Credit for College Courses

Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent. A student may only transfer in 90 credits toward a Hartwick College degree. Grades for courses taken elsewhere are included when determining a student’s eligibility for honors at Commencement but are not posted on the transcript. A grade of ‘CR’ (credit) is entered for all transfer courses. Credit earned for transfer courses is posted on the student’s transcript and counts toward the overall number of academic credits required for graduation. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating all transfer credit for new and current students, and the final decision on whether or not to allow a course to transfer lies with the Registrar. 

Credit for courses completed through high school dual enrollment programs will be awarded only if a course is offered by an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Eligible coursework must meet all transfer credit policies. Students matriculating to Hartwick from a dual enrollment program are considered first year students.

Hartwick College generally will honor the associate of arts or associate of science degree from accredited colleges by offering the equivalent of two years of credit. Associate degree candidates who are admitted must meet the Hartwick College graduation requirements; it is possible that this may take longer than two years in some cases.

Transfer Credit Policy for Writing Courses

Transfer credit from nationally and regionally accredited colleges is given for courses substantially similar to those offered at Hartwick College, completed with a grade of C or higher.  For the purposes of Hartwick College’s Writing Competency Program, students who before entry have attained a grade of C or better in a college-level composition course offered at an accredited collegiate institution will receive college credit for ENGL-110 (“College Writing”). College-level composition courses taken as part of a dual-enrollment program qualify for this allowance.  “AP” credit high school courses do not qualify for this allowance.  (Note: those meeting this policy are excused from taking the Writing Placement Exam). 

Transfer Credit Policy for Language Courses (The Seal of Biliteracy)

Hartwick College will grant up to 6 credits for students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Students can receive at most 12 credits for college-level language study completed while in high school, including from earning the Seal of Biliteracy.

To be considered for credit a student must submit official documentation to the Registrar’s Office. Documentation will be reviewed by the Department of Modern Languages and notification of credit award will be communicated to the student, in writing, from the Registrar’s Office.

Courses Taken Elsewhere by Current Students

Any course a student wishes to transfer after they have matriculated must be approved by the Registrar. A course intended to count toward a declared major must also be approved by the Chair of the Department in which the credit will apply (these courses must also be approved by the Registrar, however). A course intended to count toward the Flightpath general education curriculum or as an elective must be approved by the Registrar. Approval by a Department Chair is not required for Flightpath or elective courses.

All requests for course approval must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar using the Non-Hartwick Course Approval form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. After submission to the Office of the Registrar please allow a minimum of two business days for a decision.

Process for Requesting Transfer Credit Approval – Current Students

1. Select courses that will transfer to major, as Flightpath requirements or as electives. Do so by finding courses that are similar to those offered at Hartwick.
2. Obtain a Non-Hartwick Course Approval form (available online or in the Registrar’s Office). Fill out the form completely and attach detailed course descriptions.
3. Obtain signatures for courses in the major.
4. Return the completed form to the Registrar’s Office.
5. Wait two business days for a decision. When a copy of the approved form is received, check to see that ALL courses have been approved. If a course has not been approved, credit will not be awarded for it.
6. If a course was not approved, select another and follow the steps above.

Transfer Credit Approval Process for New Students

New or incoming students must submit transcripts of courses completed, showing final grades, to the Office of Admissions. Once Admissions receives the transcripts they will be sent to a Transfer Credit Evaluator for review. The Transfer Credit Evaluator will determine which courses are eligible for transfer and contact the student with a final transfer credit equivalency report showing how the transfer credit will apply to the Hartwick degree within five business days. The Transfer Credit Evaluator may contact the student if they require more information to determine how to apply specific courses to the degree program (this is usually accomplished by requesting a course description).