Fresh Start, Bright Future
When you transfer to UAlbany, you’ll be joining a vibrant community of proud transfer students excited to become Great Danes. Whether you plan to attend classes on campus, learn exclusively online or some mixture of the two, UAlbany will provide the resources and support to help you integrate into our community and continue your academic journey.
Apply to UAlbany as a Transfer Student
Transfer Admissions
Looking to transfer to UAlbany from another college or university? Apply via Transfer Admissions today.
International Admissions
Are you an international student looking to transfer to UAlbany? Apply via International Admissions today.
Readmission
Have you previously attended UAlbany? We’re here to help you complete your degree.
Explore Other Transfer Pathways
Dual Admission Programs
Our dual admissions programs allow you to begin your academic career at a designated community college and seamlessly continue your education at our diverse Research 1 institution as you work toward completing your bachelor’s degree.
Explore UAlbany’s current dual admissions programs to see how your credits will transfer if you opt in.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
Transfer articulation agreements facilitate a student’s transfer from a specific college or university to UAlbany to maximize the number of credits they can transfer.
Under these agreements, students complete a pre-approved sequence of coursework at another institution (typically a two-year college) and apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree at UAlbany.
Learn more about UAlbany’s current transfer articulation agreements.
Transfer Credit to UAlbany
If you plan to transfer credits to UAlbany, use these tools to estimate the total number of credits you’ll be able to transfer. A maximum of 90 transfer credits can be applied toward your bachelor’s degree requirements at UAlbany.
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Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
If a student designates the University at Albany on their AP exam answer sheet, the College Board will send AP Grade Reports to UAlbany in July. Students can also send AP scores to UAlbany after they complete the exam.
Each AP Grade Report is cumulative and includes the student’s grades for all AP exams taken, unless the student requests one or more grades be withheld or cancelled. Learn more about AP Score Reporting Services.
| AP Test Name | AP Test Score | UAlbany Equivalent(s) | Total UAlbany Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 3, 4 or 5 | AAFS101 AAFSE10 | 6 |
| Art: History | 3, 4 or 5 | AARH 170 AARH 171 | 6 |
| Art: Studio - 2D Design | 3, 4 or 5 | AART 110 AART E10 | 6 |
| Art: Studio - 3D Design | 3, 4 or 5 | AART 115 AART E10 | 6 |
| Art: Studio - Drawing Portfolio | 3, 4 or 5 | AART E10 AART E11 | 6 |
| Biology | 5 | ABIO 120 ABIO 121 ABIO 201 ABIO 202Z | 8 |
| Biology | 3 or 4 | ABIO E00 ABIO E01 | 8 |
| Chemistry | 3, 4 or 5 | ACHM 115 ACHM 116 | 8 |
| Chinese | 3, 4 or 5 | AEAC 101 AEAC 102 | 10 |
| Computer Science A | 4 or 5 | ICSI 201 | 4 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3, 4 or 5 | ICSI 105 | 3 |
| European History | 5 | AHIS 130 AHIS 131 | 6 |
| European History | 3 or 4 | AHIS E10 AHIS E11 | 6 |
| Economics - Macro | 3, 4 or 5 | AECO 111 | 3 |
| Economics - Micro | 3, 4 or 5 | AECO 110 | 3 |
| English Language and Composition | 3, 4 or 5 | AENG 100Z AENG E10 | 6 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3, 4 or 5 | AENG 121Z AENG 100Z | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 3, 4 or 5 | AENV 105 | 3 |
| French Language | 5 | AFRE 222Y AFRE 301 AFRE E30 | 8 |
| French Language | 4 | AFRE 222Y AFRE 301 AFRE E10 | 8 |
| French Language | 3 | AFRE 221Y AFRE 222Y | 8 |
| German Language | 5 | AGER 201 AGER 202 | 8 |
| German Language | 3 or 4 | AGER 101 AGER 102 | 8 |
| Government & Politics - Comparative | 3, 4 or 5 | RPOS E10 | 3 |
| Government & Politics - American | 3, 4 or 5 | RPOS 101 | 3 |
| Human Geography | 3, 4 or 5 | AGOG 102 | 3 |
| Italian Language | 5 | AITA 103 AITA E10 | 8 |
| Italian Language | 3 or 4 | AITA 100 AITA 101 | 8 |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 3, 4 or 5 | AEAJ 101 AEAJ 102 | 10 |
