Transfer Services

The student who applies to transfer to Genesee Community College must have an official transcript sent to the Admissions Office at Genesee Community College.

Transcripts for all entering students (new, readmitted, transfer) will be evaluated by the Records Office and a list of accepted credits will be forwarded to the student.

The guidelines used by the Records Office to determine transfer credit to be awarded are as follows:

Credit will be awarded for credit-bearing courses from institutions accredited by an accrediting body as defined by the Council for Higher Education (e.g., the Middle States Commission on Higher Education). Courses must be completed with a grade of S, P, or a letter grade no lower than C- (1.67 on a 4.0 scale). Credit from nonaccredited institutions and training institutes also may be awarded on a case-by-case basis, as recommended by the appropriate faculty members or Dean. Credit from institutions outside of the United States are translated and verified by an evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services before being evaluated by the Records Office.

Depending on a course’s degree of similarity to offerings at Genesee Community College, transfer credit may be awarded in one of the following three ways. Course descriptions as found in the other institution’s catalog will be used in determining course equivalency. In particular, science courses must have a laboratory component, and mathematics courses must list a prerequisite at or above the level of elementary algebra. The appropriate faculty members or Dean will review such course descriptions and/or syllabi, as needed, in order to make these determinations.

• When courses are sufficiently similar, transfer credit will be awarded.
• Courses dissimilar to Genesee Community College courses may be transferred as electives in specific academic areas, if such courses would be appropriate additions to those areas. For example, if Genesee Community College does not offer a course in Geology, a student who had taken Geology elsewhere, including a lab, may be given credit for a “science elective.”
• Courses too dissimilar to existing offerings to fall under item 2 above may be transferred as general electives. An example at the present time would be a credit-bearing course in automotive repair. A maximum of twelve general elective credits may be awarded.

The Genesee Community College reading and mathematics proficiency requirements may be satisfied through successful completion of equivalent courses elsewhere, whether they are credit bearing or not.

Credit will be granted only for those courses which fulfill an individual student’s program requirements. A student who changes his/her program may request a re-evaluation in order to determine how transfer credit can be applied.

To meet residency requirements, the combined maximum number of transfer and proficiency examination credits is one-half of the credits required in the student’s program.

If a course carries more credit than its Genesee Community College counterpart, the course will be transferred in with the credit of the Genesee course. The additional credit may be considered general elective credit.

If a course carries less credit than its Genesee Community College counterpart, the course will be transferred in with the credit earned at the other institution. The course requirement may be satisfied at the discretion of the appropriate faculty members or Dean. However, additional credits must be taken to reach the total credit required for the program.

Credit hours transferred will appear on the student’s transcript with a grade of “TR.” No grade points will be assigned, and therefore, transfer credit will not be used in calculation of the student’s cumulative grade point average.

Quarter hours will be transferred as follows:

There will be no time limit for the awarding of general elective credit, or credit for courses where content has not been significantly affected by the passage of time. In cases where course content would have become obsolete, as identified by the appropriate faculty members or Dean, the time limit will be ten years.

Students entering the Paralegal Studies, Nursing, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant programs, or any other program with course time limit requirements should check the specific requirements for their particular program for course completion time limits.

Students entering any computer technology program seeking credit for computer technology courses must have earned that credit within the past three years. Exceptions may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the appropriate faculty or Dean.

Students enrolled under a Regional Articulation Agreement, such as the one which exists for Respiratory Care as of this date, will not be considered transfer students when they come to Genesee Community College to complete their degrees. Upon acceptance into the program, all courses will be treated as if they were Genesee Community College courses. Students will be given the grade earned at the other institution, not a grade of TR, in all courses taken during this time period. These grades will be included in their grade point average. Courses taken prior to acceptance into the program will be evaluated as transfer credit.

The student may appeal decisions of the Advisement Office regarding credit awarded by appealing to the following in the order listed:

1. The appropriate Dean for the course
2. Academic Standards Committee
3. Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

For students seeking a degree at GCC and transfer previously earned credits, they should have an official transcript sent to GCC for review. Once a transcript is reviewed you will receive a credit evaluation email outlining your transferable credits and next steps for completing your degree at GCC.

