Transfer Credit
Degree/certificate candidates at Clinton may receive credit for similar courses completed at other accredited colleges and universities. See Transfer Procedures/Credit Evaluation beginning on page 10 of this catalog.
The College Board Advanced Placement Exam (AP)
The College recognizes credit for Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board for college level courses taken by students while still attending high school. Advanced placement scores of three and above will normally earn the student college credit for the corresponding courses required for a degree or certificate at Clinton CommunityCollege. Specific degree programs may require higher scores in order to receive credit.
DANTES
Clinton recognizes Educational Testing Services (ETS) Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) exams. Consult the Registrar’s Office.
Armed Forces Credit
Credit may be awarded for courses evaluated for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE).
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Standardized Examinations
A student may have acquired knowledge through prior learning experiences, which can be validated by passing a standardized test. College Level Examination Program Services, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional EducationSupport and Regents College Examinations are testing services which offer college proficiency exams in many academic subjects. CLEP/ DANTES/Regents College Exams have testing centers throughout New York State including one at SUNY Plattsburgh in the Center for Adult Learning Services (518) 564-2050. Questions concerning Regents College Examinations can be directed to the central office: Regents College Examinations, Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230 (518) 474-3703.
International Students
Clinton welcomes students from countries other than the United States. Applicants who are not United States citizens, whether they are enrolled in school in the United States or another country, should request international student application forms from the Admissions Office (www.clinton.edu/admissions). International applicants must meet the academic standards for admission, show proficiency in English, and certify that they will have the necessary amount of financial support needed for each year of study. Applicants who meet these three requirements are issued an I-20 form, Application for Student Visa. Clinton offers English as a Second Language courses at the intermediate and advanced levels; applicants should contact the Admissions Office for more information. Applicants should submit theTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Information about the TOEFL examination may be obtained at www.toefl.org or in writing: TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA.Students may also take placement tests in Math and English rather than submit TOEFL scores.