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Students taking the CLEP examination must score 50 or better to receive credit for the examination.

Transfer credit hours from another institution that are accepted toward the student’s academic degree program will count as both attempted and completed hours.

Credit for Prior Learning Evaluation Responsibilities Shaw students who feel qualified to have prior experiences evaluated for CPL, have the responsibility to contact their respective academic Dean via e-mail within the first semester of enrollment at the University, including a detailed resume and supporting documentation (i.e., certificates, certifications, exam results, etc.) listing the experience, coursework, and/or training that may be eligible for CPL. The Dean will forward the documentation to a subject-matter expert advisor within the appropriate department to identify the prior experiences that are eligible for CPL. Any CPL awarded will apply to general electives, related studies, and by exception with the appropriate Department Head’s written approval may apply to the general education requirements. For additional information on procedures, fees, and courses exempted by examination, consult the Office of the Registrar.

Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is awarded for prior non-academic credentials, knowledge, skills, and competencies that students have obtained as a result of prior learning experiences. Shaw University students who, through individual study or experience, have gained equivalent knowledge of the content and outcomes of undergraduate courses offered by the University may be eligible for CPL. Prior learning experiences, when properly documented by the student seeking CPL, may be evaluated for consideration by the appropriate Shaw University academic unit. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) provides the opportunity for a student to earn academic course credit by credential or by examination at Shaw University for off-campus college level learning as follows: Credit by Credentials: A classroom and/or formal on-the-job training program sponsored by a business, industry, agency, the military, an educational institution, association or organization Training demonstrated by the award of a license or certificate issued by a State or Federal regulatory agency or recognized professional association. Credit for Prior Learning will not be given if credit has already been granted through other courses, whether through transfer, examination credit (including CLEP) or some other method. Prior-Learning credits may not be used for CPL will not be awarded if credit has already been granted through other courses, whether through transfer, examination credit (including CLEP), or some other method.

Applications must be approved by the Department Head, with final approval by the Dean, before taking the credit by exam. Credit by Examination is authorized in all areas, but it is the prerogative of the department faculty to exclude specific courses that are demonstrably unsuited for credit by examination. Any course that a student has previously taken or is currently enrolled in cannot be taken by Credit by Examination. Credits earned through Credit by Examination are not used in the computation of a student’s grade point average (GPA), which means that final grades may be “S” or “U.” No more than 6 credit hours of departmental examinations will normally be accepted.

Students may earn credit by examination for only the following courses in the Social Work major core, upon approval of the academic adviser and the appropriate Division Head: BUS 260 and PSY 304.

Privacy of Records Changes in Registration (Add/Drop/Withdrawal) Course Credit Course Overload Course Substitutions Credit by Examination Credit for Special Educational Experience Eligibility for Registration Enrollment Verification, Degree Verification, and Electronic Requests for Official Transcript s Independent Study Interinstitutional Registration - CRC Repeating a Course Student Status Registration is required for each semester and accelerated or summer session.

Even though credits earned in the CRC program are not considered to be transfer credits at Shaw University, written permission, on forms provided, is required in all cases prior to registration at a CRC institution. Credit for courses taken at CRC institutions is processed and posted for Shaw University students the same as for courses taken in residence.

If the appeal is denied, by the Academic Standards Committee, the student is referred to attend a Community College enrolling and successfully passing full-time transferable credits.

According to the agreement, any Wake Tech student enrolling at Shaw may transfer up to 70 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree. 28, allowing WTCC students to transfer credits to Shaw to complete a four-year degree.

Students who do not complete the degree are eligible to transfer credits on a course-by-course basis.

Transfer Credits for Current Shaw Students For a currently enrolled Shaw student to pursue courses of any type, at another institution, for transfer credit towards a Shaw degree, the student must obtain, in advance of registration for such course(s), written approval from his or her advisor, and Division Head. Credits are processed and entered on the student’s transcript showing course names, descriptive titles, and credit hours per course. Grades are not transferable and are not recorded or computed in the student’s grade point average (GPA). Shaw University is a member of a six member Cooperating Raleigh Colleges (CRC) consortium. This membership also includes Meredith College, William Peace University, Saint Augustine’s University, Wake Technical Community College and North Carolina State University, through which the use of their respective facilities is coordinated. Each semester, students in approved programs leading to degrees in any one of these institutions have the opportunity to select and register for courses from the combined courses offered at CRC schools, provided the course is not offered at their home institution. This privilege is subject to the regulations of the school in which the student is currently enrolled. Even though credits earned in the CRC program are not considered to be transfer credits, written permission, on forms provided, is required in all cases prior to registration at a CRC institution. CRC course credits are recorded and computed the same as courses pursued at Shaw University.

Transfer students may transfer no more than 90 credit hours toward Shaw University’s graduation requirements and are required to successfully complete at least 25 percent of his/her required graduation credit hours while enrolled at Shaw University. Regardless of the number of credit hours transferred or transferable, the Transfer student will be held responsible for satisfactory completion of all courses that are required in his/her major area for a baccalaureate degree. Transfer applicants are required to provide all final, official transcript(s) for credits earned from postsecondary schools to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment prior to enrollment. Transcripts received after mid semester of the first semester of enrollment may not be processed in time for advanced standing for financial aid purposes. Transfer credits accepted for credit toward a Shaw University degree must have been completed at a postsecondary institution that is accredited as degree granting by a postsecondary regional accrediting commission at the time the course work was completed.