Transfer Credit Evaluation at SUNY Niagara | Options & Process
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Transcript Evaluation Process

Official Transcript Evaluation Process

For incoming transfer students to SUNY Niagara

With your Admissions Application to the College, you are required to submit transcripts from ALL prior institutions. Transfer students must make a formal request for an official transcript from the Registrar’s Office at the previous college(s) attended.

  • Apply to SUNY Niagara
  • Send Official Transcripts from any other institution you have attended addressed to the SUNY Niagara Admissions Office, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132

Note: AP credits need to be submitted through College Board, 2-year and 4-year Colleges and Universities need to be sent from the Registrar/Records Office, and you can request your U.S. Armed Forced credits can be sent via DD214 Form, and/or American Council on Education (ACE) Registry Transcript.

CAUTION: Students must disclose all prior institutions attended and send official college transcript from each. Failure to do so could result in a reversal of admission decision.

Applicants are encouraged to submit standardized test scores (e.g., SAT or ACT) as part of the application process for admission. If submitted, these tests will be used only to determine if the student must take the College placement tests. It is important to note that you must be accepted into SUNY Niagara before scheduling placement tests (except for those programs, including allied health programs, which require testing PRIOR to acceptance).

SUNY Niagara’s Transfer Credit Evaluators follow the College’s Transfer Credit Policy and Procedure

Unofficial Evaluation Options

For prospective transfer students to SUNY Niagara

We know you want to plan ahead, so we provide several options for transfer students to determine what credits may transfer to SUNY Niagara! If you have already applied to SUNY Niagara, your official transfer credit evaluation will be completed once you are accepted to SUNY Niagara.

Want to see how your transfer courses will transfer to SUNY Niagara? Wondering how they will fulfill degree or certificate requirements? Now you can check online with TREQ!

Use TREQ to enter your transfer credits and see how they apply to SUNY Niagara’s coursework and degree requirements!

Click here to get started with TREQ

Keep in mind:

  • Only courses with a grade of C (2.0) or above are eligible for transfer. Grades of C-, D+, D, D-, F, or U will not be accepted. Courses with a grade of S (Satisfactory) may be accepted, except in certain allied health programs or for “major” courses in some programs.
  • The maximum number of transfer credits awarded cannot exceed one-half (50 percent) of the total credits required for a certificate or degree program.
  • Click here to view our entire Transfer Credit Policy.

Please note: If the course or college/university does not appear in TREQ, then it has not been evaluated to date – See option 3 below.

*This report should be used as a guide to help you understand how coursework taken at another college or university MAY equate to classes at SUNY Niagara and how those classes may apply to SUNY Niagara’s degree or certificate requirements. This report is not a promise of admission and is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Students must still apply and be accepted to SUNY Niagara before a formal transfer credit evaluation will be completed.  This audit is not an academic transcript. For assistance with interpreting this audit, please contact transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu

Students may also utilize our online Course Equivalency Guide to determine if coursework taken at another college or university will transfer to SUNY Niagara.

If the course or college/university does not appear in the Transfer Course Equivalency Guide, then it has not been evaluated to date – See option 3 below.

If your course or college/university was not listed on Transfer Equivalency Self-Service or the Course Equivalency Guide and you would like to know if coursework taken elsewhere will transfer to SUNY Niagara, you can complete our form to request an unofficial evaluation of your transcript. You will need to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript to the form.

Additional Equivalency Guides

Sending AP Scores to SUNY Niagara

AP Scores are not sent on the high school transcript. You must submit your official scores to SUNY Niagara via College Board.

You get one free score send through My AP. You must sign in to My AP (www.collegeboard.org) to indicate the college, university, or scholarship organization that you want to receive your one free score send. Students indicate their score send recipient on their answer sheet on exam day.

You can send scores online anytime for a fee. You can order as many score reports as you want after scores are released.

