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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Attendance Policy
Academic Year Students receiving financial assistance are required to attend
Troy University operates on the semester system. Some classes according to the regulations for financial assistance
courses are offered on an accelerated semester schedule/term. benefits in addition to those regulations required for the course.
Faculty members may levy academic penalties upon
Associate Degrees unexcused absences. However, such penalties for unexcused
absences will be a part of each course syllabus and will be
Degree Requirements distributed to each class at the beginning of the term and a copy
In order to receive the associate degree, students must filed in the departmental office.
complete all course requirements for the degree. An associate
degree cannot be declared if a baccalaureate degree has been Auditing a Course
awarded in the same program.
A student may audit any Troy University course by
Credit Hours indicating audit at the time of registration. No credit will be given,
The student seeking an associate degree must meet the and fees will be assessed based on the audit credit-hour rate.
following requirements: Audit hours are not counted in maximum or minimum load limits.
1. A minimum of 60 semester hours. Students are not permitted to change from audit to credit hours
after the last day to add a course, or from credit to audit after the
2. At least 50% of the degree program must be traditional last day for dropping a course.
academic credit (excludes credit by correspondence,
challenge exams, CLEP, DSST, Military, ACE, etc.).
3. No more than 25% of the degree may be earned using Baccalaureate Degrees
portfolio-based credit. (See Specialized Curricula- Note: Students earning a degree in the College of Education
Experiential Learning Credit.) should refer to the Education section for additional requirements.
4. At least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree
must be completed in residence with Troy University. Degree Requirements
See the Academic Evaluation available on Student In order to receive the baccalaureate degree, the student must
Planning. complete all requirements for the degree.
5. Nine semester hours must be completed in residence at Credit Hours
Troy University in the major area of concentration. See The student seeking a baccalaureate degree must meet the
Residency for additional information. following requirements:
 Note: This does not apply to the Associate of 1. A minimum of 120 semester hours.
Science in General Education and the Associate of 2. At least 50% of the degree program must be traditional
Arts in General Education degree. academic credit (excludes credit by correspondence,
Grade Point Average challenge exams, CLEP, DSST, Military, ACE, etc.).
1. A candidate for graduation must have an overall 3. No more than 25% of the degree may be earned using
institutional average of C (2.0 GPA). portfolio-based credit. See Specialized Curricula-
2. A candidate for graduation must have an overall Experiential Learning Credit.
cumulative average of C (2.0 GPA). 4. At least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree
3. A candidate for graduation must have an overall average must be completed in residence with Troy University.
of C (2.0 GPA) in the major (See the Academic Evaluation available on Student
Planning.)
 Note: This does not apply to the Associate of 5. Twelve semester hours of work in each major field must
Science in General Education and the Associate of be completed in residence with Troy University. See
Arts in General Education degree. Residency for additional information.
Second or Subsequent Associate Degrees 6. A course may be used to satisfy only one requirement.
The following policies apply: For example, if the same course is required for both the
1. No more than one Associate of General Education major and minor selected, it may be used to satisfy only
one of these requirements. An additional course or
degree may be earned. courses must be completed to satisfy the remaining
2. Credit earned in a concentration or major may be used to requirement.
meet the requirements of only one associate degree.
Grade Point Average
3. Credit earned in a concentration or major may not be
used retroactively to satisfy the requirements of another 1. A candidate for graduation must have an overall
associate degree. institutional average of C (2.0 GPA (unless the academic
program specifies a higher GPA for licensure or
4. Only one degree will be conferred on a student for any certification purposes–See College Dean) Example: The
term/semester. School of Education requires a 2.75 GPA for any degree
Requirements program that must meet TEP requirements. See Teacher
1. Complete the first degree as certified by the Registrar. Certification for additional Information. Other
2. Declare a new program of study after the first degree has programs may have a GPA requirement for graduation.
been certified as completed by the Registrar. See the Dean of the College.
3. Earn an additional 15 semester hours in residence in the 2. A candidate for graduation must have an overall
declared program (see residency credits under cumulative average of C (2.0 GPA (unless the academic
residency). program specifies a higher GPA for licensure or
certification purposes–See College Dean)
4. File a Graduation Application through Student Self-
Service in accordance with the published deadlines. 3. A candidate for graduation must have an overall average
C (2.0 GPA) in each major field (unless the academic
5. Meet all current requirements for the second or program specifies a higher GPA for licensure or
subsequent degree. An associate degree cannot be certification purposes–See College Dean)
declared once a baccalaureate degree has been awarded
in the same program.
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Second or Subsequent Baccalaureate Degrees begins upon the request of the family or department with support
In order to earn a second or subsequent baccalaureate degree, of the family.
a student must:
1. Complete the first degree as certified by the Registrar. A. Eligibility
2. Declare a new program of study after the first degree has To be eligible for the award of a Troy University degree
been certified as completed by the Registrar. posthumously, the student generally must have met the following
3. Earn an additional 30 semester hours in residence in the conditions:
declared program (see residency credit). 1. Baccalaureate Degree:
4. Earn a minimum of 12 semester hours (beyond the a. Must have completed 75% of the coursework
previously earned degree) in the major field. towards the degree.
5. File a Graduation Application through Student Self- b. Must be in good academic standing at the time of
Service in accordance with the published deadlines. death with no disciplinary actions pending.
c. A written request must be made by an immediate
6. Meet all current requirements for the second or family member to the Office of the Associate
subsequent degree. Provost, Dean of Undergraduate Studies within
7. A course may be used to satisfy only one requirement. two years of the last term/semester attended.
For example, if the same course is required for both the B. Approval Process
major and minor selected, it may be used to satisfy only 1. An immediate family member of the deceased student
one of those requirements. An additional course or must request the posthumous degree in writing to the
courses must be completed to satisfy the remaining Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
requirement.
2. Once received, the Office of the Registrar will be
8. Only one degree will be conferred on a student for any notified. The Registrar or designee will verify that the
term/semester. student has completed 75% of the required coursework
and that the student was in good standing at the time of
Students With a Completed Associate of Science/Arts Degree death/
Completion of an AA/AS degree from a regionally accredited 3. The Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate
institution will complete the General Studies Program (GSP) Studies will then submit a memo with a
requirements at Troy University except for those major-required recommendation and the transcript to the Senior Vice
courses within the GSP. Chancellor of Academic Affairs..
The following requirements will also apply to any completed AA/ 4. The Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs will
AS degree: then give a recommendation to the Chancellor. Only
 Students must complete ENG 1102 or its equivalent the Chancellor can award a posthumous degree.
 Student must complete a General Studies math C. Awarding the Posthumous Degree
class (MTH 1110, MTH 1112, STAT 2210 or Upon approval by the Chancellor, the following procedure
equivalent) will be following:
 Student must complete at least thirty (30) hours in 1. The Records Office/Graduation Center will be notified
that the degree has been approved for award. The
traditional credit within the AA/AS degree or take posthumous nature of the award will be indicated on
remaining hours from Troy University to reach the diploma, the student’s record, and in the next
these 30 hours commencement program.
 These 30 hours will be determined following a 2. The family of the deceased student will be notified and
review by the student’s advisor, the University the diploma will be presented to the family. The family
Registrar (or designee) and the Dean of may elect to have the diploma and letter mailed or to
Undergraduate Studies. Recommended classes to receive the diploma in a private ceremony on the Troy
complete the 30 hours would be taken from the campus.
following list if possible: D. Exceptions to policy
 Literature If the above eligibility criteria are not met, consideration may
 History be granted based on the specifics of the request. The process
 Science/Lab will remain the same with additional information provided by
the Associate Provost to the Senior Vice Chancellor for
 Social Science Academic Affairs.
Students With a Completed Bachelor’s Degree Institutional Assessment of Student Academic Performance
Some or all General Studies requirements may be waived for the Troy University is committed to the continual improvement
TROY bachelor degree programs for students who have earned a of its educational programs. The University periodically conducts
previous bachelor’s degree in transfer from a regionally assessments of student outcomes; therefore, a student can expect
accredited institution provided the General Studies courses are not to participate in academic outcomes assessment activities during
direct prerequisites for courses needed at TROY for the selected his or her time of enrollment.
degree program or are not directly specified for the student’s
major/program. Regardless of any waived coursework, all
residency requirements for TROY (minimum 25% of degree Class Section Cancellation
hours) and in the major/concentration area (minimum 12 hours) The institution reserves the right to cancel any class section
must still be met. In general, completion of the previous bachelor’s due to insufficient enrollment.
degree will fulfill the General Studies Program, Areas I-IV as well
as TROY 1101 and IS 2241 in Area V, with the exception of any
major-specific courses/prerequisite courses in Areas I-IV. All Classification
requests for waivers must be communicated to the appropriate
Troy University Campus Registrar prior to beginning any Troy Hours Earned Classification
University course work toward this bachelor’s degree. Less than 30 Freshman
30-59 Sophomore
Award of Posthumous Degree 60-89 Junior
Troy University may confer posthumous baccalaureate and 90 or more Senior
graduate degrees upon students who are deceased prior to but
nearing formal completion of all degree requirements of the
program being pursued. This award procedure is not automatic and
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Good Academic Standing located in the area of the unaccredited institution.

