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2.2 Admission/Registration/Enrollment

Admission Policy, Classifications & Procedures

2.2.1 Admission Policy
2.2.2 Admission Information
2.2.3 Other Admission Information
2.2.4 Credit for Prior Learning
2.2.5 Catalog Under Which a Student Graduates
2.2.6 Academic Advising
2.2.7 Student Assessment and Course Placement
2.2.8 Registration
2.2.9 Tuition and Fees Policy
2.2.10 Refund Policy
2.2.11 Student Financial Assistance

2.2.1 Admission Policy

Persons meeting the admissions criteria may attend any Maricopa Community College of their choice.  Falsification of any admission materials or official college records may be cause for denial or cancellation of admission. Exceptions to the admissions policies may be requested through the Admissions and Standards Committee.  Admission is determined in accordance with state law (A.R.S. §15-1805.01, 15-1821) and regulations of the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board.

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

  1. Admission of Regular Students  
    Admission to the community college in Arizona may be granted to any person who meets at least one of the following criteria:

    1. Is a graduate of a high school, which is accredited by a regional accrediting association as defined by the United States Office of Education or approved by a State Department of Education or other appropriate state educational agency.

    2. Has a high school certificate of equivalency.

    3. Is at least 18 years of age and demonstrates evidence of potential success in the community college.

    4. Is a transfer student in good standing from another college or university. 

  2. Admission of Students Under 18 Years of Age

    1. Admission to the community colleges in Arizona shall be granted to any student who is under age 18 and who completes course prerequisites and meets any one of the following requirements:

      1. A composite score of 93 or more on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT).

      2. A composite score of 930 or more on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

      3. A composite score of twenty-two or more on the American College Test (ACT).

      4. A passing score on the relevant portions of the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards test (AIMS).

      5. The completion of a college placement test designated by the community college district that indicates the student is at the appropriate college level for the course.

      6. Is a graduate of a private or public high school or has a high school certificate of equivalency.

    2. A community college may limit the number of semester hours in which the student may enroll to not more than six (6) credit hours.

    3. Home schooled students are exempt from this sub-section.

    4. A student shall not be denied admission because of age, lack of a high school diploma or high school certificate of equivalency, grade in school, lack of permission of school officials or lack of concurrent enrollment in a public or private school, if the student has achieved at least a specified score on a college entrance examination.

    5. The colleges reserve the right to enroll students in courses.  The final decision for admission to any class for students admitted under section B will be determined by the designated college administrator in consultation with the department chairperson and/or faculty.

  3. Vocational Courses
    Students who enroll in vocational courses may be admitted on an individual basis with the approval of college officials if the student meets the established requirements of the courses for which the student enrolls and the college officials determine that the student’s admission is in the best interest of the student.

  4. Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
    The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program is a student exchange program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), and administered by the Arizona Board of Regents.  Through WUE, students who reside in western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) and meet the eligibility requirements, pay 150 percent of the regular resident tuition plus fees.  Students must mark prominently on the Student Information Form that they seek admission as WUE students.  Students may not apply as out-of-state students and expect to receive the WUE tuition rate after admitted.  Once admitted as WUE students, students may not petition for in-state residency.  Further information may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records.

  5. Admission of F-1 Nonimmigrant Students
    Prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions and Records or designated office for the necessary student information form(s).  When completed, the form(s) should be returned to the Office of Admissions and Records or designated office with all requested supporting documents.  After the file has been reviewed, a notice will be sent indicating either acceptance or denial of admission. 

    To be guaranteed consideration for admission, all application materials must be received by July 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.

    Prospective students seeking admission based on F-1 nonimmigrant status must provide proof of secondary school with documentation comparable to a United States high school diploma or higher degree.  It is recommended that F-1 nonimmigrant students have graduated in the upper 50% of their secondary school (high school or equivalent) in order to ensure success in academic classes at this college.  Applicants for admission to the college must have high school and college (if applicable) transcripts sent directly from the high school or college to the Office of Admissions and Records or designated office.  In addition, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all transcripts translated into English and evaluated by a foreign credential evaluation service if necessary.

