However, a faculty-approved articulation decision is needed to identify transferred courses that will apply toward major requirements, and prior approval must be obtained from an advisor for the use of transferred courses toward general education requirements. Students must take a minimum of 30 credit hours in residence at the University at Buffalo campus to obtain a UB degree. UB College Credit Examinations Students may earn credit for an examination administered by a University at Buffalo department. The exam is comparable to a final examination. If the student receives a passing grade in the examination and wishes to accept it, university credit will be granted.
Departments determine whether to administer such examinations.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall and not be graduating seniors. Alternative credit will not be awarded for exams that duplicate the content of a college course for which a student has already received credit. Students who wish to determine their eligibility for these examinations may obtain applications from the Office of Records and Registration. A fee is charged.