AP Exams Currently OfferedMinimum Score for CreditCredit Hours AwardedAP Course Equivalencies at SUNY Niagara
AP African American Studies33HIS 237
AP Art History36ART 137 & ART 138
AP Business with Personal Finance36BUS 999 & MAT 999
AP Biology38BIO 109, BIO 109L, BIO 110, BIO 110L
AP Calculus AB34MAT 120
AP Calculus BC38MAT 120 & MAT 121
AP Chemistry38CHE 120, CHE 111L, CHE 121, CHE 113L
AP Chinese Language and Culture33LAN 999
AP Comparative Government and PoliticsN/AN/ANo Equivalent
AP Computer Science A33CPS 235
AP Computer Science Principles33CPS 210
AP Cybersecurity33CIS 999
AP English Language and Composition36ENG 101 & ENG 999
AP English Language and Composition46ENG 101 & ENG 102
AP English Literature and Composition36ENG 101 & ENG 102
AP Environmental Science33BIO 136
AP European History36HIS 101 & HIS 105
AP French Language and Culture36FRE 101 & FRE 102
AP German Language and Culture36GER 101 & GER 102
AP Human GeographyN/AN/ANo Equivalent
AP Italian Language and Culture36ITA 101 & ITA 102
AP Japanese Language and Culture36JPN 101 & JPN 102
AP Latin33LAN 999
AP Macroeconomics33ECO 101
AP Microeconomics33ECO 102
AP Music Theory33MUS 102
AP Physics 1: Algebra-based34PHY 131 & PHY 131L
AP Physics 2: Algebra-based34PHY 132 & PHY 132L
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34PHY 172 & PHY 172L
AP Physics C: Mechanics34PHY 171 & PHY 171L
AP Pre-Calculus34MAT 116
AP Psychology33PSY 110
AP Spanish Language and Culture36SPA 101 & SPA 102
AP Statistics33MAT 164
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio33ART 999 (*ART 109 if student portfolio submitted to and approved for credit by the SUNY Niagara Art Department)
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio33ART 999 (*ART 117 if student portfolio submitted to and approved for credit by the SUNY Niagara Art Department)
AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio33ART 999 & FIN 999 (*ART 105 if student portfolio submitted to and approved for credit by the SUNY Niagara Art Department)
AP United States Government and Politics33PSC 101
AP United States History36HIS 120 & HIS 122
AP World History: Modern33HIS 112

Sending CLEP Scores to SUNY Niagara

All CLEP exam registrations come with a free score send, which must be used when you register. However if you do not select a score recipient institution during registration or you wish to send your scores to additional institutions, you can request official CLEP transcripts for exams via My Account through a secure online checkout process through College Board (www.collegeboard.org). These additional score reports can be ordered for a fee of $20 per score recipient.

CLEP Exams OfferedMinimum Score for CreditCredit Hours AwardedCLEP Course Equivalencies at SUNY Niagara
Business
Financial Accounting503ACC 116 - Financial Accounting
Information Systems503CIS 119 - Intro to Computer Systems
Introductory Business Law503BUS 117 - Torts, Contract & Criminal Law
Principles of Management503BUS 101 - Organization and Management
Principles of Marketing503BUS 113 - Fundamentals of Marketing
Composition and Literature
American Literature503LIT 999 - Literature Elective
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature503ENG 102 - Writing II & Intro to Literature
College Composition (120 minutes w/two mandatory essays)506ENG 101 - Writing I and ENG 999 - ENG Elective
College Composition (90 minutes with optional essay)503ENG 999 - ENG Elective
English Literature503LIT 999 - Literature Elective
Humanities503HUM 999 - Humanities Elective
Foreign Language
French Language506FRE 101 - Elementary French I and FRE 102 - Elementary French II
French Language599FRE 101 - Elementary French I, FRE 102 - Elementary French II, and FRE 203 - Intermediate French I
German Language506GER 101 - Elementary German I and GER 102 - Elementary German II
German Language609GER 101 - Elementary German, GER 102 - Elementary German II, and GER 203 - Intermediate German I
Spanish Language506SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I and SPA 102 - elementary Spanish II
Spanish Language639SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I, SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II, and SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I
Spanish w/Writing: Level 1506SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I and SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II
Spanish w/Writing: Level 26512SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I, SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II, SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I, and SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II
History and Social Science
American Government503PSC 101 - American Government
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877503HIS 120 - U.S. to 1865
History of the United States II: 1865 to present503HIS 122 - U.S. Since 1865
Human Growth and Development503PSY 210 - Lifespan Development Psychology
Intro to Educational Psychology503PSY 270 - Psychology of Teaching & Learning
Introductory Psychology503PSY 110 - Introduction to Psychology
Introductory Sociology503SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Principles of Macroeconomics503ECO 101 - Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics503ECO 102 - Microeconomics
Social Sciences and History506SSC 999 - Social Sciences Elective
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648503HIS 101 - Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present503HIS 105 - Western Civilization II
Science and Mathematics
Biology506BIO 109 - General Biology I (4), BIO 109L - General Biology I Lab (0), and 2 free elective credits
Calculus504MAT 120 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Chemistry506CHE 120 - General Chemistry I (3), CHE 111L (1), and 2 free elective credits
College Algebra504MAT 110 - Intermediate Algebra
College Mathematics503MAT 106 - Contemporary Mathematics
Natural Science503SCI 999 - Science Elective
Precalculus504MAT 116 - Pre-calculus

*The scores and semester hours that appear in this table are the credit granting scores and semester hours recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). The scores listed above are equivalent to a grade of C in the corresponding course.

Sending IB Scores to SUNY Niagara

Your official International Baccalaureate (IB) transcript is required in order to award credit. You can request an official copy of your scores online at https://www.ibo.org/.

Only HL (Higher Level) subject exams with a score of 4 or higher is accepted for transfer credit.

