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Courses previously earned as transfer credit are eligible to be retaken upon request. Additional information can be found in the Transfer Credit and Evaluation section of this catalog.

Courses previously earned as transfer credit are eligible to be retaken upon request. Additional information can be found in the Transfer Credit and Evaluation section of this catalog.

Department Credit by Examination At the discretion of individual departments, students may arrange examinations to demonstrate proficiency in the content areas of specific courses for academic credit.

Writing courses passed at other institutions will be assigned credit as follows: For a one-semester composition course equivalent to CPN 100 or CPN 102, students will receive three credit hours and will not be required to take CPN 100 or CPN 102 but must take CPN 101 or CPN 103. For a two-semester composition course sequence equivalent to CPN 100 or CPN 102 and CPN 101 or CPN 103, students will not be required to take CPN 100 or CPN 102, or CPN 101 or CPN 103. Students who transfer credit hours equivalent to the CPN 101 or 103 level will not be required to take CPN 100 or 102. Transfer students also are required to complete six credit hours of Writing-Intensive (WRIT) courses at SUNY Cortland.

Students who transfer credit hours equivalent to the CPN 101 or 103 level will not be required to take CPN 100 or 102. Transfer students also are required to complete six credit hours of Writing-Intensive (WRIT) courses at SUNY Cortland.

Transfer credit is accepted from institutions granted regional accreditation by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), such as the Middle States Association, Southern Association, Higher Learning Commission, New England Association, Northwest Association or Western Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Credit for courses from institutions with accreditation other than regional accreditation is evaluated for transfer purposes on a case-by-case basis. Credit is allowed for courses in which a grade of C- or better has been earned with the following exception for incoming transfer students. Transfer students will be granted credit for D grades earned in courses completed prior to matriculation at SUNY Cortland. Accepted transfer credit will be counted as meeting the necessary minimum grade for Cortland courses or the required prerequisite course. This may include the suggestion to petition to retake transfer coursework (see E.05 Retaking Transfer Courses) Grades of Pass (P) and Satisfactory (S) awarded at another institution may be accepted at the discretion of the student’s associate dean.

Transfer credit is accepted from institutions granted regional accreditation by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), such as the Middle States Association, Southern Association, Higher Learning Commission, New England Association, Northwest Association or Western Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Credit for courses from institutions with accreditation other than regional accreditation is evaluated for transfer purposes on a case-by-case basis. Credit is allowed for courses in which a grade of C- or better has been earned with the following exception for incoming transfer students. Transfer students will be granted credit for D grades earned in courses completed prior to matriculation at SUNY Cortland. Accepted transfer credit will be counted as meeting the necessary minimum grade for Cortland courses or the required prerequisite course. This may include the suggestion to petition to retake transfer coursework (see E.05 Retaking Transfer Courses) Grades of Pass (P) and Satisfactory (S) awarded at another institution may be accepted at the discretion of the student’s associate dean.

Credit for Prior Learning . Students should consult with these offices before putting together a petition and the portfolio described below.

Credit for Prior Learning If a student has gained significant knowledge and skills and it cannot be assessed by one of the methods above, they may be eligible to petition for Credit for Prior Learning. This may be applicable for prior employment, military experience, volunteer work, training, or other experiences where substantial learning occurs. This includes possible credit for training by organizations such as businesses, labor unions, professional associations, government agencies, and non-profit or volunteer organizations. Students will need to work with the appropriate associate dean and department chair to petition for Credit for Prior Learning. Students should consult with these offices before putting together a petition and the portfolio described below.

See Bachelor’s Degree Requirements See General Education ; Presentation Skills Requirement ; Writing Intensive All degrees require 45 credit hours at the upper division level Transfer credits can be earned as follows: up to 64 credits from 2-year institution up to 90 credits from 4-year institution

See Bachelor’s Degree Requirements See General Education ; Presentation Skills Requirement ; Writing Intensive All degrees require 45 credit hours at the upper division level Transfer credits can be earned as follows: up to 64 credits from 2-year institution up to 90 credits from 4-year institution

Department Credit by Examination , but credit hours will be reflected on the transcript. In order to give an exam, the department must provide an assessment tool for review by the Dean and Provost.

