Policies

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) - Colleges shall award credit to a student who scores at or above the credit granting score of 50 or higher recommended by the American Council on Education at the time the college evaluates the student’s official score report.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme - Colleges shall award credit for scores of 5 and higher.

By scoring 3 or higher on the appropriate Advanced Placement Examination, students will be awarded credit for approved courses.

(5) Military Credit for Prior Learning SBCCC 800.6 states “At minimum, colleges shall award Credit for Prior Learning based on military education and training consistent with the standards adopted by the appropriate Military Prior Learning Academic Panel.” Additionally, the SBCCC notes that “A college may award Credit for Prior Learning for military training and education related to occupations and/or courses for which standards have not been established by an approved Military Prior Learning Academic Panel consistent with its local Credit for Prior Learning policy pursuant to the following: Air Force: Community College of the Air Force transcripts are evaluated by the college registrar or designated college official as a traditional college transcript. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard: Colleges should refer to recommendations from the American Council on Education for occupations and courses not currently evaluated by the Military Prior Learning Academic Panels or documented on the Community College of the Air Force transcript. History Note: Authority G.S. 115D-5; Eff. April 1, 2021” To meet the SBCCC requirements, Durham Tech will use the spreadsheet provided by the Military Prior Learning Academic Panel to determine which courses veteran students will receive credit for upon applying and providing the college with their DD-214. This spreadsheet lists different jobs, or Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), within the military and assesses the education attained at different ranks within these jobs to best identify which courses students who performed these jobs in the military should receive academic credit for based on their military education. Students whose MOS is not listed on the spreadsheet and/or who want the college to consider their full military education and training beyond their MOS for credit need to submit their Joint Services Transcript in addition to their DD-214 to the college for evaluation. The Joint Services Transcript includes recommendations from the American Council on Education for course credit based on completed and documented military training.

(7) Credit by Exam Credit by exam is a departmental or institutional examination for a community college course which demonstrates that a student’s subject matter proficiency is equal to or greater than the corresponding proficiency the student would have achieved had he or she completed the actual course. The examination may be handwritten, computer-based, oral, practical, or a combination of these administration methods. Students may receive credit by examination for selected courses. NOTE: The CE grade is only applicable toward the completion of a Durham Tech credential. The course is not transferable to another institution. Refer to each program’s credit by examination page for additional information. To qualify for credit by examination, students must: be enrolled in a credit program and registered for the course for which they wish to receive credit by examination; and score at least eighty-five (85) percent on the examination. (The required passing score may be higher for certain courses.) The examination may be taken only once, and a student failing the examination must complete the course for a grade. No more than ten (10) percent of the total credit hours required by a student’s plan of study may be earned by examination without prior approval from the Vice President of Academics and Guided Career Pathways/Chief Academic Officer. The following groups are not eligible for credit by examination: Students graduating with a CE grade as part of the sixty (60) University Transfer program hours. The CE grade is not transferable under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA); Veterans who are financing their education through veterans’ benefits are not eligible for credit by examination because their eligibility requires attendance throughout the duration of the course. Career and College Promise (CCP) students. Credit by examination is not an option for high school students. Students interested in receiving credit by examination should contact the appropriate program director at least five (5) calendar days prior to the start of the term. The program director will provide the student with an application and information about the process, including deadlines and whether a pre-test is required. The student must complete their examination within the first fourteen (14) calendar days of the term. They must submit their application to the program director and obtain approval within the first seven (7) calendar days of the term. The program director will submit the student’s application, exam, and results to the dean. Upon approval, the dean will forward the documentation to the Vice President/Chief Academic Officer, Academics and Guided Career Pathways. Upon approval, the Vice President/Chief Academic Officer, Academics and Guided Career Pathways will send a copy of the documentation to Admissions, Registration, and Records. Admissions, Registration, and Records will verify the student’s enrollment and course registration; ensure that the ten (10) percent limit of credits earned by examination has not been exceeded; assign the CE grade; and maintain all related documentation. Students who achieve the minimum passing score must not drop the related course; they must remain on the roster to receive credit for the course. Students who fail to pass the examination must complete the course to receive credit.

