• Credit Transfer Policies
• Credit by Examination
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • Excelsior College Examinations (ECE)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Ask if a Course Transfers

Credit Transfer Policies Office of Transfer & Pharmacy Admissions

Why Fisher?

"From the beginning of the transfer process I was very pleased with my choice to attend Fisher. I was awarded a transfer scholarship that provided thousands toward the cost of tuition. Most of all I have appreciated the learning environment that exists for an adult student like me. The genuine passion that the professors have for providing a well rounded education to each student is second to none. The outstanding education provided to me gave me the opportunity to choose from five written full-time job offers from Certified Public Accounting firms. My choice to transfer to St. John Fisher College was the most beneficial decision I have ever made for my career."

- Tim Leathers, Accounting Major

Students with Associate's Degrees

The College guarantees acceptance of a minimum of 60 semester hours in transfer to applicants who hold AS, AA, or AAS degrees from fully accredited colleges. Normally, the College does not accept credit for courses with earned grades below "C"; however, in some cases this policy may be waived to ensure that associate degree holders receive the minimum 60 credits. In most cases, these associate degree holders will be able to complete their bachelor's degree in four semesters of full-time study at St. John Fisher College.

Students from Two-Year Colleges without Associate's Degrees

Students who transfer to the College without an associate's degree will not be able to transfer credit for courses in which grades below "C" are obtained. Regardless of whether the student has an associate's degree or not, the maximum amount of credit that can be applied to a degree from St. John Fisher College from a two-year college, or a combination of two-year colleges, will be 66 semester credit hours or their equivalent. This limit includes courses taken in the summer, in the evening, or through inter-institutional registration before the student has enrolled at the College, as well as courses the student may take at any two-year college before or after enrolling at St. John Fisher.

Transfer Students from Four-Year Colleges

For transfer of credit, courses must be in reasonable conformity with the curriculum of St. John Fisher College and a grade of at least "C" must have been earned in these courses. There is no limit to the number of credits that can be transferred from four-year institutions; however, students must be aware of the St. John Fisher College residency requirements.

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.

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.

CLEP Chart

Excelsior College Examinations (ECE)

St. John Fisher College is a participating member of the Excelsior College Examinations Program (ECE) sponsored and administered by the New York State Education Department and the American College Testing Program. Applicants who successfully complete examinations approved by the College with the recommended score or higher will be granted college credit and advanced standing in the academic areas in which they have demonstrated proficiency and that conform to the curriculum of St. John Fisher College.

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