Department Credit by Examination At the discretion of individual departments, students may arrange examinations to demonstrate proficiency in the content areas of specific courses for academic credit. Faculty may arrange written, oral or performance exercises to establish competency, and the appropriate number of credit hours will be awarded for satisfactory performance with a grade of P. Interested students should contact the department chair responsible for the content area they wish to earn credit. If the department agrees to supervise the examination, the student is referred to the office of the associate dean to complete the appropriate form and pay a fee, if appropriate. No grades are awarded for the Department Credit by Examination, but credit hours will be reflected on the transcript. In order to give an exam, the department must provide an assessment tool for review by the Dean and Provost.

E.02 Transfer Credit Limits and Residency Requirement SUNY Cortland grants the maximum number of transfer credits possible. The following guidelines and policies apply to transfer credit evaluation: Under State University of New York policy, credit will be granted for published examinations from the following test series, provided that the specified minimum Cortland performance levels are met and that the examinations are in areas that normally receive transfer credit at Cortland. SUNY Cortland will accept a maximum of 30 credit hours earned through such sources as Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program, Cambridge International A and AS Level exams or College Proficiency and/or the International Baccalaureate. This maximum applies to all of these courses combined, not individually. Cortland students are not eligible to receive credit by equivalency examinations when they are enrolled in or have completed a higher-level course within the same discipline. Students may receive up to 64 credit hours of transfer credit from two-year colleges. This maximum credit-hour total includes any 100- or 200-level courses, Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program, ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interviews, Cambridge International A and AS level exams, College Proficiency or International Baccalaureate credits. Transfer students with credit from four-year colleges or universities may receive additional credit hours toward degree requirements at Cortland. The maximum number of credit hours accepted is 90. A minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework as well as half of the major or minor must be completed in residency at Cortland to earn a Cortland bachelor’s degree. Any school of the university may designate special requirements that may not be taken elsewhere.

E.02 Transfer Credit Limits and Residency Requirement SUNY Cortland grants the maximum number of transfer credits possible. The following guidelines and policies apply to transfer credit evaluation: Under State University of New York policy, credit will be granted for published examinations from the following test series, provided that the specified minimum Cortland performance levels are met and that the examinations are in areas that normally receive transfer credit at Cortland. SUNY Cortland will accept a maximum of 30 credit hours earned through such sources as Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program, Cambridge International A and AS Level exams or College Proficiency and/or the International Baccalaureate. This maximum applies to all of these courses combined, not individually. Cortland students are not eligible to receive credit by equivalency examinations when they are enrolled in or have completed a higher-level course within the same discipline. Students may receive up to 64 credit hours of transfer credit from two-year colleges. This maximum credit-hour total includes any 100- or 200-level courses, Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program, ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interviews, Cambridge International A and AS level exams, College Proficiency or International Baccalaureate credits. Transfer students with credit from four-year colleges or universities may receive additional credit hours toward degree requirements at Cortland. The maximum number of credit hours accepted is 90. A minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework as well as half of the major or minor must be completed in residency at Cortland to earn a Cortland bachelor’s degree. Any school of the university may designate special requirements that may not be taken elsewhere.

E.07 Permission to Transfer Credit from Another Institution Process for Continuing Students Current Cortland undergraduate students are eligible to complete certain courses at another institution and transfer the credits back to Cortland to meet degree requirements. Students are required to seek approval prior to enrolling in the course at another college. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to submitting transfer requests or enrolling in coursework at another college. SUNY Cortland reserves the right to deny transfer credit that has not been pre-approved. Any school of the university may designate special requirements that may not be taken elsewhere. ^ TOP

E.07 Permission to Transfer Credit from Another Institution Process for Continuing Students Current Cortland undergraduate students are eligible to complete certain courses at another institution and transfer the credits back to Cortland to meet degree requirements. Students are required to seek approval prior to enrolling in the course at another college. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to submitting transfer requests or enrolling in coursework at another college. SUNY Cortland reserves the right to deny transfer credit that has not been pre-approved. Any school of the university may designate special requirements that may not be taken elsewhere. ^ TOP

The maximum time-frame standard for transfer-student evaluation will consider only those credit hours attempted at SUNY Cortland, as well as those accepted for transfer credit by the Admissions Office. Attempted credits include all coursework included in the student’s academic history at SUNY Cortland, including transfer credits, advanced placement credits and CLEP credits.

