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Passage of CLEP exams requires a score of 50 or better.

UNC Asheville awards academic credit of 3 to 8 semester hours to enrolled students who receive scores of 3, 4 or 5 on specific Advanced Placement tests offered by the College Board.

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

UNC Asheville awards academic credit of 3 to 8 semester hours to enrolled students who receive scores of 3, 4 or 5 on specific Advanced Placement exams offered by the College Board.

Acceptance of Transfer Credit UNC Asheville will evaluate course work successfully completed at institutions accredited by U.S. Department of Education recognized agencies. Transcripts from international institutions require an accompanying official credential evaluation. The university will award transfer credit for those courses completed with a grade of C- (1.67) or better and determined to be compatible with the university’s programs. Courses submitted for transfer are evaluated by the Office of the Registrar. In cases of doubt, equivalency may be determined by the chairs of the appropriate departments. Courses from accredited two-year colleges will be evaluated in the same manner as those from four-year institutions, except in the case of specific administrative agreements with two-year colleges. Applied courses, whether technical or methodological (except in the fine arts), are not transferable unless they are approved by the chairs of the appropriate departments. Courses to satisfy Core Curriculum and major requirements are judged individually. They should be generally equivalent in information and methodology to courses in the university’s Core Curriculum or major programs. In cases of doubt, the chairs of the appropriate departments will determine the equivalency accepted. Courses will be considered electives if they are not part of the Core Curriculum requirements or required for the major or minor. Advanced Placement UNC Asheville awards academic credit of 3 to 8 semester hours to enrolled students who receive scores of 3, 4 or 5 on specific Advanced Placement tests offered by the College Board. The required score, amount of credit, and course waiver(s) offered are determined by the academic departments for which Advanced Placement tests are available.

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.

UNC Asheville awards a maximum combined total of 30 semester hours of credit for examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Proficiency Examination Program (PEP).

Honors Credit for Courses Taken at Schools Other than UNC Asheville Students may receive Honors credit for courses taken at other institutions, either through transfer or through Study Abroad. Transfer students who were in Honors programs at other institutions may petition the Honors Program director for up to 9 credit hours for Honors-designated classes taken at previous institutions. Study Abroad students may be granted up to 6 credit-hours for one term or semester of Study Abroad and up to 9 credit-hours for one year of Study Abroad. Honors credit will only be given for Study Abroad courses taken at the 300-level or higher. Students wishing to receive Honors credit for courses taken through a UNC Asheville approved Study Abroad program should review the Honors Program website, http://honors.unca.edu/ , for specific details on what is required to have a Study Abroad course count for Honors. Students must contact the Honors Program office prior to departing on the trip. Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T 1 University Heights Asheville, NC 28804 webmaster@unca.edu 828.251.6600 Campus Directory

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

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

Incoming transfer students are eligible for the same tuition rate for eight semesters of continuous enrollment, less the number of equivalent transfer semesters. One equivalent transfer semester is defined as 0-15 hours of accepted transfer credit post high school.

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.

Those who have 60 or more hours of transferred credit from 2-year schools (or if the courses requested will cause the student to exceed 60 semester hours) may not take additional courses at another two year institution without special permission from the Office of the Registrar.

Students whose initial baccalaureate degree was not earned at UNC Asheville will have their prior course work evaluated as transfer credit.

Those holding baccalaureate degrees who wish to pursue a second degree or enroll in the teacher licensure program will be considered transfer students for admission purposes. Students whose initial baccalaureate degree was not earned at UNC Asheville will have their prior course work evaluated as transfer credit.

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Use UNC Asheville’s transfer credit equivalencies guide to see how you can transfer different types of credit, including AP test scores, A-Level, CLEP, and IB. You can also estimate your credits’ transfer eligibility using our transfer equivalency self-service degree audit tool. Transfer students are eligible for select merit scholarships at time of admission and are automatically considered when they apply. You will not be required to live on campus, but you are welcome to! Apply early, as on-campus housing for transfer students is limited and not guaranteed.

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.

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.