Policies

Placement: Students who score a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement C-exam (mechanics and/or electromagnetics), an A on the physics A-levels, a 5 or above on the Higher Level or a 6 or above on the standard exam of the International Baccalaureate (provided they earn the IB diploma), may be given credit for up to a maximum of two courses (PHY 120 and/or PHY 121 ).

If a student does not earn the IB diploma, they will be given credit only if they pass the higher level exam with a grade of 6 or above.

An AP score of 4 counts as a credit but does not change a student’s placement level (does not replace the prerequisite of a 100-level English course) for further English studies.

Placement: Students who earn a score of 5 on the AB Advanced Placement exam, or a score of 4 or 5 on the BC Advanced Placement exam may receive credit for MTH 110 and MTH 112 .

Students who earn a score of 3 or 4 on the AB Advanced Placement exam, or a score of 3 on the BC Advanced Placement exam, or a 6 or 7 on the Higher Level Math IB (International Baccalaureate) exam may receive credit for MTH 110.

Placement: Students who received a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement exam for U.S.

Prerequisite(s): For students with 4 or more years of Spanish language study, with a score of 5+4+ or above on the AP exam or SPN 201.

Prerequisite(s): For students with 4 or more years of Spanish language study, with a score of 5+4+ or above in the AP exam or SPN 201.

Students with AP examination scores of three or higher in calculus and four or five in other subject areas may be eligible to receive college course credit.

Credit for IB courses may be awarded for higher-level examination scores of six or better; economics will accept a score of five at the higher level.

AP without a test, or an AP score of1 or 2.

Prerequisite(s): SPN 201, SPN 202 any courses numbered SPN 250-259; AP Spanish score of 4+;or being a heritage speaker.

An AP score of four transfers as one credit but does not fulfill the prerequisite of a 100-level English course for GenEd credit or further English study.

For an AP score of five, see below.

CC: HUL, HUM, WAC, JCHF, JLIT, JSPE ISP: GSWS *See explanation of credits and placement for students who receive a 5 on their AP exams in English literature or English language.

*See explanation of credit and placement for students who receive a 5 on their AP exams in English literature or English language.

Student with scores of 4 or 5 on the AP examinations in biology, chemistry or physics or on either of the AP Calculus exams are encouraged to take more advanced courses at the College.

• Advanced Placement credit for Statistics (at least a 4 on the AP exam).

Course Selection Guidelines Placement: Students who received a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement exam for U.S.

Advanced Placement exams in English Literature or English Language with scores of 4 or 5 may be recorded for entering students as unassigned course credit(s) toward the 36 credits required to graduate.

*See explanation of credits and placement for students who receive a 5 on their AP exams in English literature or English language.

Students with a 4 or a 5 on the Advanced Placement Statistics exam may receive credit for

Students who are behind in credits due to course withdrawals or course failures - after taking into account any pre-or post-matriculation transfer credits and credits from Union College practicums, fourth courses, summer courses, and mini-terms- may take up to two fourth courses at no extra charge.

Suspension: Students cannot transfer credits to Union for courses taken at other institutions while under suspension from Union College.

Additional information can be found at: Union College Academic Honor Code and Union College Statement on Plagiarism Transfer Credit Policy Matriculated Students (Transfer students see "Transfer Students Only" section below) Credits received prior to matriculation at Union College, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses A matriculating first-year student can transfer in a maximum of six course credits to use towards graduation credit requirements through any combination of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), or college courses taken at other post-secondary institutions. Credits received at other institutions after matriculation at Union College Matriculated students may transfer in up to three courses taken elsewhere (transfer students who entered with more than 15 credits should consult the "Transfer Students Only" section of the Transfer Credit Policy in the Academic Catalog for the number of courses that can be taken elsewhere.) Students who are not behind in credits may wish to enhance their education by taking courses at other colleges, particularly during the summer. Permission is granted for courses to count towards the total number of courses required for graduation only when a student has failed or withdrawn from courses started at Union and as a result is behind in credits after taking into account any "extra" credits such as pre- or post-matriculation transfer credits and credits from practicum, fourth, or summer courses at Union, or Union mini-terms. Students behind in credits who wish to receive credit for courses taken at other colleges must have those courses approved by the appropriate department chair(s) and by the Dean of Studies.

Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending pre-approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies. Online courses that are self-paced or completely asynchronous are generally not eligible for transfer credit; department chairs do have the discretion to make exceptions. When taking an online course for transfer credit, students must not overlap with the fall, winter, or spring terms, unless given by prior approval by the Dean of Studies. Therefore, MOOCs (massive open online courses) and other courses that do not offer credit or have an optional credit system (like those from edX, Coursera, Udacity, etc.) are not considered for transfer credit. Transfer credit is typically not granted for online coursework completed before the spring of 2020. Students with 18 or more credits towards graduation may receive degree credit for courses taken at a two-year college only if approved by the Dean of Studies. Refer to the catalog entry on Transfer Credit Policy for Matriculated Students for required courses for AP and IB courses. Characteristics of courses for transfer credit must meet the requirements for transfer credit for all students at Union, including a minimum grade of C, credit for online courses is not given, and courses must have three semester credit hours or five quarter credit hours. Students who are awarded 15 credits or fewer may, after matriculating at Union, transfer in three additional course credits for courses taken at other institutions to make up for deficiencies: courses for which the student received a grade lower than "C" before matriculation, course withdrawals or failed courses at Union, or pre-matriculation courses that

Students who are awarded 16 credits may transfer in up to two additional credits to make up for deficiencies; those with 17 credits may transfer in one additional credit from another institution to make up for a deficiency. Prior approval for all transfer credits must be obtained from the appropriate department chair and the Dean of Studies. If the student is not making up for a deficiency transfer credits cannot count toward the total number of credits required for graduation or towards accelerated graduation. Please note: Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies.

We also consider IB and other transfer credits on a case-by-case basis.

• Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. o For courses taken at another institution please note that Union's transfer credit guidelines will apply. o Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. o Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. o Courses taken as a part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term aboard will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student's Union College transcript nor factored into a student's cumulative academic average.

• Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. o For courses taken at another institution please note that Union's transfer credit guidelines will apply. o Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. o Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. o Courses taken as part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term abroad will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student's Union College transcript nor factored into a student's cumulative academic average.

Union College Academic Catalog 2024 -2025 Printed on 10/01/2024 For students who transfer credit for STA 104, such as through AP Statistics, the minor will require the other four core courses and one elective.

AP, IB, and transfer courses which are accepted by Union College (see "Transfer Credit Policy") may be used toward the total number of credits.

Cross-registrations will be approved only for courses not offered at the home institution; in general, they will be limited to a maximum of half the normal course load in any one term. Cross-registration will be permitted only in courses that Union normally would consider for transfer credit. Please note: online courses are not eligible for cross-registration.

Placement: The economics department gives credit for ECO 101 to students receiving a score of 5, 6, or 7 on the Higher Level International Baccalaureate exam, a grade of A or B on the economics A-levels, and a score of 4 or 5 on both the AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics exams, but does not give credit for ECO 101 to students who have taken only one of the two AP exams, regardless of the score received.

Additional information can be found at: Union College Academic Honor Code and Union College Statement on Plagiarism Transfer Credit Policy Matriculated Students (Transfer students see “ Transfer Students Only ” section below) Credits received prior to matriculation at Union College, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses A matriculating first-year student can transfer in a maximum of six course credits to use towards graduation credit requirements through any combination of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), or college courses taken at other post-secondary institutions. Credits received at other institutions after matriculation at Union College Matriculated students may transfer in up to three courses taken elsewhere (transfer students who entered with more than 15 credits should consult the “ Transfer Students Only ” section of the Transfer Credit Policy in the Academic Catalog for the number of courses that can be taken elsewhere.) Students who are not behind in credits may wish to enhance their education by taking courses at other colleges, particularly during the summer. Permission is granted for courses to count towards the total number of courses required for graduation only when a student has failed or withdrawn from courses started at Union and as a result is behind in credits after taking into account any “extra” credits such as pre- or post-matriculation transfer credits and credits from practicum, fourth, or summer courses at Union, or Union mini-terms. Students behind in credits who wish to receive credit for courses taken at other colleges must have those courses approved by the appropriate department chair(s) and by the Dean of Studies. Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending pre-approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies. Online courses that are self-paced or completely asynchronous are generally not eligible for transfer credit; department chairs do have the discretion to make exceptions. When taking an online course for transfer credit, students must not overlap with the fall, winter, or spring terms, unless given by prior approval by the Dean of Studies. Therefore, MOOCs (massive open online courses) and other courses that do not offer credit or have an optional credit system (like those from edX, Coursera, Udacity, etc.) are not considered for transfer credit. Transfer credit is typically not granted for online coursework completed before the spring of 2020. Students with 18 or more credits towards graduation may receive degree credit for courses taken at a two-year college only if approved by the Dean of Studies.

We also consider IB and other transfer credits on a case-by-case basis.

Suspension: Students cannot transfer credits to Union for courses taken at other institutions while under suspension from Union College.

Suspension: Students cannot transfer credits to Union for courses taken at other institutions while under suspension from Union College.

