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The University will, in addition to the above, consider granting advanced placement and/or college credit to those applicants who earn a minimum score of three or better on approved CEEB Advanced Placement Examinations.

See Credit by Examination.

Courses Taken at Other Institutions Matriculated students who wish to take courses elsewhere to transfer back to St. Bonaventure University should receive confirmation in advance, and prior to enrollment at the other institution, of the transferability and equivalency of the course or courses in which they wish to enroll. Students should contact the Records Office for assistance with this process. Matriculated students may transfer for degree credit one course (up to 4 credits) during each of the fall and spring semesters. All courses taken at other institutions, during both summer sessions and the regular academic year, remain subject to the established Residence Requirement. Visiting Student Program The St. Bonaventure

Credit by Examination/Credit for Prior Learning St. Bonaventure University grants undergraduate credit for satisfactory performance, a grade equivalent to C, on examinations given through the Advanced Placement Exams, College Proficiency Examination, the American College Testing Program’s Proficiency Examination, the College-Level Examination Programs and Joint-Services Transcripts. In those cases where a standard proficiency examination does not exist, a departmental examination, approved by the chair of the department and appropriate academic dean, may be administered. The Registrar will consider requests for credits only from matriculated students and applicants for matriculation at the University. Credit is granted but not quality points. The granting of credit is contingent upon the following conditions and limitations. Formal written request must be made and all credentials presented. There must be an equivalency between material covered in an examination and courses offered by the University as part of a degree program or as permissible electives. Credit granted will not exceed that assigned to the course as listed in the University catalog. The maximum credit allowed through CPE, CPEP, REDP, CLEP or similar programs, either singly or in combination, is 30 hours. Credit for no more than three courses may be applied to a student’s major field of concentration. Full tuition charges at the per-credit-hour rate will be levied for credit received through departmental proficiency examinations unless such credit when added to other credit received that semester, totals between 12 and 18 hours in which case the normal semester tuition will be charged. No administration fee will be charged. The University will, in addition to the above, consider granting advanced placement and/or college credit to those applicants who earn a minimum score of three or better on approved CEEB Advanced Placement Examinations. Advanced Placement

Credit by Examination/Credit for Prior Learning St. Bonaventure University grants undergraduate credit for satisfactory performance, a grade equivalent to C, on examinations given through the Advanced Placement Exams, College Proficiency Examination, the American College Testing Program’s Proficiency Examination, the College-Level Examination Programs and Joint-Services Transcripts. In those cases where a standard proficiency examination does not exist, a departmental examination, approved by the chair of the department and appropriate academic dean, may be administered. The Registrar will consider requests for credits only from matriculated students and applicants for matriculation at the University. Credit is granted but not quality points. The granting of credit is contingent upon the following conditions and limitations. Formal written request must be made and all credentials presented. There must be an equivalency between material covered in an examination and courses offered by the University as part of a degree program or as permissible electives. Credit granted will not exceed that assigned to the course as listed in the University catalog. The maximum credit allowed through CPE, CPEP, REDP, CLEP or similar programs, either singly or in combination, is 30 hours. Credit for no more than three courses may be applied to a student’s major field of concentration. Full tuition charges at the per-credit-hour rate will be levied for credit received through departmental proficiency examinations unless such credit when added to other credit received that semester, totals between 12 and 18 hours in which case the normal semester tuition will be charged. No administration fee will be charged. The University will, in addition to the above, consider granting advanced placement and/or college credit to those applicants who earn a minimum score of three or better on approved CEEB Advanced Placement Examinations.

and wishes to transfer credits to SBU, a WES (or equivalent) evaluation may be required by the registrar’s office.

and wishes to transfer credits to SBU, a WES (or equivalent) evaluation may be required by the registrar’s office.

Evaluation will focus on the results of individual examinations completed at the Higher Level (HL), a student does not have to complete the full IB Diploma to be eligible for consideration for transfer credit. Examinations at the Subsidiary Level (SL) are not eligible for transfer credit consideration.

Evaluation will focus on the results of individual examinations completed at the Higher Level (HL), a student does not have to complete the full IB Diploma to be eligible for consideration for transfer credit. Examinations at the Subsidiary Level (SL) are not eligible for transfer credit consideration.

Transfer Credits Students may be able to apply up to six (6) credits of administrative coursework taken elsewhere given that these courses were not used to confer a degree. If the courses have been taken during a previously completed master's degree and are equivalent to courses in the MSED EDL or SBL certificate program, the program courses may be waived. However, the candidate will need to take 3-6 elective credits to complete the total credit requirements for the degree or certificate program. Elective credits may be taken from other graduate programs, but may not include coursework from the School District Leader certificate program. If the previous coursework is from a graduate program from which the candidate did not complete a degree or certificate, the credits may be transferred into the program, as long as there are equivalent to courses in the MSED EDL or SBL program. The program director, in consultation with the Registrar, will determine if or how transfer credits will be accepted at the time the program plan is written.

