These regulations govern academic credit received through Advance Placement or examination, academic credit transferred to Loyola from another institution, or student placement in courses through exam scores.
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Loyola recognizes that students, as a result of study or experience, may possess a mastery of the content of certain college courses. To enable students to profit from their knowledge, Loyola allows students to receive credit or a waiver of a requirement through departmental or external examination. The availability of departmental examinations is left to the discretion of the individual departments.
Freshmen entering Loyola who wish to be awarded college credit on the basis of acceptable credit by examination instruments must submit official results from the testing agencies for evaluation of credits within 60 days from the date of registration. International students must submit official results from the testing agencies for evaluation of credits within 90 days from the date of registration. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the credits not being applied to the Loyola degree.
Credit by examination is governed by the following regulations:
Departmental Examinations: Students may petition the dean in charge of the subject area to be examined on the content of a specific course or to have an examination or evaluation of an academic experience related to a specific area. Upon completion of the examination or evaluation, the dean will notify the Office of Student Records who shall, if the student has been successful, post the credit. There is a per course equivalent fee charged. Students should consult their dean for this fee information.
Optional Placement Tests: Placement tests in modern foreign languages, Greek, Latin, and history are available to entering students. Their scores on the test may enable them to “place out” of certain courses. Based on their scores on the history test, students may receive Loyola credit for specific courses upon registration. Additionally, placement and proficiency tests and auditions are given in the area of music for the purpose of assigning students to private applied music study and to ensure homogeneity in some classes. Extraordinarily able music students may receive advanced placement in some music study on an individual basis.
External Examinations: Students may petition the university for credit by external examination by having the scores sent to the student’s dean’s office. The dean’s office will evaluate all scores based on the approved external examination. There is a $20 posting fee on external examinations.
|
TEST NAME |
LOYOLA EQUIVALENT |
MIN. AP SCORE REQUIRED |
| Biology | BIOL A106 Cells and Heredity | 4 |
| Chemistry | SCIE T129 Investigating Nature | 4 |
| Chinese Language & Culture | CHIN A201 Second Year Chinese II | 4-5 |
| Composition | ENGL T122 Critical Reading/Writing | 4 |
| Environmental Science | BIOL Z230 Human Ecology | 4 |
| Microeconomics | ECON B100 (formerly ECON B200) Microeconomics | 4 |
| Macroeconomics | ECON B101 (formerly ECON B201) Macroeconomics | 4 |
| French Language Level III | FREN A201 Second Year French II | 4-5 |
| French Literature Level III | FREN A331 Intro to French Literature II | 4-5 |
| German Level III | GERM A201 Second Year German II | 4-5 |
| Latin Vergil | LATNA337 Augustan Poetry | 4-5 |
| Latin Literature | LATNA337 Augustan Poetry | 4-5 |
| Human Geography | GEOG A100 General Geography I | 4 |
| World History OR European History | HIST T124 Global History II | 4 |
| U.S. History | HIST A201 U.S. History from 1865 | 4-5* |
| Italian Language & Culture | ITAL A201 Second Year Italian II | 4-5 |
| Japanese Language & Culture | JPNS A201 Second Year Japanese II | 4-5 |
| Composition and Literature | Writing About Literature (WAL) requirement | 4 |
| Computer Science A or AB | Math A211 Intro to Programming I | 4 |
| Statistics | MATH A241 Prob. & Stat. | 4 |
| Calculus AB | MATH A257 Calculus I | 4 |
| Calculus BC | MATH A258 Calculus II | 4 |
| Calculus BC | MATH A257 Calculus I & Math A258 Calculus II | 5 |
| Music Theory | MUTH M102 Music Theory | 4 |
| Physics B | PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences I (3 hrs) & PHYS A112 Phys I Lab (1hr) | 4 |
| Physics B | PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences I (3 hrs), PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences II (3 hrs) & PHYS 112 I Lab (1 hr) | 5 |
| Physics C (Mech) |
PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences I Lec (3 hrs) & PHYS A112 Physics I Lab (1 hr) PHYS A101 Intro to Mechanics (4 hrs) & PHYS A103 Mechanics Lab (1) |
4 5
|
| Physics C (E&M) |
PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences II (3 hrs) & PHYS A113 Physics II Lab (1 hr) PHYS A102 Intro to Electromag & Relativity (4 hrs) & PHYS A104 Electricity & Magnetism Lab (1 hr) |
4
5 |
| U.S. Govt & Politics | POLS A100 Intro to American Govt. | 4 |
| Psychology | PSYC A100 Intro. to Psychology | 4 |
| Spanish Language | SPAN A201 Second Year Spanish II | 4-5 |
| Spanish Literature | SPAN A305 Intro to Hispanic Literature | 4-5 |
| Art: History | VISA A110 (formerly VISA A210) Survey of World Art I | 4 |
* If a score of 5 is reported for American History II, it is possible to receive 6 credit hours (both 200 and 201), pending a writing sample. Contact the department chair for additional information.
