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A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam.

A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities, requires ACA-122 for all transfer students, and GTCC requires transfer students to take it in their first semester.

The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities, requires ACA-122 for all transfer students, and GTCC requires transfer students to take it in their first semester.

Students working toward transfer and a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution are required to enroll in ACA-122 College Transfer Success during their first semester at GTCC. Students with an awarded bachelor’s level degree may submit Credit for Prior Learning Request: ACA-122 Alternative Credit Form to the Records Office to receive academic credit for this requirement.

Students working toward transfer and a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution are required to enroll in ACA-122 College Transfer Success during their first semester at GTCC. Students with an awarded bachelor’s level degree may submit Credit for Prior Learning Request: ACA-122 Alternative Credit Form to the Records Office to receive academic credit for this requirement.

AADS supports transfer credit towards the AADS major of courses successfully completed in African American and African Diaspora Studies topics that may be offered in Sociology, Psychology, Literature, Music, or Film courses.

Advanced Standing Students who have partially completed similar programs at other institutions and are seeking advanced placement into guided entry programs should contact the program director to request admittance/transfer to the program. He or she will determine your eligibility to transfer into the program. In the event they are offered admission, the student will undergo a transcript evaluation to determine his or her advanced placement. If students are ineligible for transfer admission into a program, they may apply through the Guided Entry Programs office for selection to start the program from the beginning.

Advanced Standing Students who have partially completed similar programs at other institutions and are seeking advanced placement into guided entry programs should contact the program director to request admittance/transfer to the program. He or she will determine your eligibility to transfer into the program. In the event they are offered admission, the student will undergo a transcript evaluation to determine his or her advanced placement. If students are ineligible for transfer admission into a program, they may apply through the Guided Entry Programs office for selection to start the program from the beginning.

degree programs may be accepted by a four-year college or university for transfer credit in an associated field.

Certain courses in Associate in Applied Science degree programs may be accepted by a four-year college or university for transfer credit in an associated field.

Students who already possess either the Airframe or Powerplant rating are not required to enroll in AVI 110 . However, presentation of the FAA Mechanic certificate, with one or the other rating for advanced standing must happen in advance of registration.

Students who already possess either the Airframe or Powerplant rating are not required to enroll in AVI 110 . However, presentation of the FAA Mechanic certificate, with one or the other rating for advanced standing must happen in advance of registration.

Students who already possess either the Airframe or Powerplant rating are not required to enroll in AVI 110 Aviation Maintenance-General . However, presentation of the FAA Mechanic certificate, with one or the other rating for advanced standing must happen in advance of registration.

Students who already possess either the Airframe or Powerplant rating are not required to enroll in AVI 110 Aviation Maintenance-General . However, presentation of the FAA Mechanic certificate, with one or the other rating for advanced standing must happen in advance of registration.

The Record’s Office will review the exam scores received against previously approved equivalencies and award credit as indicated If the course equivalency cannot be determined based on previously approved equivalencies, the Registrar (or designee) will submit the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to the appropriate department chair/program director to determine the awarding of credit. The department chair/program director will indicate their decision, sign, and then return the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to Records. The Registrar (or designee) will process the completed form, award transfer credit if applicable, and communicate the outcome to the requestor.

The Record’s Office will review the exam scores received against previously approved equivalencies and award credit as indicated If the course equivalency cannot be determined based on previously approved equivalencies, the Registrar (or designee) will submit the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to the appropriate department chair/program director to determine the awarding of credit. The department chair/program director will indicate their decision, sign, and then return the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to Records. The Registrar (or designee) will process the completed form, award transfer credit if applicable, and communicate the outcome to the requestor.

The department chair/program director will review the request and complete Credit for Prior Learning Request Form, recommending courses for credit based on the apprenticeship experience/instruction. The completed Credit for Prior Learning Request Form along with a photocopy of the documentation is submitted to the Records Office.

The department chair/program director will review the request and complete Credit for Prior Learning Request Form, recommending courses for credit based on the apprenticeship experience/instruction. The completed Credit for Prior Learning Request Form along with a photocopy of the documentation is submitted to the Records Office.

