Policies

Entering students may only be exempted from College Writing by achieving an AP score of 4 or higher, as stipulated in the college’s Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy.

Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores of 3 or better can transfer as credit, with the exception of AP language and composition.

International Baccalaureate (IB) credit can be awarded for higher-level (HL) exams with scores of 5 or better.

BSVA majors with AP studio art exams (Drawing, 2D Design and 3D Design) with scores of 3 or above may be awarded visual art studio elective credit.

Visual Art majors with AP studio art exams (Drawing, 2D Design and 3D Design) with 3 or above may be awarded visual art studio elective credit.

NME 2100/New Media Advanced Standing: 1 credit Applying for Advanced Standing in New Media New media majors typically apply for advanced standing in their fourth or fifth semester, while concurrently completing the courses required in the first two years of study. A student may be in the process of fulfilling a maximum of two foundation courses concurrent with advanced standing. Therefore, the transition to advanced standing is taken very seriously by the New Media faculty. Students register for NME 2100/New Media Advanced Standing, and are assigned a faculty member who will be their Advanced Standing Advisor to help them navigate the process. To apply for advanced standing, each student must build a website consisting of: a portfolio of work, which shall be presented on the student’s webpage a written discussion of the student’s development to date (this two- to four-page document shall include a discussion of courses completed or in progress, projects undertaken, and recent life experiences that have led to the current proposal) a proposed academic program that the student intends to follow until graduation (this two- to four-page proposal shall include a list of all courses that the student plans to take in his or her remaining semesters, the general area of the intended senior project, and an indication of what projects and internships the student will develop to prepare for a successful senior year)

(Note: Prior learning credit cannot be applied to this certificate program, and courses applicable to the Certificate that have been previously taken by a student prior to admission into this program cannot be used to satisfy program requirements.) The Pre-Medical Studies program can be completed on a part-time basis within two semesters, but students may proceed at their own pace. (Note: Prior learning credit cannot be applied to this certificate program.) Total Required Credits: 20 BIO1550/Gen Bio 1, 4 credits BIO1551/Gen Bio 1 Lab, 1 credit BIO1560/Gen Bio 2, 4 credits BIO1561/Gen Bio 2 lab, 1 credit BIO3160/Genetics, 4 credits BIO3170/Developmental Biology, 4 credits BIO3200/Biotechnology 1, 3.5 credits BIO3205/Biotechnology 2, 5.5 credits BIO3250/Animal Physiology, 4 credits BIO3360/Microbiology , 5.5 credits

Transfer credits from prior institutions are approved on a case-by-case basis in consultation with advisors, faculty, and the registrar.

Transfer students may meet some requirements for the major with courses taken elsewhere, subject to approval by the department chair and the registrar.

Studio assistants are expected to have advanced standing in their media area and a thorough understanding of current professional practices. A maximum of 4 credits in DES 3950 (or a combined maximum of 6 credits in VIS 3998 and DES 3950) may be applied toward the BFA.

Studio assistants are expected to have advanced standing in their media area and a thorough understanding of current professional practices.

Studio assistants are expected to have advanced standing in their media area and a thorough understanding of current professional practices. A maximum of 4 credits in PAD 3950 (or a combined maximum of 6 credits in VIS 3998 and PAD 3950) may be applied toward the BFA.

Studio assistants are expected to have advanced standing in their media area and a thorough understanding of current professional practices. A maximum of 4 credits in PRT 3950 (or a combined maximum of 6 credits in VIS 3998 and PRT 3950) may be applied toward the BFA.

A maximum of 4 transfer credits may be counted toward these academic requirements.

The credits received abroad are treated as SUNY transfer credits and the grades are not averaged into a student’s GPA.

A transcript contains the following information: 1. All courses completed at SUNY Purchase and the corresponding grades 2. Transfer credit awarded 3. Programs of study, majors, and degrees conferred Information on obtaining academic transcripts is available on the Office of the Registrar’s site.