If you’re looking to have one or two classes reviewed prior to attending GCC, please complete this course evaluation form. More than two courses will require an application to GCC and an official transcript review.

Many students come to GCC with the intention of transferring to another institution before or after they earn a degree.

Before completing your degree at GCC

If you transfer before completing your GCC degree, the 4-year school will

• Review your GCC transcript
• Determine your incoming status (freshman, sophomore or junior)
• Determine the approximate number of credits/semester you will need to complete before you will receive your baccalaureate degree.

In general, if you have approximately 24 credit hours or more, the 4-year school will evaluate your admission status on the basis of your college transcript only.

After graduating GCC

With an A.S. or A.A. degree

If you graduate from GCC with an A.S. or A.A. degree, most of the schools with which GCC is affiliated will admit you as a full junior. Depending on your prior course selection at GCC and your course selection at the 4-year school, you will generally need only 4 additional semesters to complete your baccalaureate degree. But this not always guaranteed!

With an A.A.S. degree

If you graduate from GCC with an A.A.S degree, you will still be able to transfer to the 4-year school of your choice. It will, more than likely, take you more than 4 semesters (2 academic years) to complete your baccalaureate degree. Additionally, courses you took at GCC as part of the Applied degree may not be applicable or appropriate for the 4-year program. You may also have to repeat courses which you already took at GCC.

Find A Transfer School That Fits You

Find a SUNY College or University:

• Search by location
• Search by Major
• Search by Online Availability

Find SUNY and non-SUNY Colleges and Universities:

• Big Future Collegeboard
• College Navigator

Your SUNY Options

• University at Albany
• Alfred State College
• Binghamton University
• The College at Brockport
• University at Buffalo
• Buffalo State College
• SUNY Canton
• SUNY Cobleskill
• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Delhi
• SUNY Downstate Medical Center
• Empire State College
• College of Environmental Science & Forestry
• Farmingdale State College
• Fashion Institute of Technology
• SUNY Fredonia
• SUNY Geneseo
• Maritime College
• SUNY Morrisville State College
• SUNY New Paltz
• The College at Old Westbury
• SUNY Oneonta
• SUNY Oswego
• SUNY Plattsburgh
• SUNY Potsdam
• Purchase College
• Stony Brook University
• Upstate Medical University
• SUNY Polytechnic Institute

SUNY Course Equivalencies

Some Of Your Non-SUNY Options

Most private colleges will accept GCC credits even when there is not an articulation agreement in place. The list below is only a sample of colleges where GCC students have successfully transferred over the past decade. Students can work with Transfer Services at GCC to develop their own transfer plan to any non-SUNY school of interest.

• Canisius College
• Daemen College
• D’Youville College
• Hilbert College
• Houghton College
• Keuka College
• Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
• Medaille College
• Nazareth College
• Niagara University
• Roberts Wesleyan College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• St. Bonaventure University
• St. John Fisher College
• University of Rochester

Connect With Transfer Schools

Many of GCC’s transfer partners visit GCC to meet with students and advise them on transfer requirements and application procedures, as well as offer opportunities to meet with admissions counselors virtually. View Transfer Events for a complete list of what is happening this semester.

GCC has many agreements in place with four-year institutions across New York State and outside of it. To learn more about current agreements visit Transfer Pathway Programs or Articulations Agreements.

There are a variety of scholarships available for transfer students within and outside of the SUNY system.

Area Four Year Colleges (SUNY and Private)

SUNY

• Brockport
• SUNY at Buffalo (U.B.)
• Buffalo (Buff. State)
• Cortland
• Environmental Science and Forestry
• Fredonia
• Geneseo
• Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome

Private

• Alfred University
• Canisius College
• Daemen College
• D’Youville College
• Hilbert College
• Houghton College
• Keuka College
• Medaille College
• Nazareth College
• Niagara University
• Roberts Wesleyan College
• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
• St. John Fisher College
• University of Rochester

Additional Scholarship Sites

• NYSTAA Scholarship Guide Information
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
• U.S. Air Force ROTC — Scholarships Offered
• The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
• www.collegescholarships.com
• www.fastweb.com
• www.finaid.org
• www.money4college123.com
• www.scholarships.com
• Accredited Schools Online: College Affordability for Minority Students
• www.supercollege.com
• Sallie Mae: Plan for College
• Financial Aid for Online Colleges

Genesee Community College has different types of transfer agreements with a variety of four year institutions, allowing you to easily transfer after graduation. If you don’t see your program and/or institution, please contact Transfer Services to create your own personalized transfer plan.

