Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Maricopa Community College Policies Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 80 iii. Special status, for the purpose of 2.2.3.2, is granted to a student admitted to the college for concurrent enrollment or pursuing one or more courses of special interest and who meets all the requirements for admission. 3. Transcripts The Maricopa Community Colleges reserve the right to require an official transcript for admission to specific programs, for verification of course requisites and for determination of academic standing. The official transcript must be mailed directly from the source institution to the college Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that official transcripts have been received and are complete. Students entering as high school graduates may be required to submit high school transcripts. Students entering as GED recipients may be required to present a copy of the high school equivalency certificate or official report of qualifying GED scores. 4. Educational Assessment All students are encouraged to undergo an educational assessment to determine course placement. Prospective students who do not possess a high school diploma or GED equivalence certificate are required to complete an educational assessment to determine their ability to benefit from college instruction. See Student Course Placement Process (AR 2.2.7) on page 94. Credit for Prior Learning (AR 2.2.4) The Maricopa Community Colleges recognize that learning takes place in a variety of situations and circumstances. Many students have significant, demonstrable learning from experiences outside the traditional academic environment. Therefore, prior learning, not life experience, is the basis for the award of college credit. Students may be awarded no more than 30 credit hours, unless required by a specific program of study, within the Maricopa Community Colleges using one or more of the following assessment methods recommended by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and the American Council on Education (ACE): Articulated Programs; Credit by Evaluation; and College-Level Equivalency Examinations. Credit awarded for prior learning does not count as hours in residence for graduation requirements. Exceptions may be granted at some MCCD colleges for specially approved programs. No more than 20 credit hours may be applied to AGEC. Credit received through Prior Learning Assessment is transferable within the Maricopa Community Colleges but is not necessarily transferable to other colleges and universities. Therefore, students are strongly advised to meet with a program advisor or contact the college or university they plan to attend. For further information on Prior Learning Assessment, contact the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services.