Policies

• Official secondary transcript or equivalency (accepted equivalences include: GED®/HiSET/TASC) Students are required to submit official high school transcripts with a graduation date or equivalent transcripts with a completion date. While it’s not required to submit official college transcripts for general admission, transcripts are required to earn transfer credit, potentially waive placement testing (if applicable), and receive veterans’ benefits.

Students interested in Health Science programs are required to submit transcripts in advance of individual program deadlines. Additional Information Regarding Transfer Credit: Credits are transferable from regionally accredited two and four-year institutions within the United States. Courses are transferred that compare in content, quality, and credit hours to those offered within the North Carolina Community College System. A student may request to have the chairperson of the department under which the transfer coursework falls review the coursework to see if it may be accepted by CFCC. Qualifying agency evaluations include those approved by a NACES (naces.org) or AICE (aice-eval.org) before CFCC will review transcripts for admission or transfer credit purposes.

Experiential learning, proficiency testing from other institutions, and work based learning experience that was evaluated by another institution will not be transferred as coursework to CFCC. Students who wish to receive transfer credit should submit official copies of all transcripts two weeks prior to registration so that evaluation of transfer credit can be completed. It is the student’s responsibility to provide transcripts and to make the college aware of potential transfer credits. Students should not sign up for courses for which they could potentially be awarded transfer credit. Students who choose to remain in courses that they may receive transfer credit for are subject to the college’s stated refund policy if they decide to drop the course after courses begin.

To be accepted into this program, students must meet the following criteria: • Be a high school junior or senior; and • Have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on high school courses, or • Demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics on an assessment, or • Prior completion of required supplemental coursework • Have the recommendation of the high school principal or their designee and their rationale for recommendation in place of GPA requirement (assessment scores should be considered) and have the recommendation of the college’s Chief Academic Officer or Chief Student Development Administrator (A recommendation for eligibility will not be permitted for CTE pathways that include UGETC (Universal General Education Transfer Component) course(s)) • For details on eligibility and admissions requirements, please speak to your high school career counselor The Career and College Ready pathway introduces college developmental mathematics and developmental English and reading curricula in the junior or senior year of high school, including the immediately preceding summers of those years, and provide opportunities for college remediation for students prior to high school graduation, ensuring students are prepared for college and career success. Credit for Prior Learning Experiences In some circumstances, students may be eligible to receive academic credit for non-credit learning experiences.

In addition, credit for prior learning for coursework completed at the college (ie.

• The following academic activities are included when determining SAP: ◦ Transfer credits accepted by CFCC are included in the calculation of completion rate and maximum time frame.

The maximum time frame calculation includes: • Transfer credits accepted by CFCC.

Transfer credits from institutions other than CFCC will be totaled and counted in the determination of completion rate.

Cape Fear Community College OTHER REQUIRED HOURS (Credits: 15) Academic Transition (Take 1 credit) • ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1 Education (Take 14 credits) • EDU 187 - Teaching and Learning for Al Credits: 4 • EDU 216 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3 • EDU 250 - Teacher Licensure Preparatio Credits: 3 • EDU 279 - Literacy Develop and Instruc Credits: 4 Total Semester Hours Credit: 60-61 A10500 - Associate in Engineering Overview Department Title Program Code Associate in Engineering A10500 l Program Description The Associate in Engineering (AE) degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of n courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement, community college graduates must obtain a grade of "C" or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

A score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement subject examinations is accepted by all Alabama public community colleges for credit for a minimum of one course in the subject area corresponding to the test.

A minimum score of 4 on the English Language/Composition Advanced Placement test is required to receive credit for English Composition I (ENG 101).

Southern Union State Community College accepts a score of 5 or higher on the IB exams in the following six subject areas: language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and arts.

