The Department of Computer Science evaluates transfer credit for prospective and current Computer Science students. Current students thinking about taking courses at another college or university should fill out the CS form Request to take a course at another College/University and submit it to the CS Student Services Office before registering. Prospective students can call the Student Services Office at +1.585.475.2995 if they have questions about acceptable courses for transfer to RIT or if they wish to schedule an appointment to review transfer credit with one of our team members.
The Department of Computer Science evaluates and awards Advanced Placement (AP®) credit based on the following guidelines.
| Exam | Grade | Units | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3,4,5 | 8 | General Biology I & I Lab, II & II Lab |
| Calculus AB | 3,4,5 | 4 | Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | Calculus I |
| 4,5 | 8 | Calculus I, II | |
| Chemistry | 4,5 | 4 | General and Analytical Chemistry I and Lab |
| Computer Science A | 4,5 | 4 | Computer Science I or Free Elective |
| Environmental Science | 3,4,5 | 4 | Science Elective |
| Physics B | 4,5 | 8 | College Physics I & II (used as Science Elective) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4,5 | 3 | University Physics I (AP-C Mechanics) |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4,5 | 3 | University Physics II (AP-C Electricity & Magnetism) |
| Statistics | 3,4,5 | 3 | Free Elective |
