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ACADEMIC INFORMATION 35
Senior Citizen Audit
Students who are at least 65 years of age (as of the rst day of the applicable course) and wish to audit classes must see the Admissions Of ce for enrollment. Under the Senior Citizen Audit Policy, students are not charged tuition and receive an “SR” grade for the class. Students are charged SCC activity fees and must purchase textbooks and all class supplies.
Course Credit by Examination
Students may earn course credit by examination in selected courses identi ed by program coordinators, department chairs, or deans. Any student evincing prior pro ciency for a course due to provisional work, educational experience or life experience may apply for credit by examination.
Credit by examination may be earned prior to enrolling in a course or up to the 10% point if a student is enrolled in the course. If a student is registered for a course, success- ful completion of Credit by Examination will not automatically drop that individual from the course. Individuals wishing to drop a course (prior to the start of a semester) should contact their advisor to discuss course load implications.
The applicable testing fee will apply and successful completion of the examination will result in an “S” grade for the course. An “S” grade counts as hours earned but not as hours attempted. No more than one-half of the required credit for a degree, a diploma, or a certi cate may be earned through “Credit by Examination,” unless otherwise approved by the Executive Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. Students receiving nancial aid should consult the Financial Aid Of ce prior to attempting Credit by Examina- tion, as it may affect hours and award amounts.
Students wishing to pursue Credit by Examination should use the following proce- dure:
1. The student will seek approval of the appropriate dean or department chair to earn course credit by examination.
2. Upon approval by the dean or department chair, the student will take the completed form to the Cashier and pay the applicable testing fee. A payment receipt will be attached to the form and returned to the student.
3. The student will return the form and receipt to the dean or department chair. The dean or department chair will make arrangements for administration of the examination.
4. The student will complete the examination; the administrator administering the examination will notify the student of the results.
5. The administrator administering the examination will complete the form and return it to the Registrar.
6. If the student passes the exam, then the Registrar will list an “S” grade on the student’s transcript.
7. Upon passing, the student will drop the course if he or she is currently registered for the course.
Grades in Developmental/Transition Courses
Grades in all courses below the 100 level should be one of the following: P, P1, P2, P3, R, F, NA, W, or AW and will not count as hours attempted or hours earned for the purpose of calculating a Grade Point Average (GPA).
Exception: Courses below the 100 level are counted as hours attempted for nancial aid purposes.
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