A student is considered in Good Standing when the overall
cumulative GPA is 2.00 or greater Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is defined as college credit that was earned at
Credit Definitions a regionally accredited institution and is transferable and accepted
for credit toward degree programs at Troy University, and credit
Regular Credits recommended by the American Council on Education.
College credits are expressed in semester hours or credit In addition, credit as recommended by the American Council
hours. on Education may be granted for learning acquired through
military, industrial, or regionally accredited technical school
Credit Hour Equivalency training programs where the learning is applicable to the student’s
1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a degree program.
minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each See the Admissions chapter of this catalog for more
week for approximately 15 weeks (does not include information regarding transfer credit.
final exam time) for one semester or the equivalent
amount of work over a different amount of time; or
2. 50 minutes of classroom instruction plus additional out of Transient Credit
class work (the general expectation is two hours) for A currently enrolled student who wishes to study at another
15 weeks is the basis for a credit hour; or institution for a term should consult with the Record’s Office
3. a minimum of 2,250 minutes per three semester hour concerning procedures and required approvals. Any courses taken
course of instruction, which does not include final exam by a student after the initial registration with Troy University must
time; or have prior approval by the University and department, and
4. an amount of work represented in intended learning transient hours must be included with the student’s semester load
outcomes that are at least an equivalent amount of work for load-limit purposes. If a student takes coursework at another
as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other institution without proper transient authorization, the University
academic activities including laboratory work, intern- reserves the right to deny credit for these courses. No more than
ships, practica, studio work, and other academic work six semester hours of credit may be taken as Transient after the
leading to the award of credit hours. last term of enrollment with Troy University.
Laboratory Credits Course Sequences
Two hours of laboratory work are usually accepted as the
equivalent of one hour of regular class work. The actual number of In general, students should take all required courses in their plan
hours is determined in order to satisfy the course objectives. of study in the appropriate numeric sequence when possible,
unless otherwise stated in this catalog or by the student’s assigned
academic advisor. Courses and programs that have prerequisite
Credit by Examination requirements must not be attempted until the necessary
Credit is allowed for CLEP, General and Subject prerequisites have been satisfactorily met.
Examinations, the Advanced Placement program, IB, GCE-A/AS,
and DSST examinations as approved by the Academic Council Advanced Courses
and department chairs. The number of credits allowed for Advanced courses are courses at the sophomore level or
satisfactory performance on the general examinations may be above.
reduced by the amount of credit the student has previously earned Upper level courses
in the subject matter areas covered by the examinations.
Upper level courses are courses at the junior level or above.
Some departments of the University have developed
challenge examinations in areas which, with approval of the Numeric course sequencing
Academic Council, can be used in lieu of certain required courses.  0090 sequence: Developmental/remedial courses (do not
Consult the appropriate department chairs for additional count toward degree requirements)
information.
 1100 sequence: Freshman level (exceptions noted in course
descriptions as related to developmental/remedial course
Experiential Credit work)
Troy University recognizes that learning equivalent to the  2200 sequence: Sophomore level
college level can occur outside the formal structure of accredited
colleges and universities. Policies and procedures have been  3300 sequence: Junior level
established for the assessment of this learning based upon the  4400 sequence: Senior level
“Principles of Good Practice in Assessing Experiential Learning”
recommended by the Council for the Adult and Experiential  5500 sequence: Graduate courses (open to seniors by
Learning (CAEL). permission)
In addition, credit as recommended by the American Council  6600 sequence: Graduate students only
on Education may be granted for learning acquired through
military, industrial, or regionally accredited technical school  7700 sequence: Education Specialist students only
training programs where the learning is applicable to the student’s  8800 sequence: Graduate students only—doctoral level
degree program. Experiential credit is considered non-traditional
credit.
Credit Load Calculation
Provisional Credit Definitions
If a student meets regular admission standards and has earned  A “semester” is defined for hour limit purposes as 16 weeks
college level courses at an unaccredited institution of higher of class meetings.
learning, the student may be given provisional credit. However,
the credits will not be considered for acceptance until the student  A “term” is defined for hour limit purposes as up to a nine
has completed 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or week period of class meetings.
better at Troy University. Credits will be reviewed by the Dean of
the Discipline and the Record’s Office. A determination will be Fall, Spring, and Accelerated Semesters/Terms
made based on (1) the unaccredited institution’s affiliation with
the Commission for Higher Education Accreditation; and/or (2)  Minimum Full-Time Undergraduate Load: 12 semester hours
acceptance of credit by at least three other accredited institutions (six semester hours for accelerated semester/term schedules).
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 Maximum: 18 semester hours (10 semester hours for deadline. Any student who fails to do so will be assigned a
accelerated semester/term). grade.
 Overload: 19-21 semester hours (11-13 semester hours for Extenuating circumstances such as military deployment must
accelerated semester/term schedules). Credit overload be properly documented before an exception will be
requires unconditional admission status, a minimum considered.
institutional GPA of 3.5, recommendation from the student’s
academic adviser, and signature of the dean or designee. Grade Appeals
Undeclared majors requesting an overload must have the
signature of the Associate Provost/Dean of Undergraduate Faculty members have the authority to grade student work
Studies or designee. and to assign grades, these are academic judgments. A faculty
 Students on academic probation: Limited to 13 semester member’s syllabus enumerates student academic performance
hours (seven semester hours for accelerated semester/term expectations and consequences. Faculty members render academic
schedules) judgments when a student’s academic performance violates
established standards or fails to meet stated expectations.
Academic judgments, made by faculty, are based on academic
Summer Semesters (Alabama Campuses) content, course requirements, and student performance. Students
 Minimum Full Time Undergraduate Load: 9 to 12 semester may not appeal grades based on allegations concerning the
hours (over the entire summer). Students are advised that full competence of a faculty member, the fairness of examinations, the
-time status for federal financial assistance is 12 semester difficulty of a course, or other matters of a purely academic nature.
hours. Grades for individual assignments and exams may not be
appealed. While it is recognized that faculty hold the right and
 Maximum: 13 semester hours responsibility to grant a grade, a student who receives a course
grade that he or she believes to be unwarranted for reasons other
 Overload: 14-15 semester hours. Credit overload requires than those listed above may appeal that grade using these stated
unconditional admission status, a minimum institutional GPA procedures:
of 3.5, recommendation from the student’s academic adviser, Step 1. Within the first four weeks of the start of the
and signature of the dean or designee. Undeclared majors following term or semester in which the grade is received, the
requesting an overload require the signature of the Associate student shall have informally appealed the grade to the instructor.
Provost/Dean of Undergraduate Studies or designee. If that instructor is not teaching at Troy University during the term
 Students on Academic Probation: Limited to 10 semester following issuance of the grade, the student will make contact with
hours. the instructor through the department chair to informally appeal
the grade. In the case of a course taught through TROY Online,
students should contact their home campus or site to determine the
Important note regarding concurrent enrollment: Within the person designated by the appropriate college dean to assist the
beginning and ending dates of a fall or spring semester, concurrent students with their appeals.
enrollment in the semester and any term(s) may not exceed 24 Step 2. If the issue is not resolved at this informal level and
hours. Enrollment in more than 18 hours for a semester or 10 the student wishes to pursue the appeal, the student shall request in
hours for a term requires a student to meet the University policy writing a meeting with the respective department chair. This
for an overload. The semester block of time includes all transient request shall be addressed to the department chair and shall be
credit approved for the student as well. received no later than the end of the fifth week of instruction for
Concurrent enrollment in the summer semester and any term(s) the term or semester following issuance of the grade. The request
may not exceed 13 hours. Enrollment in more than 13 hours must summarize the student’s complaint and the student’s
requires a student to meet the University policy for an overload. informal appeal to the instructor. In the case of a course taught
through TROY Online, students should contact their home campus
The maximum number of overload hours for any fall or spring or site to determine the person designated by the appropriate
semester block of time is 18. The maximum number of overload college dean to assist the students with their appeals.
hours for any fall or spring semester block of time is 24. Students Step 3. Within two weeks of receipt of the request, the
will not be permitted to enroll in more than 24 total hours in a department chair shall discuss the appeal with the student and with
semester block of time. Students will not be permitted to register the instructor, separately or at the same time. If the department
for more than 21 hours in semester classes. Students will not be chair upholds the decision, the matter is closed. The decision is
permitted to register for more than 13 hours of term classes. All final.
overload requests must meet the criteria identified above. Step 4. If the department chair does not support the decision
of the instructor, the matter shall be appealed within two weeks of
Drop the department chair’s decision to the designated associate dean or
dean of the college. The department chair will forward the appeal
A student who wishes to reduce, but not entirely eliminate, package to the designated associate dean or dean. The designated
his or her credit load may drop a course. Students may drop a associate dean or dean will empanel three full-time faculty
course or courses online via Student Planning, or submit a request colleagues from the department and/or discipline to review the
in the Record’s Office. matter. The decision of this panel shall be final and binding on all
The last day to drop a course will be assigned for each term, parties.
session or semester based on 65% completion of the length of the Note: Students may not use this procedure to appeal grades
course. Dates will be published in the Academic Records web resulting from violations of academic honesty. Students should
page (www.my.troy.edu/records). The 65% rule also applies to refer to the Oracle, the University’s official student handbook, for
international teaching locations. those appeals.
 From Early Registration through Late Registration-Free
Course Schedule Adjustment Period Grade Point Average (GPA)
Students may drop a course or courses during the Free Course The grade point average is computed by dividing the number
Schedule Adjustment Period. Tuition and refundable fees of credit hours attempted into the total number of grade points
will be returned. earned. The official transcript displays two GPA types: (1) The
institutional GPA is based on hours attempted with Troy
 From the end of Late Registration (Free Course Schedule University only; (2) the Cumulative GPA is based on hours
Adjustment Period) through the last day to Drop attempted with Troy University and transfer institutions.
A non-punitive grade of DR will be assigned up until the last
day to drop, as posted in the Schedule of Classes and on
appropriate web pages. Students may not drop after the
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Grading System Graduation with Honors

