Policies

Students who present scores of 4 or better on the IB higher level examinations may be granted advanced standing and/or credit.

Calculation of the major index is subject to policies regarding pass/fail courses, course repetition, and transfer credits.

Wagner College Post-Enrollment Credit Transfers Credits from Other Institutions After Enrollment Students who have matriculated at Wagner College may not be enrolled simultaneously in another college during the same semester. Transfer eligibility is limited by the maximum number of transfer credits allowed. Courses taken without prior written approval will not be accepted for transfer credit and will not count toward degree requirements.

5. Transfer of Credit: The approval of the dean or their delegate is required for all transfer credits.

5. Transfer of Credit: No credits will be transferred for this program.

Transfer of Credit: Any foundation classes completed at Wagner College with a grade of C or higher may be transferred to the Leadership and Diversity Certificate program. Program elective classes taken at Wagner College, or any classes taken at other institutions, may not be transferred into the program.

This is the most flexible of the concentrations in terms of accepting transfer credits and community college degrees; if a student is transferring from a community college and is looking to complete a Theatre degree at Wagner in two years, Theatre Studies should be the curriculum followed.

A student in the Performance Concentration cannot finish the degree in less than 3 years at Wagner, and no transfer credit in required performance classes will be accepted toward the major requirements.

Courses taken on a pass/fail basis will not be accepted for transfer. Please note that specific programs require a higher grade be achieved for transfer credit. (See Nursing Transfer Credit Policy below.) All Wagner students must complete a minimum of 36 units to graduate. Students who enter Wagner with transfer credits may transfer in additional credits according to the following table: Transfer Units awarded upon entry Additional Transfer Units allowed after entry (General/Major) 0 – 7.5 units 4/2 8 – 16.5 units 3/2 17 – 25.5 units 2/1 26 units and Above 0/0 Exceptions may be made for students participating in study abroad programs and other Wagner approved programs. While courses on a Pass/Fail basis typically are not accepted for transfer, for courses taken in the Spring and Summer 2020, Wagner will accept courses with a Pass grade (or institutional equivalent [if a school uses “S” for Satisfactory or some other indicator for what our Pass means]), provided the transferable course fulfills all other criteria for acceptance based on Wagner’s transfer policy.

Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility. It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to see how their transfer credits will be applied to their academic plan. It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to see how their transfer credits will be applied to their academic plan. Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility. Nursing Transfer Credit Policy Prerequisite courses eligible for nursing transfer must have a minimum of a “B-”; grade or higher from a regionally accredited institution, as determined by Wagner College. Only non-prerequisite units in which a grade of C- or higher was earned will be transferred.

First Time Freshmen who have scored a “three” (3) or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams are eligible to receive transfer credit. Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility. Advanced standing units are not counted in determining scholarship indices. NOCTI score reports should be sent to the Wagner College Registrar’s Office for transfer credit consideration. Students who present scores of 4 or better on the IB higher level examinations may be granted advanced standing and/or credit.

Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility. Transfer Credit Limits Student Category Maximum Transferable Credits Incoming Freshmen / 15 units maximum Students Without an (includes AP/IB credits) AA Degree Students with an AA 18 units maximum Degree (includes AP/IB credits) Transfer Credits from 27 units maximum 4-Year Institutions Nursing Program 10 units maximum Students Physician Assistant 4 units maximum Program Students The general transfer credit rules apply to student-athletes; however, Student-Athletes additional steps are required for NCAA compliance. Requirements for NCAA Student-Athletes All general transfer credit rules outlined above apply to student-athletes. To protect their athletic standing: Athletics Department Approval Required All student-athletes requesting transfer credit must obtain approval from Athletics Department before submitting transfer credits to the Registrar.

Wagner College Purpose of Approval Transfer credits can affect a student-athletes NCAA eligibility, including: • Progress toward degree (PTD) requirements • Percentage-of-degree completion benchmarks • Time-to-degree limits enforced by the NCAA Without proper coordination, student-athletes risk losing eligibility to practice, compete, or receive athletic scholarships. Compliance Coordination Student-athletes must work with the Athletics Compliance Office and Academic Advising to ensure all transfer credits align with NCAA regulations and maintain their eligibility status. Financial Aid and Transfer Credits All students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Financial Aid Office before or during their first semester to understand how transfer credits may affect their financial aid eligibility. Impact on Aid Eligibility: Transferred credits may alter a student’s graduation timeline, which can impact: • Federal Direct Loan Limits • New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Satisfactory Academic Progress is required to maintain financial aid and is calculated based on attempted and completed credits. Transfer credits will affect these calculations.

Graduate Student Transfer Credits The approval of the Graduate Program Director is required for all transfer credits. No 500-level course taken as part of an undergraduate program may be transferred into a graduate program. Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility.

