A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Certificate
- Credential class
- ceterms:Certificate
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 221953
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_221953_d9fda16d
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Admission Requirements
58 items
- Applicants must satisfy each of the following requirements prior to enrollmentNot resolved to a course
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollmentNot resolved to a course
- Hold a high school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET/GED), or recognized equivalentNot resolved to a course
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy, including use of a web browser, file management, and emailNot resolved to a course
- Have a laptop or access to a computer, with reliable internet accessNot resolved to a course
- Complete the program application and any pre-enrollment eligibility verification required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the applicable education benefit chapterNot resolved to a course
- Execute the enrollment agreement and complete payment arrangements before the first day of the cohortNot resolved to a course
- Recommended (Not Required) ExperienceNot resolved to a course
- CompTIA recommends that candidates pursuing the A+ examinations have approximately 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support role (such as help desk, desktop support, or field service technician); A+ has no formal prerequisites. This program does not require prior IT experience for enrollment; however, applicants without prior IT exposure should anticipate additional independent study timeNot resolved to a course
- Grading ScaleNot resolved to a course
- Letter GradeNot resolved to a course
- PercentageNot resolved to a course
- StatusNot resolved to a course
- ANot resolved to a course
- 90 - 100%Not resolved to a course
- Excellent - satisfactoryNot resolved to a course
- BNot resolved to a course
- 80 - 89%Not resolved to a course
- Good - satisfactoryNot resolved to a course
- CNot resolved to a course
- 70 - 79%Not resolved to a course
- Acceptable - satisfactory; minimum passingNot resolved to a course
- FNot resolved to a course
- Below 70%Not resolved to a course
- Failing - not satisfactory; no certificate; voucher not deliveredNot resolved to a course
- INot resolved to a course
- IncompleteNot resolved to a course
- Incomplete coursework; must be resolved within deadlines set by instructorNot resolved to a course
- WNot resolved to a course
- WithdrawalNot resolved to a course
- Officially withdrawn; refund per Refund PolicyNot resolved to a course
- Minimum passing grade for the Certificate of Completion and for exam-voucher eligibility: 70% cumulativeNot resolved to a course
- Progress Evaluation, Probation, Dismissal, and ReentranceNot resolved to a course
- Student progress is evaluated at the end of Week 4 (mid-foundation), end of Week 8 (foundation curriculum complete), and end of Week 11 (exam-readiness checkpoint). A student whose cumulative grade falls below 70% at any of these checkpoints is placed on academic probation for the remainder of the program. A student who does not meet the 70% threshold by the end of the cohort does not earn the Certificate of Completion or the exam voucher and is dismissed from the program. A student dismissed for unsatisfactory progress may apply to re-enroll in a future cohort subject to seat availability and the Program Director’s discretionNot resolved to a course
- Attendance PolicyNot resolved to a course
- Active participation is required throughout the program. Attendance is recorded for all synchronous sessions and coaching sessions, and through learning management system (LMS) engagement metrics for asynchronous componentsNot resolved to a course
- Students are expected to attend 100% of scheduled synchronous sessions and to participate in scheduled coaching commensurate with the 36-hour totalNot resolved to a course
- A student who misses more than three (3) synchronous sessions, or who fails to engage in scheduled coaching, may be placed on attendance probation and may be subject to dismissal at the discretion of the Program DirectorNot resolved to a course
- Excused absences are granted at the discretion of the Program Director upon timely written notice and supporting documentation. Excused absences require completion of make-up work as assignedNot resolved to a course
- The last date of attendance is the most recent date on which the student attended a synchronous or coaching session OR completed a graded LMS activity, and is used for refund calculations and benefit reportingNot resolved to a course
- Graduation Requirements and Certificate of CompletionNot resolved to a course
- A student is eligible to receive the Tusculum University Certificate of Completion upon satisfaction of all of the followingNot resolved to a course
- Cumulative grade of 70% or higher across all graded assessments through end of Week 11Not resolved to a course
- Attendance consistent with the Attendance PolicyNot resolved to a course
- Completion of all required assessments, including the final cumulative assessment and a full-length proctored practice examination in Week 11Not resolved to a course
- Completion of scheduled coaching hours commensurate with the 36-hour program totalNot resolved to a course
- No outstanding tuition or fee balance owed to the UniversityNot resolved to a course
- No unresolved finding of academic or conduct violationNot resolved to a course
- Earning the Certificate is independent of passing the CompTIA A+ examinations (Core 1 and Core 2); the examinations are administered by an external testing organization on dates of the student’s choosingNot resolved to a course
- aNot resolved to a course
- Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Share this PageNot resolved to a course
- Facebook this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Tweet this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Print (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Help (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- TNot resolved to a course
- Not resolved to a course
Source. Tusculum University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.tusculum.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3296. Captured page pages/0268.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.