    1. Admission to Academic Programs
      Applicants who wish to enroll in an academic program at the college must present evidence of English language proficiency.  If the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is used to satisfy this requirement, the applicant must attain a score of at least 500 (on the traditional TOEFL) or 173 (on the computer-based test) or 61 (on the internet-based TOEFL, known as the iBT).  If the International Language Testing System (IELTS) is used to satisfy this requirement, an IELTS overall Band Score of 5.5 or better is required, and a minimum IELTS individual Band Score of 5.0 on each module is recommended.  The dean or director of admission and records of the college may accept other proof of English language proficiency for admission purposes, such as the ASSET test, COMPASS or CELSA tests.

       Questions about the TOEFL should be directed to the Educational Testing Services at the following address: 
      TOEFL Services
      P.O. Box 6151  
      Princeton, NJ  08543-6151

    2. Admission to the Intensive English Program
      An applicant for admission to the Intensive English Program must provide evidence of at least intermediate command of English by way of one or more of the following criteria:

      1. At least six years of English language instruction as shown by the applicant’s school transcript(s);

      2. A minimum TOEFL score of 400 (on the traditional TOEFL) or 97 (on the computer-based test) or 23 (on the internet-based test, known as the iBT);

      3. An original letter of recommendation from a teacher, school principal or headmaster/ headmistress, or the director of an English language institute attesting to the applicant’s proficiency at the intermediate level;

      4. Other credentials, test scores, interview results, or evidence accepted by the coordinator of the intensive English program or the college’s responsible designee.

        Students admitted to the Intensive English Program will not be allowed to enroll in courses outside those officially designated as part of the program unless and until they have met all of the prerequisites or other course requirements.

      5. Foreign students under certain types of visas may need special permission to enroll and should contact the appropriate college official.

    3. Financial Support
      Evidence of financial support will be required prior to issuance of the I-20 form.  The colleges have no scholarship or financial aid provisions for foreign students; therefore, students must be fully prepared to meet the necessary financial obligations for the full time they will be in the United States.

      The colleges estimate the student’s average costs for 10 months to be:


      Tuition and Fees $ 6,800(1)
      Living Expenses $ 8,700(2)
      Books $ 800(3)
      Health Insurance $ 1000 (4)
      Total $17,300(5)

      4.  

    4. Dependent Financial Guarantee
      Evidence of financial support for dependents of F-1 students (spouse and dependent children) is also required:  $5,000 for the first dependent and $2,500 for each additional dependent.

    5. Health Insurance
      All F-1 students who have an I-20 issued by one of the Maricopa Community Colleges are required to purchase the Maricopa Community College’s international student health insurance plan.   Health insurance coverage for dependents of F-1 students is highly recommended.  The Maricopa Community Colleges contracts with an insurance provider annually to offer a health insurance plan for F-1 students. For more information contact the college office of Admissions and Records or designated international student office.

Footnotes:
(1) Based on 2007-2008 tuition and fee schedule .
(2) Based on estimated living expenses for 2 semesters (10 months).
(3) Based on average new and used textbook prices. Assumes books are sold at the end of the semester.
(4) Based on the 2007-2008 insurance premium for the mandatory Maricopa Community Colleges' International Student Health Plan.
(5) Applicants must provide evidence of this minimum amount of financial support before a 1-20 is issued.

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2.2.2 Admission Information

Students must file a Student Information Form with the Office of Admissions and Records at the college of attendance. There is no charge for this service.

  1. Student Status

    1. Freshman - A student who has completed fewer than 30 credit hours 100-level courses and above.

    2. Sophomore - A student who has completed 30 credit hours or more in 100-level courses and above.

    3. Unclassified - A student who has an associate degree or higher.

  2. Student Identification Number

    Disclosure of the social security number is voluntary (A.R.S. §15-1823). However, students must use social security numbers for reporting information pertaining to potential educational tax credits and for processing federal financial aid applications and Veterans Administration benefits.

