Clemson Transfer Credit Categories and Policies - Registrar

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUTOrientation, Registration, Email, Laptops,Transfer Credit, Placement Tests and HousingWhen is the Transfer Orientation sessionfor spring 2014 students?Orientation will be held on January 6, 2014.What is Clemson Connect?Clemson Connect, a transition program for allnew students, will be held January 7, 2014. Visitclemson.edu/orientation for important detailsabout Transfer Orientation and Clemson Connect.When do I register for classes?You will register for your classes at TransferOrientation. Before registering for classes,you’ll meet with an academic adviser to reviewyour transfer articulation summary and receiveadvising. Visit clemson.edu/orientation for moreinformation about Transfer Orientation.How do I obtain my Clemson usernameand set up my password?All new students are assigned a Clemsonusername. Follow these steps to obtain yourusername and set up your password: 1) Go tomyusername.clemson.edu; 2) enter your ClemsonID (CID) number and the username activationcode you received in an email from the ClemsonAdmissions Office; and 3) follow instructions tocreate a secure password. When creating yourpassword, be sure to create one you can remember,and do not share it with anyone. Once youcomplete these steps, you will need to completelyclose your browser before logging in to Clemson’siROAR Web portal.What is iROAR? How do I log in?IROAR is Clemson’s student information systemfor all enrolled students. To log in to the iROARWeb portal, you will need your Clemson usernameand password. In the iROAR portal, you canapply for on-campus housing (if available forspring 2014), access the Orientation registrationwebsite, check your financial aid status and setup your official email account. Your Clemsonemail contains your username (username@clemson.edu). If you have trouble using yourusername or password, contact the CCIT HelpDesk at 864-656-3494.How does email work at Clemson? CanI check my Clemson email account athome?Email is the primary form of communication atClemson. You can access your Clemson emailfrom anywhere with an Internet connection. Pleasecheck your Clemson email daily. Google Appsfor Education (GAE) is provided for all Clemsonstudents. GAE offers full email functionality andlarge data storage and allows you to use Google’semail with your Clemson email address. YourClemson email (username@clemson.edu) willbe forwarded to your Google Apps for Educationaccount (username@g.clemson.edu) unless youselect forwarding to another email address. Tocheck your email, go to clemson.edu and click onthe “Students” tab at the top. Select Google Appsand Gmail. On the login page, enter your usernameand your first-time password, which is cu## plusthe last four digits of your Social Security number(e.g., cu##1234). You may check your emailforwarding at clemson.edu/email_forwarding andmake any changes you wish.What is the significance of theimmunization forms?All new students must complete RedfernHealth Center’s immunization forms, includingcertification by a health care provider, by thedeadline. Students who do not comply withClemson’s immunization requirements maynot be allowed to register for fall 2014 coursesand may be subject to a late fee. For moreinformation, copies of the forms and the Redfernfax number and mailing address, please visitclemson.edu/redfern.Do I need a laptop? How do I sign up for alaptop workshop?All new Clemson students are required to have alaptop. Visit clemson.edu/laptop for informationon laptop requirements and specifications,laptop workshops and ordering one of therecommended laptops.What is CU 1000: Clemson Connect?CU 1000 is a required course for all new students(freshmen and transfers). It is a zero-creditpass/fail course that gives new students thefundamental information and skills they need
to make a successful start at Clemson. Topicscovered in CU 1000 include the ePortfoliorequirement, computer and informationtechnology, and library resources — all ofwhich are unique to Clemson. Go to the ClemsonConnect link on the Accepted Students page(clemson.edu/acceptedstudents/clemsonconnect)for more information about CU 1000.How does Clemson determine whichcourses will transfer?The Office of Admissions evaluates and processescredit from other institutions. Final approval foruse of transferable credits in a particular degreeprogram is determined by your academic adviserat Transfer Orientation.There are courses on my transferarticulation summary that are indicated as“ELEC 0001 or subject-area credits 1999-4999.” What does this mean? Will I getcredit toward my degree program for anELEC 0001 or a subject-area 1999-4999course?Clemson reviews all previous course work astudent submits and determines the transferabilityof the courses. The 100-and 200-level coursescompleted at another college or university that aredetermined