Transfer Credit Policies
Southern Connecticut State University accepts transfer credit earned from courses taken at regionally accredited institutions and recognizes learning experiences outside the traditional college classroom may be equivalent to those that occur in the classroom in terms of meeting the objectives of established courses and programs. Acceptance of transfer and alternative credit varies depending upon specific degree requirements and relevant departmental, School or College, and/or external accrediting agency standards.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program offers college-level courses and exams that students can take in high school. Students should have their official score report sent from College Board to the Undergraduate Admissions Office for evaluation. These credits may count towards the overall 120 credit minimum required for a degree in one of three ways:
- Major course credit.
- General Education (LEP) credit.
- Elective credit (i.e. course numbers such as 0100 and 0200 are generally elective credits).
Credit will not be awarded for any AP exam that duplicates the content of a college course for which a student has already received credit. Below is a chart that lists the minimum score acceptable for academic credit at SCSU for the current catalog year.
AP Capstone Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Research | 3 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Seminar | 3 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) |
AP Arts Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Art History | 3 | ART 104 or ART 105 (3 credits) |
Cultural Expression |
2-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 112 (3 credits) | |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 113 (3 credits) | Creative Drive |
Drawing | 3 | ART 150 (3 credits) | Creative Drive |
Music Theory | 3 | MUS 220 and 225 (5 credits) |
AP English Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
English Language & Composition |
3 | ENG 110 (3 credits) | Written Communication Pre-requisite |
English Language & Composition |
4 | ENG 112 (3 credits) | Written Communication |
English Language & Composition |
5 | ENG 112 (3 credits) | Written Communication |
English Literature & Composition |
3 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
English Literature & Composition |
4 | ENG 112 (3 credits) | Written Communication |
English Literature & Composition |
5 | ENG 112 and 217 (6 credits) |
Written Communication and Cultural Expression |
AP History and Social Sciences Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Comparative Government & Politics |
3 | PSC 200 (3 credits) | Social Structure, Conflict & Consensus |
European History | 3 | HIS 100 (3 credits) | Time & Place |
European History | 4 | HIS 100 and 101 (6 credits) |
Time & Place |
Human Geography | 3 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Human Geography | 4 | GEO 200 (3 credits) | Cultural Expression |
Macroeconomics | 3 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Macroeconomics | 4 | ECO 100 (3 credits) | Social Structure, Conflict & Consensus |
Microeconomics | 3 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Microeconomics | 4 | ECO 101 (3 credits) | Global Awareness |
Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 (3 credits) | Mind & Body |
U.S. Government & Politics |
3 | PSC 260 (3 credits) | American Experience |
U.S. History | 3 | HIS 110 (3 credits) | American Experience |
U.S. History | 4 | HIS 110 and 111 (6 credits) |
American Experience |
World History: Modern | 3 | HIS 0100 (3 credits) | Global Awareness |
AP Math and Computer Science Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 150 (4 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 150 (4 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 150 and 151 (8 credits) |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Computer Science A | 3 | CSC 152 (3 credits) | |
Computer Science Principles |
3 | CSC 101 (3 credits) | Technological Fluency |
Pre-calculus | 3 | MAT 122 (4 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Statistics | 3 | MAT 107 (3 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
AP Sciences Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Biology | 3 | BIO 102 and 103 (8 credits) |
Natural World II: Life and Environment |
Chemistry | 3 | CHE 120 and 121 (8 credits) |
Natural World I & II: Physical Realm & Life and Environment |
Environmental Science |
3 | ENV 100 (3 credits) | |
Physics 1: Algebra-Based |
3 | PHY 0100 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
Physics 1: Algebra-Based |
4 | PHY 200 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