To be eligible for graduation honors, students must have
Grade Calcu- earned a minimum of 30 semester hours of non-pass/fail work at
Grade Description Cred- points per lates in Troy University prior to their final registration. Honors will be
it credit
GPA calculated based on the average of all hours attempted at Troy
hour University and transfer credit, excluding any remedial courses.
A Excellent Yes 4 Yes Please note: Due to the unavailability of grades for the final
semester during the time commencement programs are printed,
B Above Average Yes 3 Yes honors designations are based on the grade point average earned
through the previous academic term. Final academic honor
C Average Yes 2 Yes designations are determined after grades have been posted. Final,
official honor designations will be printed on the transcripts.
D Below Average Yes 1 Yes Diplomas will be reprinted for students whose last term alters the
honors designation.
F Failure No 0 Yes Undergraduate honor students are awarded differentiated
diplomas as follows:
AU Audit No 0 No
 Cum Laude: Grade point average of 3.40
Dropped course prior to the
DR published deadline No 0 No  Magna Cum Laude: Grade point average of 3.60
FA Did not attend any classes No 0 Yes
 Summa Cum Laude: Grade point average of 3.80
I Incomplete No 0 No Inclement Weather and Emergency Situations
Course requirements not com- Both faculty and students are responsible for meeting all
pleted by end of time limit for assigned classes. In the event of inclement weather, faculty and
FI course assigned an Incom- No 0 Yes students will be expected to attend classes as usual as long as they
plete. Assigned by registrar. may do so without risking peril to themselves or to others. During
(Same as F) periods of inclement weather, faculty and students will not be
penalized for absences dictated by perilous conditions. In severe
No grade reported by faculty cases of inclement weather or other emergency conditions, each
NG at end of term (assigned by No 0 No campus or site will announce cancellation of classes through local
Registrar) and regional media as well as through the University’s website.
P Pass Yes 0 No As part of Troy University’s efforts to provide accurate,
timely information to our University community, the SOS
Withdrawal prior to the pub- communication system delivers emergency notices to a variety of
W lished deadline No 0 No electronic devices. To subscribe to SOS visit the SOS– Emergency
Information web page at http://my.troy.edu.
Graduation Incomplete Grade
Students must complete degree requirements within eight
years after first entering Troy University or student will be moved This incomplete grade policy replaces all other incomplete
to the current catalog. Students not attending Troy University for grade policies as of August 9, 2012.
two consecutive calendar years must meet all degree requirements If a student is unable to complete all course grading
of the current Catalog at the time of readmission. requirements, the student may be eligible to request the
assignment of an incomplete grade. An incomplete grade is not
automatically assigned by the instructor, but must be requested by
Filing for Graduation the student and approved by the instructor. The decision to
A Graduation Application must be filed according to the approve or reject a student’s request for an incomplete grade is at
published dates. the discretion of the instructor using the following criteria:
Degree Plans / Academic Evaluations  Student submits a completed “Petition for an Incomplete
Academic evaluations are available to students online Grade” form prior to assignment of a course grade.
through the Student Planning module. However, evaluations are  Student’s progress in the course is deemed satisfactory.
not considered official unless issued by or stamped by an
academic evaluator or designated representative of the University  Student is passing the course when the request is made.
Registrar’s office. Notation of this official review can be found  The circumstances that prevented the student’s completion of
under the “Show Program Notes” section of Student Planning/My course requirements are beyond the student’s control, and
Progress. adequate documentation is provided.
Time limit for removal of incomplete grade
Honors and Awards
Any student who receives an “I” must adhere to the deadlines
Chancellor's Honor List set by the instructor for when required assignments must be
Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 received. The deadline must not exceed 9 weeks from the date of
semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.00 qualify the end of the term that the “I” was awarded. All set deadlines
for the Chancellor’s List, which is published at the end of each apply whether or not the student enrolls for the semester or term
term. A Troy University part-time student who earns a 4.00 grade following the assignment of the incomplete grade. Work received
point average on 12 consecutive semester hours of credit will also on or before the instructor set deadlines will be graded and
be named on the Chancellor’s List. computed into the final course grade. The instructor will submit a
“Change of Grade” form to the registrar on or before the last day
Provost's Honor List to remove an Incomplete from the previous semester or term
Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 published in the University’s master calendar. Student assignments
semester hours and who have a grade point average of 3.65 or not received by instructor deadlines will not be graded and a
higher qualify for the Provost’s List, which is published at the end “Change of Grade” form will not be submitted. If a “Change of
of each term. A Troy University part-time student who averages Grade” form is not submitted by the appropriate time, the “I” will
3.65 or higher on 12 consecutive semester hours of credit will also automatically be converted to an “FI”. An “FI” is calculated as an
be named on the Provost’s List. “F” when determining grade point average.
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Placement in Academic Courses ALL coursework in the bankrupted term. (Credit

