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3 or better in the AP exams for Drawing, 2-D Art and Design, and 3-D Art and Design

Official scores of a 3 or better in the AP exams for Drawing, 2-D Art and Design, and 3-D Art and Design may be submitted for credit consideration.

A student who participated in the Advanced Placement® (AP) Program of the College Board may have his/her record considered for advanced standing or credit or both in the college program when a score of three (3) or above has been achieved on an Advanced Placement exam.

International Baccalaureate® Diploma students may have their records considered for advanced standing or credit in the college program with a minimum score of five (5) or higher on the official IB exam for each subject.

A. Transfer Credit Policy for Currently Enrolled Students The Division of Liberal Arts accepts courses taken at other institutions, whether on-line or face-to-face. Students must meet with the Division of Liberal Arts Advisor to ensure the course will fulfill a degree requirement. A DLA Transfer Credit Pre-Approval Form must then be submitted. If this form is not completed, the course will not be transferred. Additional transfer requirements include: a final earned grade of at least a C/2.0; the course is taken at an accredited institution; there is an equivalent DLA course; and the student has a current GPA of at least 2.0.

A. Transfer Credit Policy for Currently Enrolled Students The Division of Liberal Arts accepts courses taken at other institutions, whether on-line or face-to-face. Students must meet with the Division of Liberal Arts Advisor to ensure the course will fulfill a degree requirement. A DLA Transfer Credit Pre-Approval Form must then be submitted. If this form is not completed, the course will not be transferred. Additional transfer requirements include: a final earned grade of at least a C/2.0; the course is taken at an accredited institution; there is an equivalent DLA course; and the student has a current GPA of at least 2.0.

Advanced Standing for Undergraduate Students through Placement Tests Undergraduate students may qualify for advanced standing or credit through placement tests. A student who participated in the Advanced Placement® (AP) Program of the College Board may have his/her record considered for advanced standing or credit or both in the college program when a score of three (3) or above has been achieved on an Advanced Placement exam. College Level Examination Program® (CLEP) test scores in areas that correspond to courses in the UNCSA curriculum also may be presented for evaluation for possible credit. Credit for CLEP tests is available only to students with freshman or sophomore standing and is considered inappropriate for more advanced students. UNCSA will only consider credit for such tests that have been completed prior to the beginning of the junior year. International Baccalaureate® Diploma students may have their records considered for advanced standing or credit in the college program with a minimum score of five (5) or higher on the official IB exam for each subject. Credit awarded will vary for higher-level or standard-level subjects. Cambridge International Certificate® AS Level, A Level, or AICE Level examinations at scores of C or higher will be awarded course credit. UNCSA recognizes Cambridge qualifications for admission, as well as awards credit and advanced standing placement.

Advanced Standing for Undergraduate Students through Placement Tests Undergraduate students may qualify for advanced standing or credit through placement tests. A student who participated in the Advanced Placement® (AP) Program of the College Board may have his/her record considered for advanced standing or credit or both in the college program when a score of three (3) or above has been achieved on an Advanced Placement exam. College Level Examination Program® (CLEP) test scores in areas that correspond to courses in the UNCSA curriculum also may be presented for evaluation for possible credit. Credit for CLEP tests is available only to students with freshman or sophomore standing and is considered inappropriate for more advanced students. UNCSA will only consider credit for such tests that have been completed prior to the beginning of the junior year. International Baccalaureate® Diploma students may have their records considered for advanced standing or credit in the college program with a minimum score of five (5) or higher on the official IB exam for each subject. Credit awarded will vary for higher-level or standard-level subjects. Cambridge International Certificate® AS Level, A Level, or AICE Level examinations at scores of C or higher will be awarded course credit. UNCSA recognizes Cambridge qualifications for admission, as well as awards credit and advanced standing placement.

College courses carrying a grade of “C-” or better may be considered for transfer credit.

College courses carrying a grade of “C-” or better may be considered for transfer credit.

