  {"id":122,"date":"2016-07-15T21:21:19","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T21:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2025-04-25T16:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T16:54:14","slug":"transcript-key","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/registrar\/transcript-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Explanation of Transcript"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Other programs within the college may carry additional accreditation. FICE Code 008862.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is on the semester system. The academic calendar consists of two 16-week semesters and one condensed summer semester period lasting approximately 8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grading System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø uses a four point grading system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Grade<\/th><th>Explanation<\/th><th>Grade Points per Credit Hour<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Superior<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Above Average<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>Average<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Below Average, Passing<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>Failing, No Credit<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not Included in GPA Calculation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>W<\/td><td>Withdrawal, Excused<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WX<\/td><td>Withdrawal, Administrative<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I<\/td><td>Incomplete<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>P<\/td><td>Pass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>H<\/td><td>Audit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC<\/td><td>No Credit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CIP<\/td><td>Course In Progress<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeated courses are denoted as \u201csame as (course):\u201d. Both grades will remain on the permanent record, but the highest grade is used to compute the GPA. All courses attempted are recorded on the transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Course Notations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses indicated with an * asterisk were taken at a partner institution( i.e. Rolla Technical Center, Rolla Technical Institute, Four Rivers Career Center), and articulated as part of an ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø degree\/certificate program. Courses with a # indicate that the grade has been forgiven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Transcript Key Last Revised: 7\/15\/16<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Degrees and Certificates Offered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Associate of Arts (AA)<\/strong> degree is the institutional transfer degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)<\/strong> degree is the institutional transfer degree for students preparing to study in teacher education programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Associate of Fine Arts (AFA)<\/strong> degree is a specifically articulated degree with the University of Missouri-St. Louis. It includes a general education core tailored to students interested in study in a Bachelor of Fine Arts program and the necessary coursework in the fine arts. The degree includes a variety of elective coursework appropriate for the specialized areas of studio and graphic arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Associate of Science (AS)<\/strong> degree is the institutional pre-engineering degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Associate of Applied Science (AAS)<\/strong> degree is the career and workforce preparation degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate of Specialization<\/strong> is a career\/technical program consisting of up to twenty-nine credit hours, designed to prepare students for entry-level employment. (Formerly referred to as the One-Year Certificate.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate of Achievement<\/strong> is a career\/technical program consisting of thirty to fifty-nine credit hours, designed to prepare students for entry-level employment. (Formerly referred to as the Two-Year Certificate.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notice of Non-Discrimination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Inquiries\/concerns regarding civil rights compliance as it relates to student programs and services may be directed to the Vice President of Student Development, 1964 Prairie Dell Road, Union, MO 63084, (636) 584-6565 or <a href=\"mailto:stnotice@eastcentral.edu\">stnotice@eastcentral.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Release of Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This transcript has been forwarded to you at the request of the student with the understanding that it will not be released to other parties. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits release of this information without the student\u2019s written consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"transcript-notes\">\n<p>TEST FOR AUTHENTICITY: The face of this document has a blue background and the name of the institution appears in small print. Brown stain or black specs will become visible when solvent based chemicals are used to alter document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADDITIONAL TEST: When photocopied, a security statement containing the institution name will appear prominently across the face of the entire document. ALTERATION OR FORGERY OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE! A black and white document is not an original and should not be accepted as an official institutional document. 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