Policies

Acceptance of Transfer Credit Credit is awarded for freshman and sophomore courses completed at regionally accredited community colleges and universities provided they parallel work offered at Lenoir Community College, are applicable towards the student's program of study, and carry adequate credit. The maximum transferable credit from another institution and the total allowable credit from all outside sources is 75 percent; 25 percent of the credit hours or 9 credit hours (whichever is greater) required for graduation must be earned through instruction offered by Lenoir Community College. Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions.

Transfer credits accepted are included as both attempted and completed. Transfer credits that apply to the student's program of study are included in the 150% timeframe calculation.

The maximum transferable credit from another institution and the total allowable credit from all outside sources is seventy-five percent (75%). Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions. Credit by Examination A curriculum student may petition the division dean for credit by examination. A student must be currently enrolled at Lenoir Community College for credit by examination. A student is limited to one attempt at credit by examination per course. A student may not attempt credit by examination if enrolled in the course for which the credit by examination is being attempted. Credit by examination for developmental courses is not permitted.

Reverse Transfer, credit from other institutions) NC Non-Course Credit Given when credit is earned from some origin other than actual course work such as placement testing W Withdrew Not considered credit hours attempted WE Withdrew Excused Withdrawal due to COVID (Documentation from Student and Dean Approval Required) 69

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) / Uniform Articulation Agreement (UAA) Transfer Credit Appeal Procedure Step 1: • By the last day of classes of the first semester for which admission is offered, the student must submit a CAA/UAA Transfer Credit Appeal Form along with any supporting documentation to the Director of Admission at the UNC campus to which the student has been admitted.

Polysomnography Polysomnography - Transition, AAS Program Code: A45670T (2021*03) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to AAS in PSG Transition: The Polysomnography curriculum prepares individuals, working in conjunction with a physician, to perform and interpret sleep studies and to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations that are required for the diagnosis of sleep related disorders. Students are required to complete at minimum 25 percent of the program requirements at LCC as mandated by SACSCOC, and each student will receive an individualized education plan to ensure this requirement is met. Applicants have the opportunity to complete selected PSG courses via credit by exam (see College Catalog), and PSG faculty will administer the exams related to this process. In the event a student is unsuccessful in the credit by exam process, the student may choose to complete the program by enrolling in the next available cohort on campus. Additionally, applicants may submit previous college work to be evaluated for possible transfer credits.

Students achieving a minimum score of three on an Advanced Placement exam of the College Board will receive credit for the specific course covered by the test as determined by the appropriate academic department of the University.

The Department of English Language and Literature will grant credit for English 101 (3 hours) to students who make a score of 60 or higher on the English Composition with Essay CLEP test.

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): The University accepts credit for Higher Level courses completed with scores of five or above.

The Department of English Language and Literature will grant credit for English 101 (three hours) to students who make a score of 60 or higher on the English Composition with Essay CLEP test.

International Baccalaureate Organization: The University accepts credit for Higher Level courses completed with scores of 5 or above.

Applicants must achieve a minimum decision score of 75 on the NACE I PN to RN exam and the 70th percentile or above on the Normal Nutrition exam to be considered for advanced placement.

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

The maximum transferable credit from another institution and the total allowable credit from all outside sources is seventy-five percent (75%). Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions.

<!DOCTYPE html> Skip to main content Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) may grant credit hours toward an associate degree or technical certificate for properly validated prior learning experiences acquired on the job or in other training environments. Only students officially enrolled at PCCUA may be awarded credit by prior learning assessment. One or more of the following methods can be used to measure and evaluate prior learning experiences: Observation of demonstrated competencies Product evaluation - portfolio, oral interview, written exams (standard or departmental) Performance tests (standard or departmental) For information on Prior Learning Assessment, contact the appropriate dean or department director, or the Office of Admissions and Records.

