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Isothermal Community College academic credit will be granted to enrolled students who receive scores of 3 or higher on the AP tests offered by the College Board.

Isothermal Community College Awarding of Credit AWARDING OF CREDIT Transfer of credit for educational work taken at an institutionally accredited institution, as recognized by the US Department of Education, may be accepted. Students seeking transfer credit from international institutions must provide transcripts translated into English at the student’s expense by an NACES-approved agency, such as World Evaluation Services (WES) or Global Credential Evaluators (GCE). In the event that the student disagrees with the results of the transfer credit evaluation, they may appeal to the Registrar's Office. When there is doubt about the appropriateness of transfer credit or when a student wishes to appeal a transfer credit decision, the transcript will be referred to the appropriate faculty member(s) and the dean. Any course taken at a North Carolina Community College System institution will be accepted for the equivalent course, except as specified herein. Transfer of Credit within the Institution Students transferring from one curriculum to another within the College may be handled in the same manner as transfer credits from another institution. Courses designed for satisfaction of North Carolina Community College System approved college transfer degree requirements may be accepted in Associate of Applied Science degree programs; however, courses designed for career preparation in Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates may not apply to the above-referenced college transfer degree programs. Credit by Examination Any student at Isothermal Community College may receive course credit by examination through one of the following five methods: 1) Challenge Exam, 2) CLEP Exam, 3) Advanced Placement Exams, 4) North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement, or 5) Diagnostic Exam in Academic Development courses.

For all others, the following criteria will be considered in determining the acceptability of the transfer course work: Accreditation of the school by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Accreditation does not guarantee acceptance of transfer credit. The responsibility for determining transfer credit from other colleges and universities rests with the Records Office. When there is doubt about the appropriateness of transfer credit or when a student wishes to appeal a transfer credit decision, the transcript will be referred to the appropriate faculty member(s) and Dean. Non-curriculum to Curriculum Transfer Credit: Non-curriculum course work from the College related to curriculum instruction may be transferred or accepted for credit toward curriculum courses in specific programs. To review additional opportunities for awarding credits for prior learning, see the College's Policy on Credits for Prior Learning, Policy 05.02.09.

For all others, the following criteria will be considered in determining the acceptability of the transfer course work: Accreditation of the school by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Accreditation does not guarantee acceptance of transfer credit.

Transfer of credit for educational work taken at an institutionally accredited institution, as recognized by the US Department of Education, may be accepted. Students seeking transfer credit from international institutions must provide transcripts translated into English at the student’s expense by an NACES-approved agency, such as World Evaluation Services (WES) or Global Credential Evaluators (GCE). In the event that the student disagrees with the results of the transfer credit evaluation, they may appeal to the Registrar's Office. When there is doubt about the appropriateness of transfer credit or when a student wishes to appeal a transfer credit decision, the transcript will be referred to the appropriate faculty member(s) and the dean. Transfer of Credit within the Institution Students transferring from one curriculum to another within the College may be handled in the same manner as transfer credits from another institution. Courses designed for satisfaction of North Carolina Community College System approved college transfer degree requirements may be accepted in Associate of Applied Science degree programs; however, courses designed for career preparation in Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates may not apply to the above-referenced college transfer degree programs.

Credit by Examination Any student at Isothermal Community College may receive course credit by examination through one of the following five methods: 1) Challenge Exam, 2) CLEP Exam, 3) Advanced Placement Exams, 4) North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement, or 5) Diagnostic Exam in Academic Development courses. 75 / 86

Credit by Examination Any student at Isothermal Community College may receive course credit by examination through one of the following five methods: 1) Challenge Exam, 2) CLEP Exam, 3) Advanced Placement Exams, 4) North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement, or 5) Diagnostic Exam in Academic Development courses. 78 / 981

Credit by Examination Any student at Isothermal Community College may receive course credit by examination through one of the following five methods: 1) Challenge Exam, 2) CLEP Exam, 3) Advanced Placement Exams, 4) North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement, or 5) Diagnostic Exam in Academic Development courses. 77 / 1053

Credit for Prior Learning The College may award Credit for Prior Learning (“CPL”) as designated by law and state regulations for the following prior learning methods: Apprenticeship State or Industry Recognized Credentials/Continuing Education to Curriculum Credit Courses listed in high school to community college articulation agreements Military education and training Standardized examinations Challenge exams/Proficiency Portfolio assessment Public Safety Training ("PST") prefix courses The College may award curriculum CPL when documentation of prior learning meets or exceeds the College’s standards for demonstrating learning outcomes for the corresponding curriculum course. The College shall award CPL in a manner consistent with State Board regulations. To be eligible to receive CPL, students must 1) meet all admission requirements for their program of study; 2) be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply; and 3) request a prior learning assessment consistent with Procedure 05.02.09.01. For additional information, refer to the Credit for Prior Learning Policy 05.02.09.

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The responsibility for determining transfer credit from other colleges and universities rests with the Records Office. When there is doubt about the appropriateness of transfer credit or when a student wishes to appeal a transfer credit decision, the transcript will be referred to the appropriate faculty member(s) and Dean. Non-curriculum to Curriculum Transfer Credit: Non-curriculum course work from the College related to curriculum instruction may be transferred or accepted for credit toward curriculum courses in specific programs. To review additional opportunities for awarding credits for prior learning, see the College's Policy on Credits for Prior Learning, Policy 05.02.09.