3 | PHY 0100 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
4 | PHY 201 (4 credits) | |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
3 | ELE 0100 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
4 | PHY 231 (4 credits) | |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | ELE 0100 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 230 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
AP World Languages and Cultures Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Chinese Language and Culture |
3 | CHI 101 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
Chinese Language and Culture |
4 | CHI 101, 200 and 210 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
French Language and Culture |
3 | FRE 101 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
French Language and Culture |
4 | FRE 101, 200 and 210 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication, Cultural Expression and Global Awareness |
German Language and Culture |
3 | GER 101 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
German Language and Culture |
4 | GER 101, 201 and 202 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
Italian Language and Culture |
3 | ITA 101 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
Italian Language and Culture |
4 | ITA 101, 200 and 210 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
Japanese Language and Culture |
3 | JPN 101 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
Japanese Language and Culture |
4 | JPN 101, 200 and 210 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
Latin | 3 | LAT 101 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
Latin | 4 | LAT 101, 200 and 0200 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
Spanish Language and Culture |
3 | SPA 101 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
Spanish Language and Culture |
4 | SPA 101, 200 and 210 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication, Cultural Expression and American Experience |
Spanish Literature and Culture |
3 | SPA 398 (3 credits) |
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
SCSU has entered into additional transfer agreements with the colleges and universities listed below. Each agreement outlines a pathway and commitment between institutions for certain academic programs, as well as eligibility criteria for students interested in applying.
- Connecticut State Community College - Transfer Ticket Programs
- Eastern Connecticut State University - Nursing
- Gateway Community College - Social Work
- Gateway Community College - Liberal Arts & Science
- Housatonic Community College - Liberal Arts & Science in Humanities/Behavioral and Social Science
- Housatonic Community College - Healthcare Studies
- Manchester Community College - Therapeutic Recreation
- Naugatuck Community College - Liberal Arts & Science
- Norwalk Community College - Liberal Arts & Science in Transfer Program/Mathematics and Science
- Tunxis Community College - Liberal Arts & Science
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides an opportunity for students to obtain academic credit by obtaining a satisfactory score on nationally standardized examinations prepared by the Educational Testing Service. Students should have their official results sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Office for evaluation. These credits may count towards the overall 120 credit minimum required for a degree in one of three ways:
- Major course credit.
- General Education (LEP) credit.
- Elective credit (i.e. course numbers such as 0100 and 0200 are generally elective credits).
Credit will not be awarded for any CLEP exam that duplicates the content of a college course for which a student has already received credit. Below is a chart that lists the minimum score acceptable for academic credit at SCSU for the current catalog year.
Note: The SCSU Code for CLEP exam registration is 3662.
CLEP Business Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Financial Accounting | 50 | ACC 200 (3 credits) | |
Information Systems | 50 | CSC 200 (3 credits) | Technological Fluency |
Introductory Business Law | 50 | MGT 240 (3 credits) | |
Principles of Management | 50 | MGT 300 (3 credits) | |
Principles of Marketing | 50 | MKT 200 (3 credits) |
CLEP Composition and Literature Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
American Literature | 50 | ENG 217 (3 credits) | Cultural Expression |
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
N/A | Not Accepted | |
College Composition | N/A | Not Accepted | |
College Composition Modular |
50 | ENG 111 (3 credits) | |
English Literature | 50 | ENG 217 (3 credits) | Cultural Expression |