These hours are exclusive of any hours gained through testing for Credit by Examination. Transfer of Credit Graduate-level credits earned in institutions accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, regional accreditation associations, and/or recognized specialized agencies may be considered for transfer credit toward degree programs of students enrolled in the School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University. Each course considered for transfer is required to have a grade of at least “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and must be substantially parallel to a School of Divinity requirement. All other requests for transfer of credit must be approved by the faculty of the School of Divinity. Courses for substitution must meet the accreditation standards stated in the Transfer of Credit policy above. Transfer Courses While on Suspension or Probation A student may not take courses for transfer credit from another institution while on suspension or probation. Credit by Examination Applicants holding a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university may be granted up to fifteen hours of Credit by Examination toward their Master of Divinity degree. Requirements for Credit by Examination are as follows. Credit by Examination will be determined by a standardized examination in each course requested. The request and examination must precede the applicant’s enrollment in subject areas where consideration for Credit by Examination is requested. In no case will Credit by Examination be awarded during the student’s final semester. Advanced Standing Policy A student completing a baccalaureate with a major in Religion or its equivalent is eligible to apply for advanced standing in specific discipline areas up to and not to exceed 21 hours. Coursework considered for advanced standing credit must have received at least a “B” course grade (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). The following undergraduate courses or their equivalent will be considered for advanced standing credit.

Transfer of Credit Eight (8) hours of doctoral-level coursework can be transferred into the DMin program from another ATS-accredited institution upon the approval of the DMin Director. Transfer of credit is not guaranteed.

Coursework at another institution must be treated according to the current transfer credit policies. All transfer work from other institutions will be considered for credit, even if the course is a repeat of a course in which the student earned a “D” or “F” at Gardner-Webb. Under this policy, all eligible Gardner-Webb University hours will be treated as transfer credit, i.e., grades of “C” or better will be given credit, but not counted in the grade point average (GPA). All Gardner-Webb credit hours approved for academic renewal will be treated as transfer credit for determining academic awards.

Students transferring in any required courses are required to meet all of the admission criteria and are subject to Gardner-Webb’s transfer credit policy.

Acceptance of Transfer Credit Credit is awarded for freshman and sophomore courses completed at regionally accredited community colleges and universities provided they parallel work offered at Lenoir Community College, are applicable towards the student's program of study, and carry adequate credit. No grade less than "C" will be acceptable in any program. The Vice President of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness must approve any credits from institutions that are not regionally accredited. The maximum transferable credit from another institution and the total allowable credit from all outside sources is 75 percent; 25 percent of the credit hours or 9 credit hours (whichever is greater) required for graduation must be earned through instruction offered by Lenoir Community College. Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions. Students will receive evaluations of all official records submitted before the end of the first semester of curriculum enrollment.

Acceptance of Transfer Credit Credit is awarded for freshman and sophomore courses completed at regionally accredited community colleges and universities provided they parallel work offered at Lenoir Community College, are applicable towards the student's program of study, and carry adequate credit. No grade less than "C" will be acceptable in any program. The Vice President of Instruction must approve any credits from institutions that are not regionally accredited. The maximum transferable credit from another institution and the total allowable credit from all outside sources is 75 percent; 25 percent of the credit hours or 9 credit hours (whichever is greater) required for graduation must be earned through instruction offered by Lenoir Community College. Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions. Students will receive evaluations of all official records submitted before the end of the first semester of curriculum enrollment.

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.

(The maximum academic course load includes coursework taken elsewhere for transfer into a student’s Gardner-Webb program.) Auditing Courses In a graduate program in which auditing courses is permitted, prior approval of the instructor and the graduate program director/coordinator is required on a completed Graduate Audit Request Form available in Graduate Forms in Student Documents and Resources in MyGWU prior to the end of the schedule modification period for the course. Credit by Exam Policy In a program which permits credit by challenge examination, a student who has experience, training, and/or previous academic work comparable to that taught within a particular graduate course may request the option of taking a challenge examination to demonstrate mastery of the course content. The request must be accompanied by payment at the current Credit by Exam Fee.

