Policies

High school students may obtain college credit for participating in the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program with a minimum AP exam score of 3.

Students who score a grade of 3 or better on an AP exam are proficient.

(For AP exams in Calculus AB or BC, students who score 3 or better may go into Calculus II.)

Students may also satisfy the mathematics proficiency requirement by transfer of an equivalent course to the above, by earning a score of 3 or higher on the Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Statistics AP exams, or by earning a score of 85 or higher on the Algebra II/Trigonometry Regent’s exam.

Students who earn a 3 or higher on the AP English exam are exempt from taking EL 1000 - English Composition I: Exposition .

Credit will be awarded for a score of 3 or higher on any Advanced Placement Examination.

Earning a score of 3 or better on an AP Psychology exam meets this requirement.

EMS (English Mastery Satisfied) is achieved after completing both English Composition I & II with a minimum grade of C; a score of 3 or better on an Advanced Placement (AP) English exam can exempt a student from ECI.

This will facilitate the academic advisement and transfer credit evaluation process.

Appeal of Transfer Credit Evaluation If you do not agree with the evaluation of credits you may appeal to the Director of Transfer Services in the Transfer Services Office. The appeal must be made in writing in the form of a letter or e-mail to transfer_credit@oldwestbury.edu along with supporting documentation. The appeal letter must outline the reasons for the appeal and be submitted with a syllabus of the course(s) in question and any other documents that may support the appeal. You will receive a response to your appeal within 10 business days of the receipt of the appeal. If the courses in question were taken at a SUNY school you may refer to the SUNY website for further information. Appeal letters and documents must be submitted by email to transfer_credit@oldwestbury.edu or mailed to: Director of Transfer Services Transfer Services Office SUNY Old Westbury PO Box 210 Old Westbury, NY 11568

Credit by Examination A maximum of 30 credits can be awarded based upon standardized external examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Regents College Examinations, and the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support (DANTES) program, and International Baccalaureate Programme Credit. Credit by examination cannot be used to fulfill the University’s residency requirement. Since each academic department has its own policy for accepting credit by examination in fulfillment of departmental requirements, students should consult with the chair for further information. Credit will be awarded for a score of 3 or higher on any Advanced Placement Examination. Credit for CLEP examinations will be awarded for scores meeting or exceeding the minimum credit granting score as determined by the American Council on Education (ACE) and indicated on an official CLEP transcript. Credits for AP and CLEP will only be awarded when an official AP or CLEP transcript, sent directly by the College Board is received by the Transfer Services Office. Credits cannot be granted on the basis of a high school transcript or college transcript even if they have been granted at those schools. For more information or to order transcripts go to www.collegeboard.org Credits may also be granted for students who have participated in the International Baccalaureate Programme. Courses in which a score of 4 or higher is achieved may be considered for transfer credit and will be evaluated on a course by course basis. An official IBP transcript must be submitted to the Transfer Services Office for consideration before credits can be granted. Courses that are equivalent to transfer credit that has been granted as a result of external examinations may not be repeated for credit at Old Westbury. Students may not apply for life experience credit for the same courses in which they have been granted credit by examination. (see APEL section which follows).

Credit for Prior Learning is included in the 80 credit limit mentioned in the “Transfer Students” section above; students must take at least 40 of the 120 credits required for their bachelor’s degree at Old Westbury.)

Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio Assessment CPL has been designed to award college credit to students who have acquired college-level learning from their life experiences. Credit is not granted for the experience itself, but rather for the college-level learning related to it. To earn CPL credits, the student must describe and document this learning and align it to a college subject or area. A maximum of 32 CPL credits can be earned. Portfolio credits may or may not satisfy departmental requirements for the major or General Education requirements. This will be determined by the academic department, the Liberal Education Committee, and the portfolio process. CPL credits do not satisfy the University’s residency requirements; 40 credits must be earned at the University. Grades are not assigned to CPL credits. CPL credits may not duplicate credits earned in coursework. Military Service is not eligible for CPL credit. Learning languages is not considered for CPL credit. Students may not request a CPL credit after graduation. Students are not charged for CPL credits. CPL credits may not be transferable. To apply for CPL credits, students must be matriculated students. Deadlines for portfolio submission are October 1st for the fall semester and March 1st for the spring semester.

Transfer credit will only be applied when an official score report from the College Board is received.

First Time to College with Advanced Standing Credits Applicants who wish to be granted college credit for college course work completed while enrolled in high school, must order an official college transcript from the transfer college upon course completion. Advanced Placement courses (AP), International GCSE A Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be granted upon receipt of an official A Level, AP, or IB score report directly from the College Board, the high school, or appropriate Examination Board.

Overall Degree Requirements • Total credits: 120 • Liberal arts credits: at least 90 • Upper-level (3000-4000) credits: at least 45 • Credits taken at Old Westbury: at least 40 • Transfer Credits: maximum of 80 credits • Classification: Junior/Senior with at least 56 credits • Overall GPA requirement: 2.0 Liberal Education Requirements (~30 credits) At least one course in each of the following: • Math for proficiency • English for proficiency • Natural Sciences • Humanities • Social Sciences • The Arts • U.S. Each academic track should include the following: • One Foundation course (4 credits) • Three Upper-Division courses (3000-4000 level) (12 credits) • One to two Elective courses at any level (4-8 credits) • Maximum of two classes may be transferred from another institution 2. One Capstone project: LA5000, by permission only (4 credits) Return to: Academic Departments a Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T Instagram (opens in new tab) Twitter (opens in new tab) Youtube (opens in new tab) LinkedIn (opens in new tab) Old Westbury, Long Island, New York (516) 876-3000 Apply Now Footer menu Request Information Majors & Programs Visit Campus Academic Calendar Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student Right to Know Contact Us Campus Directory Office Directory Jobs & Careers Title IX ITS Service Desk © 2022 State University of New York at Old Westbury Privacy Site Map  Close menu All catalogs © 2026 SUNY Old Westbury.