Per DoD MOU paragraph 3.n.(1), institutions are required to “disclose its transfer credit policies and articulated credit transfer agreements before a Service member’s enrollment. Disclosure will explain acceptance of credits in transfer is determined by the educational institution to which the student wishes to transfer and [will] refrain from making unsubstantiated representations to students about acceptance of credits in transfer by another institution.” Durham Tech evaluates transfer credit for equivalent courses with the grade of "C" or better from member institutions of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and other post-secondary institutions. Refer to the Transfer Credit Award policy for additional information. Durham Tech currently grants Military credit for physical education under the Transfer Credit Award policy. The NCCCS Office will provide access to a database used by public institutions, allowing each college to expand credit for prior learning; updates to the Credit for Prior Learning policy will be implemented as they are approved.

Acceptance of Transfer Credit The college recognizes the following opportunities for awarding academic credit; credit by examination including proficiency credit, advanced placement, CLEP/DANTES, transfer credit, and/or any combination thereof. Students must complete at least 25 percent of the credit hours required for their program of study in residence with CCC&TI in order for the college to award the degree, diploma, or certificate. Work Based Learning will not count toward residency requirements for graduation. "In Residence" denotes credit hours earned at CCC&TI. The student must provide official test scores and or official transcripts to the Registrar for evaluation. Advanced Placement The college grants credit for the Advanced Placement Examinations conducted by the College Board. These examinations may be taken prior to the student’s high school graduation, and the official scores must be sent to the Registrar for evaluation. By scoring 3 or higher on the appropriate Advanced Placement Examination, students will be awarded credit for approved courses. The grade of AP will be posted on the transcript, and credit hours will be granted, but no quality points will be given. Articulated Credit CCC&TI awards college credit for identified high school courses based on criteria outlined in the North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement. All criteria below must be met for college credit to be awarded. Grade of “B” or higher in the course. A converted score of 93 or higher on the standardized CTE post assessment. Students must enroll at CCC&TI within two years of high school graduation date. Students must provide official high school transcript and CTE post assessment scores. A grade of AC will be posted on the transcript. Credit hours will be granted, but no quality points will be given. CLEP (College Level Examination Program)/DSST (DANTES) CCC&TI offers college credit for the subject area examinations included in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST (DANTES). The student must provide official test scores before credit is granted. Credit must be applicable to the student’s current degree or diploma requirements. If CLEP (CL) or DSST/DANTES (DT) credit is granted, credit hours will be noted on the student’s transcript, but no quality points will be awarded. Information on the acceptance scores is available in Student Services. Proficiency Examination Students enrolled at CCC&TI who are qualified to accelerate their studies because of their demonstrated abilities may receive proficiency credit by examination for some of their curriculum courses. The proficiency examination process is used for a student desiring credit for prior learning. Students may not use this examination to repeat a course, nor may the student repeat the examination. The student wishing to receive credit must petition the dean under whom the course is offered. If the dean deems the course suitable for proficiency credit, the student may receive permission to take the examination developed by the dean and appropriate instructors. For those students in their last semester prior to fulfilling the qualifications for graduation, application for proficiency credit must be made at least 20 calendar days prior to the end of the semester. The test must be taken within the next 15 calendar days. Appeals for exception may be made to the vice president of instruction. The dean will decide the appropriate score demonstrating competence in the course and, in all courses, the final score must equal a “C,” or better. If the examination is passed, the student will earn credit hours toward graduation but no quality points. A grade of “CR” (Credit by examination) will be indicated on the student’s transcript. If the examination is not passed, no notation will be made on the transcript. “CR” credit is not guaranteed to transfer and does not meet Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) requirements. Awarding Curriculum Credit for Prior Learning In cases where the learning outcomes of a current, CCC&TI continuing education course or industry-recognized credential/prior learning experience align with the learning outcomes of a curriculum course(s), credit may be given. These courses and credentials must be pre-approved by the appropriate program coordinator/director, dean, and Chief Academic Officer. Students wanting to receive credit for industry-recognized credentials or CCC&TI continuing education courses should contact Student Services to determine if a credential or continuing education course qualifies for academic credit. Students who receive continuing education training at CCC&TI may request curriculum credit for approved courses under certain conditions as listed below. The continuing education course requires at least the same student learning outcomes as the curriculum course as documented on the course syllabus. The continuing education course is comparable in hours of instruction to the curriculum course as documented on the course syllabus. The credentials of the continuing education course instructor meet the CCC&TI Faculty Credential Policy for the equivalent curriculum course. The continuing education course requires assessment of course work using metrics comparable to the equivalent curriculum course, evaluation of performance by exam, and attendance as documented on the course syllabus. Only CCC&TI continuing education courses that have been pre-approved by the appropriate academic department will be considered for curriculum credit equivalency. Only continuing education units with a satisfactory or equivalency to a grade of “C” that have been earned within the last five years as documented on a CCC&TI transcript will be considered. No more than 75 percent of a degree, diploma, or certificate may be earned with continuing education units that have been accepted for curriculum credit; the final 25 percent of any credential must be earned by completing curriculum education credit courses. Students requesting curriculum credit must meet admission requirements, be admitted into an associate in applied science degree, diploma, or certificate program of study, and be currently enrolled in at least one curriculum course in the degree program past the census date (10 percent date of the semester). No course substitutions are permitted. These continuing education courses will only be applied to their curriculum equivalent and may not be used to substitute for required coursework in any program. Continuing Education to Curriculum Credit Students who register for curriculum courses will pay curriculum tuition and fees. Students who register for continuing education courses will pay continuing education tuition and fees. Students may not change their registration type beyond the posted schedule adjustment period. Students who register for curriculum credit may be eligible for federal financial aid and/or veterans benefits. In most cases, students who register for continuing education units are not eligible for federal financial aid and/or veterans benefits. Students will not be awarded financial aid for continuing education courses converted to curriculum credit retroactively. When continuing and curriculum education classes meet simultaneously with the same instructor, the instructor will complete and submit both continuing education and curriculum education attendance and final grade rosters. Continuing education students will earn a grade that represents satisfactory completion of all course work at a level corresponding to a “C” or higher in the equivalent curriculum course. Curriculum students will earn letter grades as detailed in the CCC&TI catalog and outlined in the course syllabus. When continuing education students are participating in a continuing education course that is approved for potential curriculum credit equivalency, instructors will assign a grade that represents satisfactory completion of all course work at a level corresponding to a “C” or higher in the equivalent curriculum course Students who attempt the curriculum course and fail may not request articulated credit for the comparable continuing education course.

