Student Handbook 2015-‐16
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1. Transfer of credit from approved institutions 2. Guilford Technical Community College proficiency examinations 3. College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) 4. Advanced Placement examinations (AP) 5. High school articulation 6. Professional certification Students who have gained knowledge and skills through continuing education courses, where no avenues for cross-walked credit exists, and work experiences may receive credit through the use of proficiency exams. Institutions recognized by a regional accreditation association, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), are approved sources of transfer credit. The Records Office will determine the appropriate course equivalency for acceptance of transfer credit. Students must provide official transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities to receive transfer credit. Credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Students will receive credit for courses with an earned grade of “C” or better. Transferred courses may require department validation before acceptance. Transfer credit will be awarded from international colleges on a case-by-case basis. A certified copy of an English translation of the college transcript, with semester hour and degree equivalents, is required. GTCC will accept all approved courses for transfer of credit with the stipulation that a minimum of one-fourth of the required hours in the degree program and one-third of the major course work applicable to graduation be earned at GTCC. Some programs may have time limits for transfer of certain courses. Attendance Policy Regular attendance in class is essential to receiving maximum benefit from the educational experience. A curriculum student is expected to attend and be on time for all classes and lab/shop/clinic sessions and to follow the attendance policy stated on the course syllabus. In order to remain enrolled in a course, a student must be in attendance on or before the course census date. For fully online