Transfer Credit
All Bay Path students who transfer from a regionally-accredited institution or earn credits through Advanced Placement (AP), the American Council on Education (ACE), the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) or formal coursework and occupations offered by all branches of the military via a service member’s Joint Services Transcript (JST) may receive up to 90 credits toward a baccalaureate degree and 30 credits toward an associate degree. Consistent with NECHE standards, students must complete one fourth of their undergraduate credits, including substantial advanced work in their major, at Bay Path University.
The University reserves the right to deny coursework for transfer if considerable changes have occurred in the area of study since the course was originally taken.
New Students
The Registrar’s Office will evaluate all courses completed from a regionally-accredited institution or through AP, CLEP, IB, or those listed on a service member’s JST prior to matriculation to assess whether the minimum grade/score requirement was met and to determine the equivalency of the course within the scope of the Bay Path curriculum. Courses must be at the 100-level or greater and students must have earned a letter grade of ‘C-‘ or above or have earned a ‘P’ (passing) grade from an institution that outlines on their transcript that a passing grade is equivalent to a letter grade of ‘C-‘ or above to receive credit. Passing grades from an institution that does not outline on their transcript that a passing grade is equivalent to a grade of ‘C-‘ or above do not qualify for receiving transfer credit. All transfer credit will reflect a TR grade and will not be calculated as part of the student’s cumulative grade point average. Any incoming students will be admitted to the class status represented by the number of transfer credits applied to their record.
Students in Education majors must meet certain CGPA and prerequisite course grade requirements and may receive fewer credits than those of other programs due to special conditions for certification, accreditation, or licensure. Please reference the Education subsection for additional information.
Returning Students
Once students have matriculated at Bay Path, they may transfer no more than 12 additional credits with an exception for credits earned through CCGS cross registration, challenge exams, AP, CLEP, IB, or those listed on a service member’s JST. Bay Path students who wish to register for a course at another institution after matriculation must submit an approved External Credit Pre-Approval Form before registering for the course at the outside institution.
To be eligible for consideration of transfer, courses must be at the 100-level or greater and students must earn a letter grade of C- or above or earn a ‘P’ (passing) grade from an institution that outlines on their transcript that a passing grade is equivalent to a letter grade of ‘C-‘ or above to receive credit. Passing grades from an institution that does not outline on their transcript that a passing grade is equivalent to a grade of ‘C-‘ or above do not qualify for receiving transfer credit. If accepted for transfer, these credits will reflect a TR grade and will not be calculated as part of the student’s cumulative grade point average. If an equivalent course from another entity is transferred in to replace a local failing grade, the initial ‘F’ will no longer count toward GPA calculation. However, it will still appear on the institutional transcript. Passing grades that do not reflect a traditional letter grade do not qualify for receiving transfer credit.
Students in Education majors must meet certain CGPA and prerequisite course grade requirements and may receive fewer credits than those of other programs due to special conditions for certification, accreditation, or licensure. Please reference the Education subsection for additional information.
Transfer Credit Appeals
Students wishing to appeal a transfer credit decision must complete a Petition form for review by the University Registrar and the Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Instruction.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Policy
Students who participate in the Advanced Placement (AP) program may be awarded transfer credit towards a degree based upon the final score on AP examinations. The table below defines the minimum required score, amount of credit awarded, and equivalent course(s) for each AP examination. To receive credit, students must submit their official AP score report from The College Board to the TAWC Admissions Office.
| AP Examination Title | Minimum Required Score | Maximum Credits Awarded1 | Bay Path Course Equivalent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 100 & Humanities Elective |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BSC 109, BIO 112 & BIO 112L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT 221 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MAT 221 & MAT 222 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHM 150, CHM 150L, CHM 152 & CHM 152L |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Humanities Electives |
| 4 | 12 | Humanities Electives | |
| Chinese Language and Culture (continued…) | 5 | 16 | Humanities Electives |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3 | 3 | Social Science Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 114 & ENG 124 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 114 & ENG 134 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Science Elective |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIS 202 & HIS 203 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FRN 113 & FRN 114 |
| 4 | 9 | FRN 113, FRN 114 & FRN 213 | |
| 5 | 12 | FRN 113, FRN 114, FRN 213 & FRN 214 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| 4 | 9 | Humanities Elective | |
| 5 | 12 | Humanities Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Humanities Elective |
| 4 | 12 | Humanities Elective | |
| 5 | 16 | Humanities Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Humanities Elective |
| 4 | 12 | Humanities Elective | |
| 5 | 16 | Humanities Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | Humanities Elective |
| Latin (continued…) | 4 | 12 | Humanities Elective |
| 5 | 16 | Humanities Elective | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 212 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 211 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 5 | MUS 203 & Music Elective |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHS 201 & PHS 201L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHS 202 & PHS 202L |
| Physics B | 3 | 6 | PHS 100 & Science Elective |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHS 201 & PHS 201L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHS 202 & PHS 202L |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 113 & SPA 114 |
| 4 | 9 | SPA 113, SPA 114 & SPA 213 | |
| 5 | 12 | SPA 113, SPA 114, SPA 213 & SPA 214 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 9 | SPA 113, SPA 114 & SPA 213 |
| 4 | 12 | SPA 113, SPA 114, SPA 213 & SPA 214 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 120 |
| Studio Art: Drawing | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| United States Government & Politics | 3 | 3 | GOV 100 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 114 & HIS 115 |
| World History | 3 | 6 | HIS 202 & HIS 203 |
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May change based on previously completed degree requirements by individual student and/or College Board recommended credit award total.
