DCB catalog 2022-24

30 General Information Freshman/Sophomore A Freshman is a student who has satisfactorily met all entrance requirements and has earned less than 24 credits. A Sophomore is a student who has satisfactorily met all entrance requirements and has earned 24 or more credits. Auditor An auditor attends class as a listener without the privilege of participating in regular class work. An auditor may participate in class activities at the discretion of the instructor. A student may change their status in a course from “credit” to “audit” or vice versa up through the last day to add for the term. This must be done on the form Request to Audit a Class, available on the website under Student Forms. No credit is awarded for an audited course, and an auditor may not later establish credit in that course by taking a special examination. An auditor must meet entrance requirements, and follow all standard admissions procedures. An auditor pays 50% of the regular, per credit tuition charge for the course. No financial aid will be awarded for courses that are audited. Persons 65 years of age or older may audit on-campus courses at no charge on a space available basis. Prior Learning Students possessing professional training, certificates and licenses may earn degree credit. Dakota College uses ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines to evaluate prior learning. Student Responsibilities: 1. Review and identify listing of professional training and certificates recognized by ACE. 2. Gather documentation of successful completion of professional training or certificates. 3. Complete an application for prior learning, indicating the ACE recognized certificate/training for which evaluation is requested. It is important to indicate for which Dakota College course the training/certificate aligns with. 4. Submit materials to the program advisor. Program Advisor Responsibilities 1. Confirm the training documentation aligns with the Dakota College course per the “ACE/DCB Matrix” and indicate whether the request is approved/disapproved. 2. Provide a copy of the completed application and documentation to the Registrar. 3. Maintain a copy of the application on file. Degree Credit Quick View If the method is: The process includes: Fees associated with this method: Advanced Placement (AP) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) International Baccalaureate (IB) DANTES Specialized Subject Tests (DSST) Students complete the exams and submit results to the Registrar. College credit is awarded based on NDUS Policy 403.7.4 Common Credit by Exam Guidelines Students pay for all fees associated with the AP, CLEP, IB and DSST courses and/or exams. Dakota College does not charge transcription fees for these credits. Professional Training/ Certification Credit Students provide a copy of the certification or training. Dakota College uses CAEL and ACE recommendations for recognized trainings and certificates. Course instructors may require an assessment to calculate a grade for the course which prior learning is requested. Portfolio Evaluation: $30 per credit hour Articulated Credit Fee: $30 per credit hour Military Training Provide an official copy of military transcripts according to the branch of military service. The registrar’s office processes military transcripts. Exception: Successful completion of basic military training is accepted as transfer as HPER 100 Student pays all fees associated with acquiring official transcripts. There is no fee charged to process transcripts from an accredited educational institution.