  3. Declaration of Previous College Attendance

    Students who have attended other colleges are required to give the names of those colleges when they apply for admission to one of the Maricopa Community Colleges. If this is not done, enrollment in the college may be canceled.

    Transfer students who do not meet the minimum grade point averages listed under Scholastic Standards may be admitted on academic probation.

  4. Residency for Tuition Purposes (Appendix S-1)

    All students are classified for tuition purposes under one of the following residency classifications:

    1. Maricopa County resident

    2. Out-of-County resident

    3. Out-of-State resident (including F-1 non-immigrant students)

    4. Unclassified, Out-of-County/Out-of-State (1-6 credit hours system-wide)

Residency for tuition purposes is determined in accordance with state law (A.R.S. §15-1801, 15-1802, 15-1802.01, 15-1803, et. seq.) and regulations of the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board.  All of the Maricopa Community Colleges are subject to the above statutes and regulations.  Students who have questions about their residency should contact the Office of Admissions and Records for clarification.

Implementation

  1. Domicile status must be established before the student registers and pays fees. It is the student's responsibility to register under the correct domicile status.

  2. Enforcement of domicile requirements shall be the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges. The Chancellor has charged the Director of Admissions and Records or other designee at each college to make the initial domicile classification. In determining a student's classification, the college may consider all evidence, written or oral, presented by the student and any other information received from any source which is relevant to determining classification. The college may request written sworn statements or sworn testimony of the student.

  3. A request for review of the initial classification may be made to a district review committee. The request must be in writing, signed by the student and accompanied by a sworn statement of all facts relevant to the matter. The request must be filed with the admissions officer of the college within ten days of receipt of notification of classification as a non-resident. Failure to properly file a request for review within the prescribed time limit constitutes a waiver of review for the current enrollment period. The decision of the review committee shall be final.

Definitions

“Armed Forces of the United States” means the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Services, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Guard, or any military reserve unit of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States.

"Continuous attendance" means enrollment at one of Maricopa Community Colleges as a full-time or part-time student for a normal academic year since the beginning of the period for which continuous attendance is claimed. Students need not attend summer sessions or other such intersession beyond the normal academic year in order to maintain continuous attendance.

"County resident" means an individual who has lived in the county for at least fifty (50) days before the first day of classes of the semester.

"Domicile" means a person's true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation. It is the place where he or she intends to remain and to which he or she expects to return when he or she leaves without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere.

"Emancipated person" means a person who is neither under a legal duty of service to his parent nor entitled to the support of such parent under the laws of this state.

"Full-time student" means one who registers for at least twelve (12) credit hours per semester.

"Part-time student" means one who registers for fewer than twelve (12) credit hours per semester.

"Parent" means a person's father, or mother, or if one parent has custody, that parent, or if there is no surviving parent or the whereabouts of the parents are unknown, then a guardian of an unemancipated person if there are not circumstances indicating that such guardianship was created primarily for the purpose of conferring the status of an in-state student on such unemancipated person.

Criteria for Determining Residency

In-State Student Status

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person having a domicile elsewhere than in this state is eligible for classification as an in-state student for tuition purposes.

  2. A person is not entitled to classification as an in-state student until the person is domiciled in this state for one year preceding the official starting day of the semester, except that a person whose domicile is in this state is entitled to classification as an in-state student if the person meets one of the following requirements:

    1. The person’s parent's domicile is in this state and the parent is allowed to claim the person as an exemption for state and federal tax purposes.

    2. The person is an employee of an employer which transferred the person to this state for employment purposes or the person is the spouse of such an employee. 

