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A passing grade is defined as a C (2.00) or better on the CPE examination, a 3 or better on an AP examination, and the American Council on Education recommended score or higher on a CLEP or DSST examination.

• Transfer credit to other colleges and universities (check with the college admissions office). The Schenectady ECHS Programs are supported by New York State Department of Education (NYSED) grants including, but may not be limited to the Smart Scholars Early College High School (SS-ECHS), Smart Transfer Early College High School (ST- ECHS), and Pathways in Technology (P-Tech ECHS).

(Only students who have reached the maximum compulsory age of school attendance are eligible to take this test.) 2. The student must provide a letter from the superintendent of the school district in which the student resides attesting to the student’s completion of home instruction meeting the requirements of Section 100.10 of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, having earned the substantial equivalent of a graduate in their home district (or equivalent for students who reside outside of New York state). Applicants who have studied at other colleges prior to matriculating at SUNY Schenectady will need to submit an official transcript from each of the educational institutions previously attended in order for potential transfer credit to be evaluated. Additionally, applicants who wish to have previous college work evaluated for potential transfer credit must request that official transcripts from previously attended colleges be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Transfer applicants will be considered for admission in any term for which they are eligible. Generally, transfer credit must carry a grade of “C” or better from an accredited college. Credit for courses taken in the armed services will be evaluated on an individual basis.

The agreements with each transfer institution and indicates the patterns of study at SUNY Schenectady that will maximize the transfer of credit to the desired four- year institution.

In addition, accepted transfer credits are included in the Total Credit Hours Attempted, but they are not included in the calculation of the GPA. If due to withdrawals, failed courses, repeated courses, or transfer credit evaluation the student has exceeded the maximum

Transfer Credit. Transfer credits counts as both attempted and successfully completed for both pursuit of program and maximum timeframe. Transfer credits count as credits attempted for GPA progress evaluation but do not count in the actual GPA calculation.

A first year dependent student (parent information is required on the FAFSA), with less than 31 earned or transfer credits, may borrow up to $5,500 per year with a maximum of $3,500 of that amount being in a subsidized loan. Second year dependent students, with at least 31 earned or transfer credits, may borrow up to a maximum of $6,500 per year with a maximum of $4,500 of that amount in a subsidized loan. A first year independent student, with less than 31 earned or transfer credits, may be eligible to borrow up to $9,500 per year with a maximum of $3,500 of that amount being in a subsidized loan. Second year independent students, with at least 31 earned or transfer credits, may be eligible to borrow up to $10,500 per year with a maximum of $4,500 in a subsidized loan.

External Transfer Credit. Transfer credits may be accepted for course work taken at other academic institutions, by correspondence or through distance learning, if approved by the Division Dean. Courses of equivalent quality and content taken at recognized institutions of higher learning accredited by one of the Regional Accrediting Bodies (e.g., Middle States) shall be accepted if passed with a grade of C (2.00) or better, if such courses are applicable to the student’s degree program. Courses taken at institutions of higher learning lacking such regional accreditation (including degree-granting proprietary institutions) may be accepted if passed with a grade of C (2.00) or better if such courses are applicable to the student’s degree program and are equivalent content and quality as determined by the Division Dean. Transfer credits may be awarded by the Vice President for Academic Affairs upon recommendation of the Division Dean for course work taken in certain non-collegiate organizations (including non-degree granting proprietary institutions) when published guides are available to evaluate such course work, and the Academic Senate has approved the use of the guides. Credit by Examination. Matriculated students may earn credit by examination for individual courses required in their program of study. Credit by examination may be awarded for a passing grade on an externally published proficiency examination or an internally developed challenge examination. Students must accumulate 12 or more semester hours of residence credit before credit by examination is noted on transcripts. Under the College Level Examination Program, SUNY Schenectady County Community College awards credit by examination for certain specific courses.

In addition, applicable transfer credits are included in the total credit hours attempted, but they are not included in the calculation of the G.P.A. Students may petition the Registrar to have their former academic record before the two-year absence accepted in the same manner as if the credits were transfer credits.

(b) Any student who successfully navigates the academic courses listed above but does not complete the New York State Basic Course for Police may petition the Dean of Business and Professional Programs for a prior learning assessment (PLA) of the aforementioned criminal justices’ courses. (c) Students who have previously completed the New York State Basic Course for Police certified by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice may apply to the Dean of Business and Professional Programs for a prior learning assessment of their specific certification.

2.1.1 Individuals are eligible for matriculation if they are at least eighteen years of age or if they hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. 2.1.5 English Placement A student who has met any of the following criteria is ready to take ENG 123 or may be waived from the need for placement: • achieved an overall GPA of at least 81 or 2.9 (with emphasis on writing intensive courses); • scored at least a 500 on the GED/TASC • scored at least 450 on the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) in writing; • scored at least 18 on the verbal ACT (American College Testing); • scored at least a 75 on the ELA (English Language Assessment) Regents exam; OR • presented evidence of transferable credit for ENG 123. 2.3 Full-Time and Part-Time A student is considered to be a full-time student if enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in day or evening courses, including any taken through cross-registration agreements during a semester.

