Policies

A score of 5, 6, or 7 for each Higher Level Examination in the International Baccalaureate Program.

A score of 4 or 5 in any one area earns the student four college credits, and it is the department’s policy that those four AP credits can be used toward an elective in the student’s major or minor.

Students receiving a score of 5 on the AP macroeconomics exam will receive credit for having taken EC 103 Introduction to Macroeconomics.

Students receiving a score of 6 or higher on the Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB) exam in economics can choose to earn credit for either EC 103 Introduction to Macroeconomics or EC 104 Introduction to Microeconomics.

Students receiving a score of 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) microeconomics exam will receive credit for having takenEC 104 Introduction to Microeconomics.

Students receiving a score of 6 or higher on the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam in economics can choose to earn credit for either EC 103 Introduction to Macroeconomics or EC 104 Introduction to Microeconomics.

The department will accept an Advanced Placement exam score of 4 or 5 in either American, European, or World history to be treated as equivalent to one course (4 credits) toward the major.

The department will accept an Advanced Placement exam score of 4 or 5 in either American, European, or World history to be treated as equivalent to one course (4 credits) toward the minor.

Students with a score of 3 or higher on an AP test should enroll in courses above the 203 level, usually a composition or conversation course.

Students who receive scores of 4 on either AP exam can elect to take a qualifying exam(s) as a petition to grant credit for EC 103 Introduction to Macroeconomics and/or EC 104 Introduction to Microeconomics.

Students who earned a 5 on the IB economics exam can elect to take a qualifying exam as a petition to grant credit for either EC 103 Introduction to Macroeconomics or EC 104 Introduction to Microeconomics.

Evaluation of transfer credit is done by the Office of the Registrar and only courses in which a student has received a grade of C or better are transferable. (See Transfer of Credit.) At least 60 credit hours of the 120 credit hours required for graduation from Skidmore must be earned through enrollment in Skidmore College courses. Transfer students who enroll without grant assistance from the College are eligible to apply for grant assistance after two semesters of matriculated enrollment at Skidmore or when they become juniors, whichever comes later.

Advanced Standing A matriculating student can earn credit at Skidmore for a maximum of 16 semester hours, to be used toward graduation credit requirements, through any combination of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), other testing programs as indicated below, or college courses transcripted by accredited postsecondary institutions that simultaneously contribute to the high school diploma. Course work will be evaluated using the college’s transfer credit policies .

Credit by Examination Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), and other testing programs may not count toward all-college requirements. The following departments and programs award AP credit toward the major or minor: Art, Art History, Black Studies, Economics, History, Mathematics, and Psychology. Please consult their specific section of the Catalog for details. Four credit hours with a maximum of 16 will be awarded toward graduation for each of the following: A grade of 4 or 5 on for each Advanced Placement Test of the College Entrance Examination Board. A grade of C or better for each examination taken at the Advanced (“A”) Level of the British General Certificate of Education. A score of 5, 6, or 7 for each Higher Level Examination in the International Baccalaureate Program. A score of 10-15 for each German Abitur Examination A score of at least 10 with a weight of 3 or higher for the French Lycee/French Baccalaureate test. A maximum of 12 semester hours of credit may be granted through subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). All such examinations presented must be taken prior to enrollment at Skidmore. The college will also grant 2 semester hours of credit for each examination taken at the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level of the BGCE on which the student received a grade of C or better.

Prerequisites: Open to junior and senior Honors Forum students and other highly motivated students with advanced standing, appropriate course background, or permission of instructor.

Transfer Credit Policy Art majors must complete at least 50% of their studio art coursework while in residence at Skidmore College. Therefore, the maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied towards the art major is 30. In addition, a student must complete at least two semesters in their concentration at Skidmore, hence no more than two courses in a concentration may be transferred from another institution. A student must be enrolled in at least one course in their area of concentration in their final semester senior year. As preparation for the exhibit, senior majors will be required to meet as a group, with department faculty, three times during the senior year. Group meetings will discuss the philosophy, aesthetics, logistics, the artist statement, and effective planning for the exhibit.

Transfer Credit Policy Art minors must complete at least 50% of their studio art coursework while in residence at Skidmore College. Therefore, the maximum number of transfer courses that can be applied towards the art minor is three.

Transfer of Credit The college may grant credit toward the degree for work taken at another accredited institution for which a grade of C or better is received, to a maximum of 60 semester hours. The maximum of 16 credits of advanced standing work described above are included in this 60-hour total. Transcripts from students who are transferring from a non-U.S. institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. All transferable courses must generally correspond to courses offered at Skidmore. Matriculated students should receive approval for credit from the Office of the Registrar before registering at another institution. More detailed information regarding transfer credit policies is available on the Registrar’s Office website. Leaves of Absence Leaves of absence may be granted for the current or following semester, but may not be granted for a period shorter than one semester. A student may apply for a second consecutive semester of leave by submitting a separate application. The maximum duration a student may be on leave is two consecutive semesters. Students who do not return from leave will be administratively withdrawn from the College and may apply for readmission. Exception for First-Year Students: First-year students may apply to take a leave of absence for one or two semesters. A request for a one-semester leave is subject to additional review and approval and is not automatically granted. Leaves fall into two categories: Personal Leaves of Absence without academic credit may be granted through the Office of Academic Advising with the approval of the Committee on Academic Standing. If approved for a personal leave of absence, a student is assigned a grade of L for all classes that semester for which a grade has not been recorded by the Registrar’s Office at the start of the leave. No credit is given for courses assigned an L. Medical

Prerequisites: Advanced standing in the language appropriate to the internship.