Policies

Placement Information Advanced Placement (AP) An entering first-year student may apply for advanced placement and/or credit if she submits scores of four or five (depending on the exam) on the Advanced Placement tests of the College Board.

In addition, an entering student who has completed courses/tests in the International Baccalaureate Program may apply for advanced placement and/or credit in certain academic areas if she submits scores of five or above on higher level exams (depending on the exam).

*** For students who earn a score of 50 on both the Macroeconomics and the Microeconomics exams, credit will be granted for ECON 100.

An entering first-year student may apply for advanced placement and/or credit if she submits scores of four or five (depending on the exam) on the Advanced Placement tests of the College Board.

Students with scores of three on the AP examination will receive advanced placement into CHEM 120 , while a score of four or five merits advanced placement and credit in XXX 111 CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 .

Students in the Fleer Center may meet their degree requirements through a combination of courses taken on the Salem campus and at other approved institutions; directed study, in which students work on a course listed in the Salem catalog in a tutorial situation; consideration of prior learning portfolios; and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams.

Transfer Credit Policy College-level educational work completed at any institution accredited by an accreditor that was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U. S. Department of Education at the time the credits were awarded, may, where applicable, be credited towards the requirements for a degree at Salem. If a student has taken college-equivalent coursework at a postsecondary institution that holds no accreditation, the student may submit an appeal to have the coursework considered for possible transfer credit. College-level courses taken at an institution accredited by an accreditor that was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U. S. Department of Education will only be considered for transfer credit if the student has earned a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. While coursework which exceeds the maximum transferable credit will not be applied to the minimum credits required for graduation, that coursework may, where appropriate, and with the permission of relevant academic divisions, be used to waive prerequisites or other program requirements. Transcripts of prior work will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office and final acceptance, or rejection of the transfer credit lies with the College. All transfer credit will be regarded as tentative, pending the finalization of the student’s enrollment at Salem at the end of the drop/add period. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

A student who completed any chemistry course higher than 120 with an online or virtual lab would be required to repeat the laboratory portion of the course to have the transfer credit count toward her major. 2. A student who completed both the equivalent of PHYS 210 and 220 with a virtual lab prior to enrollment at Salem would be required to repeat the laboratory portion of either PHYS 210 or 220 to have the transfer credit count toward her major. Once a student is enrolled at Salem, courses taken at other institutions accredited by an accreditor that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education or the U.S. Transfer credit pre-approval forms can be obtained online at www.Salem.edu/registrar. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

In all cases, transfer credit pre-approval is required. Mathematics Placement Information Mathematics placement recommendations are based on a holistic look at the student's interests, past high school and college courses, transfer credits, any end-of-course or end-of-grade standardized test scores, ACT or SAT scores, planned course of study, and other information in the student’s academic record.

5. Transfer Credits a. Credits transferred in from another institution will not influence the G.P.A. b. A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in order to be accepted for transfer credit.

Once a student is enrolled at Salem, courses taken at other institutions accredited by an accreditor that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education or the U.S. Transfer credit pre-approval forms can be obtained here: https://www.salem.edu/registrar/forms-and-documents Once coursework is completed, the student must have official transcripts of coursework sent to the Office of the Registrar at Salem. In all cases, transfer credit pre-approval is required. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more (two consecutive regular terms) will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re- enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. A traditional-age student who enters Salem with college-level credit from an early-college/dual enrollment high school program, whereby the student typically completes high school and works toward an associate's degree at the same time, and who has not attended another college subsequent to her high school graduation, shall be considered a first-time, first-year student during her first semester at Salem, and will be included in the incoming class cohort.

The Transfer Credit Policy, as published in the Salem College Undergraduate Catalog, applies. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

Transfer credit is only permitted where specifically authorized in the program description.

Unless explicitly offered as a course taught with the participation of Salem College faculty, all study abroad credit is considered non-residential transfer credit.

Course credit earned through the Washington Semester Program is considered non-residential transfer credit.

All cross-registered coursework taken at Wake Forest University is considered residential credit, not transfer credit when taken in a fall or spring semester. All grades earned during fall and spring semesters are transferred at face value. Tuition is charged for courses taken over the summer and grades are treated as transfer credit (see transfer credit policies in this catalog).

