development.

This curriculum has been designed to be flexible and also allows students who change career choices, decide to explore new career choices or who have transferred credits from other schools to put together a program of liberal arts study for transfer to a four-year school.

Transfer Credit Policy A maximum number of transfer credits awarded cannot exceed one-half (50 percent) of the total credits required for a certificate or degree program. Only credits from regionally and nationally accredited colleges and programs are acceptable. For commonly transferred courses, visit our website’s course equivalency guide. Transfer credits will be evaluated upon matriculation (acceptance) into a program. It is the responsibility of the student to: Contact the Records’ Office at each college where he/she has earned credits to have a transcript sent for evaluation of course work that may apply to the program at SUNY Niagara. Request that an official transcript be sent to the Admissions Office at SUNY Niagara. Transfer credit will be granted when a course applies to the certificate or degree program at SUNY Niagara. Please note: Only courses with a grade of C (2.0) or above are eligible for transfer. Grades of C-, D+, D, D-, F, or U will not be accepted. Courses with a grade of S (Satisfactory) may be accepted, except in certain allied health programs, or for “major” courses in some programs. College credits are evaluated based on applicability to the degree major. If your major is changed after arriving at SUNY Niagara, transfer credits will be re-evaluated based on the new major. When a course is accepted for transfer credit from another college, a grade of “T” will be noted on the transcript and degree evaluation. The “T” grade carries no point value; therefore, it is not considered when calculating the term, degree, or cumulative GPA. Once transfer credit is accepted, it cannot be removed. Transfer credits carry “earned hours” only, not GPA hours. If a student completes a course at SUNY Niagara for which transfer credit was already accepted, the course credits taken at SUNY Niagara will apply toward the program and be used when calculating the grade point average. If a student earns a failing or nonperformance grade (F, U, I, J, X, or W grade) in the repeated attempt, the original transfer credit awarded can be used to meet the major requirements for graduation, but the SUNY Niagara course will be counted in the grade point average. All grades will remain on the transcript. The student will receive written confirmation indicating courses that have been accepted for transfer credit. AP (Advanced Placement) transcripts and CLEP (CEEB College Level Examination Program) scores must come directly from College Board. Contact College Board.org to request an official copy to be sent to SUNY Niagara. Scores of 3 or higher on AP exams in applicable courses are acceptable. International Baccalaureate (IB) credit is awarded for courses taken in high school with an HL designation and a score of 4 or higher. An IB transcript must be submitted to receive credit. Credits earned through military service as recommended by the American Council on Education Registry are acceptable, as are other military credits, when applicable to the curriculum. Appropriate military documents (DD214, military transcript) must be submitted to receive credit. If a student has taken college courses in high school, that student must request an official transcript from the college through which those courses were taken in order for the credit to be evaluated. Students who have completed college courses through SUNY Niagara’s CAP program do not have to file a request for an official transcript from SUNY Niagara. Students who have earned credits at a college or university outside of the United States must have credits evaluated by a professional Credential Evaluation Agency. For a fee, these agencies provide professional course by course evaluation of college and university credits. All International college/university transcripts must be sent to a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This service will evaluate transcripts and provide the American grade and course equivalencies. For more information go to: www.naces.org/members . Students who transfer from SUNY Niagara to another college or university without completing degree or certificate requirements will be permitted to transfer credit hours to SUNY Niagara for fulfillment of graduation requirements. A maximum of 50 percent of credits required for a certificate or degree program can be transferred from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university to SUNY Niagara. In some programs of study, older coursework may require a secondary review from Program Coordinators to determine if a waiver is applicable.

Transfer Credit Policy A maximum number of transfer credits awarded cannot exceed one-half (50 percent) of the total credits required for a certificate or degree program. Only credits from regionally and nationally accredited colleges and programs are acceptable. For commonly transferred courses, visit our website’s course equivalency guide. Transfer credits will be evaluated upon matriculation (acceptance) into a program. It is the responsibility of the student to: Contact the Records’ Office at each college where he/she has earned credits to have a transcript sent for evaluation of course work that may apply to the program at SUNY Niagara. Request that an official transcript be sent to the Admissions Office at SUNY Niagara. Transfer credit will be granted when a course applies to the certificate or degree program at SUNY Niagara. Please note: Only courses with a grade of C (2.0) or above are eligible for transfer. Grades of C-, D+, D, D-, F, or U will not be accepted. Courses with a grade of S (Satisfactory) may be accepted, except in certain allied health programs, or for “major” courses in some programs. College credits are evaluated based on applicability to the degree major. If your major is changed after arriving at SUNY Niagara, transfer credits will be re-evaluated based on the new major. When a course is accepted for transfer credit from another college, a grade of “T” will be noted on the transcript and degree evaluation. The “T” grade carries no point value; therefore, it is not considered when calculating the term, degree, or cumulative GPA. Once transfer credit is accepted, it cannot be removed. Transfer credits carry “earned hours” only, not GPA hours. If a student completes a course at SUNY Niagara for which transfer credit was already accepted, the course credits taken at SUNY Niagara will apply toward the program and be used when calculating the grade point average. If a student earns a failing or nonperformance grade (F, U, I, J, X, or W grade) in the repeated attempt, the original transfer credit awarded can be used to meet the major requirements for graduation, but the SUNY Niagara course will be counted in the grade point average. All grades will remain on the transcript. The student will receive written confirmation indicating courses that have been accepted for transfer credit. AP (Advanced Placement) transcripts and CLEP (CEEB College Level Examination Program) scores must come directly from College Board. Contact College Board.org to request an official copy to be sent to SUNY Niagara. Scores of 3 or higher on AP exams in applicable courses are acceptable. International Baccalaureate (IB) credit is awarded for courses taken in high school with an HL designation and a score of 4 or higher. An IB transcript must be submitted to receive credit. Credits earned through military service as recommended by the American Council on Education Registry are acceptable, as are other military credits, when applicable to the curriculum. Appropriate military documents (DD214, military transcript) must be submitted to receive credit. If a student has taken college courses in high school, that student must request an official transcript from the college through which those courses were taken in order for the credit to be evaluated. Students who have completed college courses through SUNY Niagara’s CAP program do not have to file a request for an official transcript from SUNY Niagara. Students who have earned credits at a college or university outside of the United States must have credits evaluated by a professional Credential Evaluation Agency. For a fee, these agencies provide professional course by course evaluation of college and university credits. All International college/university transcripts must be sent to a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This service will evaluate transcripts and provide the American grade and course equivalencies. For more information go to: www.naces.org/members. Students who transfer from SUNY Niagara to another college or university without completing degree or certificate requirements will be permitted to transfer credit hours to SUNY Niagara for fulfillment of graduation requirements. A maximum of 50 percent of credits required for a certificate or degree program can be transferred from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university to SUNY Niagara. In some programs of study, older coursework may require a secondary review from Program Coordinators to determine if a waiver is applicable.

Transfer credits may be accepted for members of the U.S.

Transfer credits may be accepted for members of the U.S.