attempted or earned for ALL courses within the term
A student may be placed in an advanced section of a given will display as zero credits, regardless of awarded
subject area if the student’s record indicates a high degree of grade.)
achievement or if it indicates the student has successfully Term for bankruptcy consideration can be up to one
completed studies that should not be duplicated. Troy University “Reporting Term”.
does not accept placement exemptions granted by other Two Accelerated Terms and/or the corresponding
institutions. Students are allowed one subsequent retest in both Traditional Semester
Math and English after their initial attempt at placement testing. Academic bankruptcy can only apply to undergraduate
Students must wait a minimum of 30 days before being allowed to coursework.
retest. Any placement exams taken within the 30 day wait period An academic bankruptcy cannot be applied once a
will not be accepted. All placement test scores must be less than baccalaureate degree is earned.
three (3) years old to be accepted by Troy University. For more
Transfer and placement credits are not eligible for academic
information, students should consult their academic advisers and/
bankruptcy.
or their respective academic departments.
No financial forgiveness will apply. No financial obligation
will be lifted or refunded. Money owed will still be
ACT (English): with ACT (English) score of 30-34, student owed.
will receive three hours credit for ENG 1101. If Business office hold is in place, it must be cleared prior to
ACT (English): with ACT (English) score of 35-36, student any Academic Bankruptcy forgiveness request is
will receive six hours credit for ENG 1101 and ENG 1102. considered.
SAT (Verbal): with SAT (Verbal) score of 680-710 or new If Academic Bankruptcy is approved, registration upon
SAT 720-740, student will receive three hours credit for ENG enrollment will require advisement through one of
1101. TROY’s assigned Centers for Student Success.
SAT (Verbal): with SAT (Verbal) score of at least 720 or For any additional questions, you may contact the University
new SAT 750, student will receive six hours credit for ENG 1101 Registrar’s Office.
and ENG 1102.

