Registrar's Office
TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Transfer of Credit from Lackawanna College to Home Institution
At times, matriculants from other institutions of higher education may wish to complete coursework as a visitor at Lackawanna College with the intention of transferring the course, once completed, to their home institution.
Lackawanna College welcomes student visitors from other institutions and will provide high quality, transferable course instruction. Procedures for course enrollment include a visit to our admissions office, with completion of applicable paperwork and registration. Registration is contingent upon the student’s ability to produce written documentation of the home institution’s approval of enrollment, and proof of having completed any established prerequisites.
Transfer of Credit to Lackawanna College
Before a student can be considered for transfer evaluation, he or she must apply to the College as a matriculating student and submit the application fee. The student must then request that official transcripts be forwarded to the Admissions Office at Lackawanna College. Previous coursework will be evaluated by the Registrar in direct relation to the student’s declared major. Transfer of coursework from other institutions is granted as credit only, unless prior written approval has been obtained to repeat and replace a course in transfer (see Repeated Coursework). Grades of transferred classes are not recorded.
Only credit for courses with grades of “C-” or better may be accepted in transfer.* Credits earned within the last twenty years** at institutions that have been accredited by the following organizations are eligible for transfer evaluation:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Inc.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
Credit earned at non-accredited institutions, foreign institutions, or institutions accredited by organizations other than those listed above may be evaluated for transfer at the discretion and consensus of the Registrar, Academic Dean and corresponding Division Chair.
NOTE: Due to rapid advancement of IS technology, any Information Systems course taken prior to 5 years before the student’s application will not be accepted as equivalent to any required information systems course. At the discretion of the Registrar, these courses may be applied as electives or career self-development electives. Students who profess proficiency in these areas are welcome to apply for Credit by Exam.
*Transfer evaluation of Vascular Technology curriculum candidates is based upon criteria specified in program guidelines.
**Transfer of Credit earned prior to 20 years before the student’s application will be at the discretion of the Registrar.
Residence Requirements
Under the College's residence requirement, Lackawanna College will grant associate degrees to transfer students and students otherwise awarded extra-institutional credit after they have fulfilled degree requirements and earned a minimum of 31 credits in residence.
Certificates will be awarded to transfer students and students otherwise awarded extra-institutional credit after they have fulfilled Certificate requirements and earned a minimum of 12 credits in residence.
Transfer of Credit Subsequent to Matriculation at Lackawanna College
Students are limited to a total of nine transfer credits from outside institutions taken subsequent to enrollment and matriculation at Lackawanna College. In order to assure transferability, any degree seeking Lackawanna College student who elects to take coursework at an outside institution with the intention of transferring it back to Lackawanna College must obtain written approval from the Registrar. Forms requesting permission to transfer credit from outside institutions to Lackawanna College are available at the Registrar’s Office. Course descriptions must be submitted with request, and a minimum of 5 working days will be required for review and approval.