All new and transfer students are required to submit documentation of state- required immunizations. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more (two consecutive regular terms) or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

Math Placement Policy Mathematics placement recommendations are based on a holistic look at the student's interests, past high school and college courses (including English and science courses), transfer credits, any end-of-course or end-of-grade standardized test scores, ACT or /SAT scores (when available), planned course of study, and other information in the student’s academic record.

Credit for Prior Learning(CPL) Students in the Fleer Center for Adult Education may receive academic credit for college-level learning derived from life experiences begun prior to admission to a Salem College degree program. A student may earn a maximum of twelve semester hours of credit from prior learning.

For Fleer students, the work approved for an internship must also be distinguished from work accepted for any credit for prior learning. The School of Music may offer individual instruction in music during the summer; credit may be earned for a maximum of 2 semester hours. When considering summer school, students should remember that no more than 70 hours from a two-year institution or 90 hours from a four-year institution may be transferred to Salem College. Coursework is considered non-residential transfer credit and follows the transfer credit policy noted earlier in this catalog.

A student who completed any chemistry course higher than 120 with an online or virtual lab would be required to repeat the laboratory portion of the course to have the transfer credit count toward her major. A student who completed both the equivalent of PHYS 210 and 220 with a virtual lab prior to enrollment at Salem would be required to repeat the laboratory portion of either PHYS 210 or 220 to have the transfer credit count toward her major. Once a student is enrolled at Salem, courses taken at other institutions accredited by an accreditor that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education or the U.S. Transfer credit pre-approval forms can be obtained online at www.Salem.edu/registrar. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

In all cases, transfer credit pre-approval is required.

Transfer Credits Credits transferred in from another institution will not influence the G.P.A. A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in order to be accepted for transfer credit.

Once a student is enrolled at Salem, courses taken at other institutions accredited by an accreditor that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education or the U.S. Transfer credit pre-approval forms can be obtained here: https://www.salem.edu/registrar/forms-and-documents Once coursework is completed, the student must have official transcripts of coursework sent to the Office of the Registrar at Salem. In all cases, transfer credit pre-approval is required. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more (two consecutive regular terms) will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re- enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

For Fleer students, the work approved for an internship must also be distinguished from work accepted for any credit for prior learning.

Transfer credit is only permitted where specifically authorized in the program description.

Credit for Prior Learning(CPL) Students in the Fleer Center for Adult Education may receive academic credit for college-level learning derived from life experiences begun prior to admission to a Salem College degree program. Such experiences must be equivalent to a body of knowledge that the student would have acquired and received credit for in any given course at Salem College. These experiences should 1) be associated with a specific academic discipline at Salem and 2) have taken place over a period of at least 160 hours (equivalent to four 40-hour work weeks). Possibilities include, but are not limited to, unique projects, work or volunteer experiences, courses, and non-credit seminars, workshops or institutes. A student may earn a maximum of twelve semester hours of credit from prior learning. Credits earned through CPL are considered non-residential and are not counted toward the 30 semester hours that must be completed at Salem College. Applications for CPL are accepted after a student is admitted to Salem but only before the student has attained senior class status. Before submitting an application for CPL credit, students should consult with both the dean of undergraduate studies and a faculty member in the academic program in which the student seeks credit to discuss their intended proposal. Students may obtain a CPL proposal form from the Fleer Center. Proposals for CPL credit must be submitted with a nonrefundable $25 application fee; payment of this fee should not be construed as assurance that course credits will be approved. The proposal form must be accompanied by 1) a paper comparable in quality, length, and demonstrated satisfaction of learning outcomes to a term paper required as the final submission for a seminar 87

Transfer Credits Credits transferred in from another institution will not influence the G.P.A. A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in order to be accepted for transfer credit.

Once a student is enrolled at Salem, courses taken at other institutions accredited by an accreditor that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education or the U.S. Transfer credit pre-approval forms can be obtained here: registrar@salem.edu . Once coursework is completed, the student must have official transcripts of coursework sent to the Office of the Registrar at Salem. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more (two consecutive regular terms) will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. A student who enters Salem with college-level credit from an early-college/dual enrollment high school program, whereby the student typically completes high school and works toward an associate’s degree at the same time, and who has not attended another college subsequent to her high school graduation, shall be considered a first-time, first-year student during her first semester at Salem, and will be included in the incoming class cohort. The Transfer Credit Policy, as published in the Salem College Undergraduate Catalog, applies. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

Unless explicitly offered as a course taught with the participation of Salem College faculty, all study abroad credit is considered non-residential transfer credit.

