Maximizing Your Transfer Credits & Tips for Transfers at Buffalo
State
Trish DillenbeckAssistant Director, Transfer Admissions
SUNY Buffalo State
Important Items for Transfers
• MyBuffState• Credit Transfers• “Reverse Transfer”• Academic Advisement• Offices Your Student Needs to Know
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BLACKBOARD:Courses, Online Classes
BANNER:Admissions/Orientation, Add/Drop
classes, View student schedule, Financial Aid, Advising, Housing,
Student Accounts, etc.
DEGREE WORKS:Degree Audit, Transfer Credits,
Track Progress to Graduation
STUDENT EMAIL:Official means of communication
with the College!
BENGAL CONNECT:United Students Government (USG)
portal. Info on student clubs, organizations, and events.
MyBuffStateAdvisement & Academics
Advisement, Academic Calendar, Undergrad Catalog, Course Listings, General Ed, Schools, Textbooks, Tutoring
BillingPay Your Bill, Deadlines,
Scholarships
TechnologyStudent Email, Banner/User Name Look Up, Computing
Help Desk, Computing Support, Forgot/Change
Password, Computer Labs, Equipment Loan, Printing
Campus SafetyUniversity Police, NY Alert
Forms & PassesRegistrar Forms, Parking,
Transfer Credit Appeal
ServicesCounseling, Dining, Disability,
Weigel, Veterans, Parking
Headlines News, Updates, Student
Announcements & Events
Credit TransferWe realize this is most important to you!
• High School Transcripts (needed upon ENROLLMENT)– Foreign Language (2 years)– AP exams & classes taken for college credit
• ALL College Transcripts– Study abroad, National Student Exchange, etc.
• AP/CLEP Scores – Request official transcripts (CEEB: 2533)
• Realize that not all credits might transfer– If we don’t have a departmental equivalent, the course may not transfer over
(example: Occupational Therapy, Nursing)• Maximum Transfer Credits Allowed
– Community Colleges – 66– Four Year Institutions – 88– Proprietary - 15
Credit Appeals: “1XX”How to turn some of those electives into
requirements
• 2 scenarios for a “1xx”:– We don’t have an equivalent for that class here at Buffalo
State, but we accept the transfer credits– The department / Transfer Articulation Office hasn’t evaluated
• Your student can appeal a “1xx” with the appropriate academic department chair (attach syllabi or course descriptions)
Credit “Swap”This is a great way to maximize credits if you have
over the allotted number of credits.
• If you had over the allotted number of credits, you can “swap” courses on your Degree Works– Regionally-accredited 2 year = 66– Regionally-accredited 4 year = 88– Propriety Institution = 15
• Example: You had 80 credits from ECC. You want the PSY 100 class you took to show up on your DW instead of the ENG 1XX.
• To “swap” courses, visit the Admissions Office (Moot 110) for a “Transfer Credit Swap Form” or go online to the Admissions website transfer page, and download the form.
High School TranscriptDo we really need to send that in? – YES!
All incoming students who enroll at Buffalo State (first year and transfer) need to submit their final High School transcript (or GED/TASC scores) upon enrollment to the College.
Failure to do so may result in a hold being placed on your student account, preventing future course registration.
Reverse TransferSUNY initiative designed to help you!
• If you left a SUNY 2 year institution and did NOT get a degree, some 2 year institutions allow you to transfer back a few courses from Buffalo State to complete the Associates Degree.
• Contact your community college to better understand the process of transferring the credits back (from Buffalo State) to obtain your associates degree.
Helpful Offices for Transfer Students
“I need…” Where to goAcademic Advisement Your department office
Help with internships, part-time jobs, my resume, or interviewing
Career Development Center Cleveland Hall 306
To make sure my financial aid is all set Financial AidMoot Hall 230
To pay my bill for the semester Student Accounts – ONLINE!!!!!Moot Hall 260
A parking permit Parking Services – ONLINE!!!!!Chase Hall 126
To connect to Buffalo State; get involved on campus
Student LifeCampbell Student Union 400
Transfer Credit Appeal MyBuffState for the form; the department the course falls under for the appeal
Academic AdvisementHere is where we might be different from your last
school!
• Get advisement every semester!• It is the student’s responsibility to get academic advisement.• You are the only one responsible for your academic
progress.• If you don’t know who your academic advisor, check
DegreeWorks (top right hand corner)– If it’s not in DegreeWorks, contact your department
• If you received advisement from your department, but you still have more questions…– Contact the Associate Dean of your school– Contact University College for general advisement
Degree CompletionTransfer students are focused on the “next step” –
and we realize this!
• We realize one of your main goals is to complete your degree at Buffalo State and take one step closer to the career of your choice
• It is important to be aware of your academic progress (and transfer credits) in order to graduate in a timely manner
• Utilize campus resources to propel you to your career
Career Development Center
Services Offered:• Resume / Cover letter• Internship Center• Career counseling• Mock Interviews• Employment (ORCA)• Job & Grad School Fairs• Website Resources• Candid Career• Manners Matters (Etiquette Dinner)• Volunteer and Service Learning
http://cdc.buffalostate.edu/cdc/cdc_home.php
Financial AidThis can be tricky/confusing for transfers!
• File FAFSA often (every year!)• Be sure you accept your financial aid award
package in Self-Service Banner• Keep up on your scholarship options
If you have questions, see Financial Aid (Moot Hall 230)
• Financial Aid Office does offer 1-1 appointments if necessary for financial counseling
http://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/
Student Accounts
• The Student Accounts Office is responsible for billing and collection of student tuition, fees, and room & board for each semester.
• The office is also responsible for the receipt and disbursement of all student financial aid, including processing refunds from financial aid awards.
• Student must register for a class prior to Sunday, Jan. 25 at 11:59pm or they will receive a “Late Registration Fee” (SUNY Mandate)
• All bills are electronic (no paper mailed home). Pay your ebills online through QuikPAY (found in Banner). Payment plans are also available through QuikPAY!
• Sign up to have your refund Direct Deposited (faster & easier!)
http://studentaccounts.buffalostate.edu/
Welcome to Buffalo State
Questions?
Trish DillenbeckAssistant Director, Transfer Admissions
SUNY Buffalo State