Undergraduate students are eligible to graduate with honors if they have: 1. completed at least 55 credits at SUNY Purchase, graded A+ through WF and 2. achieved the following minimum GPA: Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 Cum Laude: 3.50 College honors are noted in the commencement program with a statement that the notation is based on seven semesters’ work or the equivalent. The student should also be advised about the nature of the program and any implications regarding transfer credit.

If the off-campus study is at an American institution in the U.S., students should obtain a pre-approval to transfer credits, available in the Office of the Registrar. Transfer students are eligible after they have successfully completed one semester of full-time study at Purchase.

Transfer Credit SUNY Purchase accepts transfer credit from institutions of higher education accredited by the following bodies: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ,(ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) WASC Senior College and University Commission (WASC) Credit recognized by the National College Credit Recommendation Service of the University of the State of New York and the American Council on Education, recorded on official transcripts will be evaluated and may be accepted for applicability to specific degree requirements. Students who have attended non-regionally accredited institutions of higher education may request that their coursework be evaluated for transfer credit.

Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy All students, regardless of credits transferred, must satisfy all academic requirements (or their equivalencies) for the major and the degree. Transfer credit will not be awarded from work that was omitted on the application to the College. Grades of D or higher are accepted in transfer credit of General Education/core courses at SUNY Purchase. If a higher grade is required for a requirement then the higher grade is the minimum accepted in transfer for that course or requirement. Transfer is evaluated by review of each individual test score.

Acceptance of a course for transfer credit does not guarantee applicability to degree, major, or minor requirements. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. Once matriculated at Purchase, if a student wishes to transfer college-level work to transfer back to Purchase, they must complete a pre-approval to transfer credits form prior to registration if they wish to ensure transferability. BA and BS Programs A maximum of 90 credits—including a maximum of 75 lower-level (freshman- sophomore) credits—may be accepted in transfer to an undergraduate BA or BS program at SUNY Purchase. BS in Visual Arts (BSVA): a maximum of 20 studio art credits and 9 art history credits are transferable. BFA and MusB Programs Dance: Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits. The Dance major takes 8 semesters to complete regardless of transfer credit. Classical Composition, Instrumental Performance, Jazz Studies, Studio Composition, Studio Production, and Voice and Opera Studies: Students may transfer a maximum of 66 credits: 36 general education (“core”) and 30 music credits. Acting, Film, and Theatre Design/Technology: Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits.

These BFA majors take 8 semesters to complete regardless of transfer credit. Graduate Transfer Credit Policy 1. Credits are converted to semester hours/credits. 2. A maximum of 12 graduate-level credits with a grade of “B” or better may be accepted in transfer to an MA, MM, or MFA program at SUNY Purchase, so long as these credits have not already been applied to a graduate degree awarded by SUNY Purchase or another institution. 3. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. Transfer Eligibility for Student Athletes When student athletes are readmitted and accepted into a degree program at SUNY Purchase after (a) attending another two- or four-year college for two semesters and (b) successfully completing 24 credits with a 2.5 GPA or above, they will be eligible to participate in the SUNY Purchase athletic program without having to complete a year in residence.

Therefore, courses previously taken and earned as transfer credit are not eligible for repeating.

6. Students who transfer to another college are required to withdraw from SUNY Purchase. A transcript contains the following information: 1. All courses completed at SUNY Purchase and the corresponding grades 2. Transfer credit awarded 3. Programs of study, majors, and degrees conferred Information on obtaining academic transcripts is available on the Office of the Registrar’s site.

Studio assistants are expected to have advanced standing in their media area and a thorough understanding of current professional practices.

The student should also be advised about the nature of the program and any implications regarding transfer credit.

Acceptance of a course for transfer credit does not guarantee applicability to degree, major, or minor requirements. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. Once matriculated at Purchase, if a student wishes to transfer college-level work to transfer back to Purchase, they must complete a pre-approval to transfer credits form prior to registration if they wish to ensure transferability.

