TRANSFER SERVICES
Any student planning to transfer to a four-year college upon completion of associate degree requirements should be aware of the procedures necessary for a smooth transition. Transfer is a relatively easy process. However, students seeking specialized programs should choose their course of study at Cayuga carefully to minimize future difficulties. Begin transfer planning during the first or second semester in order to apply for transfer during the third semester.
Consultation is available from the College’s the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement and other faculty members. Students planning to transfer into a teacher education program should consult with the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement on their plans as soon as possible after registering for classes at Cayuga.
The likelihood of gaining admission to a particular program of study at another institution depends on:
- Choice of appropriate course of study at Cayuga
- Number of applications for a particular major at the senior college
- Grade point average at Cayuga (institutions and/or majors in high demand are more competitive and require a higher grade point average for admission)
SUNY applications are available in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement. A student may apply to four SUNY units with one application. A New York State resident who is in the process of obtaining a Cayuga associate’s degree and who is transferring directly to a SUNY baccalaureate campus may apply to up to four SUNY units with a waiver of the $50 per-unit application fee. An official college transcript must be sent from the Registrar’s Office directly to the undergraduate admissions office at the college(s) to which the student is applying. Students who have attended other colleges must request that those colleges also send transcripts.
For private or out-of-state colleges, contact their Admissions Office, and request a catalog and application forms for transfer students. Many college catalogs are available for student use in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement.
Admissions counselors from four-year colleges throughout the state visit the campus periodically to recruit students and assist in the transfer process.
FUNDS FOR TRANSFER-RELATED TRAVEL
Cayuga students interested in transferring to SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oswego, and/or Upstate Medical University can now access funding to travel to those institutions.
Students can capitalize on this opportunity to tour campus, meet with a professor or advisor, visit a class, or enjoy a college event, all while exploring if that college is the right stop on their academic journey.
To be reimbursed for transfer-related travel, complete these forms and return them to one of the individuals listed below.
Forms for transfer-related travel:
- SUNY Multi-Campus Transfer Fund Reimbursement Instructions for Students
- SUNY Multi-Campus Transfer Funds Direct Deposit Form
- Student W9 for SUNY Multi-Campus Transfer Funds
Complete the direct deposit form only if you choose that option.
Return via email to one of the people listed below:
- Vita Racko: vita.racko@cayuga-cc.edu
- Haley Vitale: hvitale@cayuga-cc.edu
- Ron Cantor: rcantor@cayuga-cc.edu
- Suzanne Parsons (for Nursing students only): sparson2@cayuga-cc.edu
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
Transfer agreements with partner institutions ensure a smooth transition.
For more information, contact:
Vita Racko
Transfer Counselor
vita.racko@cayuga-cc.edu
TRANSFER POLICY
The Registrar’s Office is responsible for evaluating all official college transcripts from students wishing to apply previous college work to current degree or certificate programs.
The process is as follows:
- Official academic transcripts from post-secondary institutions accredited by the New York State Education Department or a regional or national accreditation agency recognized by AACRAO, are evaluated for transfer credit.
- Official test scores as recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) are evaluated for applicable transfer credit.
- Only courses that have a grade of C- or higher or a numeric value of 1.7 or higher as well as courses meeting the student’s program of study requirements will be considered for transfer into Cayuga and will appear as transfer credit on an official academic transcript (no grades from previous colleges will be displayed nor calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average at Cayuga).
- Credit transferred will be converted to semester hours, and when a partial credit hour results from the conversion, it will be rounded down to the nearest whole credit.
- To receive a certificate or degree from Cayuga Community College, 50% of the required credits must be earned at Cayuga.
Upon reviewing your transcript(s), credits accepted for transfer into a Cayuga degree program may be viewed in your myCayuga information account, using your C# and password. (Please contact the Help Desk at 315 501-1993 if you have any questions about myCayuga access.) If you wish to challenge this review, you may do so by contacting the Registrar’s Office. You may be asked to submit a course description and or course syllabus for review by the appropriate division chair to determine whether the course is similar in content to a Cayuga course. The division chair will render a decision to the Registrar’s Office.