| Latin - Vergil | 3, 4 or 5 | ACLL 201 ACLL 202 | 6 |
| Math – Calculus AB | 4 or 5 | AMAT 112 AMAT E10 | 6 |
| Math – Calculus AB | 3 | AMAT 106 AMAT E10 | 6 |
| Math – Calculus BC | 4 or 5 | AMAT 112 AMAT 113 | 8 |
| Math – Calculus BC | 3 | AMAT 112 AMAT E10 | 8 |
| Math – Precalculus | 3, 4 or 5 | AMAT100 | 3 |
| Music Theory | 4 or 5 | AMUS 245 AMUS E10 | 7 |
| Music Theory | 3 | AMUS 110 AMUS E10 | 6 |
| Physics 1 | 4 or 5 | APHY 105 APHY 106 | 4 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | APHY E10 | 4 |
| Physics 2 | 4 or 5 | APHY 108 APHY 109 | 4 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | APHY E10 | 4 |
| Physics B | 3, 4 or 5 | APHY 105 APHY 106 APHY 108 APHY 109 | 8 |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 3, 4 or 5 | APHY 150 APHY 155 | 4 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3, 4 or 5 | APHY 140 APHY 145 | 4 |
| Psychology | 3, 4 or 5 | APSY 101 | 3 |
| Research | 3, 4 or 5 | ACAS E10 | 3 |
| Seminar | 3, 4 or 5 | ACAS E10 | 3 |
| Spanish Language | 5 | ASPN 103 ASPN E10 | 8 |
| Spanish Language | 3 or 4 | ASPN 100 ASPN 101 | 8 |
| Spanish Literature | 3, 4 or 5 | ASPN E10 | 4 |
| Statistics | 3, 4 or 5 | AMAT 108 | 3 |
| U.S. History | 5 | AHIS 100 AHIS 101 | 6 |
| U.S. History | 3 or 4 | AHIS E10 AHIS E11 | 6 |
| World History | 3, 4 or 5 | AHIS E10 AHIS E11 | 6 |
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Credit
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Credit
Students must ask the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to send their CAPE transcript/certifying statement to UAlbany’s Office of International Admissions.
Students are eligible to receive up to 30 credits from CAPE. CAPE grades I through V (one through five) are required to be considered for transfer credit. For more information, please review the transfer equivalency chart below.
| CAPE Name | UAlbany Equivalent(s) | Total UAlbany Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | ABIO E10 ABIO E11 | 6 |
| Caribbean Studies | ACLS E00 | 3 |
| Certificate | ACAS E10 | Credit varies |
| Chemistry | ACHM 120 ACHM 121 ACHM 124 ACHM 125 | 8 |
| Communications | ACOM E10 ACOM E11 | 6 |
| Digital Media | ACOM E10 ACOM E11 | 6 |
| Economics | AECO E10 AECO E11 | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | BMGT 400 | 3 |
| Environmental Science | AENV 105 | 3 |
| Management of Business | BBUS E00 BBUS E10 | 6 |
| Physics | APHY 105 APHY 106 APHY 108 APHY 109 | 8 |
| Pure Mathematics | AMAT 112 AMAT 113 | 8 |
| Sociology | ASOC 115 ASOC E10 | 6 |
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Levels or GCEA) Credit
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Levels or GCEA) Credit
Students who have completed A-level examinations are eligible to receive up to 30 credits. Students must earn at least a C grade to obtain UAlbany credit.
Students should work with their examination provider to have official documentation of their GCEA certificate(s) sent to UAlbany’s Office of International Admissions.
| Exam | UAlbany Course Equivalent(s) | Total UAlbany Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | BACC E10 BACC E20 | 10 |
| Biology | ABIO 130 ABIO 131 ABIO 122 ABIO 123Z ABIO E10 | 10 |
| Business | BBUS E10 BBUS E01 | 10 |
| Chemistry | ACHM 120 ACHM 121 ACHM 124 ACHM 125 ACHM E10 | 10 |
| Computer Science | ACSI E10 ACSI E11 | 10 |
| Design & Technology | AART E10 QAPL E10 | 10 |
| Economics | AECO 110 AECO 111 AECO E10 | 10 |
| English | AENG 100Z AENG E10 AENG E00 | 10 |
| Geography | AGOG E10 AGOG E11 | 10 |
| Global Perspectives & Research | AGLO 103 AGLO E10 AGLO E00 | 10 |
| History | AHIS E10 AHIS E11 | 10 |
| Greek | ACLG 101 ACLG 102 ACLG E10 | 10 |
| Law | BLAW 220 BLAW E10 BLAW E00 | 10 |
| Math | AMAT 112 AMAT 113 AMAT E10 | 10 |
| Further Math | AMAT 108 AMAT 221 AMAT E10 | 10 |
| Physics | APHY 105 APHY 106 APHY 108 APHY 109 APHY E10 | 10 |
| Psychology | APSY 101 APSY E10 APSY E00 | 10 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit
To receive credit, students should work with their high school guidance office to ensure that an official IB transcript is sent upon graduation to UAlbany’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions or Office of International Admissions.