The School of Music accepts transfer credit from accredited graduate programs. Only courses that have received a grade of “B” or better will be considered, and transfer credit may account for up to 50 percent of the degree requirements. Transfer credit will be determined by the Associate Dean of the School of Music and be based upon evaluation of the student’s transcript and/or UNCSA School of Music placement assessments in consultation with the appropriate faculty. To receive consideration for transfer credit, a student must make a formal request in writing to the Associate Dean of the School of Music.

The School of Music accepts transfer credit for Music curriculum requirements from accredited undergraduate programs on a case-by-case basis. Only courses that have received a grade of “C” or better will be considered, and transfer credit may not account for more than 50 percent of the degree. Transfer credit will be determined by the Associate Dean of the School of Music and be based upon evaluation of the student's transcript and/or UNCSA School of Music placement assessments in consultation with the appropriate faculty. To receive consideration for transfer credit, a student must make a formal request in writing to the Associate Dean of the School of Music.

The School of Music accepts transfer credit from accredited graduate programs. Only courses that have received a grade of “B” or better will be considered, and transfer credit may account for up to 50 percent of the degree requirements. Transfer credit will be determined by the Associate Dean of the School of Music and be based upon evaluation of the student’s transcript and/or UNCSA School of Music placement assessments in consultation with the appropriate faculty. To receive consideration for transfer credit, a student must make a formal request in writing to the Associate Dean of the School of Music.

The School of Music accepts transfer credit for Music curriculum requirements from accredited undergraduate programs on a case-by-case basis. Only courses that have received a grade of “C” or better will be considered, and transfer credit may not account for more than 50 percent of the degree. Transfer credit will be determined by the Associate Dean of the School of Music and be based upon evaluation of the student's transcript and/or UNCSA School of Music placement assessments in consultation with the appropriate faculty. To receive consideration for transfer credit, a student must make a formal request in writing to the Associate Dean of the School of Music.

UNCSA accepts scores and awards transfer credit for the following courses: AP Exam Score of 3 or Higher Course Equivalent ARTS Art History 6 credits: ARH 1101 and ARH 1102 ENGLISH English Language 3 credits: ENG 1200 English Literature 3 credits: ENG 1200 HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES Comp Government & Politics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 European History 6 credits: HIS 1198 Human Geography 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 Macroeconomics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 Microeconomics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 Psychology 3 credits: PSY 1100 US Government & Politics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 US History 6 credits: HIS 1300 and HIS 1400 World History 6 credits: HIS 1198 MATH Calculus AB 3 credits: MAT 2300 Calculus BC 6 credits: MAT 2300 and MAT 1198 Statistics 3 credits: MAT 1300 SCIENCES Biology 6 credits: SCI 1198 Chemistry 6 credits: SCI 1198 Environmental Science 3 credits: SCI 1500 Physics 1 3 credits: SCI 1100 Physics 2 3 credits: SCI 1198 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits: SCI 1198 Physics C: Mechanics 3 credits: SCI 1198 WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURE Chinese Language and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 French Language & Culture 6 credits: FRE 1101 and FRE 1102 German Language & Culture 6 credits: GER 1101 and GER 1102 Italian Language and Culture 6 credits: ITA 1101 and 1102 Japanese Language and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 Latin 6 credits: ELEC 9999 Spanish Language and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 Spanish Literature and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 International Baccalaureate® Diploma students may have their records considered for credit in the college program with a minimum score of five (5) or higher on the official IB exam for each subject. UNCSA accepts scores and awards transfer credit for the following IB Courses: Subject Minimum Score Course Equivalent Anthropology HL 5 6 credits: HUM 1198 Biology SL 5 3 credits: SCI 1198 Biology HL 5 6 credits: SCI 1198 Chemistry SL 5 3 credits: SCI 1198 Chemistry HL 5 6 credits: SCI 1198 Economics SL 5 3 credits: ELEC 9999 Economics HL 5 6 credits: ELEC 9999 English HL 5 3 credits: ENG 1200 French HL 5 6 credits: FRE 1101 and FRE 1102 Geography HL 5 6 credits: ELEC 9999 German HL 5 6 credits: GER 1101 and GER 1102 History Africa HL 5 6 credits: HIS 1198 History Americas HL 5 6 credits: HIS 1198 History Europe HL 5 6 credits: HIS 1198 Math Studies SL 5 3 credits: MAT 1198 Math Studies HL 5 6 credits: MAT 1198 Philosophy HL 5 6 credits: PHI 1100 and PHI 1198 Physics SL 5 3 credits: SCI 1100 Physics HL 5 6 credits: SCI 1100 and SCI 1300 Psychology 5 6 credits: PSY 1100 and PSY 1198 Visual Arts HL 5 3 credits: ARH 1000 World Religion SL 5 3 credits: PHI 2200 College Level Examination Program® (CLEP) test scores in areas that correspond to courses in the UNCSA curriculum also may be presented for evaluation for possible credit.