Readmission Registration
1. Former Students in Good Standing: Students should register during designated registration times.
-Students in academic good standing with the University Once students have registered for a course or courses, they have
who have not been enrolled for two years (from the last incurred a financial commitment which must be met. Students can
term/semester for which grades were received) must pay their tuition online by accessing the View Account and Make
submit a new application for admission. Payments tab in Self Service.
www.troy.edu/applications-admissions Students must be registered for all classes prior to attendance
in these classes. If a student’s name does not appear on a class
-Former TROY students who enrolled at another roster, they may not sit in or otherwise attend the course.
institution since their last term/semester of enrollment Students who fail to attend a class without following drop/
must submit a new application for admission. withdrawal policies will receive a grade of “FA” and still be
Transcripts from that institution(s) must also be charged full tuition and fees. Students with an outstanding balance
submitted. will not be permitted to register for future terms.
-Students who have not received a grade at TROY Registration in Special Programs
within two years and have not attended another
institution must contact the Office of Admissions at 1- 1. Contract Program
800-414-5756 for further guidance on registering for
classes Entering students who do not find a stated program which
meets their specific needs should consult the department chair to
2. Students Suspended from Troy University: Students discuss the possibility of a contract program, which normally
who have been suspended from Troy University must consists of at least 30 hours of a regular academic major and 36
apply for readmission and may be readmitted under hours of agreed upon electives that contribute to the student’s
probation after serving suspension. However, students program of study, not to exceed 77 semester hours. All General
may appeal to the Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Studies requirements must be met. See the appropriate department
Affairs or designee for readmission under certain chair for additional information.
mitigating circumstances to avoid suspension. Appeal  Contract Minor - Students in certain programs
forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. and/or with a significant amount of transfer credit
in an area of study not offered by TROY may
3. Academic Bankruptcy: Undergraduate students who consult their advisor and/or department chair to
are returning to the university following an absence of discuss the possibility of a contract minor, which
three years or more have the opportunity to petition for normally consists of at least 18sh in a related field.
an Academic Bankruptcy of one academic reporting 2. Accelerated Study for Superior Students
term if the appropriate criteria are met.
This opportunity permits enrollment in an accelerated or
broadened program through registration for credit hours above the
Eligibility normal load. For specific credit loads permitted, see Credit Load.
Student must be eligible for enrollment at the time a petition 3. Independent Study and Research
for Academic Bankruptcy is filed.
This program consists of several special study and research
Student must be absent from TROY a minimum of 3 courses. Guided Independent Research, Guided Independent
consecutive years to qualify. Study, and Honors Independent Study are offered in various
Student must have a term GPA of 1.75 or lower in the departments.
requested term. Guided Independent Research (course numbers 4491 and
Application of Academic Bankruptcy Terms/Limitations 4492, one to three credit hours per course): Undergraduate
Complete term forgiveness may be applied only one time research with attention to critical evaluation of research
during the student’s academic career at Troy University. techniques, methods and procedures. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
The application of the academic bankruptcy will apply to standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, permission of
 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS · 27

guiding professor, approval of the department chair and dean. A a 2.0 grade point average each subsequent term until the overall
written request must be submitted to the department chair at least (i.e. institutional or cumulative) grade point average reaches the 2.0
two weeks in advance of the term the research is to be undertaken; level.
application forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Guided Suspension
Independent Research may be taken only in the applicant’s major
or minor field. A student on probation who fails to earn a term grade point
average of 2.0 or higher will be suspended. A student’s first
Guided Independent Study (course numbers 4493 and 4494, academic suspension will be for one semester/term; the second
one to three credit hours per course): Supervised study through suspension will be for two semesters/terms; and a third suspension
internship, field or laboratory projects, guided readings, creative will be for an indefinite period.Suspension Period Regulations
endeavors, or achievement in specific skills. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior standing, permission of guiding professor, approval of the Courses completed at any institution during a suspension
department chair and dean. A written request must be submitted to period will not be accepted for credit. Students placed on indefinite
the department chair at least two weeks in advance of the term in suspension may petition for readmission following a period of 12
which the study is to be undertaken; application forms are available months.
in the Registrar’s Office. Readmission after Suspension
Honors Independent Study (course number 4498, one to three A student returning from academic suspension will be
credit hours per course). readmitted on probation. A student must earn or maintain a 2.0
4. Non-Traditional Study average or higher while on probation. A student on probation is
limited to 13 semester hours (seven semester hours for accelerated
See Credit by Examination and Experiential Credit. terms) and must earn a minimum of a 2.0 average each subsequent
5. Off-Campus Courses term until the overall grade point average reaches the 2.0 level.
Courses offered to groups of a minimum of 20 students, Failure to meet the 2.0 term/semester GPA requirement will result
prepared on demand with approval of the provost. Students in further suspension. Suspension from all other colleges will be
admitted to a Troy University off-campus course will be admitted honored, including all Troy University locations.
on a conditional basis and must earn a minimum of 20 semester
hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or better to be admitted as a Withdrawal
regular student to the campus.
Also see “Drop.”
Repetition of Courses Withdrawal from the University is defined as a removal or
withdrawal from all courses for the current semester and/or term.
Troy University courses may be repeated once for grade The student is no longer enrolled in any course(s).
forgiveness, if the course is repeated at Troy University. Only the The last day to withdraw will be assigned for each term or
first grade earned for a course may be forgiven (not calculated in semester based on 65% completion of the length of the course.
the GPA). The grades of courses repeated more than once will be Dates will be published in the Schedule of Classes and on the
calculated in the GPA. If the course being repeated is required for Academic Records web page (www.my.troy.edu/records). The
the program, then the last grade for that course must meet the 65% rule also applies to international teaching locations.
program requirements.
From Early Registration through Late Registration-Free
Schedule Course Adjustment Period
Residency
Students who wish to withdraw from all classes prior to the last day
Residency Credits of late registration must CANCEL their registration in writing
Effective Fall 2005, credit taken through any Troy University through the Designated Withdrawal Officer (DWO) listed on the
location will be counted as residency credit for graduation. Academic Records web page (www.troy.edu/academics/academic-
resources/records-office). Written cancellation does not require the
Residency Requirements completion of the withdrawal form or an exit interview. Tuition
A candidate for graduation must have attended Troy and refundable fees will be returned.
University for at least two semesters and must have earned at least
25% of the degree in residence. This may include the semester in From end of Late Registration (Free Course Schedule
which graduation is scheduled. Certain exceptions may apply to Adjustment Period) through the last day to Drop
RN-to-BSN students. These students should contact the Registrar
for further information. A student who wishes to withdraw from all courses for a current
semester/term may withdraw without academic penalty with a non-
Any Troy University course for credit counts toward residency punitive grade of W until the last day to withdraw (posted in the
(excluding developmental / remedial courses and institutional credit Schedule of Classes and on appropriate web pages). Tuition and
English as a Second Language [ESL] courses). refundable fees will be charged during this period.
Students may not withdraw via Student Planning. An official
Responsibility withdrawal form must be completed and processed before the
It is the responsibility of every student to follow the standards student’s withdrawal is considered final. The form may be
and expectations contained in this catalog, as well as those in the accessed at http://www.my.troy.edu/records/.
student handbook, The Oracle. Failure to follow these standards Students may not withdraw after the withdrawal deadline.
and expectations may adversely affect student success and Any student who fails to withdraw by the deadline will be assigned
academic progress as well as their standing within the University. a letter grade (check with the Financial Aid department to
determine how financial aid is calculated prior to withdrawing).
Retention Extenuating circumstances such as military deployment must
be properly documented before an exception can be considered.
Conditionally Admitted Students
These students must earn a 2.0 or higher grade point average
on the first 24 semester hours attempted or they will be dropped
from program.
Unconditionally Admitted Students
Probation
A student must earn or maintain a 2.0 grade point average or
higher or will be placed on probation for one semester/term. A
student on probation is limited to 13 semester hours (seven
semester hours for accelerated terms) and must earn a minimum of
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DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TEST (DSST)

ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT: Troy University will grant appropriate credit for acceptable scores on DSST Exams listed on this
chart. Acceptable scores are based on ACE recommended scores which are subject to change without notice.