Acceptance of Transfer Credit The college recognizes the following opportunities for awarding academic credit. No more than 25 percent of the hours required for a degree, diploma, or certificate may be earned by examination, including proficiency credit, advanced placement, CLEP, transfer credit, and/or any combination thereof. The student must provide an official copy of the test scores to the admissions office for evaluation. Advanced Placement The college grants credit for the Advanced Placement Examinations conducted by the College Board. These examinations may be taken prior to the student’s high school graduation, and the scores must be sent to the admissions office for evaluation. By scoring 3 or higher on the appropriate Advanced Placement Examination, students will be awarded credit for approved courses. The grade of AP will be posted on the transcript, and credit hours will be granted, but no quality points will be given. Articulated Credit CCC&TI awards college credit for identified high school courses based on criteria outlined in the North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement. All criteria below must be met for college credit to be awarded. Grade of “B” or higher in the course. A converted score of 93 or higher on the standardized CTE post assessment. Students must enroll at CCC&TI within two years of high school graduation date. Students must provide official high school transcript and CTE post assessment scores. Please see Student Services for more information on local articulation opportunities. A grade of AC will be posted on the transcript. Credit hours will be granted, but no quality points will be given. CLEP (College Level Examination Program)/DSST (DANTES) CCC&TI offers college credit for the subject area examinations included in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST (DANTES). The student must provide an official copy of test scores before credit is granted. Credit must be applicable to the student’s current degree or diploma requirements. If CLEP (CL) or DSST/DANTES (DT) credit is granted, credit hours will be noted on the student’s transcript, but no quality points will be awarded. Information on the acceptance scores is available in Student Services. Proficiency Examination Students enrolled at CCC&TI who are qualified to accelerate their studies because of their demonstrated abilities may receive proficiency credit by examination for some of their curriculum courses. The proficiency examination process is used for a student desiring credit for prior learning. Students may not use this examination to repeat a course, nor may the student repeat the examination. The student wishing to receive credit must petition the dean under whom the course is offered. If the dean deems the course suitable for proficiency credit, the student may receive permission to take the examination developed by the dean and appropriate instructors. For those students in their last semester prior to fulfilling the qualifications for graduation, application for proficiency credit must be made at least 20 calendar days prior to the end of the semester. The test must be taken within the next 15 calendar days. Appeals for exception may be made to the vice president of instruction. The dean will decide the appropriate score demonstrating competence in the course and, in all courses, the final score must equal a “C,” or better. If the examination is passed, the student will earn credit hours toward graduation but no quality points. A grade of “CR” (Credit by examination) will be indicated on the student’s transcript. If the examination is not passed, no notation will be made on the transcript. “CR” credit is not guaranteed to transfer and does not meet Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) requirements. Awarding Curriculum Credit for Prior Learning In cases where the learning outcomes of a current, CCC&TI continuing education course or industry-recognized credential/prior learning experience align with the learning outcomes of a curriculum course(s), credit may be given. These courses and credentials must be pre-approved by the appropriate program coordinator/director, dean, and Chief Academic Officer. Students wanting to receive credit for industry-recognized credentials or CCC&TI continuing education courses should contact Student Services to determine if a credential or continuing education course qualifies for academic credit. Students who receive continuing education training at CCC&TI may request curriculum credit for approved courses under certain conditions as listed below. The continuing education course requires at least the same student learning outcomes as the curriculum course as documented on the course syllabus. The continuing education course is comparable in hours of instruction to the curriculum course as documented on the course syllabus. The credentials of the continuing education course instructor meet the CCC&TI Faculty Credential Policy for the equivalent curriculum course. The continuing education course requires assessment of course work using metrics comparable to the equivalent curriculum course, evaluation of performance by exam, and attendance as documented on the course syllabus. Only CCC&TI continuing education courses that have been pre-approved by the appropriate academic department will be considered for curriculum credit equivalency. Only continuing education units with a satisfactory or equivalency to a grade of “C” that have been earned within the last five years as documented on a CCC&TI transcript will be considered. No more than 75 percent of a degree, diploma, or certificate may be earned with continuing education units that have been accepted for curriculum credit; the final 25 percent of any credential must be earned by completing curriculum education credit courses. Students requesting curriculum credit must meet admission requirements, be admitted into an associate in applied science degree, diploma, or certificate program of study, and be currently enrolled in at least one curriculum course in the degree program past the census date (10 percent date of the semester). No course substitutions are permitted. These continuing education courses will only be applied to their curriculum equivalent and may not be used to substitute for required coursework in any program. Continuing Education to Curriculum Credit Students who register for curriculum courses will pay curriculum tuition and fees. Students who register for continuing education courses will pay continuing education tuition and fees. Students may not change their registration type beyond the posted schedule adjustment period. Students who register for curriculum credit may be eligible for federal financial aid and/or veterans benefits. In most cases, students who register for continuing education units are not eligible for federal financial aid and/or veterans benefits. Students will not be awarded financial aid for continuing education courses converted to curriculum credit retroactively. When continuing and curriculum education classes meet simultaneously with the same instructor, the instructor will complete and submit both continuing education and curriculum education attendance and final grade rosters. Continuing education students will earn a grade that represents satisfactory completion of all course work at a level corresponding to a “C” or higher in the equivalent curriculum course. Curriculum students will earn letter grades as detailed in the CCC&TI catalog and outlined in the course syllabus. When continuing education students are participating in a continuing education course that is approved for potential curriculum credit equivalency, instructors will assign a grade that represents satisfactory completion of all course work at a level corresponding to a “C” or higher in the equivalent curriculum course Students who attempt the curriculum course and fail may not request articulated credit for the comparable continuing education course. This procedure for granting curriculum credit for continuing education courses is effective beginning with the Spring 2018 semester.