Transfer of Courses for Graduate Credit Transfer credit will not be accepted for any course in which students earned below a grade of "B." When transfer credit is requested for graduate courses that were graded on a P/F basis, approval of credit for courses in which the grade was a P will be decided on a case-by-case basis. A student may not take courses for transfer credit from another institution while on suspension or probation. Incoming Students The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. EdS and EdD in Organizational Leadership: No transfer credits allowed. EdD in Curriculum and Instruction and EdD in Educational Leadership: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit. However, permission may be granted to take courses offered by other institutions when the appropriate course is not offered by Gardner-Webb or when it is more convenient for the University to approve a course for transfer than to offer the course by special arrangement. If these students later enroll in a graduate program at Gardner-Webb, these courses are eligible for review under the same guidelines governing transfer credit policy.

Applicants for Transient Status Students enrolled in other recognized graduate institutions who wish to take courses for transfer of credit to their home institutions may apply for Transient Status.

Transfer Student If you attended another institution and plan to transfer credits to Muskegon Community College please complete the online application as a transfer student and have all official transcripts sent to MCC for an evaluation.

Advanced Standing in Health Sciences Programs Advanced Standing may be requested by an individual who has successfully completed a minimum of one semester of a Health Science program at a regionally accredited institution and seeks entry into LCC's comparable program beyond the first semester. Before consideration is granted, the student must: Meet general college admissions' requirements, Meet current prerequisite courses for the desired program, Submit a letter to the Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing requesting placement of advanced standing including: Detailed syllabi and course outlines of successfully completed program core courses, Clinical evaluation summaries of all core clinical courses, and Two letters of recommendation: one from the program chair and one from a full-time faculty member where previously enrolled in a Health Science program. Decisions for Advanced Standing are made on an individualized basis and provided there is space available in the program. After a careful evaluation of all information provided, the Advanced Standing applicant will be notified in writing by the Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing.

Information requested may consist of but is not limited to proof of income such as tax information obtained from the IRS Direct Data Exchange System or an IRS Tax Transcript, W-2's for each source of employment to verify any untaxed income, SNAP benefits, Household Size, and Child Support. Transfer credits accepted are included as both attempted and completed. Transfer credits that apply to the student's program of study are included in the 150% timeframe calculation.

Students can transfer up to 90 credits into the program; the last 30 credits must be completed at Gardner-Webb. These courses will need to be added to the degree plan if not taken previously or transferred in. Adjustments may be needed to the degree plan based on transfer credits.

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) / Uniform Articulation Agreement (UAA) Transfer Credit Appeal Procedure Step 1: By the last day of classes of the first semester for which admission is offered, the student must submit a CAA/UAA Transfer Credit Appeal Form along with any supporting documentation to the Director of Admission at the UNC campus to which the student has been admitted. Students first enrolling at the senior institution in a summer session must submit their appeal by the end of the subsequent fall semester. The student must specify on the appeal form the specific CAA language that is in contention. Appeals that lack this information will not be considered. The Director of Admission will review the appeal and respond in writing (email or letter) to the student within 15 business days. Step 2: If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Director of Admission, he/she may appeal on the same form to the Chief Academic Officer (Provost) of the University within 15 days of written notice of the director's decision. The Provost will review the appeal and respond in writing (email or letter) to the student within 15 business days of receiving the student's appeal. Step 3: If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Provost, he/she may appeal to the appropriate Transfer Advisory Committee (TAC) subcommittee, composed of the Co-chairs, a representative from the UNC General Administration, and a representative from the NCCCS. The student must submit the appeal to the subcommittee within 15 days of the receipt of the Provost's decision. Specific addressing of this letter may be found at https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academic-programs-college-transferarticulation-agreements. If a consensus is reached by the subcommittee, the student will be notified within 15 business days; if a consensus resolution is not reached, the appeal will be forwarded by the subcommittee to the full TAC within 10 business days. The TAC will review the appeal and notify the student of the final decision within 10 business days of receiving the appeal.

