| Transfer Guidelines
General Graduation Requirements
Students intending to receive a degree, diploma or certificate
from Northeast Community College must:
- Satisfactorily complete a prescribed course of study
to include all subjects listed in the program except those
where credit was granted by transfer or examination.
- Take a minimum of 16 hours of course instruction from
Northeast Community College.
- Follow the catalog that was in effect when the student
first enrolled unless it is in the student's best interest
to follow the new catalog. The new catalog will be followed
if there has been a break in enrollment of two or more
years, if the student has made a significant change in
major, or if the previous program curricula is not available.
- Submit a formal request to graduate in writing to the
Registrar at the time of registration for the final semester.
- Pay a graduation fee at the time of registration for
their final semester's work. All financial obligations
must be paid prior to the graduation date.
- Meet the additional requirements specified for the degree
or diploma.
- Students completing work midyear for a diploma or degree
in May are required to complete an "Intent to Graduate"
form in the registrar's office during the period of time
they are taking their last class with the college.
Degree, Diploma and Certificate
Requirements
Grading System
The following grades are used to record student achievement
in courses of instruction:
A+ — 95-100% - Superior; work of exceptional character
A — 90-94%
B+ — 85 - 89% - Above average work
B — 80-84%
C+ — 75 - 79 - Average quality of work
C — 70 - 74%
D+ — 65 - 69% Below average
D — 60 - 64%
F — Failing work. (The “F”
grade will be used in computing GPA except for students
who make a significant change of program, as determined
by the receiving division dean. This determination must
be submitted to the registrar in writing.) W Withdrawal;
recorded after a student formally withdraws from a class.
A student must initiate action for withdrawal through the
Student Services Office prior to the end of the withdrawal
period.
Inc. — Incomplete. The temporary grade of “I”
may be issued when a student has completed most of the course
requirements but is unable to complete the remainder due
to circumstances clearly beyond his/her control (i.e. serious
illness or an emergency). It is the student's responsibility
to request an Incomplete Form from the instructor. Arrangements
will then be made for the completion of the course objectives.
An incomplete should not involve the student attending the
majority of the class sessions during a subsequent term.
An “I” must be completed by the date specified
on the Incomplete Form, never more than one year after the
course has concluded. If course work is not completed during
this time, the “I” will be changed to an “F”
on the student's permanent transcript.
Audit
Grade Point Average
The grade point average, usually referred to as GPA, is
a function of the grading system used to determine academic
status, including scholastic probation, scholastic honors,
and eligibility for graduation. Grade points are allocated
for each credit hour earned as follows:
- A+ . . 4.0 points
- A . . . 4.0 points
- B+ . . 3.5 points
- B . . . 3.0 points
- C+ . . 2.5 points
- C . . . 2.0 points
- D+ . . 1.5 points
- D . . . 1 point
- F . . . 0 points
To compute GPA, multiply the semester hours of credit
for each course by the grade value to determine honor points,
and then divide the sum of the honor points by the total
number of credits.
Student Performance Evaluation
All students enrolled in technical programs are evaluated
at least once a year by instructors. Students have the opportunity
to review performance evaluation with instructors. A copy
of the performance evaluation form goes in the student's
permanent file in the Student Services Office. All potential
employers are encouraged to view the student performance
evaluation.
Scholastic Standards
Northeast Community College expects students to maintain
satisfactory progress towards degrees, diplomas, or certificates.
At the end of each semester, the Student Services staff
examines the grades of all students. The staff notifies
students who have completed at least 15 hours of college
work whose cumulative grade point averages are below 2.0.
This notification warns students that cumulative grade point
averages less than 2.0 do not meet minimum graduation requirements
or transfer requirements to most other colleges.
Student with a grade point average below a 2.0 for a semester
will be placed on academic probation. If a student has a
grade point average below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters,
a conference with the Vice President of Student Services
is advised to discuss the student's status.
The college suggests that students who are having difficulty
maintaining a 2.0 seek help from counselors, advisors, and
instructors to reexamine goals and attitudes, improve study
habits, and explore causes of scholastic problems.
Credit by Transfer
Credits earned in other accredited institutions will allow
a transfer student advanced placement in a like program
at Northeast. Credits earned at nonaccredited institutions
may be allowed after being evaluated by the Northeast division
dean. Students should note that such courses taken at a
nonaccredited institution and accepted by Northeast may
not be accepted by any other transfer institution.
Course work for which the student earned less than a "C"
grade will not be accepted for credit by transfer. In addition,
course work under the 1000 level will not be accepted for
credit by transfer.
A student entering with advanced standing by transfer must
present an official transcript from each institution previously
attended to the Registrar's Office at Northeast. Decisions
on the applicability of credits will be made by the division
dean, department personnel, and Registrar.
Credit by Examination
Credits by examination may be granted in two ways: College
level examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board
(CLEP) and by tests developed and administered by Northeast
faculty.
CLEP Examinations
CLEP Examinations
Northeast Community College is an open CLEP computer-based testing center. Testing Center personnel administer the tests to anyone interested in taking a CLEP test, including those planning to attend another college or university.
Credits granted through a CLEP test will not apply toward load requirements for extracurricular activities, veterans' benefits, scholastic honors or Social Security benefits at Northeast Community College.
The cumulative record of a student who passes a CLEP examination will indicate the score earned and credits awarded. Students should remember that some colleges do not recognize CLEP credit for degree or transfer programs or may accept higher or lower scores. Students considering CLEP tests should contact Northeast Community College Testing Center for information.
