Policies

Advanced Placement (AP) – requires a minimum score of 3.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – requires a minimum score of 50.

International Baccalaureate (IB) – courses must have the HL designation with a minimum score of 4.

A. Transfer Credits B. Credit for Prior Learning A. Transfer Credits Students who have completed courses at another institution may submit their transcripts to have them evaluated for transfer credit. Transfer credit is only considered for courses taken at regionally accredited institutions or for international transcripts that have been translated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluator . Transfer credit will only be awarded for courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher that apply to the student’s current degree, certificate, or microcredential program. If the student’s program requires grades higher than a “C,” transfer credit will only be awarded for courses that meet the program’s minimum requirements. If a non-matriculated student submits a transcript for evaluation, the Office of Registration & Records will hold the transcript until the student is matriculated or accepted to a microcredential. If a student changes their program of study, the Office of Registration & Records will re-evaluate the student’s transcript. Any additional applicable credits will be awarded, and non-applicable credits will be removed. Transfer credits will appear on the student’s record with a grade of TR, which does not factor into the GPA. Because of this, transfer credit will not be awarded for any course that the student has already successfully completed or is currently taking. Transfer credit may be awarded for a course the student previously failed. The transfer credit will fulfill the student’s program requirements but will not replace the failed course in the student’s GPA. If transfer credit can be awarded for a course the student is registered for but hasn’t started yet, the student and their Navigator will be notified to drop the pre-registered course. Failure to drop the pre-registered course may negatively impact the student’s financial aid. The student should speak with their Navigator if they wish to earn transfer credit for a class in progress. To submit a transcript for evaluation, students should have official copies of their transcripts sent to Onondaga Community College at transfereval@sunyocc.edu .

Successful completion (minimum grade of 77 or C+) of one year of high school chemistry (must be Regents if New York State), or CHE 151 (preferred), or CHE 121 , general chemistry or equivalent. Successful completion (minimum grade of 77 or C+) of one year of high school biology (must be Regents if New York State), or BIO 151 or BIO 152 or BIO 121 or BIO 168 or an equivalent at Onondaga. Fall, Summer admission, readmission is April 1 st . Advanced Standing Option* Spring admission and readmission is November 1. *Students seeking advanced standing must start the sequence of nursing courses with an advanced placement course.

Advanced Standing Options Students seeking advanced standing must start the sequence of nursing courses with an advanced placement course. Students are advised to check with the Financial Aid office to determine eligibility for financial aid.

An academic advisor will assist you with planning these transfer credits.

B. Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is an opportunity for students to earn credit for courses based on an assessment of their experiences outside of a traditional classroom. CPL will only be awarded for courses that apply to the student’s current degree, certificate, or microcredential program, with the exception of Workforce courses/programs taken at OCC. CPL credits will appear on the student’s record with a grade of TR, which does not factor into the GPA. Because of this, CPL will not be awarded for any course that the student has already successfully completed or is currently taking. CPL may be awarded for a course the student previously failed. The credits will fulfill the student’s program requirements but will not replace the failed course in the student’s GPA. If CPL can be awarded for a course the student is registered for but hasn’t started yet, the student and their Navigator will be notified to drop the pre-registered course. Failure to drop the pre-registered course may negatively impact the student’s financial aid. The student should speak with their Navigator if they wish to earn CPL for a class in progress. All credit for CPL is awarded at the discretion of the faculty. Current equivalencies can be found on our CPL website .

Transfer credit and credit for prior learning do not impact the GPA.

LPN Advanced Standing Licensed Practical Nurses may receive up to 10 hours of credit based on the equivalent education in their curriculum. NUR 236 Advanced Standing lab and experience will replace NUR 180 , NUR 181 , NUR 182 , NUR 183 , NUR 184 , NUR 191 , NUR 192 . Students should have an official copy of their LPN transcript sent to the College prior to acceptance into the program. At least three semesters of nursing courses will be required to complete the nursing component of the degree.

Transfer Student Advanced Standing A favorable letter of recommendation from a Chair of Nursing of a previous nursing program is required to be considered for admission into the program. Without a favorable letter from the previous nursing program, a transfer student will not be admitted. Transfer students who have completed, at minimum, a first semester of Nursing Fundamentals courses in entirety, with a B or better within the past 5 years, can be considered for admission into the Advanced Placement course. With receipt of official transcripts, they may receive up to 10 credits towards the Nursing component coursework, based on the equivalent education in their transfer curriculum. In addition, transfer students may receive up to 24 credit hours towards the Liberal Arts and Sciences component coursework, as per the College policy for transfer equivalency. It is highly recommended that BIO 171 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 172 Anatomy and Physiology II are completed prior to starting the Nursing Program.

These include: Credit for a License or Certification Students wishing to earn credit for a license or certification, including those not listed on the CPL website, should submit a “ Credit for Prior Learning Request ” form, select “External License or Certification,” and supply any required documentation. If the student’s credential does not already have an established equivalency, it will be subject to approval by the department faculty before credit is awarded. Students interested in completing a department exam should submit a “ Credit for Prior Learning Request ” form and select “Department Exam.” Someone from the department will reach out to the student to schedule the exam. Students wishing to earn credit for a standardized exam should have their official transcript or score report sent to the Office of Registration and Records at transfereval@sunyocc.edu . Military Credits Students may be eligible to earn credit for military experience as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). To request a review, students must submit a “ Credit for Prior Learning Request ” form and select “Review of my resume, portfolio, or other experience.” Students are charged for these reviews, even if they do not earn credits.