The maximum time-frame standard for transfer-student evaluation will consider only those credit hours attempted at SUNY Cortland, as well as those accepted for transfer credit by the Admissions Office. Attempted credits include all coursework included in the student’s academic history at SUNY Cortland, including transfer credits, advanced placement credits and CLEP credits.

All undergraduate degree-seeking students must demonstrate the required student learning outcomes in two core competencies; Critical Thinking and Reasoning and Information Literacy . Cortland General Education Knowledge and Skills Area Categories Communication [GEC1, GEC2] - Writing Studies (CPN) - up to eight credit hours of CPN may count towards GE credit hour total and - Presentation Skills (GECP) Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice [GEDI] Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) [GEMA] Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) [GENS] Humanities [GEHU] Social Sciences [GESS] The Arts [GEAR] US History and Civic Engagement [GEUS] World History and Global Awareness [GEWH] World Language — refer to degree program [GEWL] Science, Technology, Values and Society [GEST] Cortland General Education Core Competencies Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking and Reasoning Students will • clearly articulate an issue or problem; • identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work; • acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias; and • develop well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgments and/or draw conclusions. Transfer and General Education For information on transfer policies related to General Education, including course work and waivers, see Transfer Credit Policies and Evaluation under Academic Policies . Academic Planning and General Education Academic planning is key to fulfilling all degree requirements and ensuring that General Education requirements are integrated with planning for the major and other academic opportunities such as study abroad.

Transfer and General Education For information on transfer policies related to General Education, including course work and waivers, see Transfer Credit Policies and Evaluation under Academic Policies . Academic Planning and General Education Academic planning is key to fulfilling all degree requirements and ensuring that General Education requirements are integrated with planning for the major and other academic opportunities such as study abroad.

Attempted credits include all coursework included in students’ academic history at SUNY Cortland, including transfer credits, advanced placement credits and CLEP credits.

Attempted credits include all coursework included in students’ academic history at SUNY Cortland, including transfer credits, advanced placement credits and CLEP credits.

Guidelines for Awarded Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning will be reflected on the transcript noting the credit hours awarded for the prior learning. No letter grades will be assigned for prior learning, and it will not be counted in any GPA calculation Prior learning credit may apply to undergraduate degrees and microcredentials A maximum of 15 credits of prior learning credit may apply to an undergraduate degree Prior learning credits do not apply to any residency requirements There may be restrictions on certain required coursework or prerequisites that may bemet through prior learning assessment as determined by the academic department. We will accept prior learning credits from a transfer institution. If we do not have the equivalent courses, we may reevaluate the prior learning.

Guidelines for Awarded Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning will be reflected on the transcript noting the credit hours awarded for the prior learning. No letter grades will be assigned for prior learning, and it will not be counted in any GPA calculation Prior learning credit may apply to undergraduate degrees and microcredentials A maximum of 15 credits of prior learning credit may apply to an undergraduate degree Prior learning credits do not apply to any residency requirements There may be restrictions on certain required coursework or prerequisites that may bemet through prior learning assessment as determined by the academic department. We will accept prior learning credits from a transfer institution. If we do not have the equivalent courses, we may reevaluate the prior learning.

Students enrolling at SUNY Cortland who have completed International Baccalaureate coursework will receive credit toward their bachelor’s degree at Cortland as follows: Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma will receive up to a maximum of 30 credit hours, which is one year’s advanced standing. Subsidiary/standard level subjects will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Students enrolling at SUNY Cortland who have completed International Baccalaureate coursework will receive credit toward their bachelor’s degree at Cortland as follows: Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma will receive up to a maximum of 30 credit hours, which is one year’s advanced standing.

However, non-credit to credit pathways utilitzing academic credit by evaluation may be considered. Non-credit microcredentials may be evidence of learning to earn credit through the SUNY Cortland Credit for Prior Learning portfolio review. The Credit for Prior Learning Policy is available in the University Catalog in E.01 Sources of Transfer Credit.