Costs for the CLEP exams are $65.00 ($70.00 beginning July 1, 2008) per exam plus an additional $10.00 if an essay is required, paid directly to CLEP. There is an additional $20.00 testing fee paid to Northeast Community College.
Northeast Examinations
A student who wants to challenge a unit or a course through
a test developed and administered by faculty should contact
the instructor of the course or Student Services. An applicant
for this type of credit by examination must be enrolled
in the course (or course containing the unit) to be challenged.
If a course consists of identifiable sections or competencies,
any or all sections and/or competencies may be challenged.
The cost is the regular cost per credit hour for tuition.
The cumulative record in a course of a student who earns
a grade of "C" or better on a test prepared and administered
by faculty will indicate the grade earned. If a section
or competency of a particular course is challenged with
a grade of "C" or better, the grade will be averaged with
all other grades in the course for the final grade.
Advanced Placement by Waiver
Upon the recommendation of a student's advisor and/or
instructor, some students may be exempted from various required
courses based on evaluations of past records and/or competencies.
Credit Hour Sliding Scale
Any student who partially fulfills requirements for a
course may request an evaluation by the instructor to receive
partial credit for course work completed. The instructor
determines the amount of credit, if any, that the student
may receive based on course objectives actually completed
and competencies gained. Reducing credit must be done by
the last day to drop classes each term.
Alternate Study Courses
Special Topics
The college offers special topics courses for college credit
for regularly enrolled students and groups of students with
special interests or needs not presently covered by courses
within the regular curriculum. Students may use special
topics courses as electives, but may not use them in place
of required courses.
Students who are interested in special topics courses must
demonstrate interest or need for the course and must arrange
for a qualified instructor to direct the study. All special
topics must be approved by the instructor and the division
dean. To be offered on a regular class basis, special topics
must also be approved by the Vice President of Educational
Services.
Once arranged and approved, special topics courses become
part of the student's course load and are subject to regular
tuition and fee rates. See page 142-143 for special topics
course descriptions.
Cooperative Internship Education
Through cooperative internship education, regularly enrolled
Northeast students have the opportunity to participate in
college-sponsored on-the-job training before graduation.
Cooperative internship education is a requirement in some
programs; other programs consider the experience as an elective.
Classification of Students
Northeast classifies students as freshmen or sophomores
by the number of credit hours they have completed and also
as full-time or part-time by the number of credit hours
they are attempting.
- Freshmen: Students who have completed less than 28 semester
credit hours.
- Sophomores: Students who have completed 28 or more credit
hours.
- Full-time: Students taking 12 or more semester hours.
- Part-time: Students taking less than 12 semester hours.
Students should note that most degree programs require
a minimum of 60 semester credit hours for completion.
Audit
Auditing a course allows students to attend classes without
earning college credit. Students may audit any classes that
do not include laboratories or studio activities with the
permission of the course instructors. Students auditing
courses pay the same tuition and fees as those taking courses
for credit. The audited courses are marked "audit" at the
time of registration. Students who have registered to audit
courses may not change to college credit after the fourth
week of the semester.
Transfer to Other Colleges and Universities
The college staff works closely with students who plan
to transfer from Northeast to other colleges and universities.
The generally accepted requirements for transfer to another
college include a minimum of "C" grades in course work in
a program at Northeast applicable to a like program at the
college where the student is transferring. Many public and
private four-year colleges accept in total the Associate
of Arts degree and the Associate of Science degree from
two-year community colleges and also accept, either in total
or a specified block of credit, the Associate of Applied
Science degree.
Northeast provides a listing of Transfer
Guidelines to several Colleges and Universities, however
to make certain of transferability, students should contact
the college where they plan to transfer and consult with
their Northeast advisor for help in planning programs of
study.
Students should be sure their faculty advisors know of
their transfer plans. Advisors will be happy to help students
plan courses that are needed and will be used by the receiving
four-year institution. The Student Services Office has catalogs
for most colleges. Advisors will work with students to choose
the courses the receiving institution would prefer.
Nebraska Transfer Initiative
The Nebraska Transfer Initiative is a cooperative effort
by Nebraska's public and private higher education institutions
to facilitate the transfer of students who have earned an
Associate of Arts degree into baccalaureate-level programs.
The core of this initiative is a common general education
cluster of courses. The remainder of credit hours required
for the Associate of Arts degree should be selected by the
student in consultation with a transfer advisor and the
institution to which they are transferring.
This initiative provides a smooth transition with a minimum
loss of time and credit when it is accepted by the baccalaureate-granting
institution in Nebraska. Effectively, through this initiative,
associate and baccalaureate-granting institutions are equal
partners in providing the first two years of a baccalaureate
degree.
Participating institutions in this initiative include Bellevue
University, Central Community College, Chadron State College,
Clarkson College, College of Saint Mary, Concordia College,
Dana College, Doane College, Grace University, Hastings
College, Metropolitan Community College, Mid-Plains Community
College, Midland Lutheran College, Nebraska Christian College,
Nebraska Indian Community College, Nebraska Methodist College,
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Northeast Community College,
Peru State College, Southeast Community College, Union College,
University of Nebraska-Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
University of Nebraska-Omaha, Wayne State College, Western
Community College, and York College.
More Information
Lisa Reifenrath
(402) 844-7269
lisar@northeastcollege.com
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