Transfer Credits

Master’s Level

At the time of admission, candidates for the Master’s degree may petition that prior credits from graduate level courses with a grade of B or better earned at other accredited institutions of higher learning be transferred toward the degree at the College.  Graduate credits earned more than 10 years before the date of admission are not eligible for transfer. After admission students may elect to take graduate level credits at other colleges and universities if approved by the student’s Advisor and the Provost.

Bachelor’s Level

Bachelor’s level students may transfer credits that have earned a grade of C or better at other accredited colleges.  Students who have taken the Bagrut examination in Israel in subjects related to the College degree and have earned a grade of ‘6’ or higher, may receive up to 30 credits advanced standing at the College.  The number of credits that can be transferred to the College is limited by the requirement that students must earn a minimum of 30 credits at the College to be eligible for its Bachelor’s degree with exceptions made for students accepted to the integrated BJS/MAJS degree program.  There is no limit on the age of credits eligible for transfer.

Life Experience Credit

Applicants, who have unusual circumstances that prevented their study in a regular academic program, are eligible to apply for life experience credit.  The number of credits may be earned through life experience will vary from student to student.  The maximum number that may be granted is 15 undergraduate credits. Life experience credit is limited to the bachelor degree only.  To obtain the Guide For The Preparation Of Life Experience Credit Requests, contact the Office of Student Services.

CLEP – College Level Equivalency Program

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives students an opportunity to demonstrate prior learning and to earn credit for that knowledge. Siegal College recognizes CLEP examinations with a grade of C+ or better toward the general education distribution requirements of the bachelor degree.

Alternative Educational Options/American Council on Education (Ace)

Alternative educational options are defined as learning that is attained outside the sponsorship of accredited post-secondary educational institutions, such as the military. Alternative educational learning related to subject areas, courses and programs of study will be evaluated using authorized publications and methods for effecting assessment.

Acceptability of College Courses for Transfer Credit

Credit for successfully completed courses taken at the College may be transferable to other colleges and universities.  Students must check with their home college to verify that courses taken at the College will be accepted for transfer.