Credit for prior learning is individualized and therefore a standard across the board for accepted credits can not be defined. Mason will assess on a case by case basis if requested to accept credit for prior learning....
We will work through the regular transfer system for what gets counted, such that Mason will do transfer credit evaluation at Declaration for ADVANCE....
Mason will examine transfer credits from schools other than NOVA by conducting the same transfer credit evaluation that is done for all transfer students. A benefit of ADVANCE is the evaluation will occur at the time the student becomes a part of ADVANCE and not...
Yes, as long as they have 0-30 degree-applicable credits....
A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. There will be one semester of warning if the cumulative GPA falls below a 2.5—a student must then meet with an Success Coach and complete an academic success plan. Students will be dropped from ADVANCE if their...
The institution(s) will be responsible for upholding the curricular pathways so that the burden of course substitution does not fall on the student....
Any registration for Mason courses while at NOVA will be coordinated and approved by the Success Coach. There will be clear curricular pathways that define what courses are acceptable to take at each institution....
Yes, it is expected that a growing number of ADVANCE programs will be available online. Currently, a small handful of programs (5) are available in a completely online format....