UNCSA accepts scores and awards transfer credit for the following courses: AP Exam Score of 3 or Higher Course Equivalent ARTS Art History 6 credits: ARH 1101 and ARH 1102 ENGLISH English Language 3 credits: ENG 1200 English Literature 3 credits: ENG 1200 HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES Comp Government & Politics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 European History 6 credits: HIS 1198 Human Geography 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 Macroeconomics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 Microeconomics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 Psychology 3 credits: PSY 1100 US Government & Politics 3 credits: ELEC 9999 or FYS 1000 US History 6 credits: HIS 1300 and HIS 1400 World History 6 credits: HIS 1198 MATH Calculus AB 3 credits: MAT 2300 Calculus BC 6 credits: MAT 2300 and MAT 1198 Statistics 3 credits: MAT 1300 SCIENCES Biology 6 credits: SCI 1198 Chemistry 6 credits: SCI 1198 Environmental Science 3 credits: SCI 1500 Physics 1 3 credits: SCI 1100 Physics 2 3 credits: SCI 1198 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits: SCI 1198 Physics C: Mechanics 3 credits: SCI 1198 WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURE Chinese Language and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 French Language & Culture 6 credits: FRE 1101 and FRE 1102 German Language & Culture 6 credits: GER 1101 and GER 1102 Italian Language and Culture 6 credits: ITA 1101 and 1102 Japanese Language and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 Latin 6 credits: ELEC 9999 Spanish Language and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 Spanish Literature and Culture 6 credits: ELEC 9999 International Baccalaureate® Diploma students may have their records considered for credit in the college program with a minimum score of five (5) or higher on the official IB exam for each subject. UNCSA accepts scores and awards transfer credit for the following IB Courses: Subject Minimum Score Course Equivalent Anthropology HL 5 6 credits: HUM 1198 Biology SL 5 3 credits: SCI 1198 Biology HL 5 6 credits: SCI 1198 Chemistry SL 5 3 credits: SCI 1198 Chemistry HL 5 6 credits: SCI 1198 Economics SL 5 3 credits: ELEC 9999 Economics HL 5 6 credits: ELEC 9999 English HL 5 3 credits: ENG 1200 French HL 5 6 credits: FRE 1101 and FRE 1102 Geography HL 5 6 credits: ELEC 9999 German HL 5 6 credits: GER 1101 and GER 1102 History Africa HL 5 6 credits: HIS 1198 History Americas HL 5 6 credits: HIS 1198 History Europe HL 5 6 credits: HIS 1198 Math Studies SL 5 3 credits: MAT 1198 Math Studies HL 5 6 credits: MAT 1198 Philosophy HL 5 6 credits: PHI 1100 and PHI 1198 Physics SL 5 3 credits: SCI 1100 Physics HL 5 6 credits: SCI 1100 and SCI 1300 Psychology 5 6 credits: PSY 1100 and PSY 1198 Visual Arts HL 5 3 credits: ARH 1000 World Religion SL 5 3 credits: PHI 2200 College Level Examination Program® (CLEP) test scores in areas that correspond to courses in the UNCSA curriculum also may be presented for evaluation for possible credit.