American Council on Education (ACE) Credit Policy
Students may be eligible to receive transfer credit for coursework or experiences that have been reviewed and recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). Students must provide an official copy of their ACE transcript in order for credit(s) to be considered for transfer.
While the University takes ACE recommendations into strong consideration, the Office of the Registrar in consultation with the Program Director, reserves the right to consider the awarding of transfer credit on a case-by-case basis.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit Policy
Students who participate in the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) may be awarded transfer credit towards a degree based upon the final score on CLEP examinations. The table below defines the minimum required score, amount of credit awarded, and equivalent course(s) for each CLEP examination.
To receive credit prior to matriculation, students must submit their official CLEP score report from The College Board to the TAWC Admissions Office. Once matriculated, students must complete an External Credit Pre-Approval Form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office before taking the CLEP exam.
| CLEP Examination Title | Minimum Required Score | Max Credits Awarded1 | Bay Path Course Equivalent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | |||
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | ACC 100 |
| Information Systems | 50 | 3 | COM 111 |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | LAW 220 or BUS 215 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | BUS 235 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | BUS 226 |
| Composition & Literature | |||
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | ENG 221 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | ENG 134 |
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | ENG 114 & ENG 124 |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 3 | ENG 114 |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | ENG 134 |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | HUM 101 |
| History & Social Sciences | |||
| American Government | 50 | 3 | GOV 100 |
| History of the United States I | 50 | 3 | HIS 114 |
| History of the United States II | 50 | 3 | HIS 115 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | PSY 205 or PSY 206 |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 3 | Psychology Elective |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | SOC 100 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECO 211 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECO 212 |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 6 | Social Science or History Elective |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | 3 | HIS 202 |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | 3 | HIS 203 |
| Science & Mathematics | |||
| Biology | 50 | 6 | BSC 109 & Science Elective |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | MAT 221 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | CHM 150, CHM 150L & Science Elective |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | MAT 112 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | MAT 104 & MAT 120 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | Science Electives |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | MAT 130 |
| World Languages | |||
| French Language | 50 | 6 | FRN 113 & FRN 114 |
| 59 | 9 | FRN 113, FRN 114, & FRN 213 | |
| German Language | 50 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| 60 | 9 | Humanities Elective | |
| Spanish Language | 50 | 6 | SPA 113 & SPA 114 |
| 63 | 9 | SPA 113, SPA 114 & SPA 213 |
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May change based on previously completed degree requirements by individual student and/or College Board recommended credit award total.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Policy
Students who participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) may be awarded credit towards a degree or based upon the grades in the individual subject examinations. The table below defines the minimum required score, amount of credit awarded, and equivalent course(s) for each IB examination. Consideration of credit for unlisted IB examinations will be handled by the Registrar’s Office. To receive credit, a student must submit their official International Baccalaureate transcript to the TAWC Admissions Office.
| IBDP Exam Subject | Minimum Required Score | Max Credits Awarded | Bay Path Course Equivalent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 5 | 4 | BSC 109 |
| 7 | 8 | BSC 109 & Science Elective | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 3 | CHM 150 |
| Chemistry (continued…) | 7 | 6 | CHM 150, CHM 150L & Science Elective |
| Economics | 5 | 6 | ECO 240 & General Elective |
| History/Americas | 5 | 3 | History Elective |
| History/Europe | 5 | 3 | History Elective |
| Language A: Literature | 5 | 3 | ENG 134 |
| Mathematics | 5 | 3 | MAT 104 |
| Physics | 5 | 4 | PHS 100 |
| Psychology | 5 | 3 | PSY 101 |