In accordance with the guidelines of the American Council on Education, formal coursework taken while in the military and non-collegiate courses may be substituted for one of the exams listed in the External Examination Chart. Students should petition their dean for consideration by submitting the results of those examinations. Registered nurses enrolled in Loyola’s nursing program may receive 24 hours in nursing in addition to the 30 hours of credit by examination.* Scores will be based on ACE recommendations.
Loyola now awards academic credit for Advanced Level (A Level) exams results on the GCE (General Certificate of Education). The academic credit to be awarded is at the discretion of the Dean's Office in consultation with the academic department.
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Loyola University New Orleans must verify incoming student placement in college-level English courses. Initial placement is determined by SAT/ACT scores or Advanced Placement (AP) credit exam scores.
Based on their ACT/SAT scores, students are placed in ENGL A100 (Expository Writing), ENGL A105 (English Composition—International Students), or ENGL T122 (Critical Reading and Writing). English majors substitute ENGL A205 for ENGL T122.
Placement by SAT/ACT scores will be verified by means of a diagnostic writing test administered on the first day of class in all composition courses. On the basis of the results of this diagnostic test, composition faculty can recommend that students registered for ENGL A100 be reassigned to ENGL T122 and vice versa. The Director of Composition will review these recommendations and adjust students’ placements and schedules accordingly.
Course Placement Schedule:
| ACT/SAT Writing Scores Required | Placement |
|---|---|
| ACT English: 21 or above | ENGL T122 or ENGL A205* |
| ACT English: 20 or below | English A100 |
| SAT Verbal: 501 or above | ENGL T122 or ENGL A205* |
| SAT Verbal: 500 or below | English A100 |
Examination Credit:
| Examination & Score | Credit |
|---|---|
| AP: English Language & Composition: 4 or above | 3 AP Credits for ENGL T122 |
| AP: English Literature & Composition: 4 or above | 3 AP credits for Writing About Literature (WAL)** |
| International Baccalaureate English A1 HL Score of 5 or above | 3 credits for WAL** |
Additional Advanced Placement credits (link)
* ENGL: 205 for English majors only
** Incoming students with WAL credit are still required to satisfy ENGL T122
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| Classification | Full Time | 3/4 Time | 1/2Time | LT 1/2 Time | 1/4 Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Graduate | 6 | 4.5 | 3 | 1-2 | |
| Law | 9 | 6 | 4.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Summer School | 6 | - | 3 | 1-2 |
Determined by major.
Freshmen entering Loyola who wish to be awarded college credit on the basis of acceptable credit by examination instruments must submit official results from the testing agencies for evaluation of credits within 60 days from the date of registration. International students must submit official results from the testing agencies for evaluation of credits within 90 days from the date of registration. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the credits not being applied to the Loyola degree.
