Alternative Methods for Earning University Credit

After enrollment at UB, students may be awarded credit toward their university degree through methods other than UB course work. Examples are proficiency examinations and military training. All the alternative credit types accepted by UB are described below. In some instances, this credit may shorten the time required to complete a degree. However this credit is not calculated for purposes of admission to UB and is apart from any transferred credit awarded during the admission process for courses completed at other institutions.

Credit awarded for transfer coursework earned after enrollment at UB is evaluated according to UB’s transfer credit policy. Requests for evaluation of other alternative credit types accepted by UB should be made as follows. To request a credit award, students must present official documentation of their scores. Documentation should be sent to: Office of Admissions, University at Buffalo, 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1660. All university-level exams, passed with the minimum score required by UB or better, are awarded elective credit with a “P” or pass grade. (Pass grades do not affect UB GPAs.) Exams and scores may also apply toward specific degree requirements if they have been articulated—that is, matched—to a specific UB course or requirement. UB articulation for frequently requested alternative credit exam types is available on the Alternative/Exam Credit web page or from the TAURUS Web site.

Credit will not be awarded for any exam or course content for which a student has previously received credit or if a student has previously completed advanced study beyond the level to be covered by the exam. If an exam or its articulated content is repeated, credit will only be awarded for the second taking. Evaluation of credit earned by alternative methods is based on articulated equivalencies in effect at the time the credit is requested. General guidelines for alternative credit types accepted by the university are described below.

Last updated: Tuesday, 09-Jun-2009 16:52:27 EDT