Understanding US degrees and transfer credits

US degrees have a total amount of credits to complete. This will include both general education, major classes and free electives.

INTO Qualification modules may be eligible for credit transfer, depending on the university and degree program. Please see the estimated credit ranges below. 

Why are transferable credits important?  

Transferable credits can translate into fewer classes to graduate, saving you time and tuition costs.  
International Foundation Modules Suffolk University Course(s) Equivalencies + Credits Score(s) Required
English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One: FREE ELECTIVE – 8 credits 40%
Research Project and Skills Enhancement Direct Entry:
  • WRI 101 First Year Writing – 4 credits
  • WRI 102 First Year Writing – 4 credits
International Direct/International Year One:
  • WRI 101 First Year Writing – TO BE VALIDATED *
  • WRI 102 First Year Writing – TO BE VALIDATED *
40%
Maths and Data Handling Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • MATH 121 – Precalc with elements of Calculus – 4 Credits
  • MATH 130 – Topics in Finite Mathematics – 4 credits
40%
Mathematics Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • MATH 121 – Precalc with elements of Calculus – 4 Credits
  • MATH 165 – Calculus 1 – 4 credits
40%
Business and Accounting Direct Entry:
  • SBS 101 – Business Foundations – 3 credits
  • FREE ELEC – Free Elective – 3 credits
International Direct/International Year One:
  • Free Elective – 6 credits
40%
Economics Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • EC 101 – Applied MicroEconomics – 3 credits
  • EC 102 – Global MacroEconomics – 3 credits
40%
Sociology and Psychology Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • SOC 113 – Introduction to Sociology – 4 credits
  • PSYCH 114 – General Psychology – 4 credits
40%
Law and International Relations Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • POLS 281 – Intro to Comparative Politics – 4 credits
  • SIH REQ – Social and Intellectual History Requirement – 4 credits
40%
Biology Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • BIO 111 – Introduction to the Cell – 3 credits
  • BIO L111 – Introduction to the Cell Lab – 1 credit
  • BIO 114 – Organismal Biology – 3 credits
  • BIO L115 – Organismal Biology Lab – 1 credit
40%
Physics Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • PHYS 111 – College Physics I – 3 credits
  • PHYS L111 – College Physics I Lab – 1 credit
  • PHYS 112 – College Physics II – 3 credits
  • PHYS L112 – College Physics II Lab – 1 credit
40%
Chemistry Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • CHEM 111 – General Chemistry I – 3 credits
  • CHEM L111 – General Chemistry I Lab – 1 credit
  • CHEM 112 – General Chemistry II – 3 credits
  • CHEM L112 – General Chemistry II Lab – 1 credit
40%
Media Studies Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • CJN 101 – Introduction to Communication – 4 credits
  • FREE ELEC – Free Elective – 4 credits
40%
Computer Science Direct Entry/International Direct/International Year One:
  • CMPSC F131 – Computer Science I – 4 credits
  • CMPSC F132 – Computer Science II – 4 credits
40%

Other Transfer Notes: *TO BE VALIDATED = Credit will be initially awarded as ZERO (0) credits. Once a student completes their IYO or ID program successfully and receives the INTO-Suffolk Academic Director’s approval, credit value will be added.