Humanities | 50 | ART/LIT/MUS/THR 0100 (3 credits) |
Cultural Expression |
CLEP History and Social Sciences Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
American Government | 50 | PSC 260 (3 credits) | American Experience |
History of the United States I |
50 | HIS 110 (3 credits) | American Experience |
History of the United States II |
50 | HIS 111 (3 credits) | American Experience |
Human Growth and Development | 50 | PSY 219 (3 credits) | |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
50 | PSY 370 (3 credits) | |
Introductory Psychology | 50 | PSY 100 (3 credits) | Mind and Body |
Introductory Sociology | 54 | SOC 100 (3 credits) | |
Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | ECO 100 (3 credits) | Social Structure, Conflict & Consensus |
Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | ECO 101 (3 credits) | Global Awareness |
Social Sciences and History | 50 | ECO/GEO/HIS/PSC 0100 (6 credits) |
Time and Place |
Western Civilization I | 50 | HIS 100 (3 credits) | Time and Place |
Western Civilization II | 50 | HIS 101 (3 credits) | Time and Place |
CLEP Science and Mathematics Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
Biology | 50 | BIO 100 and 101 (6 credits) |
Natural World II: Life and Environment |
Calculus | 50 | MAT 150 (4 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Chemistry | 50 | CHE 120 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
College Algebra | 50 | MAT 120 (3 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
College Mathematics | 50 | MAT 103 (3 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Natural Sciences | 50 | BIO/CHE/ESC/PHY 0100 (6 credits) |
|
Precalculus | 61 | MAT 122 (4 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
CLEP World Languages Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
French Language Level 1 Proficiency |
50 | FRE 100, 101 (6 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
French Language Level 2 Proficiency |
59 | FRE 100, 101, and 200 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
German Language Level 1 Proficiency |
50 | GER 100, 101 (6 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
German Language Level 2 Proficiency |
60 | GER 100, 101, and 201 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
Spanish Language Level 1 Proficiency |
50 | SPA 100, 101 (6 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
Spanish Language Level 2 Proficiency |
63 | SPA 100, 101, and 200 (9 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
For each of the world languages, there is only one exam, and it covers both Level 1 and 2 content. SCSU awards 6 semester hours of credit for mastery of Level 1 content (a score of 50) and 9 semester hours of credit for mastery of both Levels 1 and 2 (a score of 59 on French Language, 60 on German Language, and 63 on Spanish Language.)
connecticut state university exchange
Any matriculated full-time student enrolled at a public institution of higher education in Connecticut who has paid tuition at his or her college or university will be admitted on a space available basis without further charge to any course offered by a university within the Connecticut State University System provided the course is not offered at the student’s college or university and the student’s admission to such course(s) is recommended by the president or appropriate academic officer from his/her college or university. No student will be permitted to carry more than two courses in any semester without consent of the president of the host campus.
DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TESTS (DSST)
This credit by exam program offers students the opportunity to use their knowledge acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their educational goals. While the exams are funded for active-duty military, DSST exams are not just for those in the military. Adult learners, homeschooled students, and military veterans are also eligible to earn college credits through DSST. Students can visit DSST exams to review offered exams, test prep, and locate a test center.
Students should have their official results sent to the Transfer Admissions & Services Office for evaluation. These credits may count towards the overall 120 credit minimum required for a degree in one of three ways:
- Major course credit.
- General Education (LEP) credit.
- Elective credit (i.e. course numbers such as 0100 and 0200 are generally elective credits).
Credit will not be awarded for any DSST exam that duplicates the content of a college course for which a student has already received credit. Below is a chart that lists the minimum score acceptable for academic credit at SCSU for the current catalog year.