Transfer Credits Students may be able to apply up to six (6) credits of graduate coursework taken at another institution. These six (6) credits may result in a waiver of coursework, if the courses were from a completed graduate program. If a waiver is approved, the candidate must take up to six (6) elective credits to meet the total credit requirement of the program. The program director, in consultation with the Registrar, will determine if and how transfer credits may be applied at the time the program plan is written.

Transfer Credits Students may be able to apply up to three (3) credits graduate coursework from another institution . Those credits may be applied to waive a course requirement, but the candidate must then complete another 3-credit elective to maintain the total credit requirement for the program. The program director, in consultation with the Registrar, will determine the applicability of transfer credits at the time the program plan is written.

Transfer Credits Students may be able to apply up to six (6) credits of administrative coursework taken elsewhere given that these courses were not used to confer a degree. If the courses have been taken during a previously completed master's degree and are equivalent to courses in the MSED EDL or SBL certificate program, the program courses may be waived. However, the candidate will need to take 3-6 elective credits to complete the total credit requirements for the degree or certificate program. Elective credits may be taken from other graduate programs, but may not include coursework from the School District Leader certificate program. If the previous coursework is from a graduate program from which the candidate did not complete a degree or certificate, the credits may be transferred into the program, as long as there are equivalent to courses in the MSED EDL or SBL program. The program director, in consultation with the Registrar, will determine if or how transfer credits will be accepted at the time the program plan is written.

Transfer Credits Students may be able to apply up to six (6) credits of graduate coursework taken at another institution. These six (6) credits may result in a waiver of coursework, if the courses were from a completed graduate program. If a waiver is approved, the candidate must take up to six (6) elective credits to meet the total credit requirement of the program. The program director, in consultation with the Registrar, will determine if and how transfer credits may be applied at the time the program plan is written.

Transfer Credits Students may be able to apply up to three (3) credits graduate coursework from another institution . Those credits may be applied to waive a course requirement, but the candidate must then complete another 3-credit elective to maintain the total credit requirement for the program. The program director, in consultation with the Registrar, will determine the applicability of transfer credits at the time the program plan is written.

Transfer of Credit The following guidelines apply to the transfer of credit to an SBU graduate program Requests to transfer credit into a St. Bonaventure University graduate program should be made directly to the program director — who will determine transferability of credit. The program director will notify the student of the credit transfer decision. No more than six (6) credit hours may be transferred into an SBU graduate or certificate program. Some academic departments are more restrictive with regard to credit transfer. This information will be shown in the program specific portions of the catalog. Transfer credit will not be granted for courses in which a grade lower than a B was earned. Similarly, no credit will be granted for courses showing a grade of Pass or Satisfactory. Courses taught as graduate-undergraduate offerings will normally not transfer. Descriptions of the classes for which credit is sought should accompany a credit transfer request. The program director may request additional information (e.g. syllabus). Students anticipating taking courses at another college for transfer back to SBU should first review the transferability of these classes with their SBU program director. If approved, the student must ensure that an official transcript for that work is sent to the SBU registrar. All coursework, including transfer credit, must satisfy the time-to-degree requirement, as outlined in the Degree Requirements part of this catalog. Coursework more than 10 years old will not be accepted for transfer credit. Transfer credit limits can be waived in the case of an established MOU between SBU and an institution ceasing a graduate program or all operations. Students transferring to SBU in accordance with such an agreement must complete at least three courses at SBU in order to earn a graduate degree from SBU.

Transfer of Credit The following guidelines apply to the transfer of credit to an SBU graduate program Requests to transfer credit into a St. Bonaventure University graduate program should be made directly to the program director - who will determine transferability of credit. The program director will notify the student of the credit transfer decision. No more than six (6) credit hours may be transferred into an SBU graduate or certificate program. Some academic departments are more restrictive with regard to credit transfer. This information will be shown in the program specific portions of the catalog. Transfer credit will not be granted for courses in which a grade lower than a B was earned. Similarly, no credit will be granted for courses showing a grade of Pass or Satisfactory. Courses taught as graduate-undergraduate offerings will normally not transfer. Descriptions of the classes for which credit is sought should accompany a credit transfer request. The program director may request additional information (e.g. syllabus). Students anticipating taking courses at another college for transfer back to SBU should first review the transferability of these classes with their SBU program director. If approved, the student must ensure that an official transcript for that work is sent to the SBU registrar. All coursework, including transfer credit, must satisfy the time-to-degree requirement, as outlined in the Degree Requirements part of this catalog. Coursework more than 10 years old will not be accepted for transfer credit. Transfer credit limits can be waived in the case of an established MOU between SBU and an institution ceasing a graduate program or all operations. Students transferring to SBU in accordance with such an agreement must complete at least three courses at SBU in order to earn a graduate degree from SBU.

