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consortium of thirteen leading national higher education associations. It is sponsored by theAmerican Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the American Association ofCommunity and Junior Colleges (AACJC). Park University is a charter member of SOCAD-2 and4, SOCNAV-2 and 4, SOCMAR-2 and 4, and SOCCoast 2 and 4. As a member institution, ParkUniversity provides occupational and flexible associate and baccalaureate degree programs to activeduty Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine personnel and their family members. Service membersand their family who wish to take this degree completion opportunity through Park University mustachieve degree candidate status by submitting an Application for Admission and Evaluation for oneof the SOC curriculum networks offered by Park University at the location attended. Park Universitywill then provide the student with a degree audit and a SOC Student Agreement. The student mustcomplete the residency requirements at Park University but have the opportunity to complete thedegree requirements at other network member institutions.Park University is also a member of the SOC Education Program (SOCED). Park Universityprovides a selection of professional education courses useful in most certification programs andwhose transferability is guaranteed within the SOCED Core non-degree network.CONCURRENTTADMISSIONS PROGRAM (ConAP)he Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP) is conducted by colleges and universities that offerassociate or bachelor degree curriculums and that are members of Service members OpportunityColleges (SOC). Concurrent with their enlistment in the Army or Army Reserve, new soldiersmay apply for admission at a participating SOC college or university of their choice. If they meetadmission criteria, they are granted admission on a full or provisional basis. Provisional admissionmeans that the student may be required to take certain foundation courses or undergo otheracademic preparation as determined by the university and may be limited in the number of coursesundertaken. Enrollment is deferred until completion of initial enlistment for active military serviceor, in the case of Army Reserve, until completion of initial active duty for training. The studentmust meet degree requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment in classes at theuniversity. Enrollment of a student who attempts college/university course work elsewhere is subjectto academic performance standards stated in the catalog. Admission of a student receiving other thanan honorable discharge is subject to institutional review. This agreement is in effect for two yearsfollowing completion of initial enlistment for active military service or initial active duty for training.11