STUDENTS MUST WAIT 90 DAYS (3 MONTHS) BEFORE RETAKING THE SAME DSST EXAM.

TEST TITLE TEST FORM CREDIT COURSE ACE RECOMMENDED/

NUMBER HOURS TROY REQUIRED SCORE
A History of the Vietnam War SG/SH/SL/SM 473 3 HIS 4431 44/400
Art of the Western World SE/SF/461 3 ART 1133 48/400
Astronomy SF/SG/SH/SL 500 3 ELECTIVE 48/400
Business Ethics and Society SI/SO 475 3 Area II GS Humanities 400
3 ELECTIVE 44/400
Business Law II SF/SH 534
RETIRED—NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 12-31-2014
Business Mathematics SF/SG/SH/SL 812 3 ELECTIVE 48 / 400
Computing and Information Technol- SG/SH/SL/SM 536 3 ELECTIVE 45 / 400
ogy
Criminal Justice SF/SG/SH/SL 498 3 CJ 1101 49 / 400
Environmental Science SF/SG/SH/SL 511 3 BIO 1120 46 / 400
Ethics in America SF/SG/SH/SM 474 3 PHI 2204 46 / 400
Ethics in Technology SQ/SR 302 3 ELECTIVE 400
Foundations of Education SE/SF/SG/SH 489 3 ELECTIVE 46 / 400
Fundamentals of Counseling SG/SH/SL/SM 562 3 PSY 4402 45 / 400
Fundamentals of Cyber Security SQ/SR/SY/SZ013 3 CS 3334 400

General Anthropology SF/SG 494 3 ANT 2200 47 / 400

Health and Human Development SF/SG/SH/SL 508 3 ELECTIVE 48 / 400

History of the Soviet Union SF/SG/SH/SL 471 3 HIS 4433 45 / 400

3 GEO 2210 48 / 400
Human Cultural Geography SF/SG/SH/SL 470
RETIRED—NO LONGER AVAIABLE AS OF 7-31-18
Human Resource Management SG/SH/SL/SM 530 3 HRM 3375 46 / 400
Introduction to Business SE/SF/SG/SH 543 3 BUS 1101 46 / 400
Introduction to Geology (no lab cred- SQ/SR 303 3 ELECTIVE 400
it)
Introduction to Geography SQ/SR/SY 304 3 GEO 2210 400

Introduction to Law Enforcement SG/SH/SL/SM 497 3 CJ 2221 45 / 400

Intro to World Religions SF/SG/SH/SL 496 3 REL 2280 48/400

Fundamentals of College Algebra SQ/SR/SY/SZ 424 3 MTH 1112 400

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DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TEST (DSST)

TEST FORM CREDIT ACE RECOMMENDED/

TEST TITLE COURSE
NUMBER HOURS TROY REQUIRED SCORE

3 HIS 3356 47/400

Introduction to the Modern Middle East SF/SG/SH/SL 469
RETIRED—NO LONGER AVAILABLE OF 12/31/2014

Lifespan Developmental Psychology SF/SG/SH/SL 490 3 PSY 2210 46 / 400

Management Information Systems SE/SF/SG/SH 551 3 ELECTIVE 46 / 400

Math for Liberal Arts SQ/SR/SY/SZ 300 3 MTH 1110 400

Money and Banking SG/SH/SL/SM 548 3 ECO 3353 48 / 400

Organizational Behavior SF/SG/SH/SL 531 3 MGT 4472 48 / 400

Personal Finance SE/SF/SG/SH 550 3 Area IV GS Social 46 / 400

Science

3 SCI 2234 46 / 400

Physical Geology SF/SG/SH/SL 519
RETIRED—NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 12-31-2014

Principles of Advanced English Compo-

SQ/SR/SY/SZ 301 3 ENG 1101 400
sition

Principles of Finance SF/SG/SH/SL 524 3 ELECTIVE 46 / 400

3 ACT 2291 47 / 400

Principles of Financial Accounting SG/SH/SL/SM 525
RETIRED - NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 12-31-2014

3 SCI 2233 47/400

Principles of Physical Science I SE/SF/SG/SH 512
RETIRED—NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 7-31-2018

Principles of Public Speaking SE/SF/SG/SH 815 3 Area II GS Humanities 47 / 400

Principles of Statistics SF/SH/SL/SM 450 3 QM 2241 48 / 400

Principles of Supervision SE/SF/SG/SH 532 3 ELECTIVE 46 / 400

Substance Abuse SE/SF/SG/SH 495 3 ELECTIVE 49 / 400

Technical Writing SF/SG/SH/SL 820 3 ENG 2260 46 / 400

The Civil War & Reconstruction SE/SF/SG/SH 483 3 HIS 4413 47 / 400

SF/SG/SH/SL 465 3 HIS 4403 45 / 400

Western Europe Since 1945
SF/SG/SH/SL 465 RETIRED—NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 12-31-2014
30 · ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

Troy University accepts a variety of CLEP exams. Students must meet the required score in effect as of the date of the exam. CLEP
Exams cannot be taken, or credit given, for a course in which credit has already been successfully completed. For additional information,
please contact the campus coordinator of testing or campus Records Office.