Fifty credits of advanced standing will be awarded to anyone who is currently a National Registry or North Carolina credentialed Paramedic and has current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Students can transfer credits into UNC Greensboro through courses taken elsewhere and/or placement tests. UNC Greensboro has a team that reviews transfer credits and translates them to their UNCG equivalents. In order to transfer credit from an international institution attended outside of UNCG Study Abroad, a NACES will be required and syllabi will be required for further course evaluation. After that transcript is received, transfer credit will be posted to the student’s UNCGenie account and will automatically be applied in Degree Works.

GTCC Records Office will evaluate academic records from other institutions to determine if the courses are eligible for transfer credit.

At greater than 16 credits earned, students must enroll in MAT-025/035, transfer credit from an accredited institution, or receive equivalent non-credit based on their high school GPA before they may register for any other courses.

At greater than 16 credits earned, students must enroll in MAT-025/035, transfer credit from an accredited institution, or receive equivalent non-credit based on their high school GPA before they may register for any other courses.

GTCC may award credit for prior learning based on transcripts issued by one or more branches of the armed forces. The college shall award credit for prior learning based on military education and training consistent with the standards adopted by the appropriate North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Military Prior Learning Academic Panel. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard transcripts are reviewed based on the recommendations form the American Council on Education for occupations and courses not currently evaluated by the NCCCS Military Prior Learning Academic Panel. If the requested military education and training is not on the approved crosswalk, the Registrar (or designee) will submit the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to appropriate department chair/program director to determine the awarding of transfer credit. The department chair/program director will indicate their decision, sign, and then return the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to Records. The Registrar (or designee) will process the completed form, award transfer credit if applicable, and communicate the outcome to the requestor.

GTCC may award credit for prior learning based on transcripts issued by one or more branches of the armed forces. The college shall award credit for prior learning based on military education and training consistent with the standards adopted by the appropriate North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Military Prior Learning Academic Panel. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard transcripts are reviewed based on the recommendations form the American Council on Education for occupations and courses not currently evaluated by the NCCCS Military Prior Learning Academic Panel. If the requested military education and training is not on the approved crosswalk, the Registrar (or designee) will submit the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to appropriate department chair/program director to determine the awarding of transfer credit. The department chair/program director will indicate their decision, sign, and then return the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to Records. The Registrar (or designee) will process the completed form, award transfer credit if applicable, and communicate the outcome to the requestor.

Air University and Community College of the Airforce credit is awarded on a course by course basis and can be found in the Transfer Credit Planner. Joint Services Transcripts are awarded credit based on the ACE recommendations and can be found in the Transfer Credit Planner or the UNC System Military Equivalency System.

However, presentation of the FAA Mechanic certificate, with one or the other rating for advanced standing must happen in advance of registration.

However, presentation of the FAA Mechanic certificate, with one or the other rating for advanced standing must happen in advance of registration.

Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit.

LPNs are given advanced standing credit for NUR 111 , NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 212 . General education course prerequisites include BIO 168 , BIO 169 , PSY 150 , and PSY 241 .

LPNs are given advanced standing credit for NUR 111 , NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 212 . General education course prerequisites include BIO 168 , BIO 169 , PSY 150 , and PSY 241 .

A student may take up to 8 credits of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit.

Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit.

Transfer Credit – Transfer credit hours and grades accepted from other institutions are included in the calculation of SAP. Credits taken at other institutions under a consortium agreement will be considered as transfer credits.

