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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS Students who possess an associate degree or substantial advanced standing credit are encouraged to apply for a bachelor's program at Plaza.

Transfer students from another institution will be placed on the qualitative chart according to the semester that corresponds to the number of transfer credits accepted at Plaza and must meet the required GPA at the end of their first semester.

Grades and their equivalents are indicated below: Grade Point * Numerical Equivalent Progress A 4.0 95-100 Superior A- 3.7 90-94 Excellent B+ 3.3 86-89 Very Good B 3.0 82-85 Good B- 2.7 80-81 Above Average C+ 2.5 78-79 Average C 2.0 72-77 Acceptable C- 1.7 69-71 Below Average D 1.0 65-68 Poor F 0.0 0-64 Failure AW 0.0 Administrative Withdrawal I 0.0 Incomplete IP 0.0 In Progress The following grades are not computed in the grade point average: P Pass W Withdrawal TC Transfer Credit CE Challenge Exam NC Audit "AW" - A student who is unofficially withdrawn, who has not given notification to the appropriate official, will receive grades of “AW.” “I” - A grade of “Incomplete” is given to a student who, for acceptable reasons, has not completed the course work at the end of the semester but who, in the estimation of the instructor, can reasonably be expected to pass the course.

LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM Please note prior to 12/31/2023 the College's grading system was as illustrated below: Grade Point * Numerical Equivalent Progress A 4.0 90-100 Excellent B+ 3.5 85-89 Very Good B 3.0 80-84 Good C+ 2.5 75-79 Above Average C 2.0 70-74 Average D+ 1.5 66-69 Below Average D 1.0 60-65 Poor F 0.0 Below 60 Failure AW 0.0 Administrative Withdrawal I 0.0 Incomplete IP 0.0 In Progress The following grades are not computed in the grade point average: P Pass W Withdrawal TC Transfer Credit CE Challenge Exam NC Audit "AW" - A student who is unofficially withdrawn, who has not given notification to the appropriate official, will receive grades of “AW.” “I” - A grade of “Incomplete” is given to a student who, for acceptable reasons, has not completed the course work at the end of the semester but who, in the estimation of the instructor, can reasonably be expected to pass the course.

In general, the maximum number of transfer credits applicable toward degree requirements at Plaza College is as follows: • No more than 60 transfer credits may be applied toward baccalaureate degree requirements from a 2-year institution. • No more than 90 transfer credits may be applied toward baccalaureate degree requirements from: a) a 4-year institution or any combination of 4-year institutions. b) a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions and prior learning credits. • No more than 30 transfer credits may be applied toward associate degree requirements. • All transfer credits are at the discretion of the Academic Dean. Only courses which contribute to the student's graduation, as required, or elective courses within the limits of the student's program, will be accepted for transfer credit. In order to receive transfer credit, an official transcript must be sent by the student’s prior institution(s) to the Office of Admissions prior to the start of the semester. It is the responsibility of the student to request a transcript for consideration of transfer credit by the College. If transfer credit is not received prior to the student's start of the program, the College is not responsible for any possible duplication and, therefore, transfer of credits for a course or courses will not be accepted. Students enrolling in the Allied Health Degree need to have earned a B or better in science courses to be eligible to receive transfer credit. Courses for Transfer Courses may be considered for transfer credit with a grade of C or better. Evaluation on courses five or more years old may be considered on an individual basis. Transfer credit will be awarded if appropriate to the program of study. Medical Assisting Courses No transfer credit will be given for clinical, lab, or administrative courses in Medical Assisting unless they are transferred from an accredited college. Credit towards liberal arts courses will be considered for transfer. Transfer credits or courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted to fulfill core course requirements. Transfer credits or courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted to fulfill core course requirements. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT Plaza College recognizes that students may acquire college-level knowledge and skills through work experience, military service, self-directed learning, or other non-traditional educational experiences. To support these students in their academic journey, the college offers the opportunity to earn prior learning credit. Students seeking prior learning credit must submit appropriate documentation and undergo an assessment process to demonstrate that their experiences align with course competencies.

Transfer students from another institution will be placed on the qualitative chart according to the semester that corresponds to the number of transfer credits accepted at Plaza and must meet the required GPA at the end of their first semester.

Courses may be considered for transfer credit with a grade of C or better. Transfer credit will be awarded if appropriate to the program of study.

Transfer credits or courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted to fulfill core course requirements.

No transfer credit will be given for clinical, lab, or administrative courses in Medical Assisting unless they are transferred from an accredited college. Credit towards liberal arts courses will be considered for transfer.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT Plaza College recognizes that students may acquire college-level knowledge and skills through work experience, military service, self-directed learning, or other non-traditional educational experiences. To support these students in their academic journey, the college offers the opportunity to earn prior learning credit. This credit may be awarded through various methods such as standardized exams (e.g., CLEP), or challenge exams, contingent upon approval. Students seeking prior learning credit must submit appropriate documentation and undergo an assessment process to demonstrate that their experiences align with course competencies.

In general, the maximum number of transfer credits applicable toward degree requirements at Plaza College is as follows: No more than 60 transfer credits may be applied toward baccalaureate degree requirements from a 2-year institution. No more than 90 transfer credits may be applied toward baccalaureate degree requirements from: a 4-year institution or any combination of 4-year institutions. a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions and prior learning credits. No more than 30 transfer credits may be applied toward associate degree requirements. All transfer credits are at the discretion of the Academic Dean. Only courses which contribute to the student's graduation, as required, or elective courses within the limits of the student's program, will be accepted for transfer credit. In order to receive transfer credit, an official transcript must be sent by the student’s prior institution(s) to the Office of Admissions prior to the start of the semester. It is the responsibility of the student to request a transcript for consideration of transfer credit by the College. If transfer credit is not received prior to the student's start of the program, the College is not responsible for any possible duplication and, therefore, transfer of credits for a course or courses will not be accepted. Students enrolling in the Allied Health Degree need to have earned a B or better in science courses to be eligible to receive transfer credit.