DSST Exams
Topic | Minimum Score | SCSU Course Equivalent | LEP Requirement Met |
A History of the Vietnam War | 400 | HIS 320 (3 credits) | |
Art of the Western World | 400 | ART 0100 (3 credits) | Cultural Expression |
Astronomy | 400 | ESC 0100 (3 credits) | |
Business Ethics and Society | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Criminal Justice | 400 | SOC 162 (3 credits) | |
Computer and Information Technology |
400 | CSC 101 (3 credits) | Technological Fluency |
Environmental Science | 400 | ENV 100 (3 credits) | |
Ethics in America | 400 | PHI 220 (3 credits) | Mind and Body |
Foundations of Education | 400 | EDU 0200 (3 credits) | Social Structure, Conflict & Consensus |
Fundamentals of College Algebra | 434 | MAT 100 (3 credits) |
Quantitative Reasoning Pre-requisite |
Fundamentals of Counseling | 400 | PSY 0100 (3 credits) | |
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
General Anthropology | 400 | ANT 101 (3 credits) | Social Structure, Conflict & Consensus |
Health and Human Development | 400 | PCH 201 (3 credits) | Mind and Body |
Human Resources Management | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
History of the Soviet Union | 400 | HIS 242 (3 credits) | Time and Place |
Introduction to Business | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Introduction to Geography | 400 | GEO 100 (3 credits) | Time and Place |
Introduction to Geology | 400 | ESC 0100 (3 credits) | |
Introduction to Law Enforcement | N/A | Not Accepted | |
Introduction to World Religions | 400 | PHI 207 (3 credits) | Mind and Body |
Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 400 | PSY 0100 (3 credits) | |
Management Information Systems | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Math for Liberal Arts | 434 | MAT 103 (3 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Money and Banking | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Organizational Behavior | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Personal Finance | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Principles of Advanced English Composition |
400 | ENG 112 (3 credits) | Written Communication |
Principles of Finance | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Principles of Public Speaking | 400 | COM 101 (3 credits) | |
Principles of Statistics | 434 | MAT 107 (3 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Principles of Supervision | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Substance Abuse | 400 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Technical Writing | 400 | ENG 304 (3 credits) | |
The Civil War and Reconstruction | 400 | HIS 0200 (3 credits) | American Experience |
GENERAL EDUCATION WAIVERS
The General Education (LEP) Director of Advisement will evaluate each transfer credit for its merit in satisfying any of the General Education (LEP) requirements. The following general education waivers will be applied when the indicated criteria below are met at the time of transfer. For other specified agreements within Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, refer to the Transfer Ticket Programs section.
First Year Experience Waiver:
Students who transfer to Southern for the first time with 15 or more credits, or students who transfer or readmit to Southern with an associate degree* or higher, will receive a waiver of this requirement.
W-Writing Course Waiver:
Students who transfer to Southern for the first time with 60 or more credits will receive one course waived; students who transfer with 90 or more credits will receive two courses waived; students who transfer or readmit with an associate degree* will receive one course waived; and, students who transfer or readmit with a bachelor’s degree will receive all three courses waived.
Multilingual Communication Waiver:
Students who transfer to Southern for the first time with 60 or more credits, or students who transfer or readmit with an associate degree* or higher, will receive a waiver of the Multilingual Communication requirement.
Liberal Education Program (LEP) Waiver:
Students who satisfy either of the two criteria listed below will be waived from all Foundations and Explorations requirements:
- An earned bachelor’s degree, or
- An associate degree* at the time of transfer or readmission, or students who transfer to Southern for the first time with 60 or more credits, which includes all the following:
- 3 credits in MAT 103, 106, 107, 108, 120 or higher
- 3 credits in ENG 112 or 120
- 3 credits in Sciences (BIO, CHE, ESC, ENV, MAR, PHY)
- 3 credits in Social Sciences (ANT, COM, ECO, GEO, JRN, PSC, PSY, SOC)
- 3 credits in Arts & Humanities (ART, ENG, HIS, JST, LIT, MDS, MUS, PHI, THR, WGS, WLL) excluding ENG 110, 112, 119, 120
- 24 additional credits in any of the above disciplines, CSC, and/or a world language above the 100 level (SPA, ITA, GER, FRE, LAT, CHI, JPN) excluding ENG 110, 112, 119, 120 and MAT 100, 100P, 102.
Transfer Students with 30+ Initial Transfer Credits from the CT Community Colleges
Students who have completed the CT Community College General Education Framework 30 Competency Areas below at the time of transfer will be waived from the following general education requirements at Southern:
- First-Year Experience
- Written Communication Prerequisite
- Written Communication
- Technological Fluency
- Quantitative Reasoning Prerequisite
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Natural World I: Physical Realm
- Natural World II: Life and Environment
- Cultural Expression
- Time and Place
- Social Structure, Conflict, and Consensus
CT Community College General Education Framework 30 Competency Areas (see course lists by college at https://www.ct.edu/tap#gen):
- Written Communication - 6 credits
- Quantitative Reasoning - 3 credits
- Scientific Reasoning, Knowledge, and Understanding - 6 credits
- Historical Knowledge and Understanding - 3 credits
- Social Phenomena - 3 credits
- Aesthetic Dimensions - 3 credits
- 6 Additional credits in Quantitative Reasoning, Historical Knowledge and Understanding, Social Phenomena, Aesthetic Dimensions, Oral Communication, Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, and/or Critical Analysis/Logical Thinking.