SUNY Niagara recognizes the IB higher level examinations (not standard level) when awarding credit, course exemptions, and placement. For students completing individual certificates in the Diploma Programme, credit may be awarded based on the grades in the individual subject examinations.

If you would like more information regarding credit eligibility for an IB examination in a specific subject area not listed please contact the Records Office at (716) 614-6250 or transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu.

Below is the list of currently offered IB HL Exams. Note that not all exams listed below have an equivalent at SUNY Niagara.

Language and Literature

  • Language A: literature
  • Language A: language and literature
  • Language A: literature (first assessment 2021)
  • Language A: language and literature (first assessment 2021)

Language Acquisition

  • Classical languages
  • Language B
  • Language AB Initio

Individuals and Societies

  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Global Politics
  • History
  • Information Technology in a Global Society
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Social and Cultural Anthropology

Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Design Technology
  • Physics
  • Sports, Exercise, and Health Science

Mathematics

  • Further Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
  • Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation

Arts

  • Dance
  • Film
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts

For detailed IB course descriptions

Taking Courses at Another College/University

Current SUNY Niagara students who are interested in taking a course at another college or university must complete the Request to take a course at a different College or University form to gain approval that the course will transfer back to SUNY Niagara once completed. This is not considered Cross Registration. If you are participating in a CROSS REGISTRATION agreement, please follow the process outlined on the Cross Registration page.

When completing the form, please ensure that all course information entered is accurate. Requests may be denied for inaccurate information.

If your request is approved, you can proceed with registering for the course at the other college or university based on their registration policies. Students are responsible for sending an OFFICIAL transcript back to SUNY Niagara Admissions Office upon completion of the course. Students must achieve a grade of C or higher for the course to transfer back to SUNY Niagara.

If your request is denied and you decide to take the course at the other college or university, the course will not transfer back to SUNY Niagara.

Transfer Credit Policies

The usual processing time for credit evaluation is approximately one week. However, the process may take longer during peak times (beginning and ending of semesters). Early submission of transcripts allows for earlier advisement and registration planning.

  • AP (Advanced Placement) transcripts and CLEP (CEEB College Level Examination Program) scores must come directly from College Board. Contact CollegeBoard.org to request an official copy to be sent to SUNY Niagara. Scores of 3 or higher on AP exams in applicable courses are acceptable.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) credit is awarded for courses taken in high school with an HL designation and a score of 4 or higher. An IB transcript must be submitted to receive credit.

If college courses were taken in high school, you must request an official transcript from the College through which those courses were taken in order for the credit to be evaluated.

  • Courses must have a minimum grade of C (2.0) to be considered for transfer. S (Satisfactory) grades will also be considered, with the exclusion of certain Allied Health programs.
  • College credits are evaluated based on applicability to the degree major. If your major is changed after arriving at SUNY Niagara, transfer credits will be re-evaluated based on the new major.
  • The maximum number of credits awarded cannot exceed one-half of the total credits required for the degree at SUNY Niagara. At least fifty percent of your degree requirements must be met at SUNY Niagara.
  • Grades from previous colleges will not apply to your SUNY Niagara grade point average. Transfer grades appear on the transcript and degree evaluation as a “T” grade and carry earned hours only.
  • Only credits from regionally and nationally accredited colleges and programs are acceptable. For commonly transferred courses, visit our Course Equivalency Guide.
  • If currently enrolled at another college, you have the option to send the most recent official transcript with completed coursework for early evaluation. You will need to send a final official transcript at the conclusion of the current semester for evaluation of courses in progress, and to complete the transfer process.
  • Student transcripts from previously-attended institutions that were provided for admissions consideration become the property of SUNY Niagara and are considered official only at the time of receipt. SUNY Niagara does not provide copies of transcripts from other institutions that are part of a student’s education record. In order to obtain accurate up-to-date information and assure that no protocol of the issuing institution is circumvented, a student must contact the originating school for a copy of that transcript.
  • If you earned credits at a college or university outside the United States you must have your credits evaluated by a NACES recognized credential evaluation agency. These agencies provide professional course-by-course evaluations of college and university credits. Charges for this service may vary.
  • A list of NACES recognized credential evaluation agencies can be found at www.naces.org/members.html.

Credits earned through military service as recommended by the American Council on Education Registry are acceptable, as are other military credits, when applicable to the major. Appropriate military documents (DD214, military transcript) must be submitted to receive credit.

Students who do not agree with the college’s decision on granting or placement of credit earned at a prior SUNY institution have the right to submit an appeal to the college’s Transfer Credit Evaluator.

Students requesting an appeal should be prepared to provide reasonable material to support their case, such as the course description or syllabus in question. Contact the Records Office (transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu) to begin the appeals process.

If you do not agree with the SUNY Niagara decision, you may appeal to SUNY System Administration at https://transfer.suny.edu/students/appeals/.

Contact


Phone: 716-614-6250
Email: transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu