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Those who have not graduated from high school or earned a high school equivalency diploma may still be admitted as non-matriculated students and may be eligible to earn a high school equivalency diploma upon completion of 24 credits of college-level work in specific academic areas if they demonstrate ability to benefit from collegiate academic instruction. Applicants who have attended other colleges or postsecondary schools may be admitted to Genesee Community College with advanced standing and receive up to one-half of the required credit hours in a GCC program for courses successfully completed. Prior Learning Credit may be awarded to individuals who have taken and passed standardized tests or pre-approved training.

103 | SUNY Genesee Community College – College Catalog (2025-2026) 2 - SEMESTER TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR MICRO-CREDENTIAL 2.01 - Semester 1 Semester 1 Total Credits 3 - INFORMATIONAL NOTES GENERAL CURRICULUM INFORMATION 3.01 - Note 1 Credit for Prior Learning can be assessed for students with current CPR/AED certification.

Student Academic Appeals Students having a complaint concerning an academic matter (for example, a course grade, graduation requirements, transfer credit) may grieve the complaint as follows.