Academic Affairs

Upholding high standards of teaching, learning and research across all seven colleges and every affiliate campus.

The office

Quality you can rely on, wherever you study

The Office of Academic Affairs works with faculty and colleges to keep programs current, improve the curriculum and encourage interdisciplinary learning. Behind the scenes, our team supports students with assessment, academic advice and wellbeing.

Curriculum
Same materials and credit hours at every campus
Assessment
Quizzes, assignments and timed exams
Academic advising
Help choosing courses and planning your degree
Student support
Study skills and stress management

Accreditation & recognition

[Accreditation bodies, recognition and registration details to be supplied by LIU.]

Credit transfer at a glance

Courses with grade C (2.0) or higher may transfer
Must come from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution
You must be admitted to an LIU degree program
Transferred grades don’t affect your LIU GPA
Residency rule: a minimum number of credits must be taken at LIU

What to submit

Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form, official transcripts, and course syllabi — to the Registrar’s Office.

Request an evaluation

Read the full credit transfer policy

Eligibility

Students seeking credit transfer must have been admitted to LeadImpact University and be enrolled in a degree program.
Eligibility is determined by evaluating previously completed coursework for comparability, content and quality.

General guidelines

LIU accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions or those recognised by an equivalent accrediting body.
Courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher may be considered. Credit hours and grades earned elsewhere do not count towards your LIU GPA.
Courses that are not directly equivalent to LIU courses may be reviewed by the admissions department.

Transfer process

Submit the official Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form to the Registrar’s Office.
The Registrar reviews official transcripts, syllabi and course descriptions to decide which credits transfer.
Approved credits are communicated to you and added to your academic record. You’ll be told of any denied credits and how to appeal.

Limitations

Transferable credits are limited by LIU’s residency requirement: a minimum number of credits must be completed at LIU to earn a degree.
LIU may refuse credits that don’t align with its curriculum or academic standards. Technical, vocational or remedial courses may not be eligible.
Courses taken many years before enrolment may need further evaluation.

Appeals and fees

You may appeal a decision in writing to the Registrar’s Office, with syllabi, assignments or other evidence of equivalence.
A non-refundable evaluation fee may apply; details are given when you request an evaluation.

Academic calendar

2026 – 2027 at a glance

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January term
Jan 12 – Apr 24
Registration closes Jan 9
Exams Apr 18–24
May term
May 11 – Aug 21
Registration closes May 8
Exams Aug 15–21
September term
Sep 14 – Dec 18
Registration closes Sep 11
Exams Dec 12–18

Sample dates — replace with the approved academic calendar.

Grading

How your work is graded

Grades use a 4.0 scale. You need a C or better for a course to count towards your program and to transfer elsewhere.

Grading scale
Grade	Score	Points	Meaning
A	90–100	4.0	Excellent
B	80–89	3.0	Good
C	70–79	2.0	Satisfactory — lowest grade that transfers
D	60–69	1.0	Pass
F	Below 60	0.0	Fail

Score bands are the standard US scale — to be confirmed by the Registrar.

Policies

Academic Affairs

Quality you can rely on, wherever you study

Curriculum

Assessment

Academic advising

Student support

Accreditation & recognition

2026 – 2027 at a glance

January term

May term

September term

How your work is graded

Academic policies