Students who are behind in credits due to course withdrawals or course failures - after taking into account any pre-or post-matriculation transfer credits and credits from Union College practicums, fourth courses, summer courses, and mini-terms- may take up to two fourth courses at no extra charge.

Cross-registration will be permitted only in courses that Union normally would consider for transfer credit.

Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. For courses taken at another institution please note that Union’s transfer credit guidelines will apply. Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. Courses taken as a part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term aboard will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student’s Union College transcript nor factored into a student’s cumulative academic average.

Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. For courses taken at another institution please note that Union’s transfer credit guidelines will apply. Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. Courses taken as part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term abroad will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student’s Union College transcript nor factored into a student’s cumulative academic average.

Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. For courses taken at another institution please note that Union’s transfer credit guidelines will apply. Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. Courses taken as a part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term aboard will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student’s Union College transcript nor factored into a student’s cumulative academic average.

Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. For courses taken at another institution please note that Union’s transfer credit guidelines will apply. Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. Courses taken as part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term abroad will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student’s Union College transcript nor factored into a student’s cumulative academic average.

Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. o For courses taken at another institution please note that Union's transfer credit guidelines will apply. o Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. o Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. o Courses taken as a part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term aboard will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student's Union College transcript nor factored into a student's cumulative academic average.

Students may take one or more summer school courses at another accredited institution for transfer credit. o For courses taken at another institution please note that Union's transfer credit guidelines will apply. o Students will need to apply for transfer credit approval for each course. o Transfer credit will not be granted for online courses. o Courses taken as part of the transfer credit approval process to make up for credit gaps created by taking a non-union term abroad will count towards credits to graduate, yet the grades will not be recorded on a student's Union College transcript nor factored into a student's cumulative academic average.

AP, IB, and transfer courses which are accepted by Union College (see “Transfer Credit Policy”) may be used toward the total number of credits. Cross-registrations will be approved only for courses not offered at the home institution; in general, they will be limited to a maximum of half the normal course load in any one term. Cross-registration will be permitted only in courses that Union normally would consider for transfer credit. Please note: online courses are not eligible for cross-registration. College credits earned at other institutions may be transferred for full or partial credit toward a Union degree if the student’s advisor and the Dean of Studies certify that they are equivalent to Union’s requirements.

AP, IB, and transfer courses which are accepted by Union College (see "Transfer Credit Policy") may be used toward the total number of credits.

Transfer Credit Policy for Matriculated Students for required courses for AP and IB courses. Characteristics of courses for transfer credit must meet the requirements for transfer credit for all students at Union, including a minimum grade of C and courses must have three semester credit hours or five quarter credit hours. Courses without Union equivalents can be transferred at the discretion of the Dean of Studies. Students who are awarded 15 credits or fewer may, after matriculating at Union, transfer in three additional course credits for courses taken at other institutions to make up for deficiencies: courses for which the student received a grade lower than “C” before matriculation, course withdrawals or failed courses at Union, or pre-matriculation courses that did not transfer because they were not equivalent to a Union course. Students who are awarded 16 credits may transfer in up to two additional credits to make up for deficiencies; those with 17 credits may transfer in one additional credit from another institution to make up for a deficiency. Prior approval for all transfer credits must be obtained from the appropriate department chair and the Dean of Studies. Permission is normally granted only if the student is to make up for a deficiency (as described above or to fulfill Common Curriculum (General Education) or departmental requirements. If the student is not making up for a deficiency transfer credits cannot count toward the total number of credits required for graduation or towards accelerated graduation. Please note: Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies.