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) / Uniform Articulation Agreement (UAA) Transfer Credit Appeal Procedure Step 1: By the last day of classes of the first semester for which admission is offered, the student must submit a CAA/UAA Transfer Credit Appeal Form along with any supporting documentation to the Director of Admission at the UNC campus to which the student has been admitted. Students first enrolling at the senior institution in a summer session must submit their appeal by the end of the subsequent fall semester. The student must specify on the appeal form the specific CAA language that is in contention. Appeals that lack this information will not be considered. The Director of Admission will review the appeal and respond in writing (email or letter) to the student within 15 business days. Step 2: If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Director of Admission, he/she may appeal on the same form to the Chief Academic Officer (Provost) of the University within 15 days of written notice of the director's decision. The Provost will review the appeal and respond in writing (email or letter) to the student within 15 business days of receiving the student's appeal. Step 3: If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Provost, he/she may appeal to the appropriate Transfer Advisory Committee (TAC) subcommittee, composed of the Co-chairs, a representative from the UNC General Administration, and a representative from the NCCCS. The student must submit the appeal to the subcommittee within 15 days of the receipt of the Provost's decision. Specific addressing of this letter may be found at https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academic-programs-college-transferarticulation-agreements. If a consensus is reached by the subcommittee, the student will be notified within 15 business days; if a consensus resolution is not reached, the appeal will be forwarded by the subcommittee to the full TAC within 10 business days. The TAC will review the appeal and notify the student of the final decision within 10 business days of receiving the appeal.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Students having documentation of prior learning experiences that align with specific courses may submit that documentation for evaluation and may possibly gain academic credit. Credit by Exam Credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions in course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Credit by Exam A credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions on course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills for admission to the course by meeting the following criteria: (1) successful completion of credit by exam, (2) successful completion of a higher level or similar course; or (3) possession of a relevant and current licensure or certification.

Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills for admission to the course by meeting the following criteria: (1) successful completion of credit by exam, (2) successful completion of a higher level or similar course; or (3) possession of a relevant and current licensure or certification.

To be eligible for transfer of credits under the Associate in Science, Engineering to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, community college graduates must obtain a grade of "C" or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Calculus I is the lowest level math course that will be accepted by the Engineering Programs for transfer as math credit.

Credit by Examination A curriculum student may petition the division dean for credit by examination. The dean coordinates with the instructor regarding the administration of the examination, which is administered in a manner appropriate to the course. The grade earned on the examination will be entered into the student's record and credits earned will be applied toward graduation requirements. A student must be currently enrolled at Lenoir Community College for credit by examination. A student is limited to one attempt at credit by examination per course. No tuition is charged for the examination. A student may not attempt credit by examination if enrolled in the course for which the credit by examination is being attempted. This includes courses which have been dropped or withdrawn from during the current term or during the term in which the student is enrolled for the same course. Credit by examination for developmental courses is not permitted. Exceptions to this policy may be recommended by the division dean and approved by the Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.

Credit by Examination A curriculum student may petition the division dean for credit by examination. The dean coordinates with the instructor regarding the administration of the examination, which is administered in a manner appropriate to the course. The grade earned on the examination will be entered into the student's record and credits earned will be applied toward graduation requirements. A student must be currently enrolled at Lenoir Community College for credit by examination. A student is limited to one attempt at credit by examination per course. No tuition is charged for the examination. A student may not attempt credit by examination if enrolled in the course for which the credit by examination is being attempted. This includes courses which have been dropped or withdrawn from during the current term or during the term in which the student is enrolled for the same course. Credit by examination for developmental courses is not permitted. Exceptions to this policy may be recommended by the division dean and approved by the Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.

Credit by Examination A curriculum student may petition the division dean for credit by examination. The dean coordinates with the instructor regarding the administration of the examination, which is administered in a manner appropriate to the course. The grade earned on the examination will be entered into the student's record and credits earned will be applied toward graduation requirements. A student must be currently enrolled at Lenoir Community College for credit by examination. A student is limited to one attempt at credit by examination per course. No tuition is charged for the examination. A student may not attempt credit by examination if enrolled in the course for which the credit by examination is being attempted. This includes courses which have been dropped or withdrawn from during the current term or during the term in which the student is enrolled for the same course. Credit by examination for developmental courses is not permitted. Exceptions to this policy may be recommended by the division dean and approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness. 66

Credit by Examination A curriculum student may petition the division dean for credit by examination. The dean coordinates with the instructor regarding the administration of the examination, which is administered in a manner appropriate to the course. The grade earned on the examination will be entered into the student's record and credits earned will be applied toward graduation requirements. A student must be currently enrolled at Lenoir Community College for credit by examination. A student is limited to one attempt at credit by examination per course. No tuition is charged for the examination. A student may not attempt credit by examination if enrolled in the course for which the credit by examination is being attempted. This includes courses which have been dropped or withdrawn from during the current term or during the term in which the student is enrolled for the same course. Credit by examination for developmental courses is not permitted. Exceptions to this policy may be recommended by the division dean and approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness.

