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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, UNC System Universities are required to create a Transfer Guide for every major. After admission, your official transfer credit evaluation and UNCW degree audit will be prepared.