    3. The person is an employee of a school District in this state and is under contract to teach on a full-time basis, or is employed as a full-time non-certified classroom aide, at a school within that school District.  For purposes of this paragraph, the person is eligible for classification as an in-state student only for courses necessary to complete the requirements for certification by the state board of education to teach in a school District in this state.  No member of the person’s family is eligible for classification as an in-state student if the person is eligible for classification as an in-state student pursuant to this paragraph, unless the family member is otherwise eligible for classification as an in-state student pursuant to this section.

    4. The person’s spouse has established domicile in this state for at least one year and has demonstrated intent and financial independence and is entitled to claim the student as an exemption for state and federal tax purposes or the person’s spouse was temporarily out of state for educational purposes, but maintained a domicile in this state.  If the person is a non-citizen, the person must be in an eligible visa status pursuant to federal law to classify as an in-state student for tuition purposes.

  3. The domicile of an unemancipated person is that of such person's parent.

  4. An unemancipated person who remains in this state when such person's parent, who had been domiciled in this state, removes from this state is entitled to classification as an in-state student until attainment of the degree for which currently enrolled, as long as such person maintains continuous attendance.

  5. A person who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and who is stationed in this state pursuant to military orders or who is the spouse or a dependent child of a person who is a member of the armed forces of the United States and who is stationed in this state pursuant to military orders is entitled to classification as an in-state student. The student does not lose in-state student classification while in continuous attendance toward the degree for which he or she is currently enrolled.

  6. A person who is a member of the armed forces of the United States or the spouse or a dependent of a member of the armed forces of the United States is entitled to classification as an in-state student if the member of the armed forces has claimed this state as the person's state of home record for at least twelve consecutive months before the member of the armed forces, spouse or dependent enrolls in a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents or a community college under jurisdiction of a community college district governing board. For purposes of this subsection, the requirement that a person be domiciled in this state for one year before enrollment to qualify for in-state student classification does not apply.

  7. A person who is honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States shall be granted immediate classification as an in-state student on honorable discharge from the armed forces and, while in continuous attendance toward the degree for which currently enrolled, does not lose in-state student classification if the person has met all of the following requirements:

    1. Declared Arizona as the person's legal residence with the person's branch of service at least one year prior to discharge from the armed forces.

    2. Demonstrated objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona which, for the purposes of this section, include at least one of the following:
  • An Arizona driver license.
  • Arizona motor vehicle registration.
  • Employment history in Arizona.
  • Arizona voter registration.
  • Transfer of major banking services to Arizona.
  • Change of permanent address on all pertinent records.
  • Other materials of whatever kind or source relevant to domicile or residency status.

    1. Filed an Arizona income tax return with the Arizona Department of Revenue during the previous tax year.

  1. A person who is a member of an Indian tribe recognized by the United States Department of the Interior whose reservation land lies in the state and extends into another state and who is a resident of the reservation is entitled to classification as an in-state student.

Alien In-State Student Status

  1. An alien is entitled to classification as an in-state refugee student if such person has been granted refugee status in accordance with all applicable laws of the United States and has met all other requirements for domicile.

  2. In accordance with the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009), a person who was not a citizen or legal resident of the United States or who is without lawful immigration status is not entitled to classification as an in-state student pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-1802 or entitled to classification as a county resident pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-1802.01.

  3. In establishing domicile, the alien must not hold a visa that prohibits establishing domicile in this state.  After meeting other domicile requirements, students holding valid, unexpired visas in the following categories may be classified as in-state students:
    A
    		 Foreign Government Official or Adopted Child of
    		a Permanent Resident
    E
    		 Treaty Trader
    G
    		 Principal Resident Representative of Recognized
    		Foreign Member Government to International Staff
    K
    		 Spouse or Child of Spouse of a U.S. Citizen,
    		Fiancé or Child of Fiancé of U.S. Citizen
    L
    		 Intracompany Transferee, or Spouse or Child
    N6
    		 NATO-6
    V
    		 Spouses and Dependent Children of Lawful
    		Permanent Residents
  4. Students who hold visas as listed in section C above, or who were issued a visa of a type other than those listed in section C above and have submitted an I-485 to Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), may establish residency if other domicile requirements have been met.  In establishing domicile, the alien must be in a status that does not prohibit establishing domicile in this state for at least one year immediately preceding the official starting date of the semester.