These programs may require, degree completion, credit for prior learning, developmental or preparatory courses prior to admission.

An official high school transcript is required and will be evaluated to determine transferable credits.

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

An additional 30-34 transfer credits (may vary by university) for nursing content taken as part of the AAS degree are awarded after an RN student has successfully completed university-level nursing courses.

They are also eligible to be considered for course substitutions or credit by examination and qualify for academic recognition. They are not eligible to be considered for course substitutions, may not receive credit by examination, do not qualify for academic recognition, and are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Advanced credit awarded at prior/previous colleges must be supported by official test score reports to be considered for transfer credit.

Credit by transfer and credit by examination are not included in computing the grade point standing.

Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) welcomes individuals who wish to enroll in courses for self-enrichment and without the opportunity to receive a grade, academic/transfer credit, continuing education units, or certificate of completion.

Credit by Examination Advanced placement is offered to students who because of their demonstrated abilities are qualified to accelerate their studies. To earn advanced placement, a student may take a proficiency examination in most subject areas which he/she can demonstrate a mastery of theory and practical application. A list of courses and/or subject areas which are not suitable nor allowable for proficiency exams may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. Under no circumstances will credit be given when the challenge examination grade is less than “C”. Total credits earned by examination and/or transfer credit cannot exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the program requirements. The following procedure will serve as guidelines in making application for all proficiency examinations: 1. The following persons will not be permitted to take proficiency examinations. a. Persons who have taken the proficiency examination previously. b. Persons who have either enrolled in and/or dropped from the course. c. Persons who were enrolled in and failed the course. d. Persons who have a cumulative grade point average less than 2.5. 2. For new students enrolled in a curriculum program, the Registrar may grant approval. 3. Submit an application to the Registrar for the proficiency exam. Application must be made during the drop/add period, and if approved, students are required to register/pay tuition and fees for the exam during the drop/add period. 4. Application approval will be forwarded to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Support Services for instructor assignment. NOTE: Only full-time instructors give proficiency exams. 5. Upon approval of the application, an examination in theory and practicum (where applicable) will be given. ALL EXAMS MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO THE MID-TERM OF THE SEMESTER. 6. After evaluation of the examination by the instructor, test results will be forwarded to the Registrar and the Vice President of Instruction Services. 7. Credit earned by proficiency examination will be entered on the student’s transcript as credit hours passed. No grade or quality point value will be assigned. Credit earned by proficiency examination will not be used in determining grade point average (GPA) or verification of enrollment. 8. Applicants must be in a program of study. All prerequisites must be met where applicable. 9. Proficiencies are not approved for the Summer Term. For credit by examination, full-time students enrolled in sixteen credit hours or more are exempt from additional tuition charges. However, students enrolled in less than 16 credit hours must pay the Cashier’s Office the tuition required by the state for each semester hour credit; this fee is not refundable. Any exceptions to the above procedures and requirements must be approved by the Vice President of Student Services. Exceptions will be made only under rare circumstances.

Credit by Examination Qualified credit students with relevant prior training or experience may earn academic credit for certain courses by examination. Read more about credit by examination in the Grading System policy and procedure and the Transfer Credit Award policy.

All applicants requesting transfer credit from another institution to RCC must submit an official transcript, and if necessary an appropriate catalog, to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services. Applicants who wish to transfer from other educational institutions must be eligible to return to the school last attended. Applicants seeking transfer credit from institutions outside the United States will be asked to submit translated documents to an accredited agency through the NACES website and request that course-by-course evaluations and course descriptions be forwarded to Robeson Community College. Pre-College English and mathematics courses from a North Carolina community college will be considered for transfer if the course reflects a passing grade. A grade of “TC” is awarded for all transfer credits. Transfer credits do not factor into a student’s grade point average. The Registrar, in consultation with appropriate faculty, will determine the transfer credits allowable. In order for transfer credit to be awarded, the course must parallel the content, level, quality and credit hours of a RCC course. Transfer credits will be posted to the student’s permanent record.

Credit for Prior Learning - As defined in College Policy 1.2.3.

Attempted credits from all enrollment periods at the College + all applicable transfer credits are counted; whether or not the student received financial aid for those terms is of no consequence.

