General Information About Transferring to Albany
The academic programs in this booklet define the specific agreements reached
between the two institutions for specific majors in the Arts and Sciences. Criminal
Justice and Human Services are also included.
There are formal agreements for:
ARTS AND SCIENCES
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics Psychology
English
Fine Arts
Sociology
SPECIAL/PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
The transfer agreements specify the following:
Herkimer County students who follow a program as outlined and receive
an associate's degree and are admitted to the University at Albany will be awarded
full transfer credit and have the opportunity to complete the bachelor's degree
program in four additional semesters of full-time study or the equivalent. The
programs are designed to lay the foundation of introductory and intermediate
level coursework (when possible) in the major area and in some instances the
minor field of study.
The transfer programs for which specific formal agreements exist are listed
under TRANSFER AGREEMENTS outlined in a later part of this publication. A complete
listing of all undergraduate majors available at the University at Albany also
follows.
QUESTION: I am interested in a major for which a TRANSFER AGREEMENT or PROGRAM OF STUDY has not been worked out. Can I still transfer to Albany after I complete my associate's degree?
ANSWER: Yes. Albany will consider a transfer application from any qualified applicant. However, you will need to plan your associate degree program carefully in order to ensure maximum transferability of credit. Additionally, some of the introductory coursework required for your intended program is offered only at Albany; you may wish to take advantage of the cross-registration agreement and cross-register for courses at Albany. Contact your cross-registration coordinator for details (Herkimer Registrar's Office).
Finally, you should be aware that it may take longer than four additional semesters of study to complete your bachelor's degree at Albany. The Herkimer County Community College Counseling Center and Albany advising staffs are ready to assist you to develop a best fit program.
The transfer program outlines which appear later in the Guide list the exact courses by Herkimer County designation (with Albany equivalents in parenthesis) which must be followed for the majors where transfer agreements have been finalized. The series of courses within the PROGRAM OF STUDY allow students to move immediately and directly into the upper division (junior/senior) course requirements.
QUESTION: Is there a limit to the number of credits that can be transferred
to Albany from two-year schools?
ANSWER: Yes, a maximum of 64 graduation credits can be transferred to Albany from any combination of two-year schools.
QUESTION: Does Albany allow transfer credit in courses for which a D-grade was earned?
ANSWER: Under a new policy adopted by the University's Undergraduate Academic Council, the answer is No. Only courses where a grade of C- or higher has been achieved will be accepted for transfer credit. This policy will not affect a student's status with regard to meeting General Education requirements. This policy became effective for students matriculating in Fall 2001.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and Pass/Fail graded courses are considered for transfer credit where the passing grade was earned.
QUESTION: When will I find out how many credits will transfer to Albany?
ANSWER: A tentative evaluation of transfer credits is made at the time formal admission is offered and is communicated in the letter of admission. A final evaluation of transfer credit is completed after receipt of the admissions deposit and in time for review by the student and adviser during the Summer Planning Conference or January Orientation. If you are following a PROGRAM OF STUDY, you should have a very good idea how many transfer credits you will receive.
Students transferring into programs other than those included in this Guide will continue to have courses evaluated for transfer using Albany's principles of comparability and applicability. Generally, if the course is similar to one offered on this campus, or is otherwise considered a college level course in nature and level, and is applicable to the bachelor's degree requirements, transfer credit will be awarded.
The following programs at the University at Albany: Criminal Justice and Psychology programs have very specific requirements for admission to the major. The admission requirements have important implications for the courses which should be taken at Herkimer Community College. It is your responsibility to carefully read ALL the information contained in the Guide relating to your choice of major. Should you have questions regarding any of the information contained in the Guide, please consult with the Counseling Center at Herkimer County .
Repeating Courses to Meet Program Admission Requirements
For purposes of calculating admission requirements into restricted majors or programs, once a student has received the grade of A or B in a course, no future grade in that course or its equivalent will be used in determining the student's average for admission to that major or program. An "equivalent" course, for purposes of this policy, is any course for which the student cannot receive credit by virtue of her or his having satisfactorily completed the original course.
The University at Albany awards the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Both require completion of a minimum of 120 graduation credits.
Of the 120 graduation credits for the B.A. degree, at least 90 must be in the liberal arts and sciences. Of those same 120 credits, 30-36 credits are required in an approved major and 18-24 in an approved minor. (18) of the major credits, including 12 at the 300 level or above, must be completed at the Albany campus; six (6) of the minor credits must be taken at the University at Albany at or above any courses with pre-requisites.
Of the 120 graduation credits required for the B.S. degree, at least 60 must be in the liberal arts and sciences. Credit totals and requirements at the 300-level for the major and minor are the same as for the B.A.
For the B.A. and B.S. combined majors, a minimum of 24 major credits, including 12 credits at the 300 level or above, must be completed in the combined major program at the University at Albany.
QUESTION: Do transfer students have to complete the University at Albany's General Education Requirements?
ANSWER: The University's General Education Program (1992) applies to students with basis of admission "Transfer" before fall 2002, all other students should refer to the section of the University at Albany's Undergraduate Bulletin entitled "The New General Education Programs".
FINANCIAL AID
The University at Albany administers all general federal and state student assistance programs as well as aid from the University. Most student assistance is awarded on the basis of financial need. Eligible applicants will be considered for grants, student loans, and/or student employment.
Students planning to enroll at the University at Albany in the fall should submit the Free Application for federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1; applicants interested in enrolling for the spring semester should file the FAFSA no later than October 15. New York residents should also complete the New York State Express Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application - the ETA - which will be sent to New York residents who complete the FAFSA and indicate they plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution in New York State. Students enrolling in the spring will also have to submit a financial aid transcript from any school attended during the immediate past summer and/or fall terms.
Financial aid awards will be sent to students after they have been accepted for admission and the University has received information regarding student aid eligibility. In some cases, students and/or their parents may be required to submit additional documentation to verify the accuracy of the data provided on the FAFSA.
Federal Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
Federal Stafford Loans
Federal Plus Loans
Veterans Educational Assistance Program
BIA Native Americans Higher Education Assistance Program
New York State Programs
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Vietnam Veterans/Persian Gulf Veteran Tuition Awards
Regents Awards for Child of Veteran Awards
Regents Awards for Child of Correction Officer Award
Memorial Scholarships for Children and Spouse of Deceased Police Officers and
Firefighters
Awards
State Aid to Native Americans
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Grants
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships
Aid for Part Time Study (APTS)
The following is a list of estimated charges for tuition and fees for the 2000-2001
Academic Year at the University at Albany. These charges are based on current
full-time rates for New York State residents.
ARTICULATED TRANSFER AGREEMENT
The following Programs of Study represent those majors for which Herkimer
County Community College and the University at Albany have negotiated
transfer agreements. The Programs of Study constitute the best possible preparation
for completion of the bachelor's degree. The courses are listed using Herkimer
County Community College course numbers and titles. The University at Albany
course equivalents are noted in parentheses. Where no equivalent course exists,
the notation will indicate the academic department or school in which the course
will be transferred. A level designation (010 = Freshman. 020 = Sophomore).
For examples, AENG 020 is a sophomore level English elective which has no equivalent
at the University at Albany. Programs are grouped according to the general academic
discipline which offers the major.
Herkimer County students should note that in addition to the recommended courses in each of the following programs Herkimer County requires Physical Education activity courses to satisfy their degree requirements. Check each for the required number of credits.