Overall Degree Requirements • Total credits: 120 • Liberal arts credits: at least 90 • Upper-level (3000-4000) credits: at least 45 • Credits taken at Old Westbury: at least 40 • Transfer Credits: maximum of 80 credits • Classification: Junior/Senior with at least 56 credits • Overall GPA requirement: 2.0 Liberal Education Requirements (~30 credits) At least one course in each of the following: • Math for proficiency • English for proficiency • Natural Sciences • Humanities • Social Sciences • The Arts • U.S. Each academic track should include the following: • One Foundation course (4 credits) • Three Upper-Division courses (3000-4000 level) (12 credits) • One to two Elective courses at any level (4-8 credits) • Maximum of two classes may be transferred from another institution 2. One Capstone project: LA5000, by permission only (4 credits) Return to: Programs a Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T Instagram (opens in new tab) Twitter (opens in new tab) Youtube (opens in new tab) LinkedIn (opens in new tab) Old Westbury, Long Island, New York (516) 876-3000 Apply Now Footer menu Request Information Majors & Programs Visit Campus Academic Calendar Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student Right to Know Contact Us Campus Directory Office Directory Jobs & Careers Title IX ITS Service Desk © 2022 State University of New York at Old Westbury Privacy Site Map  Close menu All catalogs © 2026 SUNY Old Westbury.

Transcripts that reflect transfer credits from a different institution are not sufficient for completing your admission. However, to obtain transfer credits, an original copy of the international documents (transcripts or evaluations) must be sent to the Office of Enrollment Services for admission consideration.

Transfer Credit s Credits appearing on the transcript of another regionally accredited college that were taken at that college are evaluated by the Transfer Services Office for transfer to Old Westbury. Transfer credit for courses taken at institutions that operate on a quarter system is limited to computed equivalence in semester hours. A maximum of 80 transfer credits will be awarded. Official transcripts for courses taken prior to the student’s first semester at the University must be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services as part of the admissions procedure. A preliminary evaluation of transfer credit can be made on the basis of a student copy of a transcript. However, official transfer of credit will be made only upon receipt of an official transcript. Transfer students should ensure that official transcripts of prior work are filed in the Transfer Services Office prior to initial registration, but no later than the start of classes. Students will receive credit for courses taken as part of an AA, AS or AAS degree, if the courses were taken at the institution granting the AA, AS or AAS degree. Credits from an AOS or other associates degree programs are evaluated and accepted selectively. Acceptance of any credit does not imply that major or University requirements have been satisfied. Therefore, in order to graduate, students may be required to complete more than the stated minimum number of credits necessary for a particular degree program. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses in which a grade of D+ or below was earned, except if the courses are part of and taken at the institution granting the AA, AS or AAS degree. Normally, courses taken at institutions without regional accreditation are not transferable to the University. A student may petition the Academic Practices Committee for an exception to this rule; in certain documented instances, the petition may be granted. Courses given credit under this provision may not be used to satisfy the requirements of a particular degree without the permission of the appropriate department chair. Courses for which transfer credits have been accepted may not be repeated for credit at Old Westbury.

Transfer Credits Transfer students must submit official transcripts for review before any transfer credit can be granted. Once these are received, individual courses are evaluated for equivalency by the Transfer Services Office. Notification of course equivalencies is sent to the student as quickly as possible. Transfer students are encouraged to be accepted early in the admission cycle to ensure that these reviews are completed prior to advisement and registration. For additional information about transfer credit policies, see the Academic Policy section of the catalog.

Students may be able to substitute up to five courses taken at other institutions to fulfill requirements in the major.

Transfer students may be able to substitute courses taken elsewhere for the Department’s required courses. Consult the “Transfer of Credit Matrix” or “Articulation Agreement” for specific course equivalents for local community colleges.

The Sociology Department permits the application of transfer credits toward the major with these limitations: Introductory Sociology may be transferred. Up to two additional courses may be transferred toward the requirements of the major, one of which may be a foundation course if passed with a grade of C- or better at an accredited four-year college or university. a.they may be drawn from the courses approved in articulation agreements with other colleges; b.they may be drawn from courses taken at other colleges, provided they have been reviewed and approved by a Sociology faculty member.

Transfer credits are evaluated for satisfaction of program requirements.

Transfer credits will be applied to degrees offered by the School of Professional Studies based on their appropriateness as determined by the Director, the policies of the College specified in the “Transfer Credit” section of the College catalog, and existing equivalencies and articulation agreements. Credit for Prior Learning Old Westbury offers a number of ways for incoming students’ to get credit for their prior learning: credit by Examination, credit for Military Training, and credit awarded for experiential learning (the College’s Accreditation Program for Experiential Learning, or APEL). The School for Professional Studies will advise students on how they can take advantage of these opportunities to gain credit for their prior learning and advance as quickly as possible to their degree.

Note: Transfer credit is awarded only after official transcripts have been received and recorded by the Transfer Student Services Office. Transfer Credit Joint Agreements Refer to the Admissions section.

Participating observers will not receive academic credit for courses attended.