International Foundation Modules Drew University Course(s) Equivalencies + Credits Score(s) Required
English for Academic Purposes
  • EAP 101 English for Academic Purposes I: Writing (4 cr)
  • EAP 201 English for Academic Purposes I (4 cr)
40%
Research Project and Skills Enhancement
  • WRTG 101 College Writing: ESOL (4 cr)
  • WRTG 189 Lower Level Writing (4 cr)
40%
Mathematics and Data Handling
  • MATH 100 Preparation for Calculus (4 cr)
  • STAT 189 Lower Level Statistic Elective (4 cr)
40%
Mathematics
  • MATH 100 Preparation for Calculus (4 cr)
  • MATH 150 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4 cr)
40%
Business and Accounting --- Module Under Review --- ---Pending---
Economics
  • ECON 101 Economic Principles: Microeconomics (4 cr)
  • ECON 102 Economic Principles: Macroeconomics (4 cr)
40%
Sociology and Psychology
  • SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (4 cr)
  • PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (4 cr)
40%
Law and International Relations
  • PSCI 104 International Relations (4 cr)
  • PSCI 211 Law, Justice, and Society (4 cr)
40%
Biology
  • BIOL 189 Lower Level Biology (8 cr)
40%
Physics
  • PHYS 111 & PHYS 113 Introductory Physics I & Lab (4 cr)
  • PHYS 112 & PHYS 114 Introductory Physics II & Lab (4 cr)
50%
Chemistry
  • CHEM 150 Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)
  • CHEM 160 Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr)
50%
Media Studies
  • MCOM 101 Introduction to Media Studies (4 cr)
  • MCOM 189 Lower Level Media & Comm (4 cr)
40%
Computer Science
  • CSCI 189 (8 credits)
    (students can do exemption tests for CSCI 150 and CSCI 151)
40%
International Foundation Modules UAB Course(s) Equivalencies + Credits Score(s) Required
English for Academic Purposes
  • GENERAL ELECTIVE (6 credits)
40%/D
Research Project and Skills Enhancement
  • GENERAL ELECTIVE (6 credits)
40%/D
Mathematics and Data Handling
  • MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra (3 credits)
  • MA 180 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)
40%/D
Mathematics
  • MA 106 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (3 credits)
  • MA 125 Calculus I (4 credits)
40%/D
Business and Accounting
  • BUS 102 Business Foundations (3 credits)
  • BUS 202 Know Your Accounting Numbers (3 credits)
40%/D
Economics
  • EC 210 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
40%/D
Sociology and Psychology
  • PY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
  • SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
40%/D
Law and International Relations
  • PSC 271 Contemporary Political Issues (3 credits)
  • PSC 365 Special Topics in Comparative Politics (3 credits)
40%/D
Biology
  • BY 123 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
  • BY 124 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)
40%/D
Physics
  • PH 201 College Physics I (4 credits)
  • PH 202 College Physics II (4 credits)
40%/D
Chemistry
  • CH115 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
  • CH 116 General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 credits)
  • GENERAL ELECTIVES (4 credits)
40%/D
Media Studies
  • CMST 100 Introduction to Media and Society (3 credits)
  • CMST major electives (3 credits)
40%/D
Computer Science
  • CS 102 Principles of Computer Science (3 credits)
  • CS 103 Introduction to Computer Science in Python (4 credits)
40%/D
International Foundation Modules ISU Course(s) Equivalencies + Credits Score(s) Required
English for Academic Purposes
    GENERAL ELECTIVE (6 credits)
40%
Research Project and Skills Enhancement
  • ENG 101: Composition as Critical Inquiry (3 credits)
  • ENG 145: Writing in the Academic Disciplines (3 credits)
40%
Mathematics and Data Handling
  • MAT 144: Precalculus (4 credits)
  • MAT150/POL 138/NUR 138/PSY 138/ECO
  • 138/MGT100: Statistics (3-4 credits)
40%/D
Mathematics
  • MAT 144: Precalculus (4 credits)
  • MAT 145 Calculus (4 credits)
40%
Business and Accounting
  • BUS 100: Enterprise (3 credits)
  • Business elective (3 credits)
40%
Economics
  • ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • ECO 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
40%
Sociology and Psychology
  • SOC 106: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
  • PSY 110: Fundamentals of Psychology (3 credits)
40%
Law and International Relations
  • POL 151: Introduction to International relations (3 credits)
  • Political Science elective (3 credits)
40%
Biology
  • BSC 101: Fundamental Concepts in Biology (3 credits)
  • Science elective (3 credits)
40%
Physics
  • PHY 108: College Physics I (5 credits)
  • PHY 109: College Physics II (5 credits)
40%
Chemistry
  • CHE 140: General Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • CHE 141: General Chemistry II (4 credits)
40%
Media Studies
  • COM 160: Introduction to Mass Media (3 credits)
  • COM elective (3 credits)
40%
Computer Science
  • IT 140: Interacting in a Digital World (3 credits)
  • IT elective (3 credits)
40%
International Foundation Modules Hofstra Course(s) Equivalencies + Credits Score(s) Required
English for Academic Purposes
    Module under review
Pending
Research Project and Skills Enhancement
  • WSC 001 Composition (3 cr)
  • WSC 002 Composition (3 cr)
40%
Mathematics and Data Handling
  • Math 999 Math Elective (3 cr)
  • Math 999 Math Elective (3 cr)
40%
Mathematics
  • Math 999 Math Elective (3 cr)
  • Math 999 Math Elective (3 cr)
40%
Business and Accounting
  • GBUS 889 Business Elective (3 cr)
  • GBUS 889 Business Elective (3 cr)
40%
Economics
  • ECO 001 Principles of Economics (3 cr)
  • ECO 002 Principles of Economics (3 cr)
40%
Sociology and Psychology
  • PSY 999 Psychology Elective (3 cr)
  • PSY 999 Psychology Elective (3 cr)
40%
Law and International Relations
  • PSC 002 Comparative Politics (3 cr)
  • PSC 999 Political Science Elective (3 cr)
40%
Biology
  • BIOL 111 Introduction to the Big Ideas in Biology (3 cr)
  • BIOL 999 Biology Elective (3 cr)
40%
Physics
  • PHYS 999 Physics Elective (3 cr)
  • PHYS 999 Physics Elective (3 cr)
40%
Chemistry
  • CHEM 003A General Chemistry I (3 cr)
  • CHEM 004A General Chemistry II (3 cr)
40%
Media Studies
  • MASS 999 Mass Media Studies Elective (3 cr)
  • MASS 999 Mass Media Studies Elective (3 cr)
40%
Computer Science
  • CSC 005 Overview of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence (3 cr)
  • CSC 999 Computer Science Elective (3 cr)
40%
International Foundation Modules OSU Course(s) Equivalencies + Credits Score(s) Required
English for Academic Purposes
    Module Under Review
Pending
Research Project and Skills Enhancement
    Module Under Review
Pending
Mathematics and Data Handling
  • MTH 245, Mathematics for Mgmt, Life, and Social Sci (4 credits)
  • Mathematics Elective Credit (8 Credits)
40%/D
Mathematics
  • MTH 111Z, Precalculus I: Functions (4 credits)
  • Mathematics Elective Credit (8 Credits)
40%/D
Business and Accounting
  • BA 101Z, Introduction to Business (4 credits)
  • BA 251, Managing Organizations (4 credits)
  • Business Elective Credit (4 credits)
40%/D
Economics
  • ECON 201Z, Principles of Microeconomics (4 credits)
  • ECON 202Z, Principles of Macroeconomics (4 credits)
  • Economics Elective Credit (4 credits)
40%/D
Sociology and Psychology
  • PSY 201Z, Introduction to Psychology I (4 credits)
  • PSY 202Z, Introduction to Psychology II (4 credits)
  • SOC 204Z, Introduction to Sociology (4 credits)
40%/D
Law and International Relations
  • PS 205, Introduction to International Relations (4 credits)
  • Political Science Elective Credit (8 credits)
40%/D
Biology
  • BI 221Z, Principles of Biology: Cells (5 credits)
  • Biology Elective Credit (7 credits)
40%/D
Physics
  • PH LDT, Physics Elective Credit (12 credits)
40%/D
Chemistry
  • CH 121, General Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CH 122, General Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CH 123, General Chemistry (4 credits)
40%/D
Media Studies
  • New Media Communication Elective Credit (12 credits)
40%/D
Computer Science
  • CS 161, Introduction to Computer Science I (4 credits)
  • Computer Science Elective Credit (4 credits)
40%/D

