Policies

Any non- nursing grades below a C- are not accepted for transfer credit.

• Candidates must possess a High School Equivalency (HSE) by passing all five sections of Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) with a minimum score of 500 on each of the following sections: - Language Arts – Reading - Language Arts – Writing (which includes an essay) - Mathematics - Science - Social Studies • If a candidate does not pass the TASC subtest but passed the same GED subtest, the GED score will be accepted as a passing score. Admission Requirements for Evening/Weekend program The license-qualifying Evening- Weekend Nursing program is an advanced standing program designed specifically for a select group of busy adult students desirous of a part- time option of study and who have completed a significant number of college credits, inclusive of pre-requisite core requirements, prior to admission to the program.

Transferring Credits: Corequisite Courses Upon acceptance to the college, transfer of credit from other accredited post-secondary institutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only courses completed with a grade of C (70 percent) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Note: credit for science courses (Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology) must have been completed no more than five years from the date of acceptance to be eligible for transfer. Students may be required to provide a course description or syllabus for any course being considered for transfer credit. TRANSFER CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL AP COURSES Credit will be given by the College Board for advanced placement exams with a grade of three (3) or better. TRANSFER CREDIT AND GPA Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative grade point average calculated when matriculated in this program. WAIVER Any request for a waiver of any admission, transfer credit, or academic policy outlined above must be made in writing to the dean and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Advanced Placement and Transfer of Credit for Nursing Courses Applicants for advanced placement must complete the application process and be accepted into the College of Nursing. Transferring credit for nursing courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only nursing courses completed with an 80 percent or above will be considered for transfer credit. The maximum number of credits that may be transferred in is 45 (15 in nursing).

Transferring Credits: Corequisite Courses Upon acceptance to the school, transfer of credit from other accredited post-secondary institutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only courses completed with a 70% or above will be considered for transfer credit. Note: credit for science courses (Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Biology of the Human Organism) must have been completed no more than five years from the date of acceptance to be eligible for transfer. Students may be required to provide a course description or syllabus for any course being considered for transfer credit. TRANSFER CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL AP COURSES Credit will be given for advanced placement exams from the College Board with a grade of 3 or better. TRANSFER CREDIT AND GPA Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative grade point average calculated when matriculated in this program. WAIVER Any request for a waiver of any admis- sion, transfer credit, or academic policy outlined above must be made in writing to the dean and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR NURSING COURSES Applicants for advanced placement must complete the application process and be accepted into the School of Nursing. Transferring credit for nursing courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only nursing courses completed with an 80% or above will be considered for transfer credit. The maximum number of credits that may be transferred in is 45 (15 in nursing).

Grades below C- are not accepted for transfer credit and do not earn quality points.