Transfer guidelines

If you are interested in transferring academic credit, we strongly advise you consult with an academic advisor.

New students

Transfer Students Applying to SOM

If you are a new transfer student who applied to ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« as an accounting or business administration major, you will automatically be considered for admission to the major by the School of Management.

Current ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Students

If you are a current ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« student in a non-management major and wish to add or change your major to accounting or business administration, you must follow the guidelines for Intra-University transfer into the School of Management. 

Transfer Credit Overview

The School of Management may award transfer credit for the following:

  • Advanced Placement (AP), A-Level, or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams
  • College-level courses taken while in high school
  • Courses taken at a community college
  • Courses taken at another college or university before enrolling at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«
  • Courses taken at another college or university while enrolled at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«
  • Approved testing-based credit

Exam-based Credits

While we do accept the following exam based credit, please note that the total credits that can be transferred from testing is 32 credits.  If you earned credit from testing you cannot repeat the equivalent course at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« and earn credit.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

AP courses transfer to ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« upon submission of official scores from The College Board Educational Testing Services to the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Admissions Office, provided a score of 3 or higher was received. View the AP Equivalency Guide and receive information on how to officially send score reports. 

A-Levels Credit

Credit for A-Level exams may be awarded upon submission of official scores. Course equivalencies are available through this link along with information on how to submit scores

International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses 

Students who have taken Higher Level(HL) IB courses while in high school are also eligible for transfer with scores of 4 or higher. These courses transfer to ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« University upon submission of official scores from the International Baccalaureate Organization. View the IB equivalency Guide and receive information on how to submit official scores. 

Courses Taken at Another College or University

The following guidelines apply if you are transferring from another institution or completed college-level coursework prior to enrolling at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«:

  • All transfer credit must appear on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution
  • A grade of C or higher is required
  • Remedial or pre-college courses will not transfer
  • Students must complete at least 40 credits in residence at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« to graduate
  • At least 50% of all business/accounting credits must be completed at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«

AACSB Transfer Credit & Validation Policy

The School of Management follows transfer credit guidelines established by its accrediting body, the .

If you completed a course at a NON-AACSB accredited institution at the lower-division level (100–200) and ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« offers the equivalent course at the upper-division level (300+), AACSB requires course validation.

Validation Process

  • Validation is completed through a written examination administered by SOM
  • If you pass the exam, the requirement is waived, but upper-level credit is not awarded

International and Study Abroad Students

When submitting transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States, please note that we may require an official copy of the transcript, translated into English if necessary, and an official course-by-course evaluation from WES or ECE. These evaluation reports should be sent directly to the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Office of Admissions.

Please note that an evaluation from WES or ECE is not necessary in the following situations:

    • coursework taken through a ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« or SUNY study abroad program.
    • coursework that is transcripted by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
    • coursework transcripted by an international college or university with which ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« University has an articulation agreement and/or partnership with.
    • coursework taught by a ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« faculty member and transcripted by an accredited international college or university

Appealing Transfer Credit Evaluations

Students who are transferring courses to ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« and wish to appeal the transfer credit evaluation they received and/or course equivalencies awarded please submit

Courses taken at other colleges/universities while enrolled at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«

While at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«, it is common for SOM students to take courses at other colleges to transfer to their program here, especially during summer and winter breaks.

  • You must. 
  • In general, you may transfer non-SOM courses and any lower level SOM courses from any college including community colleges. Advanced SOM courses (i.e. those numbered above 300) must be taken at other AACSB accredited business schools and you are limited in the number that can be taken elsewhere. See of these schools.
  • You can go to the Undergraduate Admissions transfer information webpage and select a college to view course transfer equivalencies, planning guides and transfer agreements. 
  • A good source for online courses is the which lists online courses available SUNY wide. The site shows the online courses offered each semester by the various SUNY schools. You can search by term, school or courses. If you find a course you wish to take, get approval from the advisor.