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EdD No Transfer Credits Incoming Students The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. With the approval of the coordinator/director of the program and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, a maximum of six credit hours may be accepted from a regionally accredited graduate school toward the fulfillment of requirements for a degree, certificate, or add-on licensure program. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. All EdD programs: No transfer credits allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Credit will not be given for courses taken more than six (6) calendar years before acceptance to graduate study. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

Because this course sets up all future expectations in the School of Education, it is the prerequisite for all other education courses and no transfer credit will be accepted for this course.

Applicants have the opportunity to complete selected EDT courses via credit by exam (see College Catalog), and EDT faculty will administer the exams related to this process. In the event a student is unsuccessful in the credit by exam process, the student may choose to complete the program by enrolling in the next available cohort on campus. Additionally, applicants may submit previous college work to be evaluated for possible transfer credits.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 32 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 27 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 59 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

Common Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per course) $225.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Prior Learning Assessment Transcription (per course) $100.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transient Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in the Gardner-Webb Online.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Master of Divinity $650/hr Doctor of Ministry $670/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit Fee (Per Course) $225.00 Auto Registration Divinity Commuter Student (Per Year) $55.00 Auto Registration Divinity Residential Student (Per Year) $165.00 Credit By Exam Credit (Per Credit Hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (Per Semester) $85.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 MDiv Digital Library Resource Fee (one-time fee) $450.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student I.D.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Business Master of Accountancy, International Master of Business Administration $665/hr Master of Business Administration $685/hr Master of Sport Management $635/hr Doctor of Business Administration $955/hr Counselor Education Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling $610/hr Master of Arts in School Counseling $610/hr Education Master of Arts in Instructional Technology $575/hr Master of Arts in School Administration (formerly MELS) $575/hr Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (formerly MTLCI) $575/hr Doctor of Education $645/hr English Master of Arts in English $570/hr Exercise Science Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning $592/hr Nursing Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator $605/hr Doctor of Nursing Practice $845/hr Physician Assistant Studies Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2023 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $14,580/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2024 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,020/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2025 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,510/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2026 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $16,130/sem Public Service Master of Public Administration $590/hr Religion Master of Arts in Religion $555/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit (per course) $225.00 Auto Registration Graduate Commuter Student (annual) $55.00 Auto Registration Graduate Residential Student(annual) $165.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Graduate Certificate Fee $75.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduate Certificate Fee $50.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transfer Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in graduate programs.

Reverse Transfer, credit from other institutions) NC Non-Course Credit Given when credit is earned from some origin other than actual course work such as placement testing W Withdrew Not considered credit hours attempted WE Withdrew Excused Withdrawal due to COVID (Documentation from Student and Dean Approval Required) NA Never Attend Given when a student registers but does not attend a course. Credit by Exam (CBE) grades, “AE,” “BE,” “CE,” “DE,” and “FE” are awarded in certain instances when approved by a division dean.

Reverse Transfer, credit from other institutions) NC Non-Course Credit Given when credit is earned from some origin other than actual course work such as placement testing W Withdrew Not considered credit hours attempted WE Withdrew Excused Withdrawal due to COVID (Documentation from Student and Dean Approval Required) NA Never Attend Given when a student registers but does not attend a course. Credit by Exam (CBE) grades, “AE,” “BE,” “CE,” “DE,” and “FE” are awarded in certain instances when approved by a division dean.

