Policies

Advanced placement scores of three and above will normally earn the student college credit for the corresponding courses required for a degree or certificate at Clinton CommunityCollege.

Admission with Advanced Standing Transfer Credit Degree/certificate candidates at Clinton may receive credit for similar courses completed at other accredited colleges and universities. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Standardized Examinations A student may have acquired knowledge through prior learning experiences, which can be validated by passing a standardized test.

NOTE: Committee approval is not required for students who wish to enroll in established Individual Studies Degree programs; Hotel, Restaurant Management & Tourism, Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute (PAI),Social Work or Sports Management. Transfer Procedures Credit Evaluation The amount of transfer credit accepted varies according to the curriculum requirements of the program being pursued; however, in every case a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours must be completed at Clinton Community College to qualify for a degree or certificate. Transfer credits may be awarded, at the discretion of the Registrar, for the following reasons: 1. Academic credit earned at a post-secondary institution which is authorized by a state Department of Education to grant an Academic Degree. Grades of “C-” or better will be transferred in to Clinton. “Pass” grades will be transferred in to Clinton for credit, providing that the course and higher education institution in question meet transfer criteria. “Satisfactory” grades, student-elected or college designated, will be transferred for credit, if the awarded credit for an “S” reflects a final grade at the value of 1.7 or higher. 3. Credit by examination through the College Proficiency Examination Program with a minimum grade of “C-”. 4. Credits earned through Champlain Valley Technical Center (CVTEC) articulation agreements will be awarded upon receipt of a CVTEC transcript and once the terms of the individual articulation agreement have been met. This class will be transferred as equivalent to the appropriate science class at Clinton.

Transfer credits do not affect the quality point average earned at Clinton Community College. Only credit hours are transferred, not grades or quality points. The following Nursing courses will only be accepted as transfer credit if the course was taken within the past five years: BIO 228 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 229 Anatomy and Physiology II, and BIO 204 Microbiology. Additionally, to be eligible for transfer credit, Anatomy and Physiology I & II must be completed at the same College or University. Policy on Transfer of “D” Grades Clinton Community College may accept for transfer credit, a maximum of three (3) courses (not more than twelve credit hours) for which a student has earned a grade of “D”. All students must declare a curriculum or major at Clinton Community College by the time they have completed 24 credits of study.The 24 credits of study include earned transfer credit and credit earned while the student was dually enrolled through college in the high school 17 programs. Non-Matriculated (Non-Degree Seeking) Status This status is reserved for students who are not seeking a degree or certificate and are not interested in receiving financial aid, and who wish to waive placement testing and academic advisement which would normally determine the suitability of their courses for degree fulfillment or transfer credit.

The Registrar’s Office will need a copy of the Veteran’s DD 214 form or Joint Services Transcript (JST) in order to award transfer credit for military experience.

Students who wish to enroll in CAP courses through their high school must: • Have completed their sophomore year of high school* • Have a minimum of a “B” average in their high school coursework (defined as a minimum of 80% GPA) • Meet the same placement and prerequisite course requirements as on-campus students *Sophomores who are in advanced courses may be permitted to take CAP courses with the approval of the EarlyCollege Pathways Coordinator. 20 CAP credits will transfer to most other colleges and universities; however, each institution has its own policies and regulations concerning the transfer of credits. Many students have prior learning experiences that are extremely valuable and worthwhile; however, these experiences may not convert into college credit.

Transfer credits are used in hours attempted and/or earned for both Federal and New York State requirements.

Pursuit of Program requires a certain percentage of earned credits to be accrued vs. attempted credits (including transfer credit).

new students must receive committee approval 3. Credit by examination through the College prior to receiving acceptance from the Proficiency Examination Program with a Admissions Office. Included in this list will be the proficiency exam title, the minimum Transfer Procedures passing score a student must earn to receive Clinton science credit, the number of credits Credit Evaluation a student will be awarded and the course The amount of transfer credit accepted varies number and title that will appear on the according to the curriculum requirements of the Clinton transcript. Transfer credits known reliability/validity and increased may be awarded, at the discretion of the transferability. Grades of “C-” or better will be transferred in to Clinton. “Pass” grades will be transferred in to Clinton for credit, providing that the course and higher education institution in question meet transfer criteria. “Satisfactory” grades, student-elected or college designated, will be transferred for credit, if the awarded credit for an “S” reflects a final grade at the value of 1.7 or 6. The Science Department at Clinton Community College will accept transfer of a science course from another institution only if the said class includes a laboratory component. This class will be transferred as equivalent to the appropriate science class at Clinton.

