Current and former servicemembers from all branches of the U.S. military can receive credit for their military service and training.

Skills acquired outside the classroom can qualify as transfer credit through the Experiential Learning Assessment Program, which is available to all students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

More than 50 different language-testing examinations can be taken to evaluate knowledge of a foreign language, which can qualify as transfer credit.

Students are eligible to apply transfer credit if they earned a diploma and earned a score of 4 or higher on “HL” courses from an International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

At your transfer registration appointment, your advisor will provide you with a detailed credit evaluation, that will list your number of transferable credits. Prior to your appointment, your official high school and college transcript(s) must be received by the admissions office. Note: Individual transcripts are required for each school attended. An “official transcript” is sent directly from your former institution to SFC, whereas an unofficial transcript is sent by you.

At your transfer registration appointment, you will learn of which of your credits will/will not count toward your major. If a course is not counted to your major and, is a “C” or above, it may count as an elective credit.

St. Francis College will accept up to 98 transferrable/equivalent credits.

If a course that you took is not listed on your credit evaluation:

• We may not have received your official transcript from an institution
• We may not have the course description for the course(s) that are missing
• The course grade is below a “C;” which is the minimum grade for possible transfer credit. Please note the P/F grades cannot receive transfer credit.

In conjunction with your transfer credit evaluation, you should also view your Program Evaluation, accessible through the college’s WebAdvisor system. Your Program Evaluation will show you the list of classes required for your major, and track your progress as you complete these requirements.

No, your GPA is only calculated based upon the courses you take at St. Francis College. All transfer other courses will be designated as “TF” and will not count toward your GPA.

Any questions related to your transfer credits can be directed to your academic advisor. Your advisor is a part of the “Center for Student Success” (CSS), the department that is responsible for registration. Additionally, you can also contact the registrar’s office.

After you have been accepted, you must attend a transfer registration appointment, where you will receive your academic schedule.

If you feel as though a course you are taking a course that is similar to a course you have already taken, please consult your academic advisor. Before meeting with your advisor, please provide us with a description from the college catalog and/or the course syllabus. Note: Schedule changes can be made during our “add/drop” period, each semester. “Add/drop” typically begins on the first day of classes and permits schedule changes up to a week after that. Please see our academic calendar for exact dates.

At St. Francis College, advisement is mandatory every semester, for every student. Prior to registering for courses for an upcoming semester, you must meet with their academic advisor to create your course schedule. Note: You may have a “Registration Advisement” hold on your account, which signifies that you must see your advisor before registering for classes.

The name of your advisor is listed on WebAdvisor, by clicking the “Email My Advisor” link under the student menu. You can also contact the “Center for Student Success” (CSS) to determine who your advisor is. You can contact your advisor to schedule an appointment by clicking the “Email My Advisor” link through the student menu on WebAdvisor.

It is recommended that you bring a printed copy of your program evaluation from WebAdvisor.

Your program evaluation on WebAdvisor lists all the requirements you need to complete for your declared major(s) and minor, if applicable.

All course offerings a given semester are posted online on our WebAdvisor system. Students should check the academic calendar for exact dates and times of courses.

All course offerings a given semester are posted online on our WebAdvisor system. Students should check the academic calendar for exact dates and times of courses.

It is important to meet with your academic advisor each semester so that they can help you remain on track to graduate, and you can discuss the best path to obtaining a degree for your personal situation and goals.

A hold is any outstanding requirement that you need to take care of before you can register. There are a number of different types of holds. Some examples of holds you may see are:

• Registration Advisement (RA) Hold– If you have this hold, it means you haven’t yet met with your academic advisor. Make an appointment with them ASAP.
• Student Accounts Hold (SA) – If you have this hold, it means you have an outstanding financial obligation. You should contact Student Financial Services for information on how to have this taken care of.
• College/University Transcript Hold (CT) – If you have this hold, it means your final college/university transcript has not been received. You should have your OFFICIAL transcript sent to the Registrar’s Office.
• Immunization/Meningitis Hold (MR) – If you have this hold, your immunization records have not been received by the college. Have your records send to the Registrar’s Office, room 2000.
• GPA Hold (GA) – If you have this hold, it is because your GPA has fallen below a 2.0 and you are on academic probation. Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in room 3001.
• Athletic Hold (AL) – If you have this hold, it is because you are a student athlete. You must meet with the college’s Athletics Academic Advisor in room 3001.

