Credits from Extra-institutional Sources
Coker University recognizes the expanding landscape of credit sources for higher education. Undergraduate students can receive a maximum of 30 hours from extra-institutional sources to their degree. Students are responsible for registration, completion, and transmission of extra-institutional credit. All scores, transcripts, and credentials must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the Office of the Registrar. Minimum scores and grades for credit will be determined by the respective organization. Earned credit will be marked on the student’s evaluation and transcript. Extra-institutional credit will not impact a student’s GPA. Sources of extra-institutional credit include:
Advanced Placement (AP)
From the College Entrance Examination Board, Advanced Placement allows high school students to earn college credit through exam scores following the completion of college-level courses through their high school. Transferred credit is assessed in conjunction with Advanced Placement Program standards. Students must earn scores of 3 or higher to receive credit. Transfer equivalences can be reviewed in the AP Credit Guide.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The International Baccalaureate Organization's Diploma Program is a two-year high school program culminating in examinations for undergraduate credit. Students receiving grades of 4 or higher are eligible for college credit. Transfer equivalences can be reviewed in the IB Credit Guide.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program provides current and incoming students with an opportunity to demonstrate competency in offered subject areas. Transfer of CLEP credit is informed by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) recommendation for the subject area.
Extra-institutional Organizations
Extra-institutional organizations are non-accredited and non-degree awarding organizations that offer undergraduate level courses for academic credit. The organizations must be evaluated by the American Council on Education to receive undergraduate level credit. Examples include Sophia Learning and StraighterLine. Students must receive transient approval before enrolling in an extra-institutional organization. Students are also responsible for submitting transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for all Extra-institutional Credit. Students must earn the equivalent of a C grade through the extra-institutional organization to receive credit. Note: Enrollment in courses from extra-institutional organizations is not eligible for financial aid and does not count toward enrolled hours at Coker.
Joint Services Transcript (JST)
Members and veterans of the U.S Armed Forces are eligible to receive undergraduate credit through the Joint Services Transcript.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Coker University recognizes the wealth of knowledge students bring from their workplace training and experience. Credit for Prior Learning provides students with the opportunity to turn these life experiences into undergraduate credit. Coker encourages students to submit their licenses, certificates, credentials, and badges for credit review. Credit for Prior Learning will be assessed by the standards of the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACE National Guide is available here.