(For IB credit not listed, please contact your Dean's Office)
Credit given for: Higher Level Test with scores of 5, 6, 7
| Biology | 3 hrs | BIOL T122 | Cultural Biology |
| Chemistry | 3 hrs | CHEM T122 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| Economics | 3 hrs | ECON X130 | Economics and Society |
| English AI | 3 hrs | ENGL T125 | Writing About Literature |
| History—Americas | 3 hrs | HIST A200 | U.S. History |
| History—European | 3 hrs | HIST A499 | Modern Europe |
|
Languages: A2 & B French/German/Italian/Spanish |
3 hrs |
FREN, GERM, ITAL, or SPAN A201 |
Second Year II |
| Mathematics HL | 3 hrs | Math A115 | Intro to Finite Math |
| Music | 3 hrs | MUGN U268 | Intro to Western Art Music |
| Philosophy | 3 hrs | PHIL T122 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Physics | 3 hrs | PHYS T122 | Introduction to Physics |
| Psychology | 3 hrs | PSYC A100 | Introduction to Psychology |
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Loyola University New Orleans verifies each incoming student’s mathematical readiness through the ALEKS Math Assessment. ALEKS is a powerful artificial-intelligence based assessment and learning system that determines the strengths and weaknesses of a student’s mathematical knowledge, reports its findings to the student, and provides the student with a learning environment for improving this knowledge to an appropriate level for course placement.
The ALEKS Math Assessment ensures students’ readiness for particular courses at Loyola. Since these courses are demanding, it is important for students to begin in the course most likely to lead to success. Students will not be permitted to take a course unless they have demonstrated readiness. After completing the initial assessment, students who wish to improve their skills may use the included learning modules. Students are permitted a total of four attempts to achieve their desired placement through the ALEKS Math Assessment.
Transfer students are also required to take the ALEKS Math Assessment unless they transfer in a college-level (i.e., not developmental) math course with a minimum grade of C.
Courses and their corresponding required ALEKS scores are given below, organized by degree program.
Non-Science/Non-Math Majors:
| ALEKS Score | Placement |
|---|---|
| 0-45 | MATH A092, Fundamentals of Algebra* |
| 46-75 | MATH T122, Math Models or MATH A115, Finite Math |
| 76-100 | Exemption from MATH T122 or MATH A115** |
Science/Math majors:
| ALEKS Score | Placement |
|---|---|
| 0-45 | MATH A092, Fundamentals of Algebra* |
| 46-75 | MATH A118, Pre-Calculus |
| 76 - 100 | MATH A257, Calculus I |
Business Majors:
| ALEKS Score | Placement |
| 0-45 | MATH A092, Fundamentals of Algebra* |
| 46-75 | MATH A115, Finite Mathematicws |
| 61 - 100 | MATH A116, Survey of Calculus |
| 76-100 | Exemption from MATH A115** |
Miscellaneous Courses:
| ALEKS Score | Placement |
| 0-45 | COSC A211, Introduction to Programming I |
| 61 - 100 | MATH A200, Introduction to Linear Algebra |
| 61 - 100 | MATH A260, Statistical Inference for Scientists |
| 76-100 | DECS B205, Business Statistics |
*Credit for Math A092 does not apply towards degree total, but is considered in GPA calculations.
**Entering students demonstrating a sufficiently high level of readiness may receive exemption, depending on their degree program. This exemption is for the course only. Three hours will be added to the general elective requirement.
Students with appropriate examination credit are not required to take the ALEKS Math Assessment.