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Typically, each class can range from one to five credits.

Graduation credit requirements vary by degree and university:

  • Semester system: 120–130 credits
  • Quarter system: 180–190 credits

INTO Qualification modules are similar to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which count as college credits at US universities.
In many cases, students can earn the equivalent of 2 US classes for a single INTO Qualifications module.

Yes. Some universities allow students to earn up to one year of credit through INTO Qualification modules.

Most undergraduate students complete their degree in four years. Total time depends on credits earned annually and how those credits meet specific class requirements for an individual degree. A degree’s class and credit requirements can be found in the university catalog.

  • For Suffolk University, you can find the list of degrees on their microsite.

  • For Drew University, you can find the list of degrees on their microsite.

  • For UAB, you can find the list of degrees on their microsite.

  • For ISU, you can find the list of degrees on their microsite.

  • For Hofstra, you can find the list of degrees on their microsite.

  • For OSU, you can find the list of degrees on their microsite.

Please see the transfer table at the top of the page for scores.

Entry requirements will vary at each US university. Please see entry requirements below.

Suffolk University:

- Direct Entry:
- Academic requirements: 2.7 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 60% or RSPE score 50%
- Other requirements: Art and Design programs require a portfolio review

- International Direct:
- Academic requirements: 2.2 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement:
- 1 Semester: EAP score: 60% or RPSE score: 50%
- 2 Semester: EAP score: 40% or RPSE score 45%

- International Year One
- Academic requirements: 2.2 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 30% or RSPE score 40%

For more details on the admission routes, please visit our website

Drew University

- Direct Entry:
- Academic requirements: 3.0 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 60% or RSPE score 50%
- Other requirements: Art and Design programs require a portfolio review

- International Year One: - Academic requirements: 2.5 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement:
- 4 Semester: EAP score: 30% or RPSE score: 40%
- 5 Semester: EAP score: 30% or RPSE score 40%

For more details on the admission routes, please visit our website

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

- Direct Entry:
- Academic requirements: 2.75 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement:
- EAP score: 50% or RSPE score 50%

- International Direct: - Academic requirements: 2.5 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement:
- 1 Semester: EAP score: 50% or RPSE score: 50%

- International Year One: - Academic requirements: 2.0 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement:
- 1 Semester: EAP score: 50% or RPSE score: 50%
- 2 Semester: EAP score: 50% or RPSE score: 50%
- 3 Semester: EAP score: 50% or RPSE score: 50%

For more details on the admission routes, please visit our website

Illinois State University:

- Direct Entry:
- Academic requirements: 3.0 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 60% or RSPE score 50%

- International Year One:
- Academic requirements: 2.25 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement:
- EAP score: 40% or RPSE score: 40%

For more details on the admission routes, please visit our website

Hofstra University:

- Direct Entry:
- Academic requirements: 3.0 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 60% or RSPE score 50%

- International Direct:
- Academic requirements: 2.5 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement:
- 1 Semester: EAP score: 40% or RPSE score: 40%

- International Year One
- Academic requirements: 2.5 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 40% or RSPE score 40%

For more details on the admission routes, please visit our website

Oregon State University:

- Direct Entry:
- Academic requirements: 3.0 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 50% or RSPE score 50%

- International Year One
- Academic requirements: 2.5 GPA
- Background requirement: An additional form of a high school diploma with proof of graduation required for enrollment
- Language requirement: EAP score: 40% - 49% or RSPE score 40% - 49%

For more details on the admission routes, please visit our website

Note: entry requirements are subject to change