Transfer Credit from Approved Institutions GTCC accepts credits earned in academic programs from colleges and universities accredited by one of the following seven regional agencies: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Requests for transfer credit from other institutions should be made prior to enrollment at GTCC. Students must provide official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities to receive transfer credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Students must have earned a grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher to receive transfer credit. Some transfer courses may require departmental approval before being accepted toward a program. Some programs may have time limits for transfer of certain courses as documented in the GTCC Online Catalog under the Transferring to GTCC - Credit for Prior Learning Section. If a proficiency exam is required to validate transfer credit from another institution, the process outlined in Section 3- Credit by Proficiency Examination/Demonstration will be followed. Transfer credit graded as “P” or “S” will be accepted if the awarding institution provides verification the grade is equivalent to a grade of “C” (2.0 GPA) or better. Due to the State of Emergency enacted by the President of the United States, the Governor of North Carolina, and governors of other states in March 2020, transfer courses completed during the 2020 Spring, 2020 Summer, and 2020 Fall semesters only, a grade of “P” or “S” will be accepted as equivalent to a grade of “C” or better for course transfer evaluation. GTCC does not include transfer credits when computing a student’s overall grade point average, but they are included in the financial aid GPA calculation. If the department chair requires an exam to validate transfer credit, the test grade will not count in the GTCC grade point average. GTCC will accept all approved courses for transfer of credit with the stipulation that a minimum of one-fourth of the required hours in the degree program and one-third of the major course work applicable to graduation be earned at GTCC. Transfer credit from international colleges is awarded on a case-by-case basis and may require department chair validation. Students must submit their record of courses to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES) for an international evaluation. Transfer credit will be secured by the following process. The applicant must provide official transcript(s) from institutions previously attended to the GTCC Admissions Office upon admission to the college. Military and veteran students should submit their Joint Service Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force transcript. The Record’s Office will review the transcript to ensure it is from a regionally accredited institution and that curriculum outcome alignment exists between the transfer courses. If either are in question, the college may require that the student supply additional documents, including a college catalog, a course syllabus, a textbook list or similar documents that identify course content and structure. The Registrar (or designee) will award credit by recording the approved transfer credits on the student’s transcript. If the course requires department approval for transfer credit or there is no applicable transfer equivalency guidance, the Registrar (or designee) will submit the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to the appropriate department chair/program director to determine the awarding of transfer credit. The department chair/program director will review the request and any supporting documentation such as course description and syllabus. The department chair/program director will indicate their decision, sign, and then return the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to Records. Depending on the outcome of the review, a Credit by Proficiency Examination/Demonstration Form may also be required. The Registrar (or designee) will process the completed form, award transfer credit if applicable, and communicate the outcome to the requestor. A list of GTCC transfer credit exceptions per division is available on the Credit for Prior Learning website . Credit by Proficiency Examination/Demonstration In order to participate in credit by proficiency examination, a student must document in writing on the

Transfer Credit from Approved Institutions GTCC accepts credits earned in academic programs from colleges and universities accredited by one of the following seven regional agencies: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Requests for transfer credit from other institutions should be made prior to enrollment at GTCC. Students must provide official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities to receive transfer credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Students must have earned a grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher to receive transfer credit. Some transfer courses may require departmental approval before being accepted toward a program. Some programs may have time limits for transfer of certain courses as documented in the GTCC Online Catalog under the Transferring to GTCC - Credit for Prior Learning Section. If a proficiency exam is required to validate transfer credit from another institution, the process outlined in Section 3- Credit by Proficiency Examination/Demonstration will be followed. Transfer credit graded as “P” or “S” will be accepted if the awarding institution provides verification the grade is equivalent to a grade of “C” (2.0 GPA) or better. Due to the State of Emergency enacted by the President of the United States, the Governor of North Carolina, and governors of other states in March 2020, transfer courses completed during the 2020 Spring, 2020 Summer, and 2020 Fall semesters only, a grade of “P” or “S” will be accepted as equivalent to a grade of “C” or better for course transfer evaluation. GTCC does not include transfer credits when computing a student’s overall grade point average, but they are included in the financial aid GPA calculation. If the department chair requires an exam to validate transfer credit, the test grade will not count in the GTCC grade point average. GTCC will accept all approved courses for transfer of credit with the stipulation that a minimum of one-fourth of the required hours in the degree program and one-third of the major course work applicable to graduation be earned at GTCC. Transfer credit from international colleges is awarded on a case-by-case basis and may require department chair validation. Students must submit their record of courses to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES) for an international evaluation. Transfer credit will be secured by the following process. The applicant must provide official transcript(s) from institutions previously attended to the GTCC Admissions Office upon admission to the college. Military and veteran students should submit their Joint Service Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force transcript. The Record’s Office will review the transcript to ensure it is from a regionally accredited institution and that curriculum outcome alignment exists between the transfer courses. If either are in question, the college may require that the student supply additional documents, including a college catalog, a course syllabus, a textbook list or similar documents that identify course content and structure. The Registrar (or designee) will award credit by recording the approved transfer credits on the student’s transcript. If the course requires department approval for transfer credit or there is no applicable transfer equivalency guidance, the Registrar (or designee) will submit the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to the appropriate department chair/program director to determine the awarding of transfer credit. The department chair/program director will review the request and any supporting documentation such as course description and syllabus. The department chair/program director will indicate their decision, sign, and then return the Credit for Prior Learning Request Form to Records. Depending on the outcome of the review, a Credit by Proficiency Examination/Demonstration Form may also be required. The Registrar (or designee) will process the completed form, award transfer credit if applicable, and communicate the outcome to the requestor. A list of GTCC transfer credit exceptions per division is available on the Credit for Prior Learning website.

