Each graduate program will determine the applicability of previous graduate courses proposed for transfer credit. Only those graduate courses completed at accredited institutions of higher education and with grades of “B” or better are eligible for consideration as transfer credit. Courses with grades of “S” or “P” are not transferable unless the transcript specifically states they are equivalent to a “B” grade or better.
No more than 20% of a master’s program may be comprised of credits from another graduate academic program at UB, other accredited higher education institutions, or a combination thereof. For example, students pursuing a 30 credit hour UB master’s degree may transfer up to 6 credits into their program. Students pursuing a 45 credit master’s program may transfer up to 9 credits. Transfer credits for the doctoral degree may not constitute more than one-half the total credits beyond the baccalaureate level.
The director of graduate studies or chair of the student’s major department acknowledges the acceptance of specific transfer credits by endorsing the Application to Candidacy form.