Therefore, courses previously taken and earned as transfer credit are not eligible for repeating.

Advanced Standing and the Senior Project After applying for and receiving advanced standing , new media majors pursue a program of upper-level study designed by the student. This provides students with the opportunity to pursue individual interests while at the same time developing a focus in new media. As part of this program of study, all students are expected to complete an 8-credit senior project, which is supervised by a faculty member of the New Media Department. Various types of senior projects are acceptable, and collaboration among students is encouraged.

Advanced Standing and the Senior Project After applying for and receiving advanced standing, new media majors pursue a program of upper-level study designed by the student. This provides students with the opportunity to pursue individual interests while at the same time developing a focus in new media. As part of this program of study, all students are expected to complete an 8-credit senior project, which is supervised by a faculty member of the New Media Department. Various types of senior projects are acceptable, and collaboration among students is encouraged.

After Passing Advanced Standing After being accepted for advanced study, requirements are as outlined below. Students must earn a grade of C+ or higher in each of these courses, excluding the senior project. one upper-level history/theory course: 3–4 credits one anthropology/sociology course: 4 credits four elective courses chosen for their relevance and applicability to the student’s course of study in new media: 15-16 credits and the synthesis courses, taken in the junior and senior years (16 credits, plus an optional internship): NME 3880/Junior Seminar in New Media: 4 credits NME 3995/Internship in New Media (optional): variable credits NME 4880/Senior Seminar I in New Media: 2 credits NME 4890/Senior Seminar II in New Media: 2 credits SPJ 4990/Senior Project I: 4 credits SPJ 4991/Senior Project II: 4 credits

After Passing Advanced Standing After being accepted for advanced study, requirements are as outlined below. Students must earn a grade of C+ or higher in each of these courses, excluding the senior project. one upper-level history/theory course: 3–4 credits one anthropology/sociology course: 4 credits four elective courses chosen for their relevance and applicability to the student’s course of study in new media: 15-16 credits and the synthesis courses, taken in the junior and senior years (16 credits, plus an optional internship): NME 3880/Junior Seminar in New Media: 4 credits NME 3995/Internship in New Media (optional): variable credits NME 4880/Senior Seminar I in New Media: 2 credits NME 4890/Senior Seminar II in New Media: 2 credits SPJ 4990/Senior Project I: 4 credits SPJ 4991/Senior Project II: 4 credits

