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