C. Transfer Credit Transfer credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The School of Filmmaking requires that a minimum of 36 graduate credit hours toward the MFA in Filmmaking must be earned at UNCSA. The MFA degree must be completed within five years of the graduate student’s initial enrollment in the program.

C. Transfer Credit Transfer credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The School of Filmmaking requires that a minimum of 36 graduate credit hours toward the MFA in Filmmaking must be earned at UNCSA. The MFA degree must be completed within five years of the graduate student’s initial enrollment in the program.

C. Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, and Advanced Institutional Standing or Credit The School of Design and Production will consider transfer credit for arts classes taken at an accredited college or university on a case-by-case basis. Only courses that have received a grade of C or better will be considered. Official scores of a 3 or better in the AP exams for Drawing, 2-D Art and Design, and 3-D Art and Design may be submitted for credit consideration. Advanced Institutional standing in arts courses for professional work will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the faculty of the student’s concentration. Advanced Institutional Credit may be awarded to graduates of the UNCSA high school Visual Arts program. Transfer credit for General Education Liberal Arts courses will be considered by the Division of Liberal Arts (DLA). See the DLA section of the bulletin. An official transcript from the original granting institution must accompany all transfer credit requests. Any additional supporting documentation will be determined by the Dean's offices and/or the Registrar's Office.

C. Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, and Advanced Institutional Standing or Credit The School of Design and Production will consider transfer credit for arts classes taken at an accredited college or university on a case-by-case basis. Only courses that have received a grade of C or better will be considered. Official scores of a 3 or better in the AP exams for Drawing, 2-D Art and Design, and 3-D Art and Design may be submitted for credit consideration. Advanced Institutional standing in arts courses for professional work will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the faculty of the student’s concentration. Advanced Institutional Credit may be awarded to graduates of the UNCSA high school Visual Arts program. Transfer credit for General Education Liberal Arts courses will be considered by the Division of Liberal Arts (DLA). See the DLA section of the bulletin. An official transcript from the original granting institution must accompany all transfer credit requests. Any additional supporting documentation will be determined by the Dean's offices and/or the Registrar's Office.

Transfer credits for liberal arts classes taken at another institution are subject to the general policies of the Division of Liberal Arts. Transfer credits in lieu of film classes in the School of Filmmaking will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if the student has earned a grade of B or better for the course, and if the course meets faculty approval (based on review of the syllabus and course description). However, we will evaluate each applicant’s transcript and creative portfolio to determine whether or not transfer credit and/or advanced standing can be awarded.

Transfer credits for liberal arts classes taken at another institution are subject to the general policies of the Division of Liberal Arts. Transfer credits in lieu of film classes in the School of Filmmaking will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if the student has earned a grade of B or better for the course, and if the course meets faculty approval (based on review of the syllabus and course description). However, we will evaluate each applicant’s transcript and creative portfolio to determine whether or not transfer credit and/or advanced standing can be awarded.

Applicable transfer credit will be applied only after the student has reached a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in required Liberal Arts courses upon his or her return to UNCSA.

With the approval of the Dean of Liberal Arts, up to 3 transfer credits from other institutions for courses that meet the spirit of the program’s goals may also be accepted as partial fulfillment of the minimum 15-credit requirement.

With the approval of the Dean of Liberal Arts, up to 3 transfer credits from other institutions for courses that meet the spirit of the program’s goals may also be accepted as partial fulfillment of the minimum 15-credit requirement.

will include credit hours accepted as transfer credit and credit hours earned at UNCSA.