After Passing Advanced Standing After being accepted for advanced study, requirements are as outlined below. Students must earn a grade of C+ or higher in each of these courses, excluding the senior project. one upper-level history/theory course: 3-4 credits one anthropology/sociology course: 4 credits four elective courses chosen for their relevance and applicability to the student’s course of study in new media: 15-16 credits and the synthesis courses, taken in the junior and senior years (16 credits, plus an optional internship): NME 3880/Junior Seminar in New Media: 4 credits NME 3995/Internship in New Media (optional): variable credits NME 4880/Senior Seminar I in New Media: 2 credits NME 4890/Senior Seminar II in New Media: 2 credits SPJ 4990/Senior Project I: 4 credits SPJ 4991/Senior Project II: 4 credits ARH 3405/Design History and Theory: 1750-Today: 4 credits ARH 3531/New Media and Contemporary Art: 4 credits CIN 3200/Film, Media, and War Machines: 4 credits DES 3240/Design Issues: 3 credits DES 3300/History of Graphic Design Survey: 4 credits MTH 4120/History of Recorded Music I: 2 credits MTH 4130/History of Recorded Music II: 2 credits VIS 3000/Art in the Age of Electronic Media: 3 credits The following list includes courses offered by the media studies program and by the School of Art+Design. ANT 2320/Performing Arts in Cross-Cultural Perspective: 3 credits ANT 3185/Global Media, Local Cultures: 4 credits ANT 3345/Media and Performance in Africa: 4 credits ANT 3410/Anthropology of Art and Aesthetics: 4 credits MSA 3160/Queer Media Convergence: 4 credits MSA 3400/Critical Perspectives on Media, Society, and the Arts: 4 credits MSA 4750/Special Topics in Media, Society, and the Arts: 4 credits VIS 3500/The Arts for Social Change: 3 credits Courses in the following lists are subject to change, and new courses may be added. Students should consult with their faculty advisor when choosing electives. Please check the course search for course prerequisites as courses are offered. New Media: NME 3010/Cross-Cultural Video Production NME 3040/Internet Art NME 3050/Information Aesthetics NME 3150/Material Distribution: Billboards, Wheatpaste, and Pamphlets NME 3170/Digital Design and Fabrication NME 3210/Artistic Activism NME 3215/Experimental Game Lab NME 3220/Forms of the Moving Image NME 3230/Real-Time Media Processing NME 3240/Drawing, Moving, and Seeing with Code NME 3265/Social Design NME 3310/Animation II NME3320/Animation III NME 3340/Photography Expanded NME 3350/Digital Printmaking NME 3430/Video Graphics NME 3455/Dark Ecology Studio NME 3545/Community-Centered Media NME 3560/ Physical Computing NME 3675/Copy, Paste NME 3720/Interactive Installation: Hacking the Everyday NME 3770/Experimental Web Practice NME 4150/Special Projects in Tiny Computing Film: FLM 3610/Experimental Workshop (Part One) FLM 3620/Experimental Workshop (Part Two) Mathematics/Computer Science (School of Natural & Social Sciences): MAT 1420/Programming Games MAT 3146/Scripting for the Web MAT 3440/Creating User Interfaces MAT 3530/Creating Databases for Web Applications MAT 3540/Social Software MAT 3650/Networking and Security MAT 3670/Robotics MAT 3755/Mobile Computing MAT 3765/Mobile Media Studio Composition (Conservatory of Music): MCO 1310/Studio Composition I MCO 1320/Studio Composition II MCO 2310/MIDI Composition I MCO 2320/MIDI Composition II MCO 3330/Studio Production I MCO 3340/Studio Production II MCO 4350/Digital Audio I MCO 4360/Digital Audio II Theatre and Performance (Conservatory of Theatre Arts): THP 3120/Gameplay and Performance THP3645/Projection Design for Performance School of Art+Design: DES 3090/Interactive Design DES 3190/Motion Graphics for Designers DES 4170/Advanced Web Design: Special Projects PRT 3000/The Animated Print SCP 3155/Performance Art SCP 3420/Video Art II SCP 3630/Sound/Interactive Media I SCP 3640/Sound/Interactive Media II

Applying for Advanced Standing in New Media New media majors typically apply for advanced standing in their fourth or fifth semester, while concurrently completing the courses required in the first two years of study. A student may be in the process of fulfilling a maximum of two foundation courses concurrent with advanced standing. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the new media program, it is important that students be strongly focused and self-directed. Therefore, the transition to advanced standing is taken very seriously by the New Media faculty. In order to have a clear picture of each student’s preparedness, the department requests that each student submit materials for review. This advanced-standing website must be submitted two weeks before the beginning of registration for the following semester. Students register for NME 2100/New Media Advanced Standing, and are assigned a faculty member who will be their Advanced Standing Advisor to help them navigate the process. A series of workshops are also provided by staff to help with any technical issues. To apply for advanced standing, each student must build a website consisting of: a portfolio of work, which shall be presented on the student’s webpage a written discussion of the student’s development to date (this two- to four-page document shall include a discussion of courses completed or in progress, projects undertaken, and recent life experiences that have led to the current proposal) a proposed academic program that the student intends to follow until graduation (this two- to four-page proposal shall include a list of all courses that the student plans to take in his or her remaining semesters, the general area of the intended senior project, and an indication of what projects and internships the student will develop to prepare for a successful senior year) Please note: The New Media Faculty review the curriculum and determine whether the student receives advanced standing. Advanced standing is a prerequisite for many of the upper-level courses that constitute the major. It is possible to retake Advanced Standing a second time the following semester, but students must speak with their advisor and the New Media chair before reapplying. Students who are ultimately not approved for advanced standing will need to complete their BA in a different major.