CE: Credit by Examination - The grade of CE is assigned when a student has applied for and successfully completed the requirements for credit by examination. Students may receive credit by examination for selected courses. Refer to each program’s credit by examination page for additional information. To qualify for credit by examination, students must: be enrolled in a credit program and registered for the course for which they wish to receive credit by examination; and score at least eighty-five (85) percent on the examination. The following groups are not eligible for credit by examination: Students graduating with a CE grade as part of the sixty (60) University Transfer program hours. The CE grade is not transferable under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA); Veterans who are financing their education through veterans’ benefits are not eligible for credit by examination because their eligibility requires attendance throughout the duration of the course. Credit by examination is not an option for high school students. Students interested in receiving credit by examination should contact the appropriate program director at least five (5) calendar days prior to the start of the term. TR/XT: Transfer Credit The credit type of TR is assigned when a student earns transfer credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions based upon evidence that the competencies required for the transferred course also meet the learning outcomes or competencies of a course offered at Durham Tech.

A newly admitted student that files a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and for which there is no SAP status on the student record will have an SAP evaluation performed based on the student’s prior RCC enrollment record and/or any transfer credits, as applicable.

Foreign Student Admissions and Transfer Credit Foreign students must meet the same admission requirements as other students. Included with the application should be a transcript from an authorized school or university. In addition an English translation of the transcript must be provided by a reputable credential evaluation service. All applicants from countries whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by scoring no less than 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or present other acceptable proof of the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language. Robeson Community College does not issue the I-20 necessary to obtain an F-1 visa. Students with other visa types will be considered on an individual basis. For additional information concerning international student admissions, contact the Director of Admissions.

Transfer credits from accredited institutions allowed when applicable, if submitted by the student.

The College will update its institutional transfer equivalencies to ensure that appropriate transfer credit is awarded and determinations are inclusive of current course offerings.

Transfer credit from foreign colleges or universities will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Course descriptions, a comprehensive course-by-course evaluation and/or a catalog-match evaluation may be required if transfer credit is being requested for certain courses.

Educational experiences in the Armed Services may be submitted for transfer credit evaluation.

Information about the colleges and universities that offer transfer credit for courses in the Associate in Applied Science degree programs completed at Durham Tech is available on the AAS Transfer Options webpage. Information about the colleges and universities that offer transfer credit for courses in the Associate in Applied Science degree programs completed at Durham Tech is available on the AAS Transfer Options webpage.

Description: Among community college associate degree completers and those who have completed 30 or more articulated transfer credits who subsequently transfer to a four-year university or college during fall semester; the percentage who graduate prior to or remain enrolled at any four-year college or university subsequent fall semester.

Durham Tech awards curriculum credit for prior learning (CPL) for the following 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 Public Safety Training (PST) prefix courses In accordance with the State Board of Community College Code 1D SBCCC 800.1 through 1D SBCC 800.8 and 1D SBCC 800.10, CPL may be granted based on the following criteria: Documentation of prior learning meets or exceeds a demonstration of learning outcomes at the institutions’ standards for awarding credit for the corresponding curriculum course. Prior learning is directly applicable to a student’s declared curriculum program of study.

Prior Learning Assessment RCC awards applicable credits earned for nontraditional prior learning, however, credit is not awarded simply for experience but for measurable college-level learning which includes knowledge, skills, and competencies students have obtained as a result of their prior learning experiences. College credit may be granted on a case-by-case basis for prior learning only when it can be documented and falls within RCC regular credit course offerings. Application for credit for prior learning must be approved prior to course enrollment regardless of method or type of prior learning. All mandatory institutional requirements for certificates and degree programs must be met and individuals are only eligible for prior learning credit once officially accepted as an RCC student. Credit granted through one of the PLA options may be used to fulfill RCC program requirements; however transferability to other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving institution and is not guaranteed to transfer to other institutions. Advanced placement is offered to applicants approved for enrollment who because of their demonstrated abilities are qualified to accelerate their studies. To earn advanced placement, a student may take a proficiency examination in most subject areas which he/she can demonstrate a mastery of theory and practical application. To be eligible to request a proficiency, all appropriate prerequisites must be met. For a complete description of policies relating to Credit by Examination, please refer to section on Credit by Examination under Academic Policies and Procedures .

