How do Baruch College transfer equivalencies work?

I'm thinking about transferring to Baruch College and want to know how their transfer equivalencies process works. How do they evaluate courses taken at other schools, and is there a tool to check this before applying?

The process of transfer equivalencies at Baruch College is fairly systematic. When you transfer, the college's Admissions Office and academic departments work together to evaluate the courses you've taken at other schools to see if they are equivalent to those offered at Baruch. Factors considered in this evaluation include the course syllabus, the number of credit hours, and the grade you received.

You can use the Transfer Credit Evaluator tool provided by CUNY (of which Baruch College is a part) to get an idea of how your previous courses might translate before applying. It's an online database that allows you to see how courses from various institutions have been transferred in the past. This can offer you a preliminary idea of how your credits might transfer, though the actual credit awarded will be confirmed by the official evaluation.

Keep in mind that while this tool can be very useful, it is not exhaustive, and there might be courses or institutions that are not listed. Also note that grades of C or better are typically needed for the credit to be transferrable. Lastly, even if general college credit is awarded for a course, there's no guarantee that it will satisfy specific program or major requirements at Baruch.

In any case, you'll be presented with an official evaluation of your transfer credits after you are admitted to the college. If you are unsure or have a more complex situation, I'd recommend reaching out to Baruch’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more personalized guidance.