Students with IB Diploma
UAlbany will award up to 30 credits to students who have completed the requirements for an IB Diploma with a cumulative score of at least 30 — including both Standard Level and Higher Level exams — and no score lower than a 4 (satisfactory).
Credits for students with an IB diploma will be awarded as follows:
12 to 24 credits, with assigned course credit equivalents, on a course-by-course basis for Higher Level courses completed with a score from 4 (satisfactory) to 7 (excellent)
6 to 18 credits, assigned as elective credit, for completing the remaining Standard Level courses and Extended Essay requirement
Students without IB Diploma
In addition, the University at Albany will consider for credit and/or placement on a course-by-course evaluation those IB subjects completed at the Standard and Higher Levels with a score of 4 or higher.
The following lists the UAlbany equivalents for students who participate in an IB curriculum at their high school.
| IB Course Name | UAlbany Equivalent(s) | Total UAlbany Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American History HL | AHIS 100 AHIS 101 | 6 |
| Arabic B HL | AARA 101 AARA 102 | 6 |
| Biology HL | ABIO E10 ABIO E11 | 6 |
| Business & Management HL | BBUS E00 BBUS E01 | 6 |
| Chemistry HL | ACHM 115 ACHM 116 | 8 |
| Chinese A1 HL | AEAC E10 AEAC E11 | 6 |
| Chinese B HL | AEAC 101 AEAC E10 | 8 |
| Computer Science HL | ICSI 201 ICSI E10 | 6 |
| Dance HL | ATHR E10 ATHR E11 | 6 |
| Design Technology HL | ACAS E10 ACAS E11 | 6 |
| Economics HL | AECO E10 AECO E11 | 6 |
| English B or A2 (second language) HL | ACAS E10 ACAS E11 | 6 |
| English (native language) HL | AENG 121 AENG E10 | 6 |
| Environmental Systems HL | AENV 105 AENV E00 | 6 |
| Exercise and Health Science HL | DPEC E30 | 3 |
| Film HL | AARH E10 AARH E11 | 6 |
| French A1 HL | AFRE E10 AFRE E11 | 6 |
| French B HL | AFRE 101 AFRE E10 | 6 |
| Geography HL | AGOG E10 AGOG E11 | 6 |
| Global Politics HL | RPOS E10 | 3 |
| Greeks / Romans HL | ACLC E10 ACLC E11 | 6 |
| History - Americas HL | AHIS E10 AHIS E11 | 6 |
| History - Asia / Oceania HL | AHIS E10 AHIS E11 | 6 |
| History - Europe HL | AHIS 130 AHIS 131 | 6 |
| History - Islamic HL | AHIS E10 AHIS E11 | 6 |
| Hindi B HL | ALIN E10 ALIN E20 | 6 |
| Information Technology in a Global Society HL | IINF E10 IINF E11 | 6 |
| Italian B HL | AITA 100 AITA 101 | 6 |
| Japanese A1 HL | AEAJ E10 AEAJ E11 | 6 |
| Japanese B HL | AEAJ 101 AEAJ E10 | 8 |
| Korean A1 HL | AEAK E10 AEAK E11 | 6 |
| Mathematics HL | AMAT 108 AMAT 112 | 7 |
| Music Composition HL | AMUS 110 | 3 |
| Music Performance HL | AMUS 178 | 3 |
| Philosophy HL | APHI E10 APHI E11 | 6 |
| Physics HL | APHY 105 APHY 106 APHY 108 APHY 109 | 8 |
| Psychology HL | APSY 101 APSY E10 | 6 |
| Spanish A1 (native language) HL | ASPN E10 ASPN E11 | 8 |
| Spanish B (second language) HL | ASPN 100 ASPN 101 | 8 |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology HL | AANT 108 AANT E10 | 6 |
| Theatre Arts HL | ATHRE E10 ATHRE E11 | 6 |
| Vietnamese A1 HL | AEAS E10 AEAS E11 | 6 |
| Visual Arts HL | AART E10 AART E11 | 6 |
College Courses
College Courses
UAlbany accepts transfer credits from other colleges and universities. A grade of a C- or higher is required.
Use the Transfer Course Equivalency Portal to check whether credits from other institutions will transfer to UAlbany.
This database includes transfer equivalencies previously approved by UAlbany. Courses not included in the database may still be awarded transfer credit but may require a course description or syllabus for approval.
Additional Credit for Prior Learning Opportunities
Additional Credit for Prior Learning Opportunities
UAlbany students can earn academic credit for work experience, professional certification and licensing programs, military education and service, non-credit coursework and more. Learn more about Credit for Prior Learning.
Transfer Credit Appeal
Transfer Credit Appeal
If, after working with your advisor, you still believe that decisions about equivalencies are in error, you may submit a petition to UAlbany’s Campus Transfer Representative by completing a Transfer Credit Appeal. You will receive a written response within 15 business days once the Campus Transfer Representative has received the form and all required information.