These college credits must not include transfer credits.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 39 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 0 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 39 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. EdS andAll EdD programsin Organizational Leadership: No transfer credits allowed. EdD in Curriculum and Instruction and EdD in Educational Leadership: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

Transfer Credit for Information Literacy Courses Level 1: Transfer credit for ENGL 102 will meet the Level 1 IL requirement. Level 2: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement Level 3: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement

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.

Students who have officially withdrawn from semester courses but plan to resume their education at Gardner-Webb University within two years; Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit); Students who, for other reasons, will not be registered at Gardner-Webb University for a semester or more; Institutional forms of financial aid will be renewed at the same level upon return provided students meet the standard renewal requirements (GPA, application renewals, etc.).

A reasonable length of time for the completion of a degree program is defined as no more than 150% of the normal time required to complete a degree program, as measured by credits attempted and including transfer credits.

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

Additional official transcripts will be required if transfer credit, prerequisite verification, or last 60 credit hour calculation is necessary; and 5. A current, official, satisfactory Criminal Background Check results from the current state of residence and any other state where the applicant has lived in the past ten years.

High school students may be eligible to receive this grant for tuition and fees toward a degree or attain transfer credit.

To be eligible for transfer of credits under the Associate in Science, Engineering to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, community college graduates must obtain a grade of "C" or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Calculus I is the lowest level math course that will be accepted by the Engineering Programs for transfer as math credit.

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.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit or credit by examination for any prerequisite requirements will not be accepted.

Students in the nursing program must obtain permission from the Dean of Allied Health to take required courses for transfer credit at another college, before enrolling in the course the students expect to transfer to PCCUA.

Program Code: A45670T (2021*03) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to AAS in PSG Transition: The Polysomnography curriculum prepares individuals, working in conjunction with a physician, to perform and interpret sleep studies and to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations that are required for the diagnosis of sleep related disorders. Students are required to complete at minimum 25 percent of the program requirements at LCC as mandated by SACSCOC, and each student will receive an individualized education plan to ensure this requirement is met. Applicants have the opportunity to complete selected PSG courses via credit by exam (see College Catalog), and PSG faculty will administer the exams related to this process. In the event a student is unsuccessful in the credit by exam process, the student may choose to complete the program by enrolling in the next available cohort on campus. Additionally, applicants may submit previous college work to be evaluated for possible transfer credits.

Applicants have the opportunity to complete selected PSG courses via credit by exam (see College Catalog), and PSG faculty will administer the exams related to this process. In the event a student is unsuccessful in the credit by exam process, the student may choose to complete the program by enrolling in the next available cohort on campus. Additionally, applicants may submit previous college work to be evaluated for possible transfer credits.

Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Transfer credit may not be used to repeat or replace a grade earned in a Gardner-Webb course.

This includes courses taken at other institutions.

This includes courses taken at other institutions.

Students may apply as early as the semester in which they will have earned 60 credit hours (including transfer credit hours accepted by GWU in addition to institutional credit hours).

Transcripts should include the statement, ‘Reverse Transfer Credit” for the course(s) that are approved through this method.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 30 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded. For detailed information on admission, transfer credit, and advanced placement for the Davis RN to BSN Program, contact: Digital Learning Enrollment Office Gardner-Webb University P.O.

Transfer credits accepted are included as both attempted and completed. Transfer credits that apply to the student's program of study are included in the 150% timeframe calculation.

Transfer credits accepted are included as both attempted and completed.

By the last day of classes of the first semester for which admission is offered, the student must submit a CAA/UAA Transfer Credit Appeal Form along with any supporting documentation to the Director of Admission at the UNC campus to which the student has been admitted.

The MPA-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MPA program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Students must be registered for at least 60 credit hours (junior year status) to apply to the program. Credit hours may include both transfer credit hours accepted by GWU and institutional credit hours. Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MPA while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.

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.