Transfer of Credit: No credits will be transferred for this program.

First Time Freshmen who have scored a “three” (3) or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams are eligible to receive transfer credit. Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility.

Advanced standing units are not counted in determining scholarship indices.

A student in the Performance Concentration cannot finish the degree in less than 3 years at Wagner, and no transfer credit in required performance classes will be accepted toward the major requirements.

Financial Aid and Transfer Credits All students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Financial Aid Office before or during their first semester to understand how transfer credits may affect their financial aid eligibility.

Graduate Student Transfer Credits The approval of the Graduate Program Director is required for all transfer credits. The number of credits accepted from accredited graduate schools (as determined by Wagner College) may vary among departments. Grades below the “B “level are not acceptable for transfer. Students wishing to take courses at another college for transfer to their graduate record at Wagner College should obtain written approval from the Graduate Program Director before registering for such courses. Courses evaluated will be based on the industry standards of the department. Courses cannot be accepted if the professional program deems the content of a course is relevant to the current practices of the degree. No 500-level course taken as part of an undergraduate program may be transferred into a graduate program. All official transcripts and test scores must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the last day of classes in your first semester at Wagner. Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility. Students who do not submit transcripts and scores on time must complete all required coursework for their major at Wagner College. 385 / 445

Students who present scores of 4 or better on the IB higher level examinations may be granted advanced standing and/or credit.

Transfer of Credit: Any foundation classes completed at Wagner College with a grade of C or higher may be transferred to the Leadership and Diversity Certificate program. Program elective classes taken at Wagner College, or any classes taken at other institutions, may not be transferred into the program.

Transfer of Credit: The approval of the dean or their delegate is required for all transfer credits.

Calculation of the major index is subject to policies regarding pass/fail courses, course repetition, and transfer credits.

Nursing Transfer Credit Policy Prerequisite courses eligible for nursing transfer must have a minimum of a “B-”; grade or higher from a regionally accredited institution, as determined by Wagner College. All nursing transfer students m complete at least one year of matriculation before beginning nursing courses. Students can only retake one prerequisite science course to remain in good academic standing. Students may enter Wagner College by transfer from other accredited colleges and universities. To remain in good standing, nursing students may retake only one prerequisite science course, must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2, and are required to pass the ATI TEAS entrance examination. To be eligible for transfer into Wagner, students must meet the general admission requirements and be in good academic standing at their previous institution, as attested by an official transcript from that college or university. The Admissions Office and the Office of Academic Advising and Accessibility (OAAA) make the transcript evaluation and determination of the acceptable units. These credits will count toward units for graduation, but the grades earned will not be used in computing the student’s cumulative and major grade point averages. More than the minimum of 36 graduation units may have to be completed in order to meet major and/or general education requirements at Wagner College. Up to 18 units may be awarded to a student who has earned an acceptable Associate’s Degree from an accredited two-year college, as determined by Wagner College. Junior standing requires a minimum of 17 units. Up to 27 units may be awarded to a student who has attended an accredited four-year institution. Only non-prerequisite units in which a grade of C- or higher was earned will be transferred. 380 / 445

Credits from Other Institutions After Enrollment Students who have matriculated at Wagner College may not be enrolled simultaneously in another college during the same semester. Transfer eligibility is limited by the maximum number of transfer credits allowed. Courses taken without prior written approval will not be accepted for transfer credit and will not count toward degree requirements.

All general transfer credit rules outlined above apply to student-athletes.

Transfer credits will affect these calculations.

This is the most flexible of the concentrations in terms of accepting transfer credits and community college degrees; if a student is transferring from a community college and is looking to complete a Theatre degree at Wagner in two years, Theatre Studies should be the curriculum followed.

Courses taken on a pass/fail basis will not be accepted for transfer. Please note that specific programs require a higher grade be achieved for transfer credit. (See Nursing Transfer Credit Policy below.) All Wagner students must complete a minimum of 36 units to graduate. Students who enter Wagner with transfer credits may transfer in additional credits according to the following table: Transfer Units awarded upon entry Additional Transfer Units allowed after entry (General/Major) 0 – 7.5 units 4/2 8 – 16.5 units 3/2 17 – 25.5 units 2/1 26 units and Above 0/0 Exceptions may be made for students participating in study abroad programs and other Wagner approved programs. While courses on a Pass/Fail basis typically are not accepted for transfer, for courses taken in the Spring and Summer 2020, Wagner will accept courses with a Pass grade (or institutional equivalent [if a school uses “S” for Satisfactory or some other indicator for what our Pass means]), provided the transferable course fulfills all other criteria for acceptance based on Wagner’s transfer policy.

Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility. It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to see how their transfer credits will be applied to their academic plan. It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to see how their transfer credits will be applied to their academic plan. Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of transfer credit eligibility.