Applying for Advanced Standing in New Media New media majors typically apply for advanced standing in their fourth or fifth semester, while concurrently completing the courses required in the first two years of study. A student may be in the process of fulfilling a maximum of two foundation courses concurrent with advanced standing. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the new media program, it is important that students be strongly focused and self-directed. Therefore, the transition to advanced standing is taken very seriously by the New Media faculty. In order to have a clear picture of each student’s preparedness, the department requests that each student submit materials for review. This advanced-standing website must be submitted two weeks before the beginning of registration for the following semester. Students register for NME 2100/New Media Advanced Standing, and are assigned a faculty member who will be their Advanced Standing Advisor to help them navigate the process. A series of workshops are also provided by staff to help with any technical issues. To apply for advanced standing, each student must build a website consisting of: a portfolio of work, which shall be presented on the student’s webpage a written discussion of the student’s development to date (this two- to four-page document shall include a discussion of courses completed or in progress, projects undertaken, and recent life experiences that have led to the current proposal) a proposed academic program that the student intends to follow until graduation (this two- to four-page proposal shall include a list of all courses that the student plans to take in his or her remaining semesters, the general area of the intended senior project, and an indication of what projects and internships the student will develop to prepare for a successful senior year)

Dance: Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits. The Dance major takes 8 semesters to complete regardless of transfer credit. Classical Composition, Instrumental Performance, Jazz Studies, Studio Composition, Studio Production, and Voice and Opera Studies: Students may transfer a maximum of 66 credits: 36 general education (“core”) and 30 music credits. Acting, Film, and Theatre Design/Technology : Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits. These BFA majors take 8 semesters to complete regardless of transfer credit.

Dance: Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits. The Dance major takes 8 semesters to complete regardless of transfer credit. Classical Composition, Instrumental Performance, Jazz Studies, Studio Composition, Studio Production, and Voice and Opera Studies: Students may transfer a maximum of 66 credits: 36 general education (“core”) and 30 music credits. Acting, Film, and Theatre Design/Technology: Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits.

Dance: Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits. The Dance major takes 8 semesters to complete regardless of transfer credit. Classical Composition, Instrumental Performance, Jazz Studies, Studio Composition, Studio Production, and Voice and Opera Studies: Students may transfer a maximum of 66 credits: 36 general education (“core”) and 30 music credits. Acting, Film, and Theatre Design/Technology: Students may transfer a maximum of 36 general education (“core”) credits. These BFA majors take 8 semesters to complete regardless of transfer credit.

Advanced Standing is a portfolio review that asks students to present work from the broad range of foundation classes they have taken. After applying for and receiving Advanced Standing, New Media majors can take Junior Seminar.

Credits: 3 This colloquium augments the Art+Design undergraduate program by focusing on the independent research of a current MFA student with advanced standing.

(Note: Prior learning credit cannot be applied to this certificate program, and courses applicable to the Certificate that have been previously taken by a student prior to admission into this program cannot be used to satisfy program requirements.) The Pre-Medical Studies program can be completed on a part-time basis within two semesters, but students may proceed at their own pace.

(Note: Prior learning credit cannot be applied to this certificate program, and courses applicable to the Certificate that have been previously taken by a student prior to admission into this program cannot be used to satisfy program requirements.) The Pre-Medical Studies program can be completed on a part-time basis within two semesters, but students may proceed at their own pace.

