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A 3 or higher on the AP English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition.

A 3 or higher on the International Baccalaureate English Exam in English (standard or higher level).

A 3 or higher on the an Advanced Placement Calculus Exam.

A 3 or higher on the AP Statistics Exams (non-STEM).

A 3 or higher on the IB Math exam (standard or higher level).

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The Office of the Registrar is responsible for the registration of students, evaluation of transfer credits once a student is in attendance, and maintenance of all academic records. The sources of plagiarized materials include but are not limited to books, magazines, encyclopedias or journals; electronic retrieval sources such as materials on the Internet; other individuals; or paper- writing services. Minimum Grade Point Average Required To Maintain Good Academic Standing The following cumulative grade point averages (GPA) are the minimums which must be attained for a student to be considered in good academic standing: • 1.7 with 1-14 credits attempted (usually one semester) • 1.8 with 15-29 credits attempted (usually two semesters) • 1.9 with 30-47 credits attempted A - 2.0 with 48 or more credits attempted A student whose cumulative average falls below these minima for the first time will remain in good academic standing but shall be limited to 14 credits (or equivalent where preparatory courses are concerned) for the next semester.

Grading System Percentage Equivalent Grade Quality of Achievement Quality Points 90-100% A Excellent 4.0 85-89 B+ 3.5 80-84 B Very Good 3.0 75-79 C+ 2.5 70-74 C Average 2.0 65-69 D+ 1.5 60-64 D Minimum Passing 1.0 F Failure 0 WU Unofficial Withdrawal For Credit Courses INC Incomplete NA Never Attended NG No-Grade Audit S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory UU Unofficial Withdrawal For Non-Credit Courses W Official Withdrawal Grade Point Average In compiling a student’s grade point average, the following factors must also be taken into consideration: 1. When transfer credit is awarded, the transfer grade is not computed in the grade point average.

Transfer Students For admission with advanced standing from a regionally accredited college(s), students must submit an official copy of their high school credentials and official college records from EACH college previously attended to the Office of Admissions. Transfer Policy and Procedure The Office of Admissions will provide an evaluation of transfer credit for degree-seeking students when an official college transcript(s) is submitted as part of the required admissions process, once your application is complete. Note: official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, transcripts for college- level courses taken during high school, official Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and CLEP scores, as well as any other college-level examination for which transfer credit is expected, must be submitted individually.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES College Catalog 2026 - 2027 Late submission of transcripts can affect your transfer credit evaluation and your schedule for the term, as well as financial aid eligibility. Once a student is in attendance, the Office of the Registrar oversees the maintenance of all academic records and will assist in the evaluation of transfer credits or re-evaluation, as required. Transferring Credits Only equivalent courses with a grade of “C-” or higher will be accepted from other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions, except in programs that require a higher course grade. Credits from institutions other than regionally accredited schools will be reviewed and may be evaluated for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis. It is recommended that students request a re-evaluation of their transfer credits. Opportunities are available to students through a policy of credit allowance for "life experience" and "credit by examination." Placement into courses or credit may be granted as approved by the College based on one or more of the following methods: 1. Departmental criteria (including written examinations, interviews, evaluation of past work or study, auditions, etc.); 2. College Level Examination Program (CLEP); 3. College Proficiency Examination (CPE); 4. Advanced Placement tests (AP); 5. International Baccalaureate (IB) exams; 6. United States Armed Forces Institute Examinations (USAFI/DANTES). The departments awarding credit for advanced standing and/ or "life experience" are Accounting/Business Administration, Administrative Business Technology, Allied Health, Art, Biology/Chemistry, Criminal Justice/Fire Science, Health/Physical Education/Recreation, Hospitality Business, Marketing/Fashion Buying & Merchandising/ Interior Design/Retailing, Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering/Physics/Physical Sciences, Music, Nursing, Psychology/Sociology/Economics, and Theatre/Dance. Students interested in advanced standing and/or "life experience" credit should contact the appropriate department; 7. Non-traditional training or online programs based on the American Council on Education’s recommendations. If you do not agree with your transfer credit evaluation, please contact the Office of Admissions before the start of classes or if classes have started, contact the Office of the Registrar. Note: Transfer credit from previous institutions will not compute in the grade point average at Nassau Community College. Service Members Opportunity College (SOC) NCC offers active-duty military personnel evaluation of transfer credit. Students must submit military-based training transcripts prior to enrollment, for review of transfer credit. After acceptance, the Office of Admissions will conduct a transfer credit evaluation.

STEM identified students transferring in a liberal arts math course with a grade of C or higher will be required to take the algebra portion of the placement exam. STEM identified students transferring in a liberal arts math course with a grade of C or higher will be required to take the algebra portion of the placement exam. Transferring Credits Only equivalent courses with a grade of “C-” or higher relevant to a student's degree requirements at Nassau will be accepted from other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions to apply toward a degree. Questions regarding evaluation of transfer credits should be referred to the Office of Admissions.

862.7201 at Manhattan College for the Air Force ROTC Service Members Opportunity College (SOC) Sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Service Members Opportunity College institutions offer active-duty military personnel evaluation of transfer credit and flexible degree program requirements.

Grades • Calculated in Attempted: 'A','B','B+','C','C+','D','D+', ‘F’, ‘UW’, ‘W’, 'WU', 'WA', ‘GNS’, ‘INC’ & Transfer Credits (TR) • Calculated in Earned credits: 'A','B','B+','C','C+','D','D+ & Transfer Credits (TR) • Calculated in GPA: 'A','B','B+','C','C+','D','D+', ‘F’, ‘UW’ Remedial Courses A maximum of 30 credits of remedial coursework will be used to determine eligibility for financial aid.

• Credit by Exam: Nassau offers two options for earning college credits through testing.

The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits. The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits.

The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits.

Open to advanced standing and articulation students or by permission of the Chairperson. This course is part of the required Nursing curriculum for students receiving advanced standing in the required nursing courses.

A 3 or higher on the AP English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition (college credit awarded for ENG 101 or ENG 102 depending on the test).

A 3 or higher in on the International Baccalaureate English Exam in English (standard or higher level).

Open to to develop the concept of Evidence-based Cycles, Nutritional Assessment of Patients, advanced standing and articulation students or practice along with developing the skills Introduction to Diet Therapy and Nutrition by permission of the Chairperson. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a students receiving advanced standing in the Experiences are planned in on-campus Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer required nursing courses.

The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits. The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits.

In compiling a student’s grade point average, the following factors must also be taken into consideration: When transfer credit is awarded, the transfer grade is not computed in the grade point average.

The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty Social Science Elective(5) 3 transfer credits.

The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits.

Credits from institutions other than regionally accredited schools will be reviewed and may be evaluated for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis. It is recommended that students request a re-evaluation of their transfer credits. Opportunities are available to students through a policy of credit allowance for "life experience" and "credit by examination." Placement into courses or credit may be granted as approved by the College based on one or more of the following methods: Departmental criteria (including written examinations, interviews, evaluation of past work or study, auditions, etc.); College Level Examination Program (CLEP); College Proficiency Examination (CPE); Advanced Placement tests (AP); International Baccalaureate (IB) exams; United States Armed Forces Institute Examinations (USAFI/DANTES). The departments awarding credit for advanced standing and/ or "life experience" are Accounting/Business Administration, Administrative Business Technology, Allied Health, Art, Biology/Chemistry,

Questions regarding evaluation of transfer credits should be referred to the Office of Admissions.