Transfer credits do not affect the quality point average earned at Clinton Community College. Only credit hours are transferred, not grades or quality points. The following Nursing courses will only be accepted as transfer credit if the course was taken within the past five years: BIO 228 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 229 Anatomy and Physiology II,

CAP credits will transfer to most other colleges and universities; however, each institution has its own policies and regulations concerning the transfer of credits.

Students who wish to enroll in CAP courses through their high school must: Have completed their sophomore year of high school* Have a minimum of a “B” average in their high school coursework (defined as a minimum of 80% GPA) Meet the same placement and prerequisite course requirements as on-campus students *Sophomores who are in advanced courses may be permitted to take CAP courses with the approval of the EarlyCollege Pathways Coordinator. CAP credits will transfer to most other colleges and universities; however, each institution has its own policies and regulations concerning the transfer of credits.

The amount of transfer credit accepted varies according to the curriculum requirements of the program being pursued; however, in every case a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours must be completed at Clinton Community College to qualify for a degree or certificate. Transfer credits may be awarded, at the discretion of the Registrar, for the following reasons: Academic credit earned at a post-secondary institution which is authorized by a state Department of Education to grant an Academic Degree. Grades of “C-” or better will be transferred in to Clinton. “Pass” grades will be transferred in to Clinton for credit, providing that the course and higher education institution in question meet transfer criteria. “Satisfactory” grades, student-elected or college designated, will be transferred for credit, if the awarded credit for an “S” reflects a final grade at the value of 1.7 or higher. Credit by examination through the College Proficiency Examination Program with a minimum grade of “C-”. Credits earned through Champlain Valley Technical Center (CVTEC) articulation agreements will be awarded upon receipt of a CVTEC transcript and once the terms of the individual articulation agreement have been met. This class will be transferred as equivalent to the appropriate science class at Clinton. Transfer credits do not affect the quality point average earned at Clinton Community College. Only credit hours are transferred, not grades or quality points.

The amount of transfer credit accepted varies according to the curriculum requirements of the program being pursued; however, in every case a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours must be completed at Clinton Community College to qualify for a degree or certificate. Transfer credits may be awarded, at the discretion of the Registrar, for the following reasons: Academic credit earned at a post-secondary institution which is authorized by a state Department of Education to grant an Academic Degree. Grades of “C-” or better will be transferred in to Clinton. “Pass” grades will be transferred in to Clinton for credit, providing that the course and higher education institution in question meet transfer criteria. “Satisfactory” grades, student-elected or college designated, will be transferred for credit, if the awarded credit for an “S” reflects a final grade at the value of 1.7 or higher. Credit by examination through the College Proficiency Examination Program with a minimum grade of “C-”. This class will be transferred as equivalent to the appropriate science class at Clinton. Transfer credits do not affect the quality point average earned at Clinton Community College. Only credit hours are transferred, not grades or quality points.

Many students have prior learning experiences that are extremely valuable and worthwhile; however, these experiences may not convert into college credit.

Clinton Community College may accept for transfer credit, a maximum of three (3) courses (not more than twelve credit hours) for which a student has earned a grade of “D”.

Clinton Community College may accept for transfer credit, a maximum of three (3) courses (not more than twelve credit hours) for which a student has earned a grade of “D”.

Many students have prior learning experiences that are extremely valuable and worthwhile; however, these experiences may not convert into college credit.

20 CAP credits will transfer to most other colleges and universities; however, each institution has its own policies and regulations concerning the transfer of credits.

Transfer credits are used in hours attempted and/or earned for both Federal and New York State requirements.

The Registrar’s Office will need a copy of the Veteran’s DD 214 form or Joint Services Transcript (JST) in order to award transfer credit for military experience.

Transfer Credit Degree/certificate candidates at Clinton may receive credit for similar courses completed at other accredited colleges and universities. See Transfer Procedures/Credit Evaluation beginning on page 10 of this catalog.

Transfer Credit Degree/certificate candidates at Clinton may receive credit for similar courses completed at other accredited colleges and universities. See Transfer Procedures/Credit Evaluation beginning on page 10 of this catalog. 14

Transfer Credit Degree/certificate candidates at Clinton may receive credit for similar courses completed at other accredited colleges and universities. See Transfer Procedures/Credit Evaluation beginning on page 10 of this catalog.