Transfer of Credits

Trinity may accept up to 90 semester credits toward a B.A. degree and 30 semester credits toward an ABS degree.

To convert quarter credits to semester credits:  multiply quarter credits by 2 and divide by 3.  Credits may be accepted from the sources outlined below.

Accredited Institutions

Credits from accredited institutions may be accepted for transfer to:
1) meet the general studies requirements for a B.A., or
2) substitute for Trinity courses.

A grade of “C-” or higher is necessary for required courses, except for English Composition  which requires a minimum grade of “C.” A grade of “D” may be accepted toward elective credit only if the cumulative grade point is 2.0 or higher. Upper division credits (300-400 level) are accepted only from regionally accredited institutions.

Non-accredited Institutions

Trinity reserves the right to accept credits from non-accredited institutions. Any credits accepted will be considered tentative until the student’s scholarship is validated by one semester of full-time study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The conditions for accredited institutions apply. Transfer of further credits from a non-accredited institution is not allowed after establishment of a Trinity record.

Distance Learning (Online), Extension and/or Correspondence

Credits from distance learning (online), extension and/or correspondence courses may transfer.

Advanced Placement Credit Policy

Students who have participated in College Board Advanced Placement Program® may be eligible for Trinity credits. Students should have College Board send scores directly to Trinity. Scores of three (3) or above may result in credit. The Registrar and Academic Dean, in consultation with the appropriate academic department, will determine credit.

Students who have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma may be awarded credit for Higher Level passes with scores of five (5) or higher. The Registrar and office of the Academic Dean, in consultation with the appropriate academic department, will determine credit.

CLEP

Credits may be granted for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) in accordance with the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations.

College Credit Recommendations

Students presenting proof of having taken courses listed in the College Credit Recommendations listing, published by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, may be granted credits in accordance with the recommendations, toward general studies requirements.