Note: All attempted courses, including transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, periods where academic bankruptcy or course forgiveness was applied, and developmental courses, must be factored into the calculation of the Maximum Time Frame. Grade Point Average Standard: Each student will be expected to meet or exceed the following GPA at the indicated points in his/her program of study: Long-Term Certificates and Degrees: Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA 1 - 21 semester hours 1.50 22 - 32 semester hours 1.75 33+ semester hours 2.00 Short-Term Certificates: Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA 1 - 12 semester hours 1.50 13+ semester hours 2.00 Note: Transfer credits, if applicable, are not included in the GPA calculation. All hours attempted at Southern Union and all transfer hours accepted in all programs are counted in the maximum time frame allowed for the student’s current program of study.

Students transferring in to the EMS Program from a non-accredited EMT Program will be awarded 10 hours of non-traditional credit upon completion of EMS 108 Directed Studies course (if they are entering the Advanced Medical Emergency Technician level), or EMS 156 Advanced Medical Technician Clinical (if they are entering the Paramedic level) Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Course Air Force ROTC is an educational program designed to prepare young men and women for becoming Air Force officers while completing a four-year degree. As such, college credit may be awarded for learning obtained through non-traditional means, including, but not limited to credit awarded for prior learning, military training credit, and local and state-wide articulation agreements. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a means for a student to receive college-level credit for learning that took place in a non-traditional learning environment, such as on-the-job training, military training, professional development seminars, volunteerism, and experience in-field. Process Overview The student must be admitted to the institution and meet all requirements for the program in which credit for prior learning is being sought. The student must make application to the institution for prior learning through the PLA contact for the program in which the credit is being sought. A portfolio evaluation will be required for prior learning assessment.

As such, college credit may be awarded for learning obtained through non- traditional means, including, but not limited to credit awarded for prior learning, military training credit, and local and state-wide articulation agreements. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a means for a student to receive college-level credit for learning that took place in a non-traditional learning environment, such as on-the-job training, military training, professional development seminars, volunteerism, and experience in-field.

Additional Information Regarding Transfer Credit: Credits are transferable from regionally accredited two and four-year institutions within the United States. Courses are transferred that compare in content, quality, and credit hours to those offered within the North Carolina Community College System. Transcripts from institutions that are not regionally accredited are not evaluated by CFCC since the coursework is not generally accepted. A student may request to have the chairperson of the department under which the transfer coursework falls review the coursework to see if it may be accepted by CFCC. If the chairperson decides to award credit, they must notify the Registrar’s Office in writing, who will then post the appropriate credit to the student’s record. It is the student’s responsibility to provide all of the documentation necessary to complete the evaluation, including course descriptions, syllabi, and any other materials requested by the department chair. Any final decision regarding the acceptance of credits from unaccredited institutions is subject to approval by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. For information about requesting an evaluation of credits from an institution without regional accreditation, the student should contact the Registrar’s Office. Transcripts of coursework completed at a college or university located outside of the United States must be accompanied by a certified English translation course evaluation and course descriptions. Transcripts must be evaluated and translated by a CFCC-approved agency. Qualifying agency evaluations include those approved by a NACES (naces.org) or AICE (aice-eval.org) before CFCC will review transcripts for admission or transfer credit purposes. An official copy of the evaluation must be sent directly to CFCC or presented in a sealed/official envelope. Credit for Military Experience :Veteran applicants who are using VA benefits must send official transcripts from any /all colleges they have attended previously and should request an Official military transcript be sent to the college so that they may receive college credits for military experience and training. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard go to Joint Services Transcript and request that an official transcript be sent to CFCC. For the Air Force: to airforeuniveristy.af.edu and request an official transcript. The college grants credit where applicable for military service schools in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education’s Guide To the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services. Credit recommended must be consistent with the requirements and objectives of an academic program in order to be granted. Students should be aware that the transferability of these credits is totally at the discretion of the receiving institution and that Cape Fear Community College makes no guarantee of such transfer. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, and/or language skills will be subject to review after five years unless the student has been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may include, but not limited to, computer, foreign languages, sciences, and trades courses. CFCC reserves the right to not award credit based on the discretion of the appropriate academic area. 17 / 1508

c. A transfer student from a collegiate institution Students not accredited by the appropriate regional Students who attend another postsecondary institution association may request an evaluation of and who wish to earn credits for transfer to the parent equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 institution may be admitted to Southern Union State semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or Community College as transient students. Students must present the e. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of transient letter prior to registering at Southern Union.