Non-credit microcredentials may be evidence of learning to earn credit through the SUNY Cortland Credit for Prior Learning portfolio review. The Credit for Prior Learning Policy is available in the University Catalog in E.01 Sources of Transfer Credit.

Graduate students may transfer up to six credit hours of graduate work from another regionally accredited institution. Transfer credit completed prior to enrollment at SUNY Cortland, or after matriculation at SUNY Cortland, must be approved by the student’s graduate coordinator or advisor and Associate Dean. Transfer credit may be applied to the fulfillment of degree requirements, but is not computed in the grade point average.

Graduate students may transfer up to six credit hours of graduate work from another regionally accredited institution. Transfer credit completed prior to enrollment at SUNY Cortland, or after matriculation at SUNY Cortland, must be approved by the student’s graduate coordinator or advisor and Associate Dean. Transfer credit may be applied to the fulfillment of degree requirements, but is not computed in the grade point average.

An equivalent course or courses taken elsewhere suffice, but questions regarding equivalency should be referred to the department offering the course.

SUNY Cortland observes the recommendations of the American Council on Education’s Office on Educational Credit and of the National College Credit Recommendation Service (the University of the State of New York’s Program in Non-collegiate Sponsored Instruction) in the evaluation of education experiences sponsored by non-collegiate organizations and the military when the content is considered appropriate as transfer credit. Credit for Prior Learning If a student has gained significant knowledge and skills and it cannot be assessed by one of the methods above, they may be eligible to petition for Credit for Prior Learning.

SUNY Cortland observes the recommendations of the American Council on Education’s Office on Educational Credit and of the National College Credit Recommendation Service (the University of the State of New York’s Program in Non-collegiate Sponsored Instruction) in the evaluation of education experiences sponsored by non-collegiate organizations and the military when the content is considered appropriate as transfer credit.

Request for Review of Credit for Prior Learning Any request for review of prior learning must be submitted within one calendar year of the start of the student’s first semester of matriculation or semester of readmittance. It is recommended that prior learning assessment be done as soon as possible to assist in academic planning. Credit for Prior Learning requires the student to articulate details of the prior experience and how it translates into learning outcomes. This should be presented in a portfolio that provides: Credit for Prior Learning Intake Form Written statement detailing Learning outcomes achieved through the experience, such as skills and knowledge gained How the experience led to the learning How this relates to their degree at SUNY Cortland Evidence of learning provided by work samples, tests, or letters of support Faculty reviewers may request additional information or documentation as a part of the review. The course(s) or category of requirement that the student is petitioning to receive credit. The portfolio will be reviewed by the faculty of the relevant discipline with consultation from support offices as needed (e.g., Associate Deans). The student may be asked to give a presentation or participate in a discussion or interview regarding the petition. The faculty will review the petition and assess if credit will be awarded and how it will articulate as a course (e.g., direct equivalency or 2XX). Students will receive notification via email of the decision. In the case that there is not a faculty member available with relevant expertise, a subject matter expert or established third-party validation may be used for the review with final approval from an associate dean.

Request for Review of Credit for Prior Learning Any request for review of prior learning must be submitted within one calendar year of the start of the student’s first semester of matriculation or semester of readmittance. It is recommended that prior learning assessment be done as soon as possible to assist in academic planning. Credit for Prior Learning requires the student to articulate details of the prior experience and how it translates into learning outcomes. This should be presented in a portfolio that provides: Credit for Prior Learning Intake Form Written statement detailing Learning outcomes achieved through the experience, such as skills and knowledge gained How the experience led to the learning How this relates to their degree at SUNY Cortland Evidence of learning provided by work samples, tests, or letters of support Faculty reviewers may request additional information or documentation as a part of the review. The course(s) or category of requirement that the student is petitioning to receive credit. The portfolio will be reviewed by the faculty of the relevant discipline with consultation from support offices as needed (e.g., Associate Deans). The student may be asked to give a presentation or participate in a discussion or interview regarding the petition. The faculty will review the petition and assess if credit will be awarded and how it will articulate as a course (e.g., direct equivalency or 2XX). Students will receive notification via email of the decision. In the case that there is not a faculty member available with relevant expertise, a subject matter expert or established third-party validation may be used for the review with final approval from an associate dean.