Transferring to GTCC - Credit for Prior Learning The college recognizes and values knowledge and skills gained in many ways. As such, credit may be awarded for a variety of alternative academic or work-based learning experiences. Credit for prior learning will be awarded in accordance with the State Board of Community Colleges Code, 1D SBCCC Subchapter 800- Credit for Prior Learning and the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Standard 10.8. Procedure Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded to admitted curriculum students only when documentation of prior learning meets or exceeds a demonstration of all student learning outcomes for the corresponding curriculum course. CPL may only be awarded to meet the requirements of the student’s declared program of study. CPL for advanced courses does not negate the requirement to meet requisite learning outcomes. CPL may be used to fulfill program requirements except for mandatory institutional requirements that prohibit the use of this method, i.e. externally regulated accreditation/regulation requirements in health programs. The amount of CPL awarded may not exceed 75% of the credit hours required for graduation from a curriculum program of study. Students must earn one-third of their required major coursework credit hours at GTCC. Any CPL awarded shall be reflected in the student’s records by the Registrar without quality points assigned. CPL may not be transferable to UNC System constituent institutions. Furthermore, UNC System institutions may request documentation to determine potential course credit. Students intending to transfer should seek advice from a UNC System transfer advisor. Credit for prior learning may be earned by any or all of the following methods: Transfer of Credit from Approved Institutions Proficiency Examinations/Demonstration Standardized Examinations Courses listed in the High School to Community College Articulation Agreement Professional Certifications/Licensures/Industry Credentials Registered Apprenticeships/Work-Based Learning Military Education and Training

Transferring to GTCC - Credit for Prior Learning The college recognizes and values knowledge and skills gained in many ways. As such, credit may be awarded for a variety of alternative academic or work-based learning experiences. Credit for prior learning will be awarded in accordance with the State Board of Community Colleges Code, 1D SBCCC Subchapter 800- Credit for Prior Learning and the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Standard 10.8. Procedure Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded to admitted curriculum students only when documentation of prior learning meets or exceeds a demonstration of all student learning outcomes for the corresponding curriculum course. CPL may only be awarded to meet the requirements of the student’s declared program of study. CPL for advanced courses does not negate the requirement to meet requisite learning outcomes. CPL may be used to fulfill program requirements except for mandatory institutional requirements that prohibit the use of this method, i.e. externally regulated accreditation/regulation requirements in health programs. The amount of CPL awarded may not exceed 75% of the credit hours required for graduation from a curriculum program of study. Students must earn one-third of their required major coursework credit hours at GTCC. Any CPL awarded shall be reflected in the student’s records by the Registrar without quality points assigned. CPL may not be transferable to UNC System constituent institutions. Furthermore, UNC System institutions may request documentation to determine potential course credit. Students intending to transfer should seek advice from a UNC System transfer advisor. Credit for prior learning may be earned by any or all of the following methods: Transfer of Credit from Approved Institutions Proficiency Examinations/Demonstration Standardized Examinations Courses listed in the High School to Community College Articulation Agreement Professional Certifications/Licensures/Industry Credentials Registered Apprenticeships/Work-Based Learning Military Education and Training

Note: AADS supports transfer credit towards the AADS major of courses successfully completed in African American and African Diaspora Studies topics that may be offered in Sociology, Psychology, Literature, Music, or Film courses.

Students who have an American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) score of 2.0 within the past 6 months that can be verified with a copy of the certificate with the date the score was given will be granted direct equivalency transfer credit for UNCG's four-course sequence (i.e.,SES101:ASL I, SES 102: ASL II, SES: 203 ASL III, and SES 204 ASL IV).