CLEP Exam Title Troy University Course(s) Hours Required

Score

American Government POL 2241 3 50

American Literature ENG 2211 3 50
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Free Elective 3 50
Biology BIO 1100 and BIO 1101 (NO LAB CREDIT) 6 50
Calculus MTH 1125 4 50
Chemistry CHM 1142/L142 and 1143/L143 8 50
College Algebra MTH 1112 3 50
College Composition (NOT modular version) ENG 1101 and 1102 6 50
College Mathematics Free Elective 3 50
English Literature ENG 2205 or ENG 2206 3 50
Financial Accounting ACT 2291 3 50
French Language FRN 1101 and 1102 6 50
German Language GER 1121 and 1122 6 50
History of the United States I HIS 1111 3 50
History of the United States II HIS 1112 3 50
Human Growth and Development Free Elective 3 50

Humanities — General General Studies Area II-Fine Arts Course 3 50

Information Systems IS 2241 or Free Elective only for Business Ma- 3 50

jors

Introduction to Educational Psychology Free Elective 3 50

Introductory Business Law Free Elective 3 50

Introductory Psychology PSY 2200 3 50
Introductory Sociology SOC 2275 3 50
Natural Sciences — General BIO 1100/L100 and SCI 2233/L233 8 50
Pre-Calculus MTH 1114 3 50
Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 2251 3 50
Principles of Management MGT 3300 3 50

Principles of Marketing MKT 3300 3 50

Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2252 3 50

Social Science and History—General Area IV—General studies social science elective 6 50
and unspecified free elective

Spanish Language SPN 1141 and 1142 6 50

Western Civilization I HIS 1101 3 50
Western Civilization II HIS 1102 3 50
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

Troy University accepts a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Students must have official score reports sent direct-
ly to Troy University, 100 University Park, Troy, AL 36082. Credit is reviewed/evaluated upon receipt of official scores.

(Minimum Score Req. = 3) (Advanced Score Req. = 4 or higher)

AP Exam Title TROY Course(s)

TROY Course(s) Credit (AP Transfer ONLY) Credit
(Applicable as Honors Credit)

Art History ART 1133 or ART 2250 3 ART 1133H or ART 2250H 3
Biology BIO 1100/L100 4 BIO 1100H/L100H 4
Calculus AB MTH 1125 4 MTH 1125H 4
Calculus BC MTH 1125 and MTH 1126 8 MTH 1125H and MTH 1126H 8

CHM 1142/L142 and CHM CHM 1142H/L142H and CHM

Chemistry 8 8
1143/L143 1143H/L143H
Chinese Language and Culture CHI 1101 3 CHI 1101H and CHI 1102H 6
Comparative Government TROY ELEC 3 TROY ELECH 3
Computer Science A CS 3360 3 CS 3360H 3
Computer Science Principles CS 3310 3 CS 3310H 3
English Language Composition ENG 1101 3 ENG 1101H 3
English Literature Composition ENG 1102 3 ENG 1102H 3
English Language Composition
AND ENG 1101 and ENG 1102 6 ENG 1101H and ENG 1102H 6
English Literature Composition
Environmental Science BIO 1120 & L120 4 BIO 1120H and L120H 4

European History HIS 1101 3 HIS 1101H and HIS 1102H 6

French Language & Culture FRN 1101 and FRN 1102 6 FRN 1101H and FRN 1102H 6

German Language & Culture GER 1121 and GER 1122 6 GER 1121H and GER 1122H 6

Human Geography GEO 3301 3 GEO 3301H 3

General Studies Area II Hu- General Studies Area II Humani-
Italian Language & Culture 6 6
manities ties Honors
General Studies Area II Hu- General Studies Area II Humani-
Japanese Language & Culture 6 6
manities ties Honors

Latin LAT 1131 and LAT 1132 6 LAT 1131H and LAT 1132H 6

Macroeconomics ECO 2251 3 ECO 2251H 3

Microeconomics ECO 2252 3 ECO 2252H 3
Music Listening (Inactivated) MUS 1131 3 MUS 1131H 3

Music Theory MUS 1102 and MUS 1103 6 MUS 1102H and MUS 1103H 6

Physics 1 : Algebra-Based PHY 2252 and PHY L252 4 PHY 2252H and PHY L252H 4

Physics 2 : Algebra-Based PHY 2253 and PHY L253 4 PHY 2253H and PHY L253H 4
Physics C : Mechanics PHY 2262 and PHY L262 4 PHY 2262H and PHY L262H 4

Required Score
Students must meet the required score in effect as of the date of the exam.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

(Minimum Score Req. = 3) (Advanced Score Req. = 4 or higher)

AP Exam Title TROY Course(s)

TROY Course(s) Credit (AP Transfer ONLY) Credit
(Applicable as Honors Credit)

Physics C : Electricity and Magnetism PHY 2263 and PHY L263 4 PHY 2262H and PHY L263H 4
Psychology PSY 2200 3 PSY 2200H 3
Precalculus MTH 1112 3 MTH 1112H and MTH 1114H 6

Research General Studies Area IV 3 General Studies Area IV Social 3

Social Science Science Honors
Seminar General Studies Area IV 3 General Studies Area IV Special 3
Social Science Science Honors

Spanish Language & Culture SPN 1141 3 SPN 1141H and SPN 1142H 6
Spanish Literature & Culture SPN 1141 3 SPN 1141H and SPN 1142H 6

Statistics STAT 2210 or QM 2241 3 STAT 2210H or QM 2241H 3

Studio Art: 2D Design ART 1145 3 ART 1145H 3
Studio Art: 3D Design ART 1150 3 ART 1150H 3

Studio Art: Drawing ART 2201 3 ART 2201H 3

U.S. Government & Politics POL 2241 3 POL 2241H 3
United States History HIS 1111 3 HIS 1111H and HIS 1112H 6

World History HIS 1122 3 HIS 1122H and HIS 1123H 6

Required Score
Students must meet the required score in effect as of the date of the exam.
 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS · 33

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Troy University awards International Baccalaureate credit with the appropriate higher-level (H-L) examination score. After official
scores have been received, evaluated and certified, eligible credit will be posted to the student’s transcript. Credit is granted only for
degree-seeking students at the undergraduate level. For more information, contact the appropriate campus registrar. IB credit will ap-
pear on the University transcript as a grade of P. Credit for IB credit is not calculated in the grade point average.

IB Test TROY Course(s) Required Credit

IB Score Hours
Awarded
Biology BIO 1100 and BIO L100 4 4
Business Management MGT 3300 4 3
Computer Science (Computing IS 2241 4 3
Studies)
Dance DAN 2200 4 2

ECO 2251 OR ECO 2252 4 3

Economics 5 6
ECO 2251 and ECO 2252
GS A2HUM 4 3
English B (Language B)
GS A2HUM and GS A2HUM 5 6
4 3
Film THE 1132
FRN 1101 4 3
French (Language B) 5 6
FRN 1101 and FRN 1102
CHM 1142 and CHM L142 4 4
(General) Chemistry
CHM 1142/CHM L142 and CHM 1143/CHM L143 5 8
Geography GEO 2210 4 3
Global Politics POL 2260 4 3
GRK 1111 4 3
(Classical) Greek
GRK 1111 and GRK 1112 5 6
HIS 1111 OR HIS 1113 4 3
History—America
HIS 1111/HIS 1112 OR HIS 1113/HIS 1114 5 6
HIS 1101 OR HIS 1103 4 3
History—European
HIS 1101/HIS 1102 OR HIS 1103/HIS 1104 5 6
4 3
History—History of Africa and the HIS 1122
Middle East/History of the Ameri-
cas/History of Asia and Oceania HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 5 6