Students may have a maximum of four years of full-time study or an equivalent number of years of part-time study considered for aid eligibility. The student meets with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies to complete the “Transfer Credit Pre-Approval” of the agreement.

All new and transfer students are required to submit documentation of state- required immunizations. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more (two consecutive regular terms) or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit.

Unless explicitly offered as a course taught with the participation of Salem College faculty, all study abroad credit is considered non-residential transfer credit. Course credit earned through the Washington Semester Program is considered non-residential transfer credit.

All cross-registered coursework taken at Wake Forest University is considered residential credit, not transfer credit when taken in a fall or spring semester. All grades earned during fall and spring semesters are transferred at face value. Tuition is charged for courses taken over the summer and grades are treated as transfer credit (see transfer credit policies in this catalog). Course credit earned through the Washington Semester Program is considered non-residential transfer credit. All cross-registered coursework taken at Wake Forest University is considered residential credit, not transfer credit when taken in a fall or spring semester. All grades earned during fall and spring semesters are transferred at face value. Tuition is charged for courses taken over the summer and grades are treated as transfer credit (see transfer credit policies in this catalog).

When considering summer school, students should remember that no more than 70 hours from a two-year institution or 90 hours from a four-year institution may be transferred to Salem College. Coursework is considered non-residential transfer credit and follows the transfer credit policy noted earlier in this catalog.

With the exception of the approved cross-registration program at Wake Forest University, full-time undergraduate students are not permitted to be dually enrolled at other institutions during the fall or spring term. All new and transfer students are required to submit documentation of state-required immunizations. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more (two consecutive regular terms) or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. If there is a tie, Identify the NCCC from which the student earned the most transferable credits. A student who is awarded the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree through the Reverse Transfer Policy will have met Salem Impact requirements for general education, except Gender Inquiry and Language requirements, and SALEM 350. Please note, students who are no longer in good standing with a college (dismissal or suspension) may not be eligible for reverse transfer and their request may be denied. Math Placement Policy Mathematics placement recommendations are based on a holistic look at the student’s interests, past high school and college courses (including English and science courses), transfer credits, any end-of-course or end-of-grade standardized test scores, ACT or /SAT scores (when available), planned course of study, and other information in the student’s academic record. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Students may receive academic credit for college-level learning derived from life experiences begun prior to admission to a Salem College degree program. A student may earn a maximum of twelve semester hours of credit from prior learning. Neither the pass (P) nor the no credit (NC) grade will be counted in computing the GPA To earn a grade of “P” (pass) for a course that is graded pass/no credit, the student must earn at least the equivalent of a C (2.00). Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. Total Earned Semester Hours Classification Under 23 First-year student 23 to 56.99 Sophomore 57 to 86.99 Junior 87 and above Senior A student who enters Salem with college-level credit from an early-college/dual enrollment high school program, whereby the student typically completes high school and works toward an associate’s degree at the same time, and who has not attended another college subsequent to her high school graduation, shall be considered a first-time, first-year student during her first semester at Salem, and will be included in the incoming class cohort. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. The work approved for an internship must also be distinguished from work accepted for any credit for prior learning. The School of Music may offer individual instruction in music during the summer; credit may be earned for a maximum of 2 semester hours. When considering summer school, students should remember that no more than 70 hours from a two-year institution or 90 hours from a four-year institution may be transferred to Salem College. Coursework is considered non-residential transfer credit and follows the transfer credit policy noted earlier in this catalog.