3.4.7 Extenuating circumstances may warrant other registration modifications and will be considered individually. 3.5 Limitations on Course Loads A student may register for no more than a total of 19 semester credit hours (including day, evening, online, and/or cross-registered courses) during either the full Fall or the Spring Semester. 3.7 Waiver of Program Requirement The waiver of a specific program requirement will be considered on an individual basis by the academic division responsible for the degree or certificate program. 3.7.2 FYS Waiver A waiver of the FYS requirement will be considered on two occasions: 1. For transfer students who have successfully completed 12 or more transfer credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 at another institution.

5.1 External Transfer Transfer credits may be accepted for course work taken at other academic institutions, by correspondence or through distance learning, if approved by the Division Dean. 5.1.1 Courses of equivalent quality and content taken at recognized institutions of higher learning accredited by one of the Regional Accrediting Bodies (e.g., Middle States) shall be accepted if passed with a grade of C (2.00) or better, if such courses are applicable to the student’s degree program. 5.1.2 Courses taken at institutions of higher learning lacking such regional accreditation (including degree-granting proprietary institutions) may be accepted if passed with a grade of C (2.00) or better if such courses are applicable to the student’s degree program and are equivalent content and quality as determined by the Division Dean. 5.1.3 Transfer credits may be awarded by the Vice President of Academic Affairs upon recommendation of the Division Dean for course work taken in certain non-collegiate organizations (including non-degree granting proprietary institutions) when published guides are available to evaluate such course work, and the Academic Senate has approved the use of the guides. 5.2 Credit by Examination Matriculated students may earn credit by examination for individual courses required in their program of study. Credit by examination may be awarded for a passing grade on an externally published proficiency examination or an internally developed challenge examination. Students must accumulate 12 or more semester hours of residence credit before credit by examination is noted on transcripts. 5.3 Credit for Prior Learning Experience 5.3.1 Matriculated students may earn credit based on previous experience for individual courses required in their program of study. 5.3.1.1 For each course under consideration, the student must also provide verifiable evidence of prior learning.

5.3.5 Students wishing to file a complaint or raise concerns regarding any decision related to credit earned for prior learning experiences may appeal the decision in accordance with the Academic Complaint Procedures outlined in 6.0.3.

Students may petition the Registrar’s Office to have their former academic record before the two-year absence accepted in the same manner as if the credits were transfer credits.

In addition, applicable transfer credits are included in the total credit hours attempted, but they are not included in the calculation of the GPA.

A3. Credit Hour Definitions State University of New York definitions indicate that a semester credit hour of credit is awarded for the equivalent of (1) fifteen class periods with a normal expectation of two hours of outside study for each class period, or (2) forty-five practicum periods with little or no outside preparation expected, or (3) thirty practicum periods with substantial outside preparation required, or (4) forty-five 50 minute sessions of student academic activity given initial guidance, review, criticism, and final evaluation. Guidelines are also provided for awarding credit by examination and for experimental learning. A4. Approved Guides Guides which have been approved for evaluating transfer credits for course work taken in non-collegiate institutions include: “A Guide to Educational Programs in Non-Collegiate Organizations” published by the State Education Department.

In addition, accepted transfer credits are included in the Total Credit Hours Attempted, but they are not included in the calculation of the GPA.

External Transfer Credit. Transfer credits may be accepted for course work taken at other academic institutions, by correspondence or through distance learning, if approved by the Division Dean. Transfer credits may be awarded by the Vice President for Academic Affairs upon recommendation of the Division Dean for course work taken in certain non-collegiate organizations (including non-degree granting proprietary institutions) when published guides are available to evaluate such course work, and the Academic Senate has approved the use of the guides. Credit by Examination. Matriculated students may earn credit by examination for individual courses required in their program of study. Credit by examination may be awarded for a passing grade on an externally published proficiency examination or an internally developed challenge examination.

Students must accumulate 12 or more semester hours of residence credit before credit by examination is noted on transcripts.

A waiver of the FYS requirement will be considered on two occasions: For transfer students who have successfully completed 12 or more transfer credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 at another institution.

Transfer credits may be accepted for course work taken at other academic institutions, by correspondence or through distance learning, if approved by the Division Dean. 5.1.3 Transfer credits may be awarded by the Vice President of Academic Affairs upon recommendation of the Division Dean for course work taken in certain non-collegiate organizations (including non-degree granting proprietary institutions) when published guides are available to evaluate such course work, and the Academic Senate has approved the use of the guides.

5.2 Credit by Examination Matriculated students may earn credit by examination for individual courses required in their program of study. Credit by examination may be awarded for a passing grade on an externally published proficiency examination or an internally developed challenge examination. 5.2.1 Credit related to externally published proficiency examinations is subject to the approval of the Division Dean, and is based on the examination covering the content of the course offered by the College, applicability to the student’s program of study, and a passing grade as reported by the external agency. A passing grade is defined as a C (2.00) or better on the CPE examination, a 3 or better on an AP examination, and the American Council on Education recommended score or higher on a CLEP or DSST examination. These and other applicable exam scores will be sent to the Registrar’s Office for review. 5.2.2 Matriculated students may earn credit by internal examination for individual courses required in their program of study. 5.2.2.1 The availability and content of internally developed challenge examinations for selected courses is determined by individual academic divisions. The challenge examination is representative in content and emphasis of the course outline, and normally is prepared and graded by the faculty member(s) normally responsible for teaching the course. 5.2.2.2. A passing grade is the equivalent of a C (2.00) or better. The challenge examination request, including a justification statement, must be submitted prior to the end of the seventh week of the student’s final semester preceding graduation. Applications are available from the Registrar’s Office. The request must be approved by the faculty member, the Division Dean, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the test administration fee paid prior to the administration of the challenge examinations. The results of the examination indicating the basis for the awarding of credit are reported to the Registrar’s Office. 5.2.3 Credit earned by examination is not considered as earned in residence (see Residence Requirements - Associate Degree/ Certificate). Credit earned by examination will be recorded as “credit” (CR) on transcripts, and will have no effect on a student’s grade-point average. Students must accumulate 12 or more semester hours of residence credit before credit by examination is noted on transcripts. 5.2.4 Students wishing to file a complaint or raise concerns regarding any decision related to credit earned through internally- developed examinations may appeal the decision in accordance with the Academic Complaint Procedures outlined in 6.0.3.

5.3 Credit for Prior Learning Experience 5.3.1 Matriculated students may earn credit based on previous experience for individual courses required in their program of study. To initiate the process, the student should petition the division responsible for the specific course(s), listing each course under consideration and providing a brief statement justifying its consideration in a summative reflective letter. 5.3.1.1 For each course under consideration, the student must also provide verifiable evidence of prior learning. Materials may include but are not limited to portfolios, performances, research, apprenticeships, internships, military training and education, and professional certifications. 5.3.2 A faculty member or faculty review committee, appointed by the Division Dean, will evaluate the student’s proficiencies materials in accordance with the student learning outcomes for the course and make recommendations for credit. 5.3.2.1 If no full-time faculty member is available, the Division Dean may appoint an adjunct faculty member or may act in the capacity of a reviewer to examine and assess the appropriate materials. 5.3.3 The student will be expected to demonstrate proficiencies equal to the performance standards of the course outline. The reviewer or committee may recommend credit, no credit, or may recommend credit contingent upon further demonstration of student proficiencies. 5.3.3.1 If the faculty reviewer or faculty review committee has further inquiry as to a student’s proficiencies, an interview with the student or an internally-developed examination may also be deemed necessary. Examination procedures will 144

Guidelines are also provided for awarding credit by examination and for experimental learning.

2 Any student who successfully navigates the academic courses listed above but does not complete the New York State Basic Course for Police may petition the Dean of Business and Professional Programs for a prior learning assessment (PLA) of the aforementioned criminal justices’ courses. Students who have previously completed the New York State Basic Course for Police certified by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice may apply to the Dean of Business and Professional Programs for a prior learning assessment of their specific certification.

A first year dependent student (parent information is required on the FAFSA), with less than 31 earned or transfer credits, may borrow up to $5,500 per year with a maximum of $3,500 of that amount being in a subsidized loan. Second year dependent students, with at least 31 earned or transfer credits, may borrow up to a maximum of $6,500 per year with a maximum of $4,500 of that amount in a subsidized loan. A first year independent student, with less than 31 earned or transfer credits, may be eligible to borrow up to $9,500 per year with a maximum of $3,500 of that amount being in a subsidized loan. Second year independent students, with at least 31 earned or transfer credits, may be eligible to borrow up to $10,500 per year with a maximum of $4,500 in a subsidized loan.

In addition, applicable transfer credits are included in the total credit hours attempted, but they are not included in the calculation of the G.P.A. Students may petition the Registrar to have their former academic record before the two-year absence accepted in the same manner as if the credits were transfer credits.

Applicants who have studied at other colleges prior to matriculating at SUNY Schenectady will need to submit an official transcript from each of the educational institutions previously attended in order for potential transfer credit to be evaluated.

Transfer Credit. Transfer credits counts as both attempted and successfully completed for both pursuit of program and maximum timeframe. Transfer credits count as credits attempted for GPA progress evaluation but do not count in the actual GPA calculation.

Additionally, applicants who wish to have previous college work evaluated for potential transfer credit must request that official transcripts from previously attended colleges be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Transfer applicants will be considered for admission in any term for which they are eligible. Generally, transfer credit must carry a grade of “C” or better from an accredited college.