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