In order to pass NME 2100 (receive Advanced Standing), students must attain at least a 2.67 (B-) GPA in the foundation courses. PHO 1100/Introduction to Digital Photography: 4 credits MSA 1050/Introduction to Media Studies: 3 credits NME 1060/Introduction to Sound: 3 credits NME 1160/Introduction to Digital Design: 4 credits NME 1450/Programming for Visual Artists: 4 credits or MAT 1520/Computer Science I One 2000-level technoculture course (3 credits), chosen from the following or approved by the student’s faculty advisor; it should be taken after MSA 1050 has been successfully completed: - MSA 2235/Computers and Culture - NME 2250/Art and Technology NME 2420/Video Art I: 4 credits or NME 1440/Animation I NME 2750/Introduction to the Web: 4 credits NME 2100/New Media Advanced Standing: 1 credit New media majors typically apply for advanced standing in their fourth or fifth semester, while concurrently completing the courses required in the first two years of study. A student may be in the process of fulfilling a maximum of two foundation courses concurrent with advanced standing. Therefore, the transition to advanced standing is taken very seriously by the New Media faculty. Students register for NME 2100/New Media Advanced Standing, and are assigned a faculty member who will be their Advanced Standing Advisor to help them navigate the process. To apply for advanced standing, each student must build a website consisting of: a portfolio of work, which shall be presented on the student’s webpage a written discussion of the student’s development to date (this two- to four-page document shall include a discussion of courses completed or in progress, projects undertaken, and recent life experiences that have led to the current proposal) a proposed academic program that the student intends to follow until graduation (this two- to four-page proposal shall include a list of all courses that the student plans to take in his or her remaining semesters, the general area of the intended senior project, and an indication of what projects and internships the student will develop to prepare for a successful senior year) Please note: The New Media Faculty review the curriculum and determine whether the student receives advanced standing. Advanced standing is a prerequisite for many of the upper-level courses that constitute the major. It is possible to retake Advanced Standing a second time the following semester, but students must speak with their advisor and the New Media chair before reapplying. Students who are ultimately not approved for advanced standing will need to complete their BA in a different major.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policy Credits are converted to semester hours/credits . For example: unless otherwise specified, one quarter credit equals ⅔ of a semester hour. 5 quarter credits equals 3⅓ semester credits. A maximum of 12 graduate-level credits with a grade of “B” or better may be accepted in transfer to an MA, MM, or MFA program at SUNY Purchase, so long as these credits have not already been applied to a graduate degree awarded by SUNY Purchase or another institution. Evaluation of which credits transfer are subject to approval from the Director of the program and the Registrar on a case by case basis. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. For example, courses taught elsewhere for 3 credits, which are taught at SUNY Purchase for 4 credits, will transfer as 3 credits. Back to top ↑

Graduate Transfer Credit Policy Credits are converted to semester hours/credits. For example: unless otherwise specified, one quarter credit equals ⅔ of a semester hour. 5 quarter credits equals 3⅓ semester credits. A maximum of 12 graduate-level credits with a grade of “B” or better may be accepted in transfer to an MA, MM, or MFA program at SUNY Purchase, so long as these credits have not already been applied to a graduate degree awarded by SUNY Purchase or another institution. Evaluation of which credits transfer are subject to approval from the Director of the program and the Registrar on a case by case basis. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. For example, courses taught elsewhere for 3 credits, which are taught at SUNY Purchase for 4 credits, will transfer as 3 credits.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policy Credits are converted to semester hours/credits. For example: unless otherwise specified, one quarter credit equals ⅔ of a semester hour. 5 quarter credits equals 3⅓ semester credits. A maximum of 12 graduate-level credits with a grade of “B” or better may be accepted in transfer to an MA, MM, or MFA program at SUNY Purchase, so long as these credits have not already been applied to a graduate degree awarded by SUNY Purchase or another institution. Evaluation of which credits transfer are subject to approval from the Director of the program and the Registrar on a case by case basis. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. For example, courses taught elsewhere for 3 credits, which are taught at SUNY Purchase for 4 credits, will transfer as 3 credits. Back to top ↑

Transfer credits from prior institutions are approved on a case-by-case basis in consultation with advisors, faculty, and the registrar.

