Are summer classes at another college transferable to SBU?

I'm planning to take some summer classes at a different college, and I want them to count at Stony Brook University. Does anyone know how the process works or what I need to keep in mind?

Transferring credits from summer classes taken at another institution to Stony Brook University (SBU) is fairly common among students, but there are a few important steps to ensure the credits are counted at SBU.

Firstly, you should explore the SBU Transfer Equivalency Database, which can provide information about how courses from other schools typically transfer to SBU. SBU might have an agreement with the college you're planning to attend where they’ll accept specific courses. Search for the college and look for the classes you want to take, and see what equivalent they have in SBU if any.

Once you've figured out which classes you want to take, the next step would be to fill out a Transfer Course Evaluation Form and submit it to the Undergraduate Academic Affairs office. This form is a pre-approval process and it helps assure that the courses you plan to take are eligible to be transferred.

Next, take the classes and perform as well as possible - typically a grade of C or better is required for the credit to transfer. If you pass the course, you will need to request an official transcript be sent from the institution where you took the course to SBU’s Office of the Registrar. Once they receive and process the transcript, the credits should appear on your SBU record.

One last consideration is that while these credits may transfer, bear in mind that the grades you earn will not factor into your SBU GPA.

Remember, every case is unique so while this covers the basics, you should definitely confirm the details with your academic advisor at SBU. They can provide guidance based on your specific situation and answer any additional questions you may have.