SUNY to SUNY Advantage

As part of the SUNY to SUNY Advantage, students earning an A.A. or A.S. degree and who have been accepted into parallel programs at a four year SUNY campus will receive full junior standing. SUNY’s Transfer Paths are also a great resource for students who plan to transfer within SUNY and know what major they plan to pursue.

You can find course equivalencies for most SUNY four year schools on the SUNY course equivalencies website.

Articulation Agreement

An Articulation Agreement is an agreement between GCC and a four-year SUNY or private institution. It is designed to allow GCC students who complete an A.A. or A.S. (and some select A.A.S.) degree to transfer into the four-year college with full junior status.

Learn more about GCC’s Articulation Agreements and partner four-year institutions to determine if this path is right for you.

Transfer Pathway Programs

Sometimes referred to as Dual Admit or Joint Admissions, Transfer Pathway Programs are an exclusive group of 4-year institutions and designated programs that provide a unique method for transferring and completing a bachelor’s degree after earning an associate’s degree. This path allows for an early connection for a student who knows the exact program they wish to pursue with a participating Transfer Pathway School. Students must apply using the GCC Alternative Transfer Pathways Program Application.

These specialized programs are designed for first-time, full-time students who know what bachelor’s degree they want and from what four-year institution. Learn more about the Transfer Pathway Programs to determine if this course of action is right for you.

Did you start your degree or certificate at GCC, but transfer to another institution prior to degree completion? You may still be eligible to complete your degree with Reverse Transfer. Reverse Transfer allows you to transfer credits that you have earned at other institutions back to GCC and apply them to your associates degree or certificate program. We will review your credits and if you’ve met the graduation requirements, we’ll grant your degree! There are two ways to go about Reverse Transfer.

SUNY Reverse Transfer

SUNY has made it easier than ever for you to Reverse Transfer and earn your degree from Genesee Community College. Simply submit a Reverse Transfer Request through SUNY’s online submission system and your transcripts will be shared between institutions. Allowing us to review your credits and determine if you are eligible to earn your associates degree or certificate. For more information or to submit a Reverse Transfer request please visit the SUNY Reverse Transfer Webpage.

Non-SUNY Reverse Transfer

If you have attended a Non-SUNY or private institution after leaving GCC you may still be eligible for Reverse Transfer. Please have an official transcript sent to Genesee Community College and contact our Transfer Coordinator at 585-343-0055 ext. 6230 or email transfer@bianlifan.com to request a formal review of your credits for Reverse Transfer.

Full-time GCC students who are interested in Army ROTC can cross list courses with SUNY Brockport’s ROTC program. GCC students will receive SUNY Brockport credit for ROTC  courses and not have to pay tuition for Army ROTC courses at Brockport as long as they maintain full time status at GCC.

For more information, please contact:

The College at Brockport, State University of New York
(585) 395-2769

The Department of Homeland Security requires that F-1 students complete a “school transfer” when changing to a new school. Your student record in SEVIS will then be released from Genesee Community College and sent to the institution to which you are transferring. You will then be issued a new Form I-20 from the new institution.

• Notify the International Student Services of your intention to transfer to another institution.
• Proof of acceptance to your new institution. Bring a copy of your acceptance letter to the International Student Service’s office in the Student Success Center. You must do this in order to be released to your “new” school.
• Schedule a “release date” with the International Student Services Specialist for your F-1 record to be transferred to the new institution. Your new Form I-20 from your new institution cannot be issued until after the release date has been reached (unless you are traveling before reporting to transferring school, in which case talk with your new institution about your travel plans).
• Complete the F-1 SEVIS Transfer Request Form and submit it to the International Student Services Specialist as soon as possible.

Important: If you are completing (or have completed your program of study or Optional Practical Training, you only have a 60-day period following this completion to have your F-1 record transferred to the new institution. Your F-1 student status ends 60 days after you complete your program of study or OPT!