More Information on Transferring Credit
More Information on Transferring Credit
You will receive an estimated number of credits approved for transfer in your UAlbany acceptance letter. Note: You must submit all official college transcripts and test scores for your credits to be evaluated.
Once your enrollment deposit has been received, you can also access your degree audit through MyUAlbany, our main student portal.
And when you first register, you’ll receive a tentative evaluation of course credits and degree progress, which will be updated during your Transfer Advisement and Orientation.
The number of accepted transfer credits determines your class standing (or class year):
- First-year (freshman): Fewer than 24 credits
- Sophomore: 24 to 55 credits
- Junior: 56 to 87 credits
- Senior: 88 or more credits
Note: Class standing does not necessarily mean a student is on schedule within their major or minor’s sequence, particularly for transfer students entering combined programs or technical programs. Review the Undergraduate Bulletin for more information.
Transfer Student Checklist
Once you’re admitted to UAlbany, our admissions, advising and financial aid teams will guide you through important next steps — including selecting housing, securing your financial aid and registering for classes.
As you get settled in at UAlbany, our faculty and staff will continue to support you and your academic goals through graduation. Welcome to the Great Dane family!
Looking for more details? Review the Greatness Calendar for a detailed timeline for undergraduate students applying to attend UAlbany.
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Admissions & Financial Aid
When to complete these tasks:
- Fall Admission: February
- Spring Admission: October
About these tasks:
You’ll receive an admissions decision via email. Learn more about next steps for admitted students.
If you haven’t already, be sure to apply for financial aid and apply for additional scholarships.
International students will also hear from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) regarding visas and other considerations.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
When to complete these tasks:
- Fall Admission: February to August
- Spring Admission: October to January
About these tasks:
Once your enrollment deposit is received, our admissions team will begin evaluating your credit — a process that typically takes a few weeks. Make sure you’ve submitted official transcripts for all your completed college coursework.
If you'll be entering UAlbany as second-semester first-year student (freshman) or first-semester sophomore, you can also apply to the Honors College.
Housing
When to complete these tasks:
- Fall Admission: April
- Spring Admission: November
About these tasks:
First-year students (freshmen) and sophomores are required to live on campus — but UAlbany offers on-campus housing for every year you study here!
Sign up for housing that fits your needs.
Advising Appointments
When to complete these tasks:
- Fall Admission: May
- Spring Admission: December
About these tasks:
Once you’ve completed all immunization and health requirements, you’ll receive an email from an academic advisor in your UAlbany email inbox. You must meet with your advisor before you can register for classes.
Meal Plan
When to complete these tasks:
- Fall Admission: July to August
- Spring Admission: January
About these tasks:
Students living in residential halls are required to be on a meal plan. Students living in University apartments or commuting can opt into any meal plan offered.
Select a meal plan that fits your needs.
Orientation & Engagement
When to complete these tasks:
- Fall Admission: August
- Spring Admission: January
About these tasks:
Connect with the campus community and prepare for life as a Great Dane! You’ll attend transfer orientation and have the choice to enroll in a transfer engagement program.
Campus Contacts for Transfer Students
Admissions & Transfer Credits
Admissions & Transfer Credits
Have questions about transfer admissions and transfer credit evaluation? Contact us today!
- New Students: Undergraduate Admissions & International Admissions, 518-442-5435, [email protected]
- Readmitted Students: Office of Academic Progression & Success, 518-442-3950, [email protected]
Campus Life
Campus Life
Have questions about your next steps after admission? Contact us today!
Get Help
- Transfer Student Orientation: Contact Orientation at 518-442-5509, [email protected].
- Class Registration & Degree Audits: Contact Academic Advising at 518-442-3960 or [email protected]. You may also wish to review transfer student points of contact for each major.
- Aid & Scholarships: Contact Financial Aid at 518-442-3202 by submitting a ticket.
- Billing & Accounts: Contact Student Accounts at 518-442-3202 or [email protected].
- Visas: Contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at 518-591-8172 or [email protected].
Get Settled
- On-campus Housing: Contact Residential Life at 518-442-5875 or [email protected].
- Off-campus Housing: Contact Off-campus Student Services (OCSS) at [email protected] or 518-442-5501.
- Meal Plans: Contact Dining at 518-442-5985 or [email protected].
- Transfer/Commuter Lounge: The lounge is located on Campus Center’s first floor, near the Great Dane Game Den. Rentable lockers are available inside the lounge.
Get Involved
- Transfer Community: Contact First-Year Experience at 518-442-5333, [email protected].
- Student Organizations: Sign into MyInvolvement to explore UAlbany’s student organizations.
- University Events: Visit the University Events Calendar to explore a wide variety of events.