    In the event an alien student’s parent is domiciled in this state and whose parent is allowed to claim him or her as an exemption for state or federal tax purposes (B.1), the student’s parent, in order to establish domicile, must hold a valid, unexpired visa in one of the categories listed in paragraph C above. 
Presumptions Relating to Student Status

Unless there is evidence to the contrary, the registering authority of the community college or university at which a student is registering will presume that:

  1. No emancipated person has established a domicile in this state while attending any educational institution in this state as a full-time student, as such status is defined by the community college district governing board or the Arizona Board of Regents, in the absence of a clear demonstration to the contrary.

  2. Once established, a domicile is not lost by mere absence unaccompanied by intention to establish a new domicile.

  3. A person who has been domiciled in this state immediately before becoming a member of the Armed Forces of the United States shall not lose in-state status by reason of such person's presence in any other state or country while a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Proof of Residency

When a student's residency is questioned, the following proof will be required:

  1. In-State Residency

    1. An affidavit signed by the student must be filed with the person responsible for verifying residency.

    2. Any of the following may be used in determining a student's domicile in Arizona:
  • Arizona income tax return
  • Arizona Voter registration
  • Arizona Motor Vehicle registration
  • Arizona Driver's license
  • Employment history in Arizona
  • Place of graduation from high school
  • Source of financial support
  • Dependency as indicated on federal income tax return
  • Ownership of real property
  • Notarized statement of landlord and/or employer
  • Transfer of major banking services to Arizona
  • Change of permanent address on all pertinent records
  • Other relevant information

  1. County Residency

    1. An affidavit signed by the student must be filed with the person responsible for verifying domicile to prove continuous residency in a county for fifty (50) days, and

    2. Any of the following may be used to determine a student's county residency:
  • Notarized statements of landlord and/or employer
  • Source of financial support
  • Place of graduation from high school
  • Ownership of real property
  • Bank accounts
  • Arizona income tax return
  • Dependency as indicated on a Federal income tax return
  • Other relevant information

 

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN ARIZONA PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (A.R.S. §15-1807) (Appendix S-3)

It is unlawful for any non-resident student to register concurrently in two or more public institutions of higher education in this state including any university, college or community college for a combined student credit hour enrollment of more than six (6) credit hours without payment of non-resident tuition at one of such institutions.

Any non-resident student desiring to enroll concurrently in two or more public institutions of higher education in this state including any university or community college for a combined total of more than six (6) credit hours who is not subject to non-resident tuition at any of such institutions shall pay the non-resident tuition at the institution of his choice in an amount equivalent to non-resident tuition at such institution for the combined total of credit hours for which the non-resident student is concurrently enrolled.

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2.2.3 Other Admission Information

  1. Veterans

    By Arizona statute, any failing grades from any Arizona university or community college that were received prior to military service will not be used to determine admission to the community college for the honorably discharged veterans with two years' service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Students admitted or readmitted to the community college under this statute are subject to progression, retention, graduation and other academic regulations and standards. (Also see Withdrawal - Appendix S-7)

  2. Ability to Benefit -Classifications

    Federal guidelines require that students without a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency who are applying for financial aid must demonstrate the ability to benefit. Evaluation during the admission process results in the student being admitted to the college with the status of REGULAR, REGULAR WITH PROVISIONAL REQUIREMENTS or SPECIAL.

    "REGULAR" status, for the purpose of 2.2.3 B, is granted to an individual admitted to the college who is a high school graduate or has a GED certificate. A student without a high school diploma or GED certification and beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance may be a regular status student if the student has been assessed to benefit from college instruction by receiving qualifying scores on approved assessment instruments. All regular status students must be pursuing a degree/certificate or be in an eligible program.

