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 and Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 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 these subsections in the Academic Programs section of this academic catalog 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, or IB. Bay Path students who wish to register for a course at another institution after matriculation must submit an approved External Credit Pre-Approval Form or CCGS Form before registering for the course at the outside institution. If the minimum grade requirement is earned for the course taken at the other institution and it repeats a course taken and failed at Bay Path then the earlier F will be removed from the calculation of the cumulative grade point average.
- Courses must be at the 100-level or greater and students must earn a letter grade of ‘C-‘ or above to receive credit for approved courses through CCGS cross registration, with an exception for ‘D’ grades as long as a minimum grade requirement is not required as a Core Curriculum or major requirement. Credit earned through CCGS cross registration will reflect the letter grade earned and will be calculated in the student’s cumulative grade point average. Passing grades that do not reflect a traditional letter grade do not qualify for receiving transfer credit.
- Courses must be at the 100-level or greater and students must earn a letter grade of ‘C-‘ or above to receive credit for approved courses taken at a regionally-accredited institution that are not a part of CCGS cross registration. These credits will reflect a TR grade and will not be calculated as part of the student’s cumulative grade point average. Passing grades that do not reflect a traditional letter grade do not qualify for receiving transfer credit.
Students in Education and Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 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 these subsections in the Academic Programs section of this academic catalog for additional information.
Candidates seeking to transfer credits into the University’s Legal Studies programs must meet specific departmental requirements for general education and legal specialty credits that are set out in the Legal Studies Department’s program description.
Transfer Credit Appeals
Students wishing to appeal a transfer credit decision must complete a Petition form for review by the Department Chair, Dean, and University Registrar.
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 Office of Admissions at Bay Path University.
| AP Examination Title | Minimum Required Score | Maximum Credits Awarded1 | Bay Path Course Equivalent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 100 & General Elective |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIO 110/BIO 111, BIO 110L/BIO 111L, BIO 112 & BIO 112L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT 221 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MAT 221 & MAT 222 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHE 120, CHE 120L, CHE 121 & CHE 121L |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | General Elective |
| 4 | 12 | General Elective | |
| 5 | 16 | General Elective | |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3 | 3 | GOV 100 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Science 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 | BIO 240 & BIO 240L |
| 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 | General Elective |
| 4 | 9 | General Elective | |
| 5 | 12 | General Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | General Elective |
| 4 | 12 | General Elective | |
| 5 | 16 | General Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | General Elective |
| 4 | 12 | General Elective | |
| 5 | 16 | General Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | General Elective |
| 4 | 12 | General Elective | |
| 5 | 16 | General Elective | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 211 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 212 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 5 | MUS 230 & General Elective |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHS 201 & PHS 201L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHS 202 & PHS 202L |
| Physics B | 3 | 6 | PHS 201, PHS 201L & 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 | General Elective |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio | 3 | 6 | General Elective |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio | 3 | 6 | General 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 Office of Admissions at Bay Path University. Once matriculated, students must complete the 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 130 |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | LAW 220 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | BUS 235 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | BUS 226 |
| Composition & Literature | |||
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | ENG 134 or 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 |
| 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 | History Elective |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | 3 | HIS 202 |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | 3 | HIS 203 |
| Science & Mathematics | |||
| Biology | 50 | 6 | BIO 110/BIO 111, BIO 110L/BIO 111L & Science Elective |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | MAT 221 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | CHE 120 & CHE 121 |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | MAT 112 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | MAT 104 & MAT 120 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | BIO 110/BIO 111, BIO 110L/ BIO 111L, & Science Elective |
| 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 | General Elective |
| 60 | 9 | General 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 Office of Admissions at Bay Path University.
| IBDP Exam Subject | Minimum Required Score | Max Credits Awarded | Bay Path Course Equivalent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 5 | 4 | BIO 110/BIO 111, BIO 110L/BIO 111L |
| Biology | 7 | 8 | BIO 110/BIO 111, BIO 110L/BIO 111L, BIO 112 & BIO 112L |
| Chemistry | 5 | 3 | CHE 120 |
| Chemistry | 7 | 6 | CHE 120, CHE 120L & Science Elective |
| Economics | 5 | 6 | ECO 211 & ECO 212 |
| History/Europe; History/Americas | 5 | 3 | History Elective |
| Language A: Literature | 5 | 3 | ENG 134 |
| Mathematics | 5 | 3 | MAT 104 |
| Physics | 5 | 4 | PHS 201 & PHS 201L |
| Psychology | 5 | 3 | PSY 101 |