Studio assistants are expected to have advanced standing in their media area and a thorough understanding of current professional practices. A maximum of 4 credits in SCP 3950 (or a combined maximum of 6 credits in VIS 3998 and SCP 3950) may be applied toward the BFA.

Transfer Credit SUNY Purchase accepts transfer credit from institutions of higher education accredited by the following bodies: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges , (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) WASC Senior College and University Commission (WASC) Credit recognized by the National College Credit Recommendation Service of the University of the State of New York and the American Council on Education, recorded on official transcripts will be evaluated and may be accepted for applicability to specific degree requirements. Students who have attended non-regionally accredited institutions of higher education may request that their coursework be evaluated for transfer credit. Credit will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and students will be expected to provide course descriptions and/or syllabi to assist in evaluating the coursework. The U.S. Department of Education provides a searchable database of colleges and universities and their accreditation. We do not accept credit with national or specialized agency accreditation. College-level credit taken at institutions outside of the US must be evaluated by a NACES member translation/evaluation service. We highly recommend World Education Service and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran). A course-by-course/course analysis evaluation is required. What is an official transcript? Hard-copy transcripts and other academic records are considered official when they arrive in a sealed, stamped, official envelope with the seal and any other security feature intact. Electronic transcripts are considered official when we receive them from a secure site formally linked to the sending institution or testing service. Academic records received in any other condition, such as transcripts that arrive in an unsealed envelope, or that are emailed or uploaded by the student, or that are printed from the university portal, are not considered official.

Transfer Credit SUNY Purchase accepts transfer credit from institutions of higher education accredited by the following bodies: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ,(ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges Credit recognized by the National College Credit Recommendation Service of the University of the State of New York and the American Council on Education, recorded on official transcripts will be evaluated and may be accepted for applicability to specific degree requirements. Students who have attended non-regionally accredited institutions of higher education may request that their coursework be evaluated for transfer credit. Credit will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and students will be expected to provide course descriptions and/or syllabi to assist in evaluating the coursework. The U.S. Department of Education provides a searchable database of colleges and universities and their accreditation. We do not accept credit with national or specialized agency accreditation. College-level credit taken at institutions outside of the US must be evaluated by a NACES member translation/evaluation service. We highly recommend World Education Service and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran). A course-by-course/course analysis evaluation is required. What is an official transcript? Hard-copy transcripts and other academic records are considered official when they arrive in a sealed, stamped, official envelope with the seal and any other security feature intact. Electronic transcripts are considered official when we receive them from a secure site formally linked to the sending institution or testing service. Academic records received in any other condition, such as transcripts that arrive in an unsealed envelope, or that are emailed or uploaded by the student, or that are printed from the university portal, are not considered official.

Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy All students, regardless of credits transferred, must satisfy all academic requirements (or their equivalencies) for the major and the degree. Students must disclose all prior college work on their application to Purchase. Transfer credit will not be awarded from work that was omitted on the application to the College. Credits are converted to semester hours/credits . For example: unless otherwise specified, one quarter credit equals ⅔ of a semester hour. 5 quarter credits equals 3⅓ semester credits. A maximum of 4 physical education credits can be applied toward a degree. Remedial, college-prep, college success and college experience credits are not transferable. Grades of D or higher are accepted in transfer credit of General Education/core courses at SUNY Purchase. Several departments have higher grade requirements for satisfaction of major or minor requirements. If a higher grade is required for a requirement then the higher grade is the minimum accepted in transfer for that course or requirement. Advanced Placement ( AP ) exam scores of 3 or better can transfer as credit, with the exception of AP language and composition. Students receiving a 4 or 5 on the language and composition exam will be given credit and are waived from the B asic Communication General Education or the Communication Written and Oral General Education requirement . Students who receive a 3 may be given credit, but will be required to take the course to fulfill that requirement. A maximum of 30 AP credits will be accepted. Purchase’s AP code is 2878. International Baccalaureate (IB) credit can be awarded for higher-level (HL) exams with scores of 5 or better. A maximum of 30 credits will be accepted through the College Level Examination Program* ( CLEP ). Transfer is evaluated by review of each individual test score. Acceptance of a course for transfer credit does not guarantee applicability to degree, major, or minor requirements. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. For example, courses taught elsewhere for 3 credits, which are taught at SUNY Purchase for 4 credits, will transfer as 3 credits. Transfer grades do not factor in to the Purchase grade point average (GPA). Once matriculated at Purchase, if a student wishes to transfer college-level work to transfer back to Purchase, they must complete a pre-approval to transfer credits form prior to registration if they wish to ensure transferability.

Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy All students, regardless of credits transferred, must satisfy all academic requirements (or their equivalencies) for the major and the degree. Students must disclose all prior college work on their application to Purchase. Transfer credit will not be awarded from work that was omitted on the application to the College. Credits are converted to semester hours/credits. For example: unless otherwise specified, one quarter credit equals ⅔ of a semester hour. 5 quarter credits equals 3⅓ semester credits. A maximum of 4 physical education credits can be applied toward a degree. Remedial, college-prep, college success and college experience credits are not transferable. Grades of D or higher are accepted in transfer credit of General Education/core courses at SUNY Purchase. Several departments have higher grade requirements for satisfaction of major or minor requirements. If a higher grade is required for a requirement then the higher grade is the minimum accepted in transfer for that course or requirement. Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores of 3 or better can transfer as credit, with the exception of AP language and composition. Students receiving a 4 or 5 on the language and composition exam will be given credit and are waived from the Basic

Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy All students, regardless of credits transferred, must satisfy all academic requirements (or their equivalencies) for the major and the degree. Students must disclose all prior college work on their application to Purchase. Transfer credit will not be awarded from work that was omitted on the application to the College. Credits are converted to semester hours/credits. For example: unless otherwise specified, one quarter credit equals ⅔ of a semester hour. 5 quarter credits equals 3⅓ semester credits. A maximum of 4 physical education credits can be applied toward a degree. Remedial, college-prep, college success and college experience credits are not transferable. Grades of D or higher are accepted in transfer credit of General Education/core courses at SUNY Purchase. Several departments have higher grade requirements for satisfaction of major or minor requirements. If a higher grade is required for a requirement then the higher grade is the minimum accepted in transfer for that course or requirement. Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores of 3 or better can transfer as credit, with the exception of AP language and composition. Students receiving a 4 or 5 on the language and composition exam will be given credit and are waived from the Basic Communication General Education or the Communication Written and Oral General Education requirement. Students who receive a 3 may be given credit, but will be required to take the course to fulfill that requirement. A maximum of 30 AP credits will be accepted. Purchase’s AP code is 2878. International Baccalaureate (IB) credit can be awarded for higher-level (HL) exams with scores of 5 or better. A maximum of 30 credits will be accepted through the College Level Examination Program* (CLEP). Transfer is evaluated by review of each individual test score. Acceptance of a course for transfer credit does not guarantee applicability to degree, major, or minor requirements. Credits are transferred for the semester hour equivalent that they are taken. For example, courses taught elsewhere for 3 credits, which are taught at SUNY Purchase for 4 credits, will transfer as 3 credits. Transfer grades do not factor in to the Purchase grade point average (GPA). Once matriculated at Purchase, if a student wishes to transfer college-level work to transfer back to Purchase, they must complete a pre-approval to transfer credits form prior to registration if they wish to ensure transferability.

A maximum of 4 transfer credits may be counted toward these academic requirements.

Students who have attended non-regionally accredited institutions of higher education may request that their coursework be evaluated for transfer credit.