*Note: Current Southern students who earn an associate degree through the Reverse Transfer program (i.e. using credits earned at Southern to be awarded the transfer degree from CT State) will not be evaluated for waivers based on the Reverse Transfer Degree.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
Students who completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or took individual International Baccalaureate (IB) exams at the Higher Level (HL) at their high school/secondary school should submit official score reports to the First Year Admissions Office for evaluation.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Students who completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a total score of 30 or higher and a score of 4 or higher on each exam will have the following Liberal Education Program (general education) requirements waived:
- Multilingual Communication
- Written Communication Pre-requisite
- Written Communication
- Cultural Expression
In addition, students will be awarded up to 30 credits for scores of 4 or higher on Higher Level exams as outlined below.
Individual International Baccalaureate (IB) exams
Students will be awarded up to 18 credits for individual International Baccalaureate (IB) exams taken at the Higher Level (HL) with a score of 4 or higher. These credits may count towards the overall 120 credit minimum required for a degree in one of three ways:
- Major course credit.
- General Education (LEP) credit.
- Elective credit (i.e. course numbers such as 0100 and 0200 are generally elective credits).
Credit will not be awarded for any IB exam that duplicates the content of a college course for which a student has already received credit. Below is a chart that lists the minimum score acceptable for academic credit at SCSU for the current catalog year.
IB Exams |
IB Minimum
|
SCSU Course Equivalent |
LEP Requirement Met |
Biology | 4 | BIO 102 (4 credits) and BIO 103 (8 credits) |
Natural World II: Life and Environment |
Business Management | 4 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Chemistry | 4 | CHE 120 (4 credits) | Natural World I: Physical Realm |
Classical Languages | 4 | LAT 200 (3 credits) | Multilingual Communication |
Computer Science | 4 | CSC 101 (3 credits) | Technological Fluency |
Dance | 4 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Design Technology | N/A | Not Accepted | |
Economics | 4 | ECO 100 (3 credits) | Social Structure, Conflict and Consensus |
Film | 4 | COM 258 and 360 (6 credits) |
|
Further Math | 5 | MAT 107, 150, and 178 (10 credits) |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Further Math | 6 | MAT 107, 150, 178, 372, and 375 (16 credits) |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Geography | 4 | GEO 100 (3 credits) | Time and Place |
Global Politics | 4 | PSC 270 (3 credits) | Global Awareness |
History | 4 | HIS 0200 (3 credits) | |
Information Technology | 4 | CSC 101 (3 credits) | Technological Fluency |
Language and Literature | 4 | ENG 112 (3 credits) | Written Communication |
Language B, Language ab initio |
4 | FLA 101 and 200 (6 credits) |
Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression |
Literature | 4 | ENG 217 (3 credits) | Cultural Expression |
Math-Analysis and Approaches | 4 | MAT 150 (4 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Math-Analysis and Approaches | 5 | MAT 150 and 151 (8 credits) |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Math-Applications and Interpretation |
4 | MAT 150 and 221 (8 credits) |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Math-Higher Level: Statistics and Probability |
5 | MAT 107 (3 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Math-Higher Level: Discrete Mathematics |
5 | MAT 178 (3 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Math-Higher Level: Calculus | 5 | MAT 150 (4 credits) | Quantitative Reasoning |
Math-Higher Level: Calculus | 6 | MAT 150 and 151 (8 credits) |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Music | 3 | MUS 210 (3 credits) | Cultural Expression |
Philosophy | 4 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Physics | 4 | PHY 200 and 201 (8 credits) |
Natural World I: Physical Realm |
Psychology | 4 | PSY 100 (3 credits) | Mind and Body |
Social and Cultural Anthropology |
4 | ANT 100 (3 credits) | |
Sports, Exercise, and Health Science |
4 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Theater | 4 | ELE 0100 (3 credits) | |
Visual Arts | 4 | ART 0100 (3 credits) |
LIFE/WORK EXPERIENCE