You can speak with the department chairperson of the course to see if you can be given permission to be signed into the course. Permission is granted based on if there is physical space in the classroom to accommodate extra students, as well as department chair and professor approval.

To officially declare or change a major or minor, students should fill out a major declaration form available in the Office of the Registrar, room 2000. Some majors require departmental approval, in which case students should make an appointment with the chairperson to discuss the major.

After the add/drop period ends in the beginning of each semester (students should check the academic calendar for exact dates), any classes dropped from a student’s schedule are considered withdrawals. Students who withdraw from a class will receive the mark of a “W” on their transcript.

All students who have a GPA below a 2.0 are considered academically at risk and placed on academic probation. Students on probation are required to participate in the college’s “Removing Obstacles to Success” program through the advisement office to help learn skills needed for improved academic success. The students will also meet with their academic advisor for an Academic improvement plan.

As part of the college’s “Forgiveness Policy”, grade substitutions allow an academic dean to replace an existing F grade in a student’s GPA with another course. Please reach out to the Office of the Academic Dean for more information.

Permission to take courses off campus, CLEP, or foreign language proficiency exams must be granted by an academic dean. If the course is a major related course, permission must also be given first by the department chairperson for the course, before speaking with a dean. Students should refer to the St. Francis College catalog for more information.

Students who take a semester off from school must complete a readmission application from the Office of the Registrar in room 2000 upon their return to St. Francis. Once the readmission application is processed, students will be allowed to meet with an academic advisor to register for classes.

Independent Study and Field Experience must be approved by the department chairperson, project mentor, and then an academic dean. Students can only take up to 6 credits in Independent Study and 6 credits in Field Experience.

Students must be granted permission to take above 18 credits in one term. Department chairs can sign off on up to 19 credits. Any student wishing to take more than 19 credits must get approval from an academic dean.

Students who plan on fully withdrawing from the college must meet with an academic dean, who must sign off on the withdrawal. Students who do not fill out the necessary withdrawal paperwork before the start of the semester and simply do not show up for their classes will still be considered a registered student, and are liable for all financial obligations related to tuition payment. Any F or X grades earned in a course as a result of a failure to properly withdraw from classes will remain on a student’s St. Francis College transcript.

Here at St. Francis, we have a number of resources available to help students reach their fullest potential. Students can reach out to the Center for Student Success to work with their Academic Advisor or they can also reach out to the Academic Enhancement Center to sign up for free tutoring services.

Academic advisors in the Center for Student Success, room 3001, are available to meet one-on-one with students to discuss their interests and possible majors, and counsel them on their options for achieving their academic and professional goals.

Students needing accommodations should contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at 718-489-2047 to set up a meeting to discuss any needed accommodations. Students should be prepared to provide additional documentation regarding their need for accommodations, such as a psychoeducational evaluation, IEP, etc.

Getting involved on campus is a great way to enhance your student experience and make a difference! Here at SFC we have a wide range of student clubs, professional organizations, honor societies, intermural sports, and even fraternities and sororities! If you’d like more information please contact [email protected].

All students who are experiencing a medical, family, personal, or other type of emergency situation that may impact their class attendance should contact the Dean of Students right away to formulate a plan for their academics.

Our Career Services Center is located on the 2nd floor. The Career Services Center provides a wide range of services to students:

• resume editing,
• mock interviews,
• job/internship search assistance
• information on Graduate Programs
• Career Fair opportunities

Students can make appointments or stop by to speak with a counselor in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment about anything going on in their lives. For more information Please contact: [email protected] for more information

Students experiencing any technical difficulties with logging into or using their student email, WebAdvisor, Canvas, or any other aspect of the SFC online portal should speak with the Student Technology Help Desk in room 4211. Students can also contact [email protected] for assistance.