Transfer Credit Policy Matriculated Students (Transfer students see "Transfer Students Only" section below) Credits received prior to matriculation at Union College, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses A matriculating first-year student can transfer in a maximum of six course credits to use towards graduation credit requirements through any combination of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), or college courses taken at other post-secondary institutions. Credit can be granted for similar high-level examinations from other countries, such as A-level examinations or IGCSEs, in consultation with academic departments (references to AP and IB examinations below should be understood to apply to approved examinations from other countries as well.) Students must elect a more advanced course if they study in a department in which credit has been granted. Repetition of work for which credit has been granted will not be permitted. Please refer to department and program pages for specific guidelines. Students with AP examination scores of three or higher in calculus and four or five in other subject areas may be eligible to receive college course credit. Credit for IB courses may be awarded for higher-level examination scores of six or better; economics will accept a score of five at the higher level. Aside from AP and IB courses, Union College will consider granting credit for a course taken while the student is enrolled in high school only if the course is taken on the campus of the college or university offering the course, the course is available for enrollment by the students of that college or university, and the final grade is a C or better. Online courses are eligible for credit pending approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies. Any number of AP, IB or college courses may be used to determine course placement with the approval of the appropriate department chair in each instance. Credits received at other institutions after matriculation at Union College Matriculated students may transfer in up to three courses taken elsewhere (transfer students who entered with more than 15 credits should consult the "Transfer Students Only" section of the Transfer Credit Policy in the Academic Catalog for the number of courses that can be taken elsewhere.) Students who are not behind in credits may wish to enhance their education by taking courses at other colleges, particularly during the summer. Although credit towards the courses required for graduation will not be granted in such circumstances, up to three such courses may be used with the permission of the appropriate department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies to fulfill particular course requirements and to satisfy course prerequisites. Such permission must be obtained in writing and filed with the Registrar's office in advance of taking such courses. Permission is granted for courses to count towards the total number of courses required for graduation only when a student has failed or withdrawn from courses started at Union and as a result is behind in credits after taking into account any "extra" credits such as pre- or post-matriculation transfer credits and credits from practicum, fourth, or summer courses at Union, or Union mini-terms. Students behind in credits who wish to receive credit for courses taken at other colleges must have those courses approved by the appropriate department chair(s) and by the Dean of Studies. A form for this purpose is available at the

Transfer Credit Policy Matriculated Students (Transfer students see “Transfer Students Only” section below) Credits received prior to matriculation at Union College, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses A matriculating first-year student can transfer in a maximum of six course credits to use towards graduation credit requirements through any combination of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), or college courses taken at other post-secondary institutions. Credit can be granted for similar high-level examinations from other countries, such as A-level examinations or IGCSEs, in consultation with academic departments (references to AP and IB examinations below should be understood to apply to approved examinations from other countries as well.) Students must elect a more advanced course if they study in a department in which credit has been granted. Repetition of work for which credit has been granted will not be permitted. Please refer to department and program pages for specific guidelines. Students with AP examination scores of three or higher in calculus and four or five in other subject areas may be eligible to receive college course credit. Credit for IB courses may be awarded for higher-level examination scores of six or better; economics will accept a score of five at the higher level. Aside from AP and IB courses, Union College will consider granting credit for a course taken while the student is enrolled in high school only if the course is taken on the campus of the college or university offering the course, the course is available for enrollment by the students of that college or university, and the final grade is a C or better. Online courses are eligible for credit pending approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies. Any number of AP, IB or college courses may be used to determine course placement with the approval of the appropriate department chair in each instance. Credits received at other institutions after matriculation at Union College Matriculated students may transfer in up to three courses taken elsewhere (transfer students who entered with more than 15 credits should consult the “Transfer Students Only” section of the Transfer Credit Policy in the Academic Catalog for the number of courses that can be taken elsewhere.) Students who are not behind in credits may wish to enhance their education by taking courses at other colleges, particularly during the summer. Although credit towards the courses required for graduation will not be granted in such circumstances, up to three such courses may be used with the permission of the appropriate department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies to fulfill particular course requirements and to satisfy course prerequisites. Such permission must be obtained in writing and filed with the Registrar’s office in advance of taking such courses. Permission is granted for courses to count towards the total number of courses required for graduation only when a student has failed or withdrawn from courses started at Union and as a result is behind in credits after taking into account any “extra” credits such as pre- or post-matriculation transfer credits and credits from practicum, fourth, or summer courses at Union, or Union mini-terms. Students behind in credits who wish to receive credit for courses taken at other colleges must have those courses approved by the appropriate department chair(s) and by the Dean of Studies. A form for this purpose is available at the Office of the Registrar’s forms and guidelines webpage and should be submitted to request approval in advance of taking the relevant courses. Courses for transfer must be taken at an accredited institution of higher education. Course work at other colleges will be recognized only if a minimum grade of “C” is achieved (pass/fail grades are not allowed.) The credit value of a course must be at least three semester-hour credits or five quarter-hour credits to earn one full course credit at Union. The course must entail a minimum of 32.5 contact hours to be approved for transfer. Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending pre-approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies. Online courses that are self-paced or completely asynchronous are generally not eligible for transfer credit; department chairs do have the discretion to make exceptions. When taking an online course for transfer credit, students must not overlap with the fall, winter, or spring terms, unless given by prior approval by the Dean of Studies. Eligible online courses must be provided by a regionally accredited college or university and count towards an undergraduate degree at that institution. Therefore, MOOCs (massive open online courses) and other courses that do not offer credit or have an optional credit system (like those from edX, Coursera, Udacity, etc.) are not considered for transfer credit. Transfer credit is typically not granted for online coursework completed before the spring of 2020. Students with 18 or more credits towards graduation may receive degree credit for courses taken at a two-year college only if approved by the Dean of Studies. The grades for course work accepted from other colleges will not be recorded on a student’s Union College transcript nor will these grades be factored into a student’s cumulative academic average. Students who must miss a term due to substantial medical or personal hardship can, with documentation, request permission through their Class Dean and the Dean of Studies Office to transfer in up to three non-term abroad credits from an outside institution. Students in such hardship situations may only be allowed to complete the equivalent of one Union course credit per academic session depending on the circumstances. Pre-approval will be required, and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Selected graduate courses at Clarkson University - Capital Region Center are open to advanced undergraduates with the approval of the student’s advisor. Students matriculated in a five year combined degree program may take up to three graduate level courses as an undergraduate. All other students will be limited to two graduate courses. The first two graduate courses (or three for matriculated combined degree students) that a student takes automatically count towards this limit. No substitutions may be made at a later date. For a list of eligible courses, please refer to the Clarkson University - Capital Region Center’s Supplemental Listing, which is available on the Registrar’s Office “Course and Exam Schedule” website during prescheduling. If the graduate course is cross-listed with an undergraduate course, Union students must enroll in the undergraduate course. For course descriptions, please consult the course catalog of Clarkson University - Capital Region Center. For cross-registration at participating colleges of the Hudson-Mohawk consortium, please refer to the relevant heading in this catalog under the “Special Curricular Opportunities” section for rules and restrictions. Students with 18 or more credits toward graduation may not cross-register for courses at a two-year college unless specifically approved by the Dean of Studies. Transfer Students Only Transfer students may bring in up to two full years of college course credit and must complete two years of study at Union to qualify for a Union degree. At most, six of these transfer course credits can come from any combination of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations or the International Baccalaureate Program (IB). Refer to the catalog entry on Transfer Credit Policy for Matriculated Students for required courses for AP and IB courses. Characteristics of courses for transfer credit must meet the requirements for transfer credit for all students at Union, including a minimum grade of C and courses must have three semester credit hours or five quarter credit hours. Courses without Union equivalents can be transferred at the discretion of the Dean of Studies. Students who are awarded 15 credits or fewer may, after matriculating at Union, transfer in three additional course credits for courses taken at other institutions to make up for deficiencies: courses for which the student received a grade lower than “C” before matriculation, course withdrawals or failed courses at Union, or pre-matriculation courses that did not transfer because they were not equivalent to a Union course. Students who are awarded 16 credits may transfer in up to two additional credits to make up for deficiencies; those with 17 credits may transfer in one additional credit from another institution to make up for a deficiency. Prior approval for all transfer credits must be obtained from the appropriate department chair and the Dean of Studies. Permission is normally granted only if the student is to make up for a deficiency (as described above or to fulfill Common Curriculum (General Education) or departmental requirements. If the student is not making up for a deficiency transfer credits cannot count toward the total number of credits required for graduation or towards accelerated graduation. Please note: Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies.