Charter Oak State College has been designated as a Portfolio Assessment Center for State institutions that do not have internal portfolio assessment processes. Many SCSU departments and programs accept credits based on Portfolio Assessment awarded by Charter Oak State College and other regionally accredited colleges and universities when such credits are applicable to the student's degree program. Matriculated students may obtain further information about the Charter Oak State College Program from the Academic Advisement Center, located in Buley Library 102.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Credit for military experience is determined according to American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines. These credit recommendations appear on the service member’s Joint Services Transcript. Students with military experience should have their official transcript sent to the Transfer Admissions & Services Office for evaluation.
NON-COLLEGIATE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Many businesses, industries, and other non-accredited institutions provide formal training opportunities for which some academic credit may be awarded. Application of credit as it relates to the student's degree requirements is determined by the Transfer Admissions & Services Office in conjunction with the student's major department in accordance with American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations as published in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs. Official transcripts, diplomas or certificates are required. SCSU also accepts credits for programs conducted by non-collegiate organizations not evaluated by ACE in accordance with specific local agreements which comply with regulations of the Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) for Higher Education.
RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
Students may earn a commission in the United States Air Force or in the United States Army by completing requirements of the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program as part of their studies at the University.
Air Force
The AFROTC program is available to Southern Connecticut State University students at Yale University's main campus in New Haven. Through the AFROTC program, Southern Connecticut State University students, without paying extra tuition, can pursue a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force. The freshman and sophomore courses carry no military obligation and are open to all students. Scholarships are also available for qualified students. These scholarships pay up to full tuition and fees, as well as money for books and a monthly tax-free stipend.
Students enroll in a four-year or three-year (if joining in their sophomore year) AFROTC sequence. Students commute to New Haven for AFROTC-specific classes and events. Up to 18 credits may be transferred to Southern and counted toward degree requirements as free electives. Qualified students should contact the AFROTC office at (203) 432-9431 or visit our website at AFROTC.yalecollege.yale.edu/.
Army
The University of New Haven Army ROTC Program welcomes and challenges students to join "The UNH Corps of Cadets." Students will learn the foundational skills of overall leadership and management, while potentially earning benefits through tuition assistance and monthly stipends based on their performance. The instructors teach dynamic tactical environments or civilian careers.
Prior service and veteran students are particularly welcome in the UNH Corps of Cadets. The experience gained through service is priceless. It will only further develop peers in the ROTC program while refocusing knowledge through the prism of leadership. The UNH Corps of Cadets strongly supports the Yellow Ribbon Program, as well. For questions call (203) 931-2930 or visit: https://www.newhaven.edu/lee-college/undergraduate-programs/rotc/index.php.
SEAL OF BILITERACY
Students who are awarded the Seal of Biliteracy and provide proof of certificate will transfer in 6 credits for 101-level and 200-level foreign language, which satisfies both the Multilingual Communication and Cultural Expression requirement for the general education program.
STUDY ABROAD
The University is proud to offer a wide range of study abroad opportunities, including semester and year-long programs, as well as short-term faculty-led programs offered during summer, spring recess, and winter session. All students who study abroad for the span of a semester or year shall have the opportunity to waive two Explorations general education requirements. Students, however, may not waive departmental degree requirements, unless authorized by the department, nor may they waive both of the Natural World science requirements.
