Policy and Procedure

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 ACADEMIC OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURE

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Academic Operating Policy and Procedure (AOP) is to ensure an understanding of the standardized procedures for the handling of the College-Level Examination Program at Mississippi State University.

REVIEW

This Academic Operating Policy and Procedure (AOP) will be reviewed every four years or whenever circumstances require an earlier review by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs (APAA) with recommendations for revision presented to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

POLICY/PROCEDURE

Mississippi State University serves as an open testing center for both the General and Subject Examinations.  Academic credit on the Subject Examinations is awarded to students who are enrolled at the University and who make a scaled score of 50 or above.  Credit is neither awarded nor accepted for transfer credit for the General Examinations.  Credit is considered the same as extension credit and is subject to the same limitations.  The applicability of credit toward degree requirements is determined by the dean and/or department head concerned.  A list of courses for which credit may be obtained can be found in the current Bulletin of Mississippi State University, Part III. Degrees, Requirements, Advisement, The Academic Process, Graduation.  The bulletin is available on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/registrar/bulletin/bulletinindex.php or in print.  If you  have any questions concerning CLEP credit, contact the Registrar’s Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

AOP 12.27
11/10/06

For information about this policy, contact the responsible/reviewing department hyperlinked above.