    "REGULAR WITH PROVISIONAL REQUIREMENTS" status, for the purpose of 2.2.3 B, is granted to a student admitted to the college who is not a high school graduate, does not have a GED certificate, and is beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance but has been assessed to benefit from college instruction requiring developmental/remedial coursework and is pursuing a degree/certificate or be in an eligible program.

    "SPECIAL" status, for the purpose of 2.2.3 B, 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 transcripts for clarification or admission to specific programs, for verification of course requisites, for determination of academic standing and eligibility, and for participation in official athletic events.  When an official transcript is required, the transcript must be sent directly to the college Office of Admissions and Records. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that 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)

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2.2.4 Credit for Prior Learning

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
  • 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 Office of Admissions and Records.

  1. Credit by Evaluation

The Maricopa Community Colleges offer credit by evaluation. The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates military training and experiences as well as non-collegiate sponsored training programs and recommends credit awards based on this evaluation.

The number of credits listed in the ACE guide are recommendations only. A college is not required to grant a student the number of credits recommended. The credits are included on a student's transcript.

  1. Educational Experiences in the Armed Services

    The Maricopa Community Colleges may award credit for military experiences based on the ACE Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. A student may receive college credit if:

    1. Training parallels a discipline area offered through the Maricopa Community Colleges, and

    2. Credit meets a program requirement or is used as elective credit.

Upon request, individuals who have successfully completed Basic Training, four (4) credit hours in Physical Education will be awarded as indicated in the ACE Guide and the Community College of the Air Force Catalog. Official documentation of military training is required.

  1. College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT)

    ACE evaluates training programs offered by business, industry, and government and publishes its credit recommendations in The National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training. If a student has received training that appears in the guide, he or she may receive college credit if:

    1. Training parallels a discipline area offered through the Maricopa Community Colleges, and

    2. Credit meets a program requirement or is used as elective credit.

  2. Departmental Credit by Evaluation

Students may apply for Departmental Credit By Evaluation in certain courses by obtaining the appropriate form in the Office of Admissions and Records, and completing applicable paperwork and other requirements of the college, including payment of required fee. See fee schedule for appropriate fee. Fees are not refundable if a student fails to obtain credit.

Students may not request:

  1. The evaluation of a course a second time;

  2. The evaluation of a course while currently enrolled in the course;

  3. To establish credit in a previously completed course; and

  4. To establish credit for a lower level of a course in which credit has been received. Exceptions may be granted at some MCCCD colleges for their unique programs of study.

Certain departments have additional requirements that must be met before credit may be granted through departmental credit by evaluation.

When credit is granted as outlined above, a notation of "credit by evaluation," and the number of credits will appear on the student's transcript. These credits are not used in computing the grade point average. Credit by evaluation is transferable within the Maricopa Community Colleges, but is not necessarily transferable to other colleges and universities.

  1. College-Level Equivalency Examinations

ACE has published credit recommendations for a number of national standardized examinations such as the ones listed below in the Guide to Educational Credit By Examination.

The Maricopa Community Colleges use these recommendations as guidelines to award credit for equivalent Maricopa Community Colleges coursework as well as elective credit. Scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions and Records from the specific testing company(s) before credit is awarded.

All equivalency is subject to future review and possible catalog change.

  1. Advanced Placement Examinations

Students who have taken an advanced placement course of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) in their secondary school and who have taken an Advanced Placement Examination of the CEEB may receive course credit with a score of 3, 4 or 5. Scores must be received directly from CEEB before credit is awarded.