The University has a vast number of exchange partnerships in locations throughout the world. These exchange partnerships allow students to attend foreign universities while paying SCSU tuition and other fees. For further information, students should contact the Office of International Education, EN A-220, at (203) 392-6756, or visit the website at: www.SouthernCT.edu/oie.
All courses under a study abroad consortium agreement must be pre-approved through the Office of International Education and the Office of Financial Aid to maintain financial aid eligibility; therefore, it is necessary to allow several months of preparation time prior to departure. Grades earned abroad are evaluated in accordance with World Education Services recommendations and recorded as transfer credits on the Southern transcript (T1: C or better, T2: C-, T3: D+,D, or D-, and T4: F.) Transfer credits do not factor in to the grade point average; however, the transfer grade equivalent will appear on the student's transcript as attempted credit for the purpose of evaluating satisfactory academic progress. It is the student's responsibility to issue an official transcript of grades earned abroad to Southern's Office of International Education no later than 30 days into the next semester; otherwise, a failing grade will be issued.
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
New Transfer Students
Southern evaluates transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions and issues an official transfer credit evaluation at the time of acceptance. Southern accepts transfer credit for prior courses with grades of "C- "or better.
Remedial and/or developmental credits are non-transferable.
Where credit was earned in a pass-fail or credit-no credit grade option, transfer credit will be awarded according to the definitions on the transferring institution’s transcript key as meeting the minimum grade equivalent of T1 (Transfer grade of C or better) or T2 (Transfer grade of C-). For students who previously completed an associate degree at one of the Connecticut public community colleges or taken courses prior to admission from Eastern, Western, and Central Connecticut State University transfer credit may be awarded for minimum grade equivalent of T3 (Transfer grade of D+, D, D-) for pass-fail or credit-no credit grade option. Transfer grades are not included in Southern's calculation of grade point average (GPA). Transfer credits are subject to course-by-course evaluation towards program requirements or they may be applied towards free electives in the program.
Students will be admitted with either freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior level standing based on the overall number of transfer credits and must meet all graduation requirements in order to earn an undergraduate degree from Southern. This includes completing a minimum of 120 credits for a bachelor’s degree and taking at least 30 credits at Southern. For more information on any transfer credit policy or procedures, please contact Transfer Admissions & Services.
Students who previously completed an associate degree at one of the Connecticut public community colleges will be accepted with a minimum of 60 credits in transfer, including credit for passing grades of ‘D-‘ or higher, subject to course-by-course evaluation towards SCSU program requirements. SCSU also accepts passing grades of ‘D-’ or higher for courses taken prior to admission from Eastern, Western, and Central Connecticut State University.
Current Students
Current degree-seeking students, who plan to take courses at another institution, must complete a Transfer Credit Request, be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0, and receive prior approval to apply the transfer credit(s) towards their program requirements at Southern. Students who will not be concurrently registered for any courses at Southern must also submit a Leave of Absence form to maintain matriculation status while attending another institution.
Only courses completed at regionally accredited colleges or universities with grades of "C-" or better can be transferred. Upon completion, students must submit an official transcript to the Transfer Admissions & Services Office showing proof of completion. Students will not receive duplicate credit for any course in which they have already earned credit. Transfer grades are not included in Southern's calculation of grade point average (GPA); therefore, transfer courses may also not be used for grade placement. Students may search our database of transferable courses for pre-approved course equivalents.
TRANSFER TICKET PROGRAMS
Southern Connecticut State University offers guaranteed admission to students who are planning to enroll upon completion of their Transfer Ticket associate degree, with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, from a Connecticut Community College. Specific academic and professional programs may have additional admission requirements.
Students will be accepted to SCSU with a minimum of 60 credits transferred to meet specific general education and degree requirements, will be admitted with junior-level standing, and will not have to complete more than 120 credits for a bachelor’s degree in the same Transfer Ticket discipline.
Review the Transfer Ticket Programs and admission requirements.