Examination Credit
| Exam & Score | Credit |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate Math HL score of 5 or above | 3 credits for MATH A115 |
| Advanced Placement (AP) Exams | See AP Credit by Exam |
Additionally: Students with a score of 3 in AP Calculus or Statistics are exempted from MATH T122/A115
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Awarding College Credit for Transfers
Official Transcripts from other accredited colleges and universities should be sent to the Office of Admissions. After having been evaluated by admissions, they will be forwarded to each dean's office for review and application of credit toward Loyola degree requirements in the student's chosen major. No more than 64 hours of coursework from an accredited two-year school may be applied to a Loyola degree program. The dean's office will notify the student of the evaluation of transfer coursework. The transfer GPA will be computed and used for admission purposes only. Transfer credit will be awarded only as earned hours for approved courses in which grades of C or above have been earned. Transfer quarter hours will be converted to semester hours. Regardless of the number of hours accepted in transfer, students are required to meet the residency and degree requirements of their program of study. At least 25 percent of credit hours required for the degree must be completed at Loyola.
Earned hours from another college in remedial, technical, and/or courses not considered to be "college level" will not be accepted for transfer. Credit for proprietary and vocational programs is not transferable. Experiential learning programs and correspondence credit taken at an accredited university may be counted only if approved by the dean's office of the college to which the student applies and the student attends. Military and other extra-institutional credits evaluated by the American Council on Education may be accepted when approved by the dean's office of the college to which the student applies. It is the student's responsibility to report discrepancies or question evaluations. If the student later changes colleges within the university, such work will be evaluated by the dean of the new college.
Transfer students will be informed of the amount of credit which will transfer prior to their enrollment, if possible, but at the latest, prior to the end of the first academic term in which they are enrolled.
Awarding College Credit for Freshmen
Freshmen entering Loyola with transfer credits from an accredited college located within the United States must submit official transcripts for evaluation of credits within 60 days from the date of registration. Freshmen entering Loyola with transfer credits from an accredited college located outside the United States must submit official transcripts for evaluation of credits within 90 days from the date of registration. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the credits not being applied to the Loyola degree.
Awarding College Credit by Examination
Freshmen entering Loyola who wish to be awarded college credit on the basis of acceptable credit by examination instruments must submit official results from the testing agencies for evaluation of credits within 60 days from the date of registration. International students must submit official results from the testing agencies for evaluation of credits within 90 days from the date of registration. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the credits not being applied to the Loyola degree.
Please see also Advanced Placement Credit and International Baccaluareate Credit.
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Students who have earned academic credit at another accredited college of university may be allowed to transfer a maximum of six credit hours with a minimum grade of "B" and with the approval of the department chair and/or the dean of the college. Each degree program has certain restrictions concerning acceptance of courses completed at other institutions. Transfer of credits earned more than five year prior to enrollment will not ordinarily be considered. Courses that were taken on quarter hours, will be converted to semester hours.
In all cases, course work will be evaluated for equivalence to Loyola requirements; therefore, students must provide course descriptions and/or other supporting materials to assist faculty in the evaluation process.
Transfer students will be informed of the amount of credit which will transfer prior to their enrollment,if possible, but at the latest prior to the end of their first academic term in which they are enrolled.
Jesuit MBA Exception:
The College of Business has a consortium agreement with selected AACSB-accredited Jesuit schools. Students may transfer up to 50% of their course requirements of the MBA program, exclusive of the BA 850 capstone course, at the 700- or 800-level under this agreement. A grade of "B" or higher is required in any course taken at another school to apply to degree requirements. Students must also meet the admission requirements of the other school.
Transfer of Doctoral Academic Credit
Students may transfer up to 6 doctoral course credits into a doctoral program with a minimum grade of 'B'.
Students who transfer from a Loyola University New Orleans master's degree into a different Loyola degree may be allowed to transfer a maximum of nine credit hours with a minimum grade of "B" and with the approval of the department chair and/or the dean of the college. Each degree program has certain restrictions concerning acceptance of courses completed at other institutions. Transfer of credits earned more than five year prior to enrollment will not ordinarily be considered.
Transfer students will be informed of the amount of credit which will transfer prior to their enrollment,if possible, but at the latest prior to the end of their first academic term in which they are enrolled.
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