Applicants who have been enrolled in a post-secondary institution are required to submit official transcripts of previous academic work to Admissions, Registration, and Records to determine transferability of completed coursework. The entire transcript will be evaluated to determine transferability and award transfer credit for the Durham Tech course most closely related to the course transferred. Developmental and supplemental courses do not earn credit toward a certificate, diploma, or degree; The grades for transferred NCCCS developmental and supplemental courses must be a “P1”, “P2”, or “P3” for ENG 002 and MAT 003; “A”, “B”, or “P” for ENG 011, MAT 010, MAT 021, MAT 043, MAT 052, MAT 050, MAT 060, MAT 071, DRE 096, DRE 097, DRE 098, DMA 010 thru 080, ENG 070, ENG 080, ENG 090, ENG 095, RED 070, RED 080, RED 090; and "A”, “B”, or “C" for MAT 070 and MAT 080; Transfer credit may not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total credit hours required to complete the intended program of study; Foreign language courses are transferrable in level one coursework without a lab. The College will award transfer credit for both a level one lecture and lab. Science coursework with a separate lab (AST 151/151A, BIO 140/140A, and CHM 131/131A) may transfer without a lab; however, to satisfy the program of study science/mathematics credit hour requirements, retaking the course and the lab may be required. During peak registration periods and adverse conditions, transfer credit determinations may be delayed. At that time, the student will be able to view any transfer credit awarded in Self-Service (transfer credit is recorded as a grade of “TR”). Transfer credit from another institution is not used to calculate cumulative, program, graduation, or Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) grade point averages. When transfer credit is in question, a student may be asked for supporting documentation (e.g., an official course description or course syllabus). Transcript evaluators will consult with the appropriate program director/chair to determine whether the stated reasoning and the related documentation support awarding transfer credit.

Students who do not complete the degree are eligible to transfer credits on a course-by-course basis. To be eligible for transfer of credits from the AE program to a BSE program, students must earn a “C” or better in each course and a program GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

If you have completed the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) Training after 2000, you may be eligible to receive up to nineteen (19) transfer credits toward the degree program.

If you have completed the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) Training after 2000, you may be eligible to receive up to nineteen (19) transfer credits toward the degree program.

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These students must enroll in ACA 122 at Durham Tech unless they meet one of the waiver criteria: They have transfer credit for ACA 122 from another North Carolina community college. They have transfer credit for 12 or more college credits at the point of entry into their associate degree program (either at the point of entry into Durham Tech or after a change of program).

The course is required for all university transfer students enrolled in the following degree programs: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), Associate in Engineering (AE), Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP). These students must enroll in ACA 122 at Durham Tech unless they have transfer credit for ACA 122 from another North Carolina community college.

All communication must demonstrate the institutions are making accurate statements about students’ ability to transfer credits to the teach-out institution(s) and disclose tuition, fees, and other costs at the teach-out institution(s).

Transfer Credit To be considered for CCC&TI credit, courses must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution and must show a grade of “C” or better. Certain exceptions may be made. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses in which a student has received a grade for credit by exam or has been granted credit for proficiency placement exam. Notification of transfer credit granted will be sent to the student prior to the end of the first semester of enrollment. If applicable credit has been accepted from another institution, transfer students may be exempt from some of the admission placement tests. A grade point average for graduation, honors, and continuing enrollment is computed only for courses taken at CCC&TI. For information on advanced standing by placement, see Credit by Examination.

The new grade earned from a repeated course will be used to determine eligibility Credit by Exam: Credit hours in which a student receives a “CE” are included in attempted and completed hours for the quantitative standards of completion rate and maximum time frame. Transfer Credit: All hours transferred and accepted from other institutions are included in the number of hours attempted and completed. In addition, a student’s maximum time to receive financial aid will be reduced by the equivalent transfer of credit hours towards his/her degree.

Students currently enrolled at another college may take courses at Durham Tech for transfer credit to their original college. Visiting students are not eligible for course substitution, credit by examination, financial aid, or veterans benefits.

All credit hours attempted, including transfer credit, are to be considered in computing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards, even during periods when the student was not an aid recipient.