St Lawrence University · Canton, NY
Policies
13 policies, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
| Title | Section | Text | Edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| credit_by_exam | Students may count up to one unit of AP or IB history credit (4 or higher required for AP history exams, 5 or higher for IB history exams) toward the major or minor. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu | |
| transfer_credit | Students who wish to take academic coursework for transfer credit while on a leave of absence must have the course(s) arranged in advance with the Registrar’s office and appropriate department chair(s). | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu | |
| transfer_credit | While credit for work done elsewhere is recorded, the nature of that credit does not appear. St. Lawrence University does not release other school’s transcripts even if they are on file here for transfer credit.) 2. Students should notify the vice president for student life office if they intend transferring and complete a transfer withdrawal form with that office. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu | |
| transfer_credit | Such a student may be readmitted at the start of a term provided: (1) readmission is within three terms of the student’s leaving, (2) the University receives a 30-day notice of the student’s intention to return; and (3) there is housing and classroom space available Students who wish to take academic coursework for transfer credit while on a leave of absence must have the course(s) arranged in advance with the Registrar’s office and appropriate department chair(s). | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu | |
| 300-Level Courses | transfer_credit | These courses provide an opportunity for qualified juniors and seniors to obtain credit for work at local, state, or national historical agencies, archives, or museums. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Academics | transfer_credit | Students may enroll in other courses and seek transfer credit approval at SLU. Students take 12 credits (generally four subjects), which should be endorsed for transfer credit prior to commencing study in Australia and approved by the appropriate department chair at SLU. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Academics | transfer_credit | Once you've been accepted to the program, you will follow the procedures at St. Lawrence to secure transfer credit approval prior to your departure. After you return, ISEP will send an official transcript to St. Lawrence and the credits and grades will be transferred to St. Lawrence and appear on your transcript. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Advanced Standing | prior_learning | Advanced Standing Students with a background in music (including fluent reading of at least one clef) may register for MUS 200 or 201 (Music Theory). Students without extensive prior experience in music should begin their coursework with MUS 100 or 101 (Introduction to Music). Request Info Discover why St. Lawrence is the right choice Visit & Tour Plan a tour in person or virtually Apply Begin your application process Return to the St. Lawrence University Homepage 23 Romoda Dr. Canton, NY 13617 800-285-1856 Contact Us Maps, Directions, and Parking Events Faculty Directory Department Directory News Libraries Bookstore NCPR Canaras Conference Center | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Major Requirements | transfer_credit | Transfer credit WILL NOT be accepted for matriculated students for ECON 251 and ECON 252. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Majors and Minors | prior_learning | Anthropology and African Studies Anthropology 4 units - Introductory courses: 4* (see anthropology requirements) 1 unit - ANTH 300- Advanced topics course (must be taken in the Anthropology department) 3 units - Electives (200 level and above): At least two should be Dual-Listed w/AFS and no more than two may be taken outside the department 1 unit - Capstone 400 level seminar 5 units - 5 AFS courses (that includes a 400-level approved AFS course) 14 units total *See Anthropology Major Requirements for the list of introductory courses and guidelines regarding study abroad. Economics and African Studies Economics 1 unit - *ECON100 Introduction to Economics 1 unit - **ECON 200 Quantitative Methods in Economics 1 unit - ECON 251 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory 1 unit - ECON 252 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory 4 units - FOUR other electives in Economics, at least two of which must be at the 300/400 level and at least two of which must be selected from: ECON 228 African Economies, ECON 322 International Economics and ECON 336 Economic Development 5 units - 5 AFS courses (that includes a 400-level approved AFS course) 13 units total *This course may be omitted with advanced placement credit or other advanced standing. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Off-Campus and Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Off-Campus and Transfer Credit Students wishing to transfer in course credits must produce a syllabus to the department chair for the course they would like considered for credit. Students may transfer up to two credits from off-campus study toward a PCA major or minor. Request Info Discover why St. Lawrence is the right choice Visit & Tour Plan a tour in person or virtually Apply Begin your application process Return to the St. Lawrence University Homepage 23 Romoda Dr. Canton, NY 13617 800-285-1856 Contact Us Maps, Directions, and Parking Events Faculty Directory Department Directory News Libraries Bookstore NCPR Canaras Conference Center | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Participation While on a Leave of Absence | transfer_credit | They may be approved to transfer a maximum of one course to St. Lawrence University. Please see the Registrar and Academic Advising’s policies on Transfer Credit Approval. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
| Programs not Already Approved for Off-Campus Study (Unaffiliated Programs) | transfer_credit | Students should also be aware of the differences in financial and credit policies for Unaffiliated Program: Unlike approved programs, any credit earned on Unaffiliated Programs will be transfer credit (not residence credit) and will not be included in student’s quality point average. | 2026 | www.stlawu.edu |
Source: St Lawrence University's catalog, linked per record · table academic_policy · CourseShelf publish 61