English AP Recommendation:

Exam Score Credit Hours/Equivalency
English-Language and Composition
5 or 4

6 credit hrs/ENG 101, ENG 100, AA, AC, AD, eligible for Honors ENG 102

English-Literature and Composition
5 or 4
6 credit hrs/ENG 101 ENH 110 eligible for Honors ENG 102

Math AP Recommendation:

Exam Score Credit Hours/Equivalency
Math-Calculus AB
5,4, or 3
MAT 220 or MAT 221
Math-Calculus BC

5, or 4

 

3

MAT 220 or MAT 221, and MAT 230 or MAT 231, upon completion of MAT 241

MAT220 or MAT221

Computer Science A and AB 4 or 5 CSC 100
  1. College Level Examination Program

The Maricopa Community Colleges may award credit to individuals who have received a score of 500 or more for the 1986 version of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examinations (610 on the 1978 version) and who meet or exceed the American Council on Education (ACE) recommended scores for awarding credit on the CLEP subject examinations. The ACE credit-granting score recommendation will be 50 (on the 20-80 scale) for all CLEP computer-based exams beginning July 1, 2001.

Credit received through CLEP is transferable within the Maricopa Community Colleges, but is not necessarily transferable to other colleges and universities.

Rio Salado College and Paradise Valley Community College are national CLEP test sites. For more information on registering for the CLEP examinations, contact Rio Salado College or Paradise Valley Community College.

English Composition:

Students pursuing credit for ENG 101 must take the English Composition with Essay. The Maricopa Community Colleges do not award credit for ENG 102 through CLEP examination.

Foreign Languages:

Credit earned through CLEP examination for French, German, and Spanish meets the language proficiency requirements of the Maricopa Community Colleges.

For CLEP examinations taken prior to July 1, 2001, the Maricopa Community Colleges will grant credit based on the scaled scores indicated below:

Course
Spanish
French
German
Credit
101 40-49 39-48 39-45 4 (101)
102 50-54 49-53 46-50 8 (101, 102)
201 55-61 54-62 51-59 12 (101, 102, 201)
202 62-80 63-80 60-80 16 (101, 102, 201, 202)

At the discretion of the individual college, an oral exam at the 202 level may be administered.

  1. Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support Examination Program

    The Maricopa Community Colleges may award credit for the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Examination Program to individuals who meet or exceed the ACE recommended scores for awarding credit on the DANTES subject examinations. The Maricopa Community Colleges do not award credit for ENG 102 through DANTES examination. Credit received through DANTES is transferable within the Maricopa Community Colleges, but is not necessarily transferable to other colleges and universities.

    The Assessment Center at Rio Salado College is a national test site. For additional information on registering for DANTES examinations, call (480) 517-8560.

  2. American College Testing Proficiency Examination Program

    The Maricopa Community Colleges may award credit for the American College Testing Proficiency Examination Program (ACT-PEP) based on the scores earned.

  3. Departmental Credit By Examination

    Students may apply for Departmental Credit By Examination in certain courses by obtaining the appropriate form in the Office of Admissions and Records, paying the required fee, and completing the examination and other requirements of the college. See fee schedule for appropriate fees.

    Students may not request:

    1. To challenge a course a second time;

    2. To challenge a course while currently enrolled in the course;

    3. To establish credit in a previously completed course; and

    4. To establish credit for a lower level of a course in which credit has been received.

Certain departments may have additional requirements that must be met before credit may be granted through departmental credit by examination.

Only grades of A, B, C, D or P earned as a result of this examination will be recorded on the student's transcript. Fees are not refundable after the examination has been administered, regardless of results.

When credit is granted as outlined above, a notation of "credit by examination," a grade and the number of credits will appear on the student's transcript. The grade is used in computing the grade point average.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Examination

MCCCD

General

Score

Sem.
Hrs.

Equivalency

English Composition

50 (July 1, 2001 or later),
600 (1986 version), 500 (1978 version)

3

With essay qualifies for ENG101

Humanities

50 (July 1, 2001 or later),
500  (prior to July 1, 2001)

6

Elective Credit

Mathematics

50 (July 1, 2001 or later),
500  (prior to July 1, 2001)

3

MAT122

Natural Sciences

50 (July 1, 2001 or later),
500  (prior to July 1, 2001)

8

Elective Credit*

Social Sciences & History

50 (July 1, 2001 or later),
500  (prior to July 1, 2001)