transferable will come in as either 1)an exact Clemson course equivalent, 2) as ELEC0001 or 3) a subject-area credit (1999, 2999,3999 or 4999). Students bringing in transferable100- and 200-level courses for which there areno Clemson course equivalents will be awardedELEC 0001 or subject-area 1999-4999 credit.Students are strongly encouraged to bring thecourse description and syllabus for any courselisted as ELEC 0001 or as subject-area electivecredit (1999, 2999, 3999 or 4999) when theycome to Transfer Orientation. Students will havethe opportunity to review these courses with theiradviser and discuss the possibility of coursesubstitutions. The Clemson Transfer CreditCategories and Policies chart included in thisnewsletter contains more detailed informationabout transfer credit classifications. If you havequestions or need assistance, please contact SueWhorton, Ph.D., at whorton@clemson.edu or MaryVon Kaenel at mkaenel@clemson.edu in the Officeof Undergraduate Studies, E103 Martin Hall.I already have math credit from anotherinstitution. Do I have to take the ClemsonMath Placement Test (CMPT)? Can I usea math course completed at my previousinstitution to meet a course prerequisite?What if the math course(s) is(are) notlisted on my academic record at thebeginning of the semester?Yes. All new students (freshmen and transfers) arerequired to complete the CMPT. If a math coursecompleted at another institution is the equivalentof a Clemson prerequisite course, it may be usedto satisfy a prerequisite requirement. If you planto use math transfer credit earned from a previousinstitution to meet a Clemson prerequisite, thatcredit must be posted on your Clemson academicrecord at the beginning of the semester. If thecredit is not listed on your Clemson academicrecord, you must complete a form to claimunofficial transfer credit. Go to mthsc.clemson.edu/cmpt for the form and instructions.What is the Math Basic Skills Test? WhatCMPT score is needed to enroll in MTHS1060 (Calc I)?The Basic Skills Test (BST) is designed to assessa student’s calculus skill level and is an accuratepredictor of student performance in the MTHScalculus sequence. The BST is administered forMTHS 1060, 1080 and 2060 and is used only toadvise students. The BST cannot be used to satisfya prerequisite. To review the CMPT score necessaryfor placement into MTHS 1060 (Calc I), visit theCMPT Web page at mthsc.clemson.edu/cmpt.I did not get accepted into my first choiceof major. What do I do? Whom do I talk to?When applying to Clemson, students are requiredto list a first and second choice of academicmajor. Due to enrollment limitations and otherrequirements, some students are admitted totheir second choice of major. If you are interestedin changing your major, you may discuss yourrequest with an Admissions Office staff memberduring Orientation or before the first day ofclasses. Please be advised that the AdmissionsOffice does not process major changes after thestart of classes. If you wish to change your majorafter enrolling at Clemson, please contact adepartmental representative for the major in whichyou are interested to obtain the current change-ofmajorrequirements for that department.How do I take the Foreign LanguagePlacement Test?The Language Placement Test is available online.For complete details and a link to the online test,go to clemson.edu/caah/languages.What is Blackboard?Blackboard is a Web-based electroniclearning system used by Clemson students.Your instructors will use Blackboard to postassignments and readings for classes and tocommunicate with students in the class. To useBlackboard, go to the Clemson homepage, clickon “Students,” then go to Blackboard. Log in withyour Clemson username and password.What is the ePortfolio requirement?An ePortfolio (electronic portfolio) is a collectionof a student’s work. It contains samples ofthe student’s papers, videos, presentations,etc., collected from classes or other Clemsonexperiences. All students, including transfers,are required to create an ePortfolio documentingachievement of general education competencies.Go to clemson.edu/eportfolio for detailedinformation and instructions on how to getstarted. Successful completion of an ePortfolio isa Clemson graduation requirement.What are my housing options?Transfer students have the option of living onor off campus. For more information about theavailability of on-campus housing for the spring2014 semester, visit University Housing atclemson.edu/housing.TIGER Den, located in Calhoun Courts, is anon-campus living-learning community for newtransfer students. This collaborative educationaland residential program supports new transferstudents in their transition to Clemson. Visitclemson.edu/housing to see if spaces areavailable for the spring 2014 semester. Ifyou prefer to live off campus, clemson.edu/offcampushousing may be a useful site.
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