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Academic Assistance Flexible academic programs can help accommodate your situation, and you may be eligible for credit for prior learning.

Credit for Prior Learning What is Prior Learning? Some of these experiences may be counted toward college-level work through prior learning credits. Prior Learning is defined as documented college-level learning acquired through previous study or through non-classroom experiences. For more information, please click here for the Credit for Prior Learning Guide. Students enrolled in the LPN to BSN, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse, Sterile Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programs should refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for additional information regarding credit for prior learning. For information about transfer credits, see the Transfer Credit Policy.

However, if a student wishes to repeat a course at a different institution, they must adhere to the Berkeley College Transfer Credit Policy, and prior to enrolling in the course at a different institution, the student must ensure that the chosen course will be accepted at Berkeley College as needed.

SAP and Transfer Credits In measuring compliance with Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, transfer credits will be considered as credits attempted and earned. Therefore, because transfer credits are ungraded but are still counted in calculating SAP requirements, transfer students may be required to earn at least a 2.00 GPA in their first semester (and all subsequent semesters) at Berkeley College in order to remain in good standing.

Transfer Credit Policy Students must complete the last 25 percent of the credits required for their degree at Berkeley College. Acceptance of Transfer Credits from a Previous Institution Berkeley College will typically accept transfer credits from regionally or nationally accredited post-secondary institutions for courses in which the student earned a minimum grade of C and that are applicable to the student’s program at Berkeley College. Course delivery format (on-site, online, or hybrid/blended) is not taken into account when evaluating transfer credits. Students enrolled in a School of Health Studies program have additional transfer credit requirements. These include, but may not be limited to: • Courses that contain clinical or laboratory credits are not eligible for transfer credit due to the affective and psychomotor learning domains covered in clinical and laboratory experiences. • A grade of C+ or higher is required for all Science (SCI), Surgical Technology (SUR), Sterile Processing Technician (SPT), and SOC transfer credits, and the credits must have been earned within the last five years. • No transfer credit will be awarded for Nursing (NUR) courses taken at other institutions. • Transfer credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis based on the recommendation of the Department Chair/Director and/or School Dean. Students enrolled in these programs should refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for additional information on transfer credit policies. Incoming students must apply for any desired transfer credits, and will be informed of a determination, prior to enrollment. Acceptance of transfer credits is within the sole discretion of the College and should not be assumed.

Prior to enrolling, students are advised of the number of transfer credits that will be applied. Transfer credits appear as CR on the student’s Berkeley College transcript and are not included in the GPA calculation. Applicability of Credits to Programs To the extent that Berkeley College’s different Baccalaureate degrees have varying requirements concerning elective credits, students are advised to consult with the Academic Advisement Department at their intended campus to determine the applicability of their transferred credits towards their intended program of study at Berkeley College. Transferring Berkeley College Credits to Another Institution Issues concerning the acceptance of transfer credits are determined solely by the institution to which a student transfers and are outside of the control of Berkeley College.

examinations and standardized testing), see the Credit for Prior Learning page. Reverse Transfer Students who have transferred to Berkeley College from a community college without graduating may be eligible to earn an Associate's degree from their former community college. In order to participate in the Reverse Transfer process: • The student must have met the residency requirement and minimum grade point average at their community college prior to enrollment at Berkeley College.

Flexible academic programs can help accommodate your situation, and you may be eligible for credit for prior learning.

Prior to enrolling, students are advised of the number of transfer credits that will be applied. Transfer credits appear as CR on the student’s Berkeley College transcript and are not included in the GPA calculation.

Berkeley College will typically accept transfer credits from regionally or nationally accredited post-secondary institutions for courses in which the student earned a minimum grade of C and that are applicable to the student’s program at Berkeley College. Course delivery format (on-site, online, or hybrid/blended) is not taken into account when evaluating transfer credits. Students enrolled in a School of Health Studies program have additional transfer credit requirements. These include, but may not be limited to: Courses that contain clinical or laboratory credits are not eligible for transfer credit due to the affective and psychomotor learning domains covered in clinical and laboratory experiences. A grade of C+ or higher is required for all Science (SCI), Surgical Technology (SUR), Sterile Processing Technician (SPT), and SOC transfer credits, and the credits must have been earned within the last five years. No transfer credit will be awarded for Nursing (NUR) courses taken at other institutions. Transfer credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis based on the recommendation of the Department Chair/Director and/or School Dean. Students enrolled in these programs should refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for additional information on transfer credit policies. Incoming students must apply for any desired transfer credits, and will be informed of a determination, prior to enrollment. Acceptance of transfer credits is within the sole discretion of the College and should not be assumed.

Berkeley College adheres to the terms of Executive Order 13607 as well as Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection, The Principles of Excellence , and supports the United States Department of Education’s 8 Keys to Veterans’ Success . Academic Assistance Flexible academic programs can help accommodate your situation, and you may be eligible for credit for prior learning.

Academic Assistance Flexible academic programs can help accommodate your situation, and you may be eligible for credit for prior learning.

However, if a student wishes to repeat a course at a different institution, they must adhere to the Berkeley College Transfer Credit Policy, and prior to enrolling in the course at a different institution, the student must ensure that the chosen course will be accepted at Berkeley College as needed.

SAP and Transfer Credits In measuring compliance with Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, transfer credits will be considered as credits attempted and earned. Therefore, because transfer credits are ungraded but are still counted in calculating SAP requirements, transfer students may be required to earn at least a 2.00 GPA in their first semester (and all subsequent semesters) at Berkeley College in order to remain in good standing.

Transfer Credit Policy Students must complete the last 25 percent of the credits required for their degree at Berkeley College. Acceptance of Transfer Credits from a Previous

What is Prior Learning? Learning does not only take place in the halls of academia. Adult learners bring to the classroom many years of learning through diverse experiences in life and in the workplace. Some of these experiences may be counted toward college-level work through prior learning credits. Prior Learning is defined as documented college-level learning acquired through previous study or through non-classroom experiences. These experiences may include travel; volunteer work; independent acquisition of knowledge; participation in formal courses sponsored by associations, business, government, industry, the military, and unions; and/or participation in certification programs and professional development courses. Only documented, college-level learning will be awarded college credit. Credit is granted for learning from experience, not for experience alone. Students must complete the last 25 percent of the credits required for their degree through courses taken at Berkeley College (either on site or online). For more information, please click here for the Credit for Prior Learning Guide. Students enrolled in the LPN to BSN, Medical Assistant, Patient Care