5

Elective Credit

Subject

 

Accounting, Principles of

ACE Score

6

ACC Elective Credit

American Government

ACE Score

3

POS110

American Literature

ACE Score

6

ENH241, 242

Analyzing & Interpreting Literature

ACE Score

3

Elective Credit

Biology

ACE Score

8

BIO Elective Credit*

Calculus (Calculus with Elem Functions)

ACE Score

4

MAT221

Chemistry

ACE Score

9

CHM Elective Credit*

College Algebra (1993)
     (replaces College Algebra [1979])

ACE Score

3

MAT152

College Algebra – Trigonometry

ACE Score

3

MAT152

English Literature

ACE Score

3

Elective Credit

French Language

50-54

4

FRE101

French Language

55-61

8

FRE101, 102

French Language

62-65

12

FRE101, 102, 201

French Language

66-80

16

FRE101, 102, 201, 202

Freshman College Composition

ACE Score

3

With Essay ENG101

German Language

39-45

4

GER101

German Language

46-50

8

GER101, 102

German Language

51-59

12

GER101, 102, 201

German Language

60-80

16

GER101, 102, 201, 202

Human Growth & Development

ACE Score

0

No Credit

Information Systems & Computer
     Applications

ACE Score

3

CIS Elective Credit

Intro to Educational Psychology

ACE Score

3

EDU Elective Credit

Introductory Business Law

ACE Score

3

GBS Elective Credit

Introductory Psychology

50

3

PSY101

Introductory Sociology

ACE Score

3

SOC101

Mathematics, College

ACE Score

3

MAT142

Macroeconomics, Principles of
    (replaces Introductory Macroeconomics)

ACE Score

3

ECN211

Management, Principles of

ACE Score

3

MGT Elective Credit

Marketing, Principles of

ACE Score

3

MKT271

Microeconomics, Principles of
    (replaces Introductory Microeconomics)

ACE Score

3

ECN212

Spanish Language

50-54

4

SPA101

Spanish Language

55-65

8

SPA101, 102

Spanish Language

66-67

12

SPA101, 102, 201,

Spanish Language

68-80

16

SPA101, 102, 201, 202

Trigonometry

ACE Score

3

MAT182

U.S. History I – Early Colonization to 1877

ACE Score

6

HIS103

U.S. History II – 1865 to the Present

ACE Score

3

HIS104

Western Civilization I – Ancient Near
     East to 1648

ACE Score

6

HIS100, 101

Western Civilization II – 1648 to
     the Present

ACE Score

3

HIS102

*The general studies requirement in natural sciences (SQ and SG)
 and Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) are not satisfied by CLEP

Advanced Placement Credit

Examination

Score

MCCCD

Sem. Hrs.

Art – History

5 or 4
3

ARH101, 102
ARH101 or 102

6
3

Art – Studio – Drawing

5
4

ART111, 112
ART111

6
3

Art – Studio – General

5
4

ART111, 112
ART112

6
3

Biology

5 or 4
3

BIO181, 182
BIO100 or Equivalent

8
4

Chemistry

5 or 4

3

CHM151/151LL and CHM152/152LL or
     CHM154/154LL
CHM151, 151LL

8 or 9

4

Computer Science A

5 or 4

CSC100

3

Computer Science AB

5 or 4

CSC100

3

Economics – Introductory
     Macroeconomics

5 or 4

ECN211

3

Economics – Introductory
     Microeconomics

5 or 4

ECN212

3

English – Language & Composition

5 or 4

ENG100AA, AC, AD and ENG101

6

English – Language & Composition

5 or 4

ENG101 and ENH110

6

Environmental Science

5 or 4

No Credit

3

French – Language

5, 4, or 3

FRE101, 102, 201, 202

16

French – Literature

5, 4, or 3

FRE101, 102, 201, 202

16

German – Language

5, 4, or 3

GER101, 102, 201, 202

16

German – Literature

5, 4, or 3

GER101, 102, 201, 202

16