Normal Length of Undergraduate Program: 120 credit hours or more Maximum Timeframe to Complete Undergraduate Program: 180 credit hours (or 150% of the credit hours required to complete the program, if the published length of the program is more than 120 credit hours) For undergraduate students, Maximum Timeframe will include credit hours accepted as transfer credit and credit hours earned at UNCSA.

(maximum of 6 credits allowed) Requests for consideration of pre approved transfer credits from other accredited educational institutions that meet the spirit of the program’s goals may be considered as counting toward fulfillment of the Minor’s requirements, with the approval of the Dean and/or Minor Coordinator.

(maximum of 6 credits allowed) Requests for consideration of pre approved transfer credits from other accredited educational institutions that meet the spirit of the program’s goals may be considered as counting toward fulfillment of the Minor’s requirements, with the approval of the Dean and/or Minor Coordinator.

Once a student has been accepted to UNCSA, no course credit may be transferred to UNCSA, except for the courses in progress at the time of the student’s initial admissions review, without the permission of the High School Academic Program. Home-school courses submitted for transfer credit are also subject to a review by subject-area faculty before credit is granted. If transfer credit is denied for one or more home-school courses, the student must take the course(s) in question while enrolled at UNCSA. At the discretion of the High School Academic Program, math, science, and foreign language credits earned in a home school, private school, or other school where course content is unclear may be transferred only after the student has taken a UNCSA placement test in those subjects prior to the first day of classes.

Once a student has been accepted to UNCSA, no course credit may be transferred to UNCSA, except for the courses in progress at the time of the student’s initial admissions review, without the permission of the High School Academic Program. Home-school courses submitted for transfer credit are also subject to a review by subject-area faculty before credit is granted. If transfer credit is denied for one or more home-school courses, the student must take the course(s) in question while enrolled at UNCSA. At the discretion of the High School Academic Program, math, science, and foreign language credits earned in a home school, private school, or other school where course content is unclear may be transferred only after the student has taken a UNCSA placement test in those subjects prior to the first day of classes.

Applicable transfer credit will be applied only after the student has reached a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in required Liberal Arts courses upon his or her return to UNCSA.

Transfer Credit or Advanced Institutional Credit The School of Design and Production will consider transfer credit for graduate level arts classes taken at an accredited college or university on a case-by-case basis. Only courses that have received a grade of B- or better will be considered. An official transcript from the original granting institution must accompany all transfer credit requests. Any additional supporting documentation will be determined by the Dean's office and/or the Registrar's office. Graduate transfer students will be placed according to ability and experience at the discretion of the appropriate dean and faculty following review of prior courses and interviews with faculty members. Where applicable, placement tests may be administered and appropriate advanced institutional credit is awarded. The School of Design and Production requires that a minimum thirty six (36) graduate credit hours toward the MFA must be earned at UNCSA.

Transfer Credit or Advanced Institutional Credit The School of Design and Production will consider transfer credit for graduate level arts classes taken at an accredited college or university on a case-by-case basis. Only courses that have received a grade of B- or better will be considered. An official transcript from the original granting institution must accompany all transfer credit requests. Any additional supporting documentation will be determined by the Dean's office and/or the Registrar's office. Graduate transfer students will be placed according to ability and experience at the discretion of the appropriate dean and faculty following review of prior courses and interviews with faculty members. Where applicable, placement tests may be administered and appropriate advanced institutional credit is awarded. The School of Design and Production requires that a minimum thirty six (36) graduate credit hours toward the MFA must be earned at UNCSA.

Academic college courses carrying a grade of “C” or better may be considered for transfer credit, by the Division of Liberal Arts. Credit for academic courses in which the student has earned at least a “C” at another accredited college, and which are equivalent to specific UNCSA academic courses, may be transferred to the UNCSA record.

Academic college courses carrying a grade of “C” or better may be considered for transfer credit, by the Division of Liberal Arts. Credit for academic courses in which the student has earned at least a “C” at another accredited college, and which are equivalent to specific UNCSA academic courses, may be transferred to the UNCSA record.