The following items need to be submitted for transferring: Application for admission High school records/GED (proof of high school graduation) Official transcripts from all other institutions attended Candidates for advanced standing should have satisfactorily completed college-level courses at a university, college, junior college, or community college accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For students below a 2.5 cumulative GPA in previous coursework, admissions decisions, and the granting of transfer credit, for any courses in which they have received a grade below “C,” will be based upon the review and recommendation of the transfer coordinator and dean of the School to which they have applied; approval of transfer credit will be in accordance with established policies. Transfer students will be granted course credit as follows for coursework taken prior to matriculation: Historical Studies Distribution – an appropriate 3-credit world, European or American history course Social Science Distribution – an appropriate 3-credit psychology, sociology, political science, or economics course ENG-101 and ENG-102 – two appropriate 3-credit introductory writing courses at least at the 100 level Franciscan Studies/Theology Distribution – an appropriate 3-credit theology or religious studies course Required course with a “D” for Diversity – an appropriate 3-credit course with content reflective of a multi-cultural perspective Literature & The Visual Performing Arts Distribution – an appropriate 3-credit art, music, theater, or literature course Natural Science with Lab Distribution – an appropriate 4-credit science lab course Philosophy Distribution – an appropriate 3-credit philosophy course PHIL-104 (Ethics) – an appropriate 3-credit course with content reflective of Ethics Intensive Writing (W) – an appropriate 3-credit course that fulfills the learning objectives related to intensive writing Quantitative Reasoning Distribution – an appropriate 3-credit quantitative literacy course BONA-101 a 3-credit requirement; all transfer students will be required to take a version of this All students who transferred to St. Bonaventure University must take THFS-101 : The Way of Francis and Clare (unless they transfer an equivalent course from a Franciscan Institution). Students who have earned an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree or Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Degree will be considered to have satisfied the following requirements of the General Education Requirement: Course List Code Title Credits Required specific courses BONA-101 INTRO TO ST. BONAVENTURE 3 ENG-101 WRITING I 3 ENG-102 WRITING ll 3 Distributions Historical Studies Literature and the Visual and Performing Arts Natural Science with a lab Social Science Philosophy Quantitative Literacy Franciscan Studies/Theology Students who have earned an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree or Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Degree must demonstrate that their coursework has fulfilled the following requirements it they want to be exempted from this graduation requirement: Course List Code Title Credits PHIL-104 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS 3 One course from each designation: Intensive Writing (W) Diversity (D) All decisions regarding transfer credit will be made by the appropriate academic dean and confirmed by the Registrar, subject to the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Quality points are not transferred, and hence, the cumulative index or grade point average for graduation is computed only on the basis of quality points earned at St. Bonaventure.

The following items need to be submitted for transferring: Application for admission High school records/GED (proof of high school graduation) Official transcripts from all other institutions attended Candidates for advanced standing should have satisfactorily completed college-level courses at a university, college, junior college, or community college accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For students below a 2.5 cumulative GPA in previous coursework, admissions decisions, and the granting of transfer credit, for any courses in which they have received a grade below “C,” will be based upon the review and recommendation of the transfer coordinator and dean of the School to which they have applied; approval of transfer credit will be in accordance with established policies. Transfer students will be granted course credit as follows for coursework taken prior to matriculation: Historical Studies Distribution - an appropriate 3-credit world, European or American history course Social Science Distribution - an appropriate 3-credit psychology, sociology, political science, or economics course ENG-101 and ENG-102 - two appropriate 3-credit introductory writing courses at least at the 100 level Franciscan Studies/Theology Distribution - an appropriate 3-credit theology or religious studies course Required course with a “D” for Diversity - an appropriate 3-credit course with content reflective of a multi-cultural perspective Literature & The Visual Performing Arts Distribution - an appropriate 3-credit art, music, theater, or literature course Natural Science with Lab Distribution - an appropriate 4-credit science lab course Philosophy Distribution - an appropriate 3-credit philosophy course PHIL-104 (Ethics) - an appropriate 3-credit course with content reflective of Ethics Intensive Writing (W) - an appropriate 3-credit course that fulfills the learning objectives related to intensive writing Quantitative Reasoning Distribution - an appropriate 3-credit quantitative literacy course BONA-101 a 3-credit requirement; all transfer students will be required to take a version of this All students who transferred to St. Bonaventure University must take THFS-101: The Way of Francis and Clare (unless they transfer an equivalent course from a Franciscan Institution). Students who have earned an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree or Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Degree will be considered to have satisfied the following requirements of the General Education Requirement: Course List Code Title Credits Required specific courses BONA-101 INTRO TO ST. BONAVENTURE 3 ENG-101 WRITING I 3 ENG-102 WRITING ll 3 Distributions Historical Studies Literature and the Visual and Performing Arts Natural Science with a lab Social Science Philosophy Quantitative Literacy Franciscan Studies/Theology Students who have earned an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree or Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Degree must demonstrate that their coursework has fulfilled the following requirements it they want to be exempted from this graduation requirement: Course List Code Title Credits PHIL-104 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS 3 One course from each designation: Intensive Writing (W) Diversity (D) All decisions regarding transfer credit will be made by the appropriate academic dean and confirmed by the Registrar, subject to the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Quality points are not transferred, and hence, the cumulative index or grade point average for graduation is computed only on the basis of quality points earned at St. Bonaventure.