Transfer Credit & Credit for Prior Learning Credit is awarded for freshmen and sophomore courses completed at regionally accredited community colleges and universities provided they parallel work offered at Lenoir Community College, are applicable towards the student's program of study, and carry adequate credit. No grade lower than a "C" will be accepted in any program. The Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services must approve any credits from an institution that is not accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor. Lenoir Community College also accepts many different types of Credit for Prior Learning (CFPL), such as AP scores, CLEP scores, prior work experience, and more. The various types of CFPL accepted at LCC are referenced below. Note: The maximum transferrable credit from another institution and total allowable credit from all outside sources is seventy-five percent (75%), Twenty-five percent (25%) of the credit hours, or nine credit hours (whichever is greater), that are required for graduation must be earned through curriculum, for-credit instruction offered by Lenoir Community College. Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions. Students will receive evaluations of all official records submitted before the end of their first semester of curriculum enrollment. If curriculum credit is granted from LCC's Continuing Education department, those courses must have been taught by a curriculum credentialed faculty member and must align with the learning outcomes of the corresponding curriculum course.

Transfer Credit & Credit for Prior Learning Credit is awarded for freshmen and sophomore courses completed at regionally accredited community colleges and universities provided they parallel work offered at Lenoir Community College, are applicable towards the student's program of study, and carry adequate credit. No grade lower than a "C" will be accepted in any program. The Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services must approve any credits from an institution that is not accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor. Lenoir Community College also accepts many different types of Credit for Prior Learning (CFPL), such as AP scores, CLEP scores, prior work experience, and more. The various types of CFPL accepted at LCC are referenced below. Note: The maximum transferrable credit from another institution and total allowable credit from all outside sources is seventy-five percent (75%), Twenty-five percent (25%) of the credit hours, or nine credit hours (whichever is greater), that are required for graduation must be earned through curriculum, for-credit instruction offered by Lenoir Community College. Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions. Students will receive evaluations of all official records submitted before the end of their first semester of curriculum enrollment. If curriculum credit is granted from LCC's Continuing Education department, those courses must have been taught by a curriculum credentialed faculty member and must align with the learning outcomes of the corresponding curriculum course.

Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which these specific courses can be reviewed: If any course(s) has a recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb faculty department chair or school dean for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendations from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member[s]). These credentials will be reviewed by the applicable Associate Provost’s Office for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Associate Provost’s Office will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses.

Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in myGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed.

Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Policies Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner- Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. All transfer work completed at an accredited college and/or university will be considered for transfer at full value, assuming the courses are passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better, provided they are comparable to Gardner-Webb University curriculum. This work will be evaluated by the Registrar Services staff member charged with this responsibility. Courses accepted as transfer credit are recorded with grades, grade points, and quality points. However, the grade point average for graduation is computed on academic credit earned at Gardner-Webb University.

Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Policy Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog.

Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of upper-division General Education requirements of REL 300: Old Testament and REL 301: New Testament. Credit for REL 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior-college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Transfer credit for courses taken in an Associate of Applied Science program in an academic area offered in the Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog will be applied based on standard course equivalencies. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner-Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Students Minimum Hours Policy Students who transfer into GWU Online must complete at least one-quarter of the degree program at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in MyGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which we can review these specific courses: If any course(s) has recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb department chair for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendation from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred: a. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. b. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member(s). These credentials will be reviewed by the Director of Academic Innovation and Digital Learning for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Office of Digital Learning will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree.

Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students applying to the Traditional Undergraduate Program who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of Dimensions credit (four semesters) and the upper-division General Education requirements of RELI 300: Old Testament and RELI 301: New Testament. Credit for RELI 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb’s Traditional Undergraduate Program who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For TUG degrees, half of the major must be completed at Gardner-Webb.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For GWU Online degrees, the last 30 credits must be taken at Gardner-Webb.

Students who wish to ensure that courses taken at other accredited institutions during a regular term or summer session are applicable for Gardner-Webb credit must complete a “Request to Recognize Transient Credit” form. Once a course has been taken at Gardner-Webb, a student may not receive transfer credit to replace the course.

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.

Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit). Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Three hours of transfer credit for any approved world language course from an accredited institution of higher learning will also meet this requirement.

Transfer Credit for Writing Intensive courses Tier One: Transfer credit for ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 will each meet one Tier One WI course requirement. Both Tier One WI requirements may be met through transfer credit. Tier Two: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement. Tier Three: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement.