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Advanced Placement (AP) examination scores of 3, 4, or 5 will normally earn college credit for corresponding courses.

Challenge exams will not be permitted for courses which were waived or for courses in which advanced standing has been previously granted, such as Advanced Placement courses.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Alternate Modes for Earning College Credit Cedit for Prior Learning (CPL) is a process by which verifiable college-level learning acquired outside of traditional learning environments is assessed for and (if appropriate) awarded college credit. Documented, demonstrable learning, not life experience will be the basis for awarding of credit. In addition to the direct transfer of credit from other accredited institutions, SUNY Ulster recognizes nontraditional modes of learning, of which are explained below. Students who earn such credit must still meet the residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credit-bearing semester hours of academic course work at SUNY Ulster for the Associate degree and 50% of required credit-bearing semester hours for a certificate. Any course for which alternate credit is given may not be repeated at the college for credit. Credit will not be granted for learning that is not germane to the logical structure of a certificate or degree program. Students intending to transfer to bachelor’s level institutions should be aware that any credit received from alternate modes may be subject to re-evaluation by the institution. These credits will not be used in calculating the cumulative average and will appear on the student’s transcript as transfer credits. The alternate paths to ward earning credits for a degree are described below. Advanced Placement (AP) SUNY Ulster recognizes college-level courses taken by students while still in high school.

Prior learning experiences that may be applicable to college-level credit course work might include employment in related areas, previous independent study, military experience and training, distance-learning courses, volunteer activities, or selected BOCES courses. A student may apply for Credit for Prior Learning through the portfolio process in a prerequisite course providing the student does so before taking the higher-level course. Credit for Prior Learning will not be permitted for courses that were waived or for courses in which advanced standing has been permitted, such as Advanced Placement courses.

Students transferring credit to SUNY Ulster should refer to Transfer Admissions section of this catalog for more information regarding transfer credits and graduation residency requirements. Applicants who have completed college course work for college credit or have taken Advanced Placement (AP) testing through the College Board may be eligible for transfer credits.

Transfer credit will be evaluated upon receipt of official transcripts and awarded for courses that meet the following criteria: The courses were completed at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution; The courses were completed with a grade of C- or better; The courses’ content and scope are applicable to the program requirements at SUNY Ulster, and; The cumulative average of all courses being accepted by SUNY Ulster is 2.0 or higher. Students, with the exception of athletes, who are unable to obtain prior college official transcripts or wish not to have their transcripts evaluated for transfer credit may fill out the Transcript Waiver Form . Additional information for Transfer Students: A grade of C or better may be required in subject areas of English, mathematics and the sciences. Credits earned from a non-regionally accredited institution but a recognized accrediting organization may be awarded on an individual basis and subject to departmental and Vice President for Academic Affairs approval.

Transfer Credit The number of credits accepted for transfer from other institutions will be included in the number of credits attempted to determine the student’s eligibility status.

Transfer Credit Students who transfer from other post-secondary institutions may be positioned on the Standards of Academic Progress Chart. This placement will be done to the students’ best advantage as indicated by the number of credits hours approved for transfer in the students’ program of study. Students are limited to six semesters of TAP at a two-year college. EOP eligible students may be granted an additional two semesters of TAP eligibility.