Transfer Credit Policy College-level educational work completed at any institution accredited by an accreditor that was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U. S. Department of Education at the time the credits were awarded, may, where applicable, be credited towards the requirements for a degree at Salem. If a student has taken college-equivalent coursework at a postsecondary institution that holds no accreditation, the student may submit an appeal to have the coursework considered for possible transfer credit. College-level courses taken at an institution accredited by an accreditor that was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U. S. Department of Education will only be considered for transfer credit if the student has earned a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. While coursework which exceeds the maximum transferable credit will not be applied to the minimum credits required for graduation, that coursework may, where appropriate, and with the permission of relevant academic divisions, be used to waive prerequisites or other program requirements. Transcripts of prior work will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office and final acceptance, or rejection of the transfer credit lies with the College. All transfer credit will be regarded as tentative, pending the finalization of the student’s enrollment at Salem at the end of the drop/add period. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. A student who completed any chemistry course higher than 120 with an online or virtual lab would be required to repeat the laboratory portion of the course to have the transfer credit count toward her major. A student who completed both the equivalent of PHYS 210 and 220 with a virtual lab prior to enrollment at Salem would be required to repeat the laboratory portion of either PHYS 210 or 220 to have the transfer credit count toward her major. Once a student is enrolled at Salem, courses taken at other institutions accredited by an accreditor that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education or the U.S. Transfer credit pre-approval forms can be obtained online at registrar@salem.edu . Once coursework is completed, the student must have official transcripts of coursework sent to the Office of the Registrar at Salem. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. Transfer credit pre-approval is required. Mathematics Placement Information Mathematics placement recommendations are based on a holistic look at the student’s interests, past high school and college courses, transfer credits, any end-of-course or end-of-grade standardized test scores, ACT or SAT scores, planned course of study, and other information in the student’s academic record.

Transfer Credit Policy College-level educational work completed at any institution accredited by an accreditor that was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U. S. Department of Education at the time the credits were awarded, may, where applicable, be credited towards the requirements for a degree at Salem. If a student has taken college-equivalent coursework at a postsecondary institution that holds no accreditation, the student may submit an appeal to have the coursework considered for possible transfer credit. Coursework must be comparable to what would be found in an accredited college or university program and must be compatible with a liberal arts education. Coursework for potential credit will be reviewed and approved by the appropriate division or designated bodies. The student may be required to complete an appeal form that requires substantial additional information on the coursework in question (textbooks, instructor credentials, contact hours, etc.). If the program of study which the student pursued is one typically offered by various four-year colleges and universities, but is not part of the traditional liberal arts and is not offered at Salem, the student may receive a maximum of twenty- four semester hours of elective credit (examples: theater arts, engineering, etc.). College-level courses taken at an institution accredited by an accreditor that was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U. S. Department of Education will only be considered for transfer credit if the student has earned a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. Grades from other institutions do not transfer into Salem College and are not included in the cumulative G.P.A. To be admitted to Salem, the minimum G.P.A. for the sum of all college-level coursework to be transferred into Salem College from other institutions must be 2.0 based on a 4.0 scale. In cases where the student's prior coursework was completed five or more years prior to the intended date of enrollment at Salem, the coursework completed at that institution may be excluded from the G.P.A. calculation for purposes of admissions decisions. Students with less than a 2.0 G.P.A. may be admitted conditionally, with the permission of the Admissions Committee. Students must meet any conditions of enrollment in order to maintain their registration at Salem. A student who enters Salem as a senior must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at Salem in order to qualify for graduation. A maximum of 70 Salem semester hours may be awarded for work completed at a two- year college. A maximum of 90 Salem semester hours may be awarded for work completed at a four-year college. While coursework which exceeds the maximum transferable credit will not be applied to the minimum credits required for graduation, that coursework may, where appropriate, and with the permission of relevant academic divisions, be used to waive prerequisites or other program requirements. Transcripts of prior work will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office and final acceptance, or rejection of the transfer credit lies with the College. All transfer credit will be regarded as tentative, pending the finalization of the student’s enrollment at Salem at the end of the drop/add period. Any student who is approved for readmission after one calendar year or more or who returns to the College after a “step out” period of one calendar year or more will be bound by all requirements (including general degree requirements and major requirements) of the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment; the college may also re-evaluate previously awarded transfer credit. Prior-year catalogs are viewable at www.Salem.edu/catalog.

All cross-registered coursework taken at Wake Forest University is considered residential credit, not transfer credit when taken in a fall or spring semester. All grades earned during fall and spring semesters are transferred at face value. Tuition is charged for courses taken over the summer and grades are treated as transfer credit (see transfer credit policies in this catalog).

Course credit earned through the Washington Semester Program is considered non-residential transfer credit.