Equivalencies verified from SUNY Empire State's public TES database

From a UPI class to a SUNY Empire degree.

SUNY Empire State University publishes its accepted UPI Study course equivalencies in its public TES (Transfer Evaluation System). This page reproduces those equivalencies — 14 UPI Study courses are listed as transferable in SUNY Empire's TES, mostly as named course codes (COMW 3015, CSCI 1010, HRMS 3015, PSYC 1005, MGMT 1005, SOCI 1005, MRKT 1005, BUSN 2010), the rest as Gen Ed buckets or liberal/nonliberal elective categories. Note: UPI Study does not have a formal articulation agreement with SUNY Empire State; final credit awards are at SUNY Empire's registrar's discretion.

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A SUNY-system
transfer-first university for working adults.

Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, SUNY Empire State University (formerly Empire State College) is a public, regionally accredited university and a member of the State University of New York system. Founded in 1971 by SUNY Chancellor Ernest Boyer as a flexible, individualized institution for working adults, SUNY Empire today serves over 11,000 students across multiple New York sites and online through its Center for Distance Learning. The university is known for its individualized Prior Learning Assessment (iPLA) program, generous transfer credit policies, and a public TES (Transfer Evaluation System) database that lists 14 UPI Study course equivalencies as of May 2026.

Founded 1971 · Saratoga Springs, NY

MSCHE-accredited · Member of the SUNY system

$295/cr

SUNY Empire NYS resident rate

75%

Of credits can transfer in

93cr

Max transfer credits accepted

UPI courses in SUNY Empire's TES

The university at a glance

Built differently, from the ground up.

A SUNY innovation since 1971

Founded in 1971 by SUNY Chancellor Ernest Boyer, Empire State College (renamed Empire State University) was built from day one as a flexible, individualized institution for working adults. Today it serves 11,000+ students across multiple sites in New York and online through the Center for Distance Learning.

MSCHE regionally accredited

Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education — the same regional accreditor that covers TESU, NYU, Columbia, and most major Northeast universities. SUNY Empire's regional accreditation is widely recognized for transfer credit acceptance.

Equivalencies verified from sunyempire.edu

SUNY Empire State publishes accepted transfer equivalencies through the TES (Transfer Evaluation System) public database. 14 UPI Study courses are listed there as of May 2026. UPI Study does not have a formal articulation agreement with SUNY Empire; final credit awards are determined by SUNY Empire's registrar.

Built around prior learning

SUNY Empire is famous for its individualized Prior Learning Assessment (iPLA) program — students earn credit for college-level learning they already have from work, professional certificates, military service, or independent study. The TES equivalencies for UPI Study courses fit naturally into this transfer-first model.

Generous transfer caps

SUNY Empire accepts up to 93 credits of transfer credit toward a Bachelor's degree (about 75% of 124 credits) — one of the most generous transfer caps in the SUNY system. Combined with ACE/NCCRS courses through TES, students can transfer in significant prior learning before enrolling.

Online & multi-site flexibility

SUNY Empire offers fully online programs through its Center for Distance Learning, plus in-person and blended options at locations across New York State. UPI Study credits transferred in via TES work the same regardless of which delivery mode you choose.

Degree programs offered

2 paths to a real degree.

Foundational degree

Associate Degree

SUNY Empire's individualized 64-credit Associate degrees in Business, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Human Services, and more. Built around the Center for Distance Learning model for working adults.

Credits required

$8,850

Est. tuition after max transfer

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Science

SUNY Empire's 124-credit Bachelor's programs in 50+ areas of study. Highly transfer-friendly — generous prior learning credit options (iPLA), plus credit for ACE & NCCRS-recommended coursework via the public TES database.

124

Credits required

$8,850

Est. tuition after max transfer

SUNY Empire State publishes the following 14 UPI Study course equivalencies in its public TES (Transfer Evaluation System) database, available to all students for transfer credit planning.

SUNY Empire State University

Public Transfer Evaluation System · sunyempire.edu

Source: SUNY Empire's public TES database →

Frequently asked questions

Everything about SUNY Empire.

Does SUNY Empire State University have a formal partnership with UPI Study?

No — to be clear, UPI Study does NOT have a formal articulation agreement or signed MOU with SUNY Empire State University. The 14 course equivalencies on this page are reproduced from SUNY Empire's public TES (Transfer Evaluation System) database at tes.collegesource.com, which is the canonical source SUNY Empire uses to publish its accepted transfer equivalencies. We verified this data on May 21, 2026. Final credit awards are determined solely by SUNY Empire's registrar per their institutional policies — this page is a planning reference, not a guarantee.

Where exactly do these equivalencies come from?

Every entry on this page is sourced from SUNY Empire State's public TES database: tes.collegesource.com (search for UPI Study). TES is the same Transfer Evaluation System used by hundreds of US colleges to publish accepted transfer equivalencies. If you want to verify any specific equivalency yourself, follow the link in the source box above and search for 'UPI Study' under 'sending institution.'

Why are only 14 UPI Study courses listed (out of 69 total)?

SUNY Empire State's TES database currently lists 14 UPI Study courses with explicit equivalencies. The other 55 UPI Study courses are not yet in SUNY Empire's TES — this doesn't mean they can't transfer, just that no SUNY Empire reviewer has formally evaluated them yet. If you want a UPI Study course evaluated that's not on the list, contact SUNY Empire's registrar directly with your UPI Study transcript and the ACE/NCCRS credit recommendation.

How do I get UPI Study credits added to my SUNY Empire transcript?

After completing your UPI Study courses, request an official transcript from UPI Study and submit it to SUNY Empire's registrar through your MySUNYEmpire account or by contacting 1Stop Student Services (1-800-847-3000). The registrar will award credit per the equivalencies listed in TES, and may also evaluate additional UPI Study courses not yet in TES.

What's the difference between a 'named' SUNY Empire course and Gen Ed credit?

A named SUNY Empire course (like CSCI 1010, PSYC 1005, MGMT 1005) means the UPI Study credit transfers as that specific SUNY Empire course on your transcript — satisfying that named requirement. A Gen Ed bucket (like Gen Ed Math or Gen Ed Natural Sciences) means the credit transfers as general-education credit in that subject area, which fills your degree's GE requirements. Liberal/Nonliberal classifications determine which broad credit category the course counts toward at SUNY Empire.

Can I earn SUNY Empire credits without enrolling at SUNY Empire first?

Yes. UPI Study lets you complete courses independently — no SUNY Empire enrollment, no application, no admission required. Complete the courses first, then submit your UPI Study transcript when you apply to SUNY Empire, and the registrar will award credit per the TES equivalencies.

How does UPI Study compare to taking the course directly at SUNY Empire?

SUNY Empire's NYS resident undergraduate rate is $295 per credit (about $885 for a 3-credit course). Out-of-state students pay $708 per credit before grants. UPI Study's subscription plans start at $89/month for unlimited access to all 70+ courses — meaning a 3-credit course can effectively cost as little as $42 via the annual plan. The credit value is the same per SUNY Empire's TES; the cost is dramatically lower.

Is SUNY Empire good for military and veteran students?

Yes — exceptionally so. SUNY Empire offers a military tuition grant of $45 per credit (net tuition $250/credit for military students), with most fees waived. The university also has the SALUTE National Honor Society chapter and dedicated military transcript services. UPI Study credits use the same ACE/NCCRS standards as military training evaluations, so they stack naturally with prior military credit on a SUNY Empire transcript.

Disclaimer

This page reproduces 14 course equivalencies published by SUNY Empire State University in its public TES (Transfer Evaluation System) database at tes.collegesource.com, verified on May 21, 2026. UPI Study does not have a formal articulation agreement with SUNY Empire State. Final credit transferability is determined solely by SUNY Empire's registrar per institutional transfer credit policies. SUNY Empire State may update its TES database at any time; this page may not reflect the most recent changes.

From a UPI class to a SUNY Empire degree.