Academic Placement

acceptable academic quality, the University might also determine that the subject matter of this coursework is such that it will not meet any of the specific requirements of a particular academic program. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by an AACRAO or NACES-endorsed evaluation service and submitted directly to the admissions office.

Just as it is the responsibility of a student seeking transfer credit to provide NCU with relevant transcripts, it is also the responsibility of the student seeking foreign transfer credit to bear the cost of this evaluation.

Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing implies that one is eligible to receive college credit for life experiences gained prior to matriculation as a new student through unaccredited educational programs, like YWAM, that "translate" into similar competencies gained through specific coursework at NCU or from approved exams like CLEP, AP, or IB.

Please note that a maximum of 30 credits will be accepted for transfer from CLEP, AP, IB, DANTES and Advanced Standing combined. All official documentation for Advanced Standing credit must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office prior to the end of the 2nd term of enrollment at NCU. Approval of a Transfer Credit Request does not guarantee acceptance if the official documentation or transcript is not received within this credit limit.

Please see the NCU website for a complete listing of the exams approved for transfer under the Transfer Guides for CLEP, AP, DANTES, and IB.

EXAM POLICY

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP), along with AP, IB and DANTES offer an opportunity to earn college-level credit for knowledge already acquired. North Central University accepts many of these exams as transfer credits to meet the equivalent course requirements based on miminum required exam scores.

Double credit may not be received by taking the course in addition to passing an exam test. Credit will only be granted in areas where coursework has not been taken.

When taking a CLEP exam, use the code 6505 to have all scores forwarded to North Central University. Additional information about CLEP can be found at www.collegeboard.org. Specific information regarding tests and course requirements can be found in the Registrar’s Office.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CREDIT

North Central awards Advanced Standing credit for students who earn a World Language Proficiency Certificate or receive a Minnesota Bilingual and Multilingual Seal.