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To receive credit for prior learning, students must show satisfactory achievement on the Advanced Placement Test of the College Entrance Examination Board for Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken while in high school.

Dual Enrollment Program Middle College Program Entrance Placement Requirements Credit for Prior Learning Advanced Placement Examination Scores and WS Course Equivalents College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (*Computer-Based Examination) Credit by Assessment (Dual Credit) Registration for Courses Transfer of Credit Correspondence and Extension Credit Admission to Special Programs Policy Regarding Student Records Retention of Records Transcript of Credits Cancellation of Scheduled Classes Cancellation of Classes Due to Weather or Road Conditions Audit Classes Retention Standards Withdrawals and Honorable Dismissals Graduation and Degree Requirements Senators Central The office of Senators Central, located in the Student Services Building, Room U109 Morristown Campus, provides information concerning admissions, enrollment development, registration and student success. Applicants should refer to the Transfer of Credit and Entrance Placement Requirements sections for information on course evaluation and credit transferability. Department of Education, shall not be required to provide the institution with a copy of the applicant’s high school transcript, or general high school equivalency credential as a part of the institution’s admission process. Readmit applicants should refer to the Transfer of Credit and Entrance Placement Requirements sections for information on course evaluation and credit transferability. Individuals may obtain their selective service number and official Registration Acknowledgment Letter at: https://www.sss.gov . 7. Additional readmission applicant information: Readmit applicants will receive favorable consideration only if the applicant is eligible for readmission under the college’s admissions policy and under all college regulations. Applicants should refer to the Transfer of Credit and Entrance Placement Requirements sections for information on course evaluation and credit transferability. Individuals may obtain their selective service number and official Registration Acknowledgment Letter at: https://www.sss.gov . 8 . Additional non-degree seeking applicant information: Although non-degree seeking applicants may not be required to complete placement assessment, assessment will be required if an applicant is pursuing a Technical Certificate that has college-level coursework or learning support prerequisites. Applicants should refer to the Transfer of Credit and Entrance Placement Requirements sections for information on course evaluation and credit transferability. 2. Academic Credentials: Applicants should submit official copies of academic records of attendance from secondary schools, colleges, and/or universities accompanied by notarized or certified translations from companies with memberships in NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services: https://naces.org/members/ ). In addition, applicants wishing to receive transfer credit for courses taken outside the United States may also be required to submit course descriptions and have their educational credentials assessed by an evaluation service.

Any transfer credits for BIOL courses must be less than 10 years old.

Transfer of Credit It is the student’s responsibility to request transcripts from previous institutions. Please be advised that should there be a question regarding the transfer of credit from Walters State Community College by the four-year school, a copy of the transfer evaluation from the four-year school must be provided to a Student Success and Advising Center staff member for the purposes of discussing the course(s) in question. For assistance regarding transfer of credit from Walters State to a four-year institution, please contact the Student Success and Advising Center, CCEN 222, by telephone at 423-318-2337 or by visiting the Walters State web page at h ttps://ws.edu . Attendance Regulations Students must attend the first day of class or contact the instructor prior to the first class if they intend to remain in the class.

The Paralegal Studies program of Walters State does not permit the award of any LEGL course credit by examination. To preserve the quality and integrity of the program, no more than six (6) hours of LEGL course credits may be awarded by transfer from another institution.

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a credit by examination program which tests mastery of college-level material acquired in a variety of ways including academic instruction, independent study, or extracurricular work.

All academic credit by examination requests must be made to the division dean and approved by the vice president for Academic Affairs.

Credit for Prior Learning The term “prior learning” refers to a variety of methods of acquiring knowledge comparable to the learning objectives of college courses. Knowledge may be acquired in a classroom or outside the traditional classroom environment. Academic credit will be awarded only: for admitted students who have declared a program of study students who have consulted with an academic advisor regarding the possibility of seeking PLA for courses directly applicable to the curriculum requirements of the declared major. Changing majors may result in a reassessment of the applicability of the PLA credit. Walters State offers college credit for the following types of prior learning. Advanced Placement Examinations Certified Administrative Professionals (CAP) Examination College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit by Assessment (Dual Credit) Credit by Departmental Assessment Credit for Military Experience Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Public Safety - Fire Protection Training Public Safety - Paramedic/Emergency Medical Training LPN to RN Pathway Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Diploma Articulation Students requesting credit for prior learning are required to complete the Application for Prior Learning Assessment and follow the procedures outlined on the application in order to obtain credit. This form is available from your academic advisor or the Student Records Office.

Admission to Advanced Standing - Granted on the basis of demonstrated educational attainment beyond the minimum required for admission. Transfer Credit - The number of course credits taken by a student at one college that another college accepts.

Excelsior Credit by Exam Students who have attended Excelsior College or completed Excelsior Examinations may request transcripts from Excelsior . Transcripts will be evaluated by Senators Central and credit awarded as appropriate.

Transfer credits used to satisfy Walters State’s degree requirements will not be averaged with the student’s grade point average at Walters State for the purpose of calculating the graduation average, or calculating honors.

Individual Departmental Decisions for Prior Learning Individual departments may recommend advanced placement based upon the achievement on departmentally designed examinations together with the evaluation of the student’s background. Placement in mathematics may be made at a level decided by the Mathematics Division in consultation with the student. Consideration will be given to the student’s background in specific courses and available test scores, including departmental examination. Contact the appropriate division for more information.

Dean of Student Records, Admissions, Counseling and Testing, or Veterans Services SSB-U127 (BDMS) Residency Classification Residency information Dean of Student Records SSB-U127 (BDMS) Student Admissions File Application for admissions, school transcript, college transcript(s), test scores, evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges, residency information (if applicable), selective service information, ACT profile, and miscellaneous correspondence.

A prior learning assessment evaluation of this coursework should be completed before enrollment in the program.

Transfer of Credit Walters State will accept credits transferred from accredited colleges. Official transcripts of all previous records must be sent to the college at the time of the application. Credits for courses not corresponding with the curriculum at Walters State will be entered on the transcript as elective credits. Credit from an institution of higher education which is not fully accredited may be accepted provisionally. Upon arrival of a student’s transcript, the transcript will initially be checked by the Admissions Office for the school’s accreditation status. If the transcript is from an accredited college, The hours will be equated to semester hours. A transcript will be reviewed using established equivalency tables and additional equivalency courses that have been approved by the division dean to determine appropriate transfer equivalency. Courses needed for graduation or program requirements will be evaluated by the appropriate division dean. If the transcript is from a non-accredited college, the student may request an evaluation using the Request for Credit Approval form, available from the Admissions Office, and submit it to the Admissions Office. Once received, the Admissions Office will route it to the appropriate academic division for credit review. Upon review, the division will notify Admissions of denial or awarding of credits along with the appropriate Walters State equivalent course, if applicable. Admissions will then post any credit that is awarded to the student’s record. Transfer courses will be entered on the student’s permanent record. Grade point averages from transfer institutions will not be included with the Walters State GPA, but may be included for admission to certain programs and for financial aid satisfactory academic progress, or for scholarship retention.