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University Transfer Credit PolicyThe University at Buffalo reserves the right to evaluate all credit-bearingcourses.All credit-bearing courses from accredited institutions of higherlearning are considered transferable to the University at Buffalo; thegrades earned in these courses are used in overall GPA calculations. Theterm “accredited,” as used here, refers to the following regional accreditationorganizations:• MSA/CHE, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission of Higher Education• NEASC, New England Association of Schools and Colleges• NCA, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools• NASC, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges• SASC-Comm. on Coll., Southern Association of Schools and Colleges-Commission on Colleges• WASC-Sr., Western Association of Schools and Colleges-AccreditingCommission for Senior Colleges• WASC-Jr., Western Association of Schools and Colleges-AccreditingCommission for Community and Junior CollegesCredit courses from institutions with other than regional accreditationare evaluated for transfer purposes on a case-by-case basis.Official Transcript EvaluationCourses transferred from another institution to UB will be transferred withfull semester credit value. Conversion of credits from trimester, quarterly,and other calendar systems will be completed based on nationally acceptedpractices. For example, trimester hours are generally equal to semesterhours and quarterly hours are generally equal to two-thirds semester hours.Transfer Course ArticulationTransfer course articulation at UB is a formal evaluation by academicfaculty comparing the content of courses offered at other campuses to UBcourses and requirements. UB transfer course articulation is available tothe public on the Web site TAURUS (Transfer Articulation and UniversityRequirements at UB System) at http://taurus.buffalo.edu. TAURUS alsodisplays transfer course articulation applied to the requirements for anyUB degree. Transferring and continuing students use TAURUS to selectsuitable courses in preparation for transfer to UB, for summer study and tocomplete degree requirements.Readmission of Former StudentsAll students in academic good standing who withdraw voluntarily areeligible to return. A Reentry Form must be filed with the Office of Admissionswell in advance of the intended reentry date.Students not in good standing—who have voluntarily withdrawn orwere dismissed for poor academic performance or whose GPA is less than2.0 (overall and at the University at Buffalo)—must file the Reentry Formand a petition for readmission. The Scholastic Standards Committee willreview the requests on the basis of data demonstrating that the studentsare able to progress satisfactorily toward the completion of their degreeprograms. Information about Second Chance, UB’s academic forgivenesspolicy, can be found in the Grading section of this catalog.Visiting Student ProgramStudents enrolled at other institutions may apply to study at UB as visitingstudents for up to one full year without formal transfer. With approvalfrom their home campus, students receive full credit for approved coursescompleted at UB. Information about applying and admission criteria maybe obtained from the Office of Admissions.University Degree RequirementsCatalog Rights StatementThe 2007–08 undergraduate catalog and the policies and procedures hereinare in effect for the fall 2007, spring 2008, and summer 2008 semesters.Although the information herein has been reviewed by numerous universityfaculty and staff members, the text may nevertheless contain errors.Calendars, academic and degree programs, policies, and fees are subjectto change at any time by official action of the University at Buffalo or theState University of New York. In addition, changes in policies, procedures,and administration may have occurred since the final publication deadlinefor this catalog and its printed version. Updates are regularly made in theonline version, with modifications and their effective dates noted in the“Catalog Updates” section. In case of discrepancies between the onlineand printed versions of the catalog, the online version is to be considereddefinitive. Students should contact individual undergraduate departmentsor campus offices for the most recent information.Upon nomination by the faculty and by vote of the Board of Trustees,degrees are conferred upon students who have met the requirements listedin this catalog.University RequirementsStudents continuously enrolled at UB or on an official Leave of Absencefrom UB are governed by the university requirements (e.g., general education)stated in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial matriculationin the university. For example, students who enter the university in fall 2007and are continuously enrolled through graduation must meet the baccalaureatedegree requirements as stated in this 2007-2008 catalog.Major Program RequirementsStudents continuously enrolled in a particular major degree program oron an official Leave of Absence from the program are governed by therequirements of that program as stated in the catalog in effect at the timeof their initial entrance into the program. For example, students who areaccepted into a major during the fall 2007 semester and are continuouslyenrolled through graduation must meet the requirements for the major asstated in this 2007-2008 catalog.Either the university or a program may find it necessary to updaterequirements for students who have been enrolled in the university or in aprogram for an extended period.Breaks in Student EnrollmentStudents who leave the university or a major degree program for one ormore semesters without an official Leave of Absence are governed by therequirements stated in the catalog in effect at the time of their most recentreadmission to the university or to the major program.Class StandingA student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours to be classifiedas a sophomore, 60 credit hours to be classified as a junior, and 90 credithours to be classified as a senior. Grades of incomplete are not counted ascredits completed.Matriculation StatusTo be considered a candidate for a baccalaureate degree, a student musthave been formally admitted to the university in accordance with admissionstandards.Matriculated and Nonmatriculated StudentsA matriculated student is one who has applied and been officially acceptedto the university through an undergraduate admission process and is consideredto be pursuing a degree.A nonmatriculated student is one who is enrolled on a semester-bysemesteror course-by-course basis and has not been accepted as a regularstudent pursuing a degree.Minimum Number of Credit HoursCandidates for bachelor’s degrees must complete a minimum of 120 credithours, 30 of which must have been completed at the University at Buffalocampus. No more than 18 credits of tutorial coursework (including thatof TUT (tutorial) type and course numbers 495-499) and no more than8 credits of athletics activity coursework can count toward the creditsrequired for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURESUniversity at Buffalo • Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08