HIS 1101 4 3
History– History of Europe
HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 5 6
History– History of Europe and the 4 3
Islamic World HIS 1122
History—20th Century World 4 3
HIS 1123
History
Language A: Language and 4 3
ENG 1101 OR ENG 1103
Literature
ENG 1101 / ENG 1102 OR ENG 1103 / ENG 1104 4 6
Language A: Literature NOTE: If both Language A: Language and Literature and Lan-
guage A: Literature are passed, ENG 1101 / ENG 1103 will be
awarded only once.
LAT 1131 4 3
Latin
LAT 1131 and LAT 1132 5 6
Mathematics (Analysis and Ap- MTH 1112 and MTH 1114 4 6
proaches/Applications and Inter-
pretation) MTH 1125 and MTH 1126 5 8

Music MUS 1131 4 3

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Troy University awards International Baccalaureate credit with the appropriate higher-level (H-L) examination score. After official
scores have been received, evaluated and certified, eligible credit will be posted to the student’s transcript. Credit is granted only for
degree-seeking students at the undergraduate level. For more information, contact the appropriate campus registrar. IB credit will ap-
pear on the University transcript as a grade of P. Credit for IB credit is not calculated in the grade point average.

IB Test TROY Course(s) Required Credit

IB Score Hours
Awarded
Philosophy PHI 2203 4 3
PHY 2252 and PHY L252 4 4
Physics
PHY 2252/PHY L252 and PHY 2253/PHY L253 5 8
Psychology PSY 2200 4 3
Social and Cultural Anthropology ANT 2200 4 3
SPN 1141 4 3
Spanish
SPN 1141 and SPN 1142 5 6
ENG 2205 or GS A2LIT1 4 3
Swedish A: Literature
ENG 2205/ENG 2206 OR GS A2LIT1/GS A2LIT2 5 6
Theatre THE 1130 4 3
Visual Arts ART 1133 OR ART 1134 4 3

Required Score: Students must meet the required score in effect as of the date of the exam.
 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS · 35

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION FOR ADVANCED AND

ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY LEVEL EXAMINATIONS (GCE A/AS LEVEL)
(Also, referred to as AICE/Cambridge International Exams/etc.)
Examination scores for A/AS Level Examinations are A, B, C, D, E and U/O. Scores of A—E are passing and credit can be awarded.
Scores of U/O are not passing and no credit will be awarded. Official score reports must be submitted to the University in order for credit
to be placed on the student’s transcript. Credit will be awarded only once for the same subject, whether from credit by examination, dual
enrollment, transfer credit or credit granted by Troy University.
Students are not required to earn the full Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma as individual GCE
subject certificates for A/AS Level examinations passed are considered for transfer credit purposes.
GCE A/AS Level examinations are offered by a number of Examining Boards (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA):
Edexcel; Oxford, Cambridge, and RSA Examinations (OCR); Pearson; Council for the Curriculum. Examinations and Assessment
(CCEA) in Northern Ireland; Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC); Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): Oxford Interna-
tional AQA); subjects not presented in the table below will be reviewed on an individual basis.

A Level AS Level
GCE A/AS Level Exam Title
TROY Course(s) Credit TROY Course(s) Credit
Hours Hours
Accounting ACT Elective / ACT Elec- 3/3 ACT Elective 3
tive
Applied Information and Communica- IS 2241 / IS Elective 3/3 IS 2241 3
tion Technology OR Computing
Art and Design ART 1133 / GS A2HUM 3/3 ART 1133 3

Biology BIO 1100/L100 3/1 & 3/1 BIO 1100/L100 3/1

and
BIO 1101/L101

Business Studies BUS 1101/GS A4SS 3/3 BUS 1101 3

Chemistry CHM 1142/L142 3/1 & 3/1 CHM 1142/L142 3/1

and
CHM 1143/L143
Chinese CHI 1101 / CHI 1102 3/3 CHI 1101 3
Classical Studies CLA 2260 / GS A2HUM 3/3 CLA 2260 3

Computer Science CS 2265 / CS 3310 3/3 CS 3310 3

Divinity / Hinduism / Islamic Studies GS A2HUM 3/3 GS A2HUM 3

OR OR
GS A4SS GS A4SS

Economics ECO 2251 / ECO 2252 3/3 ECO Elective 3

English Language ENG 1101 / ENG 1102 3/3 ENG 1101 3

English Literature ENG 2205 / ENG 2206 3/3 ENG 2205 3

Environmental Management N/A N/A BIO 1120/L120 3/1

Foreign Languages - Other: Afri- GS A2HUM / GS A2HUM 3/3 GS A2HUM 3

kaans / Arabic / Hindi / Marathi /
Portuguese / Tamil / Telugu / Urdu

Foreign Languages - Other: Japanese N/A N/A JPN 1101 3

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GCE A/AS Level Exam Title A Level AS Level

TROY Course(s) Credit TROY Course(s) Credit

Hours Hours

French FRN 1101 / FRN 1102 3/3 FRN 1101 3

General Paper N/A N/A TROY Elective 3

Geography GEO 2210 / GS A4SS 3/3 GEO 2210 3

German GER 1121 / GER 1122 3/3 GER 1121 3

Global Perspectives N/A N/A IDS 2200 3

American History HIS 1112 / HIS Elective 3/3 HIS 1112 3

European History HIS 1102 OR HIS 1123 3/3 HIS 1102 OR HIS 1123 3
and
HIS Elective

History GS A4HIS1 /GS A4HIS2 3/3 GS A4HIS1 3

Law LAW Elective / LAW Elec- 3/3 LAW Elective 3

tive

Marine Science BIO Elective / BIO Elective 3/3 BIO Elective 3

Mathematics MTH 1112 / MTH 1114 3/3 MTH 1112 3

Further Mathematics MTH 1125 / STAT 2210 4/3 N/A N/A

Media Studies GS A2FA / GS A2FA 3/3 GS A2FA 3

Music MUS 1131 / GS A2HUM 3/3 MUS 1131 3

Physics PHY 2252/L252 3/1 & 3/1 PHY 2252/L252 3/1

and
PHY 2253/L253

Psychology PSY 2200 / GS A4SS 3/3 PSY 2200 3

Sociology SOC 2275 / GS A4SS 3/3 SOC 2275 3

Spanish SPN 1141 / SPN 1142 3/3 SPN 1141 3

Thinking Skills PHI 2203 / GS A2HUM 3/3 PHI 2203 3

Travel and Tourism HSTM 2220 3 N/A N/A