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To know Fisher, you simply have to visit us. The campus is situated on 154 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for 23 modern buildings and a warm, friendly community of 2,625 full-time and 225 part-time undergraduate students.

Scholarship Opportunities

First Generation Scholarship

For students who exhibit a high degree of motivation and academic potential and whose parents did not attend a post-secondary institution

Service Scholarship Program

For high school seniors who demonstrate an ongoing interest in serving the need of others through a commitment to community service

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Credit by Examination

Advanced Placement (AP)

St. John Fisher College recognizes the Advanced Placement Program and will grant standing and college credit for courses in harmony with the College curriculum to students who complete the Advanced Placement Test with a grade of 3 or higher. Generally, a grade of 4 or higher is required on exams in biology, modern languages, classical studies, and physics. Consult the Office of Academic Affairs for further information.

pdf Advanced Placement Equivalency Chart

College Level Examination Program (CLEP):

St. John Fisher College participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board. The college accepts subject tests, which measure mastery of college level, and introductory course content in a range of disciplines. Through CLEP subject tests, individuals can earn credit and advanced academic standing in areas that conform to the curriculum of the college if they earn a minimum score of 50. Credit is not awarded for the CLEP General Exams.

pdf CLEP Chart

International Baccalaureate (IB)

St. John Fisher College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Organization. Equivalent college credit in harmony with the College curriculum will be granted for those students who complete International Baccalaureate curriculum and exams according to policies developed by individual departments.

HL = Higher Level Exam

International Baccalaureate (IB)

St. John Fisher College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Organization. Equivalent college credit in harmony with the College curriculum will be granted for those students who complete International Baccalaureate curriculum and exams according to policies developed by individual departments.

Department

IB Exam

Score Required

Equivalent Course

Credit Hours

Anthropology

Social & Cultural Anthropology HL

5 or Higher

ANTH major elective or social science core

 

3

Biology

Biology HL

5 or Higher

Non-core liberal arts

8

Chemistry

Chemistry HL

5 or Higher

CHEM 103 + CHEM 104 (General Chemistry I & II w/lab)

8

Economics

Economics HL

5 or Higher

ECON 105C and ECON 106C

6

English

English HL (Language A1)

5 or Higher

3 Liberal arts credit hours + ENGL 150C

6

Foreign Language

Language HL

5 or Higher

Ex. LSPN101 and LSPN102

6

History

History HL

5 or Higher

HIST 103 and HIST 104

6

Mathematics

Math HL

5 or Higher

Math 120

4

Mathematics

Further Math

6 or 7

Math 120 and Math 122

8

Mathematics

Further Math

5 or Higher

Math 120

4

Philosophy

Greek HL

5 or Higher

Greek 101C

3

Philosophy

Latin HL

5 or Higher

Latin 101C

3

Philosophy

Philosophy HL

5 or Higher

Philosophy 123C

3

Psychology

Psychology HL

4 or Higher

PSYC 100
(Introduction to Psychology)

3

HL = Higher Level Exam

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