Nontraditional Credit 

Southern Connecticut State University recognizes that learning experiences outside the traditional college classroom may be equivalent to those that occur in the classroom in terms of meeting the objectives of established courses and programs. Matriculated Southern students may receive up to a maximum of 30 credits for nontraditional learning experiences. When nontraditional credit is awarded, the credit is entered on the transcript as a transfer credit. Nontraditional grades are not included or counted in the GPA.

It is important for students to recognize that the rules for acceptance of credit for nontraditional learning does vary among academic departments and schools depending upon departmental standards and rules of external accrediting agencies. Information about possible nontraditional credit for any of the options listed below may be obtained from the Registrar's Office.