A course waiver means that the student does not have to take a required course in the curriculum because the College has determined that the student already possesses the knowledge and skills taught in the course and will be granted the appropriate course credit. Documentation of how the student has met the content and spirit of the requirement must be provided by the student to the registrar’s office.
For MCHP degree and certificate offerings, course waivers must be completed and submitted to the Registrar prior to the close of registration for the semester in which the course would be completed. A determination will be made as to whether the course will be waived and the student will be notified of the decision two weeks prior to the start of the course.
In considering the waiver, the College takes into account the course syllabus of the course being waived and whether the previous experience would include the information necessary to provide an equivalent education. Considerations could include:
- Educational background
- Type and years of experience
- Certifications and/or licenses held
- Time lapse since education and/or experience
Any course that has been waived will be listed on the transcript as a prior learning experience with the number of credits. Students must meet the minimum on-campus requirements required for graduation regardless of waived and transferred courses.
Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President