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.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Official test scores as recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) are evaluated for applicable transfer credit.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Equivalency for Cayuga Community College. The equivalencies above are subject to revision.
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.

CLEP Equivalency for Cayuga Community College. The equivalencies above are subject to revision.
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.