A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. 27 Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought.

A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a 28 passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought.

Experiential learning, proficiency testing from other institutions, and work based learning experience that was evaluated by another institution will not be transferred as coursework to CFCC. Students who wish to receive transfer credit should submit official copies of all transcripts two weeks prior to registration so that evaluation of transfer credit can be completed. It is the student’s responsibility to provide transcripts and to make the college aware of potential transfer credits. Students should not sign up for courses for which they could potentially be awarded transfer credit. Students who choose to remain in courses that they may receive transfer credit for are subject to the college’s stated refund policy if they decide to drop the course after courses begin.

In addition, credit for prior learning for coursework completed at the college (ie.

The maximum time frame calculation includes: Transfer credits accepted by CFCC.

Transfer credits from institutions other than CFCC will be totaled and counted in the determination of completion rate.

Note: All attempted courses, including transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, periods where academic bankruptcy or course forgiveness was applied, and developmental courses, must be factored into the calculation of the Maximum Time Frame.

Note: All attempted courses, to include transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, 35 33+ semester hours 67%

As such, college credit may be awarded for learning obtained through non- traditional means, including, but not limited to credit awarded for prior learning, military training credit, and local and state-wide articulation agreements. 61 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a means for a student to receive college-level credit for learning that took place in a non-traditional learning environment, such as on-the-job training, military training, professional development seminars, volunteerism, and experience in-field.

Credit for Prior Learning Experiences In some circumstances, students may be eligible to receive academic credit for non-credit learning experiences. 23 / 1508

Transfer credit is not guaranteed and will be subject to the following conditions: ◦ Transfer credits must fall within the school’s guidelines and are subject to approval by the registrar, dean and/or program chair.

Transfer Credit from Foreign Institutions Students who have attended academic institutions outside the United States must submit an official translated copy of their high school transcript and college transcript translated by SpanTran, World Education Services, Inc., Education Credential Evaluators or JS&A (Josef Silny & Associates). Transfer credit is not guaranteed and will be subject to the following conditions: Transfer credits must fall within the school’s guidelines and are subject to approval by the registrar, dean and/or program chair.

Transient Form (SU Students) Southern Union students wishing to take courses at another postsecondary institution and receive transfer credit must receive a Transient Form.

Transient Form (SU Students) Southern Union students wishing to take courses at 48 another postsecondary institution and receive transfer credit must receive a Transient Form.

General Principles for Transfer of Credit Course work transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate program must represent collegiate course work relevant to the formal award, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in Southern Union’s undergraduate formal award programs. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, the College may use recognized guides which aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs. A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. A transfer grade of "D" will only be accepted when the transfer student's cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above at the institution where the "D" grade was earned. This does not apply to English Composition 101 and 102, where a grade of "C" is required. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought. Credit may be extended based on a comprehensive evaluation of demonstrated and documented competencies and previous formal training.

General Principles for Transfer of Credit Course work transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate program must represent collegiate course work relevant to the formal award, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in Southern Union’s undergraduate formal award programs. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, the College may use recognized guides which aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on

Note: All attempted courses, to include transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, periods where academic bankruptcy or course forgiveness was applied, and developmental courses, must be factored into the calculation of Maximum Time Frame.

The student must be admitted to the institution and meet all requirements for the program in which credit for prior learning is being sought. The student must make application to the institution for prior learning through the PLA contact for the program in which the credit is being sought. A portfolio evaluation will be required for prior learning assessment.

To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE

A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought.

The following academic activities are included when determining SAP: ◦ Transfer credits accepted by CFCC are included in the calculation of completion rate and maximum time frame.

As a transfer student, you are required to submit an official copy of your high school transcript. If you would like your previous college credits evaluated for transfer credit, you must also submit an official copy of your college transcript(s).

While it’s not required to submit official college transcripts for general admission, transcripts are required to earn transfer credit, potentially waive placement testing (if applicable), and receive veterans’ benefits.