NOTE: Transfer for Early Childhood or Education course credit will only be granted after transcript review by the Education Coordinator or Division Chair.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EQUIVALENCY
To determine if the above courses meet SUNY General Education requirements, refer to the most recent College Catalog.
| Advanced Placement Exam Title | Min. Score Required | Number of Credits Earned | Course Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 101 & ART 102 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL 103 & BIOL 104 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 108 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | Math 108 & MATH 201 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM 103 & CHEM 104 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | LANG 999 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI 214 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CS 238 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIOL 208 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 101 & HIST 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FREN 201 & FREN 202 |
| German Language & Culture | 3 | 8 | LANG 999 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GIS 110 |
| Italian Language & Culture | 3 | 8 | LANG 999 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | LANG 999 |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | LANG 999 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSI 105 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 103 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 104 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 201 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 200 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 201 & SPAN 202 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 214 |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | 3 | ART 112 |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | 3 | ART 113 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI 102 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & HIST 105 |
| World History | 3 | 6 | HIST 111 & HIST 112 |
Official transcripts/score reports from the College Board (AP & CLEP) are required for awarding of transfer credits. Students will need to contact College Board directly to order the transcript/score report. Transcripts/Score Reports will need to be sent directly to Cayuga Community College. Credits will not be awarded from the high school or unofficial transcripts. Entering students are encouraged to request these before advisement at Cayuga Community College.
CLEP EQUIVALENCY
To determine if the above courses meet SUNY General Education requirements, refer to the most recent College Catalog.
| A CLEP Exam Title | A Ace Recommended Score | A Semester Hours | A Course Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | |||
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | BUS 999 |
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | 50 | 3 | BUS 225 |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | BUS 205 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | BUS 200 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | BUS 204 |
| Composition and Literature | |||
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | ENGL 204 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | ENGL 102 |
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | ENGL 101 (3 credits) & ENGL 999 (3 credits) |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 3 | ENGL 999 |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | ENGL 206 |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | HUM 999 |
| World Languages | |||
| French Language, Level 1 | 50 | 6 | FREN 102 (4 credits) & FREN 999 (2 credits) |
| French Language, Level 2 | 59 | 9 | FREN 201 & 202 (6 credits) & FREN 999 (3 credits) |
| German Language, Level 1 | 50 | 6 | LANG 999 |
| German Language, Level 2 | 60 | 9 | LANG 999 |
| Spanish Language, Level 1 | 50 | 6 | SPAN 102 (4 credits) & SPAN 999 (2 credits) |
| Spanish Language, Level 2 | 63 | 9 | SPAN 201 & 202 (6 credits) & SPAN 999 (3 credits) |
| History and Social Sciences | |||
| American Government | 50 | 3 | PSCI 102 |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | HIST 103 |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to Present | 50 | 3 | HIST 105 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | PSY 212 |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 3 | PSY 999 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | SOC 101 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 6 | SSCI 999 (3 credits) & HIST 999 (3 credits) |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 | HIST 101 |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present | 50 | 3 | HIST 102 |
| Science and Mathematics | |||
| Biology | 50 | 6 | BIOL 101 (3 credits) & BIOL 999 (3 credits) |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | MATH 108 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | CHEM 101 (4 credits) & CHEM 999 (2 credits) |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | MATH 104 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | MATH 112 (3 credits) & MATH 999 (3 credits) |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | SCI 999 |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | 3 | MATH 106 |
Official transcripts/score reports from the College Board (AP & CLEP) are required for awarding of transfer credits. Students will need to contact College Board directly to order the transcript/score report. Transcripts/Score Reports will need to be sent directly to Cayuga Community College. Credits will not be awarded from the high school or unofficial transcripts. Entering students are encouraged to request these before advisement at Cayuga Community College.
SUNY TRANSFER CREDIT APPEAL PROCESS
Each institution will conduct an evaluation of your transcript to determine which courses apply toward your major. You have the right appeal the evaluation of your transcript. To submit an appeal, visit https://forms.office.com/r/rr447bg1LR.
If you remain dissatisfied with the evaluation of your transcript, or you have not received a response in 15 business days, you may appeal to the SUNY System Provost by completing a Student Appeal Form and forwarding it to TransferCredit@sysadm.suny.edu. You can also send the completed form via certified mail to:
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
SUNY System Administration
One University Plaza
Albany, NY 12246
The SUNY Provost will respond to your appeal within five business days of receipt. If the Provost modifies the institution’s evaluation of your transcript, the receiving institution will be notified to take appropriate action. For more information, contact Thomas Hanford.