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Students who have completed CLEP exams prior to attending Johnson College should submit their exam scores at the time of application to the College (a scaled score of 50 or higher is required).

Earned credits are those from courses with a passing grade (D or better), as well as transfer credits accepted by Johnson College. Grades of I (incomplete), W (withdrawal), and transfer credit (T) are not included in the satisfactory academic progress (CGPA calculation).

Approval for Off-Campus Study Johnson College will accept transfer credits from other accredited institutions for courses taken by current students, provided the student completes the necessary paperwork and receives approval from the Registrar prior to enrolling in the course. A maximum of six credits from approved off-campus courses may be transferred.

Prior Learning Assessment Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) refers to a formal process for assessing the knowledge and skills students acquire through life experiences. Students seeking to have their prior learning evaluated for credit must submit supporting documentation as outlined by the Office of the Registrar. Prior learning experiences completed up to five years before the request will be reviewed by the Office of Academics, relevant faculty, and the Office of the Registrar. Credit by Examination AP (Advanced Placement) Students who have completed Advanced Placement courses in high school may be eligible for transfer credit. Students seeking transfer credit from AP courses must provide an official transcript from the College Board. Students will be notified if transfer credit is awarded. Students must not have previously attempted Credit by Examination for the course. • Successful completion of a Challenge Examination will be identified on the student's transcript as transfer credit for the course. Credit by Examination credits may be included in the Credit Residence Requirement.

The final decision regarding transfer credit evaluation rests with the institution. Military Workplace Learning Johnson College provides student service members and veterans the opportunity to earn transfer credit based on collegiate-level learning achieved not only through formal school training but also through occupational experience and nationally recognized non-traditional learning testing programs (see Credit by Challenge Examination).

Transcript Evaluation Procedure Students looking to transfer credit into Johnson College must submit an official copy of their college transcripts to the Office of the Registrar. Coursework previously completed at another regionally accredited institution, or through the Prior Learning Assessment process, will be evaluated relative to its equivalency to Johnson College courses and to the chosen major of study. The Office of the Registrar will make final decisions on acceptance of such coursework for transfer credit. Only courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher will be considered for transfer credit. Transfer credit will appear on the student’s transcript, but only credits from Johnson College will be used in computing the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) and eligibility for academic honors.

Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of a student’s career GPA.