Refer to the catalog entry on Transfer Credit Policy for Matriculated Students for required courses for AP and IB courses. Characteristics of courses for transfer credit must meet the requirements for transfer credit for all students at Union, including a minimum grade of C, credit for online courses is not given, and courses must have three semester credit hours or five quarter credit hours. Students who are awarded 15 credits or fewer may, after matriculating at Union, transfer in three additional course credits for courses taken at other institutions to make up for deficiencies: courses for which the student received a grade lower than "C" before matriculation, course withdrawals or failed courses at Union, or pre-matriculation courses that

Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending pre-approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies. Online courses that are self-paced or completely asynchronous are generally not eligible for transfer credit; department chairs do have the discretion to make exceptions. When taking an online course for transfer credit, students must not overlap with the fall, winter, or spring terms, unless given by prior approval by the Dean of Studies. Therefore, MOOCs (massive open online courses) and other courses that do not offer credit or have an optional credit system (like those from edX, Coursera, Udacity, etc.) are not considered for transfer credit. Transfer credit is typically not granted for online coursework completed before the spring of 2020. Students with 18 or more credits towards graduation may receive degree credit for courses taken at a two-year college only if approved by the Dean of Studies.

Students who are awarded 16 credits may transfer in up to two additional credits to make up for deficiencies; those with 17 credits may transfer in one additional credit from another institution to make up for a deficiency. Prior approval for all transfer credits must be obtained from the appropriate department chair and the Dean of Studies. If the student is not making up for a deficiency transfer credits cannot count toward the total number of credits required for graduation or towards accelerated graduation. Please note: Online courses are eligible for transfer credit pending approval from the corresponding academic department chair(s) and the Dean of Studies.