University at Buffalo transcripts are a permanent, irrevocable record of all courses attempted or completed, credits, final grades, and degrees awarded at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Transcripts are accurate as of the print date.
The following information can help you understand what appears on a transcript.
The State University of New York at Buffalo is accredited by the Commission on Institutes of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the New York State Education Department and the New York State Board of Regents. In addition, many schools, faculties or departments are accredited by outside associations in their fields.
The University operates on a semester system. The calendar consists of a fall semester and a spring semester during the academic year and summer and winter sessions of varying lengths.
The University at Buffalo does not rank its students.
Transcripts are released upon the written consent of the student in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended. The recipient may not permit any other party or agency to access it without first securing the student's consent.
Per the State University of New York, disciplinary remarks must be included on the transcript in situations where hazing has occurred. No other disciplinary information is included on the University at Buffalo transcript.
View the Degree & Course Catalog for information about the following honors distinctions.
Use the following links to learn more about grades.
Prior to July 1968 the University at Buffalo utilized the three (3) point grading system noted below. All grade point averages have been recalculated utilizing our current four (4) point grading system.
| Grade per Semester Hour | Quality points |
|---|---|
| A (High Distinction) | 3 quality points |
| B (Superior) | 2 quality points |
| C (Average) | 1 quality point |
| D (Minimum Passing Grade) | 0 quality points |
| F (Failure) | -1 quality points |
To learn more, visit the Undergraduate Degree & Course Catalog then search for relevant terms, including:
For undergraduate degree policies, visit the Undergraduate Degree & Course Catalog and search for relevant terms such as double degree, double major and joint major.