The qualifications of all prospective students are evaluated by reviewing each prospective student's Application for Admission. The application should include a:

	Resume including complete work history;
	A detailed list of any specialized training and certificate programs, company sponsored training and workshops, and a detailed list of all military schooling or training; and
	Official transcripts of all college and university coursework along with all other documentation of previously completed academic work.

The evaluation of each individual's application package is the key component for acceptance. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the applicant has the appropriate educational background, occupational accomplishment, motivation, and self-discipline to succeed in an innovative, off-campus educational environment. Indication of an applicant's continued quest for knowledge and learning is a key component for determining whether an individual can successfully function in this style of learning environment.

During the admission process, all elements and facets of an applicant's background are thoroughly reviewed and evaluated. These elements are compared against the University's Degree Program Course Requirements. The assessment allows the University to make determinations unique for each student. Students must satisfy the overall course work requirements for each Degree Program by an acceptable combination of the following methods:


TRANSFER OF CREDIT

Previously earned academic credit that meets the University's criteria may be transferred to the University to meet existing Degree Program Coursework Requirements. Transfer credit is limited to a maximum percentage of the total semester units required for each Degree Program. This percentage varies with Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs. Applicants seeking transfer credit must provide "official" transcripts to University of Rockhampton’s Registrar. These transcripts must be sent "directly" to UOR from the institution from which the credits were earned in order to complete the enrollment process.

College Equivalency Credits By:

Military Service Credit (Undergraduate Programs ONLY):
The University grants credit for military service and schooling based on the equivalent requirements and procedures followed by the American Council of Education (ACE).

Standardized Examinations Credit (Undergraduate Programs ONLY):
The University awards credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP and other comparable General Education examinations toward Undergraduate Degree Programs.

Experiential Learning Credit (Undergraduate Programs ONLY):

The University recognizes that not all learning takes place in a traditional classroom and students are given an opportunity to receive academic credit for 2 different types of non school learning which are described below, Specialized Training and Life Learning Credits.

Specialized Training

The process used for validating specialized training allows students to receive undergraduate credit in the General Elective Category only.

Specific training programs which students may have completed through their company, organization, military training experiences, professional or personal licensure requirements, or other documented training experiences may be eligible for academic credit.

To receive credit, prospective students are invited to submit the Specialized Training Form, which is included with the initial inquiry information sent to prospective students.

When the application is received by the University, the accompanying documentation is evaluated for possible credit.

To be eligible for credit, the required documentation could include submission of certificates, licenses, transcripts, DD214 forms, Company training programs, or other materials that provide documentation that a program of instruction has been completed including the number of hours of training. To verify eligibility, the University utilizes guidelines and reference materials published by recognized sources such as The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs (American Council on Education) and The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services in the awarding of academic credit for company training programs, military schools, workshops, seminars, specialized training programs, correspondence courses, continuing education courses, etc.

The University requires forty-five documented hours of training for one three semester unit course. The University does not award course credit for programs of less than 45 hours of instruction. However hours from different sources may be combined. Example: A combination of 6-documentable 8 hour workshops (48 hours) would qualify to receive credit for one course.

After receipt, the review and evaluation of all specialized training documents and other non-school learning certificates is completed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Specialized training programs that are eligible for credit are recorded on the student’s course work matrix, along with all previously earned academic transfer credit.

Life Learning Credits

The process used for validating Life Learning Credits allows students to receive undergraduate credit in the major field of study only.

Eligibility for experiential credits is determined at the application stage of the enrollment process. The application and supporting documentation is reviewed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs or Dean of Admissions and an objective determination is made as to which, if any, courses the applicant may have obtained sufficient experiential knowledge and skills that would be deemed equivalent to those of standard courses.

The student is provided with an Academic Evaluation Report at the time of acceptance into his/her degree program. Based upon review of the occupational resume submitted with the application, the Academic Evaluation Report identifies any courses that may be eligible for experiential credit.

Once the applicant has officially enrolled and become a student, he/she is provided a "Request for Experiential Credit" form for each course identified as possibly eligible for experiential credit. The student must submit a separate form for each eligible course. The "Request for Experiential Credit" form requires that the student identify the name, number, and the description of the course.

The student then provides a detailed explanation of any specific occupational experience or expertise he / she may have that is directly related to the course description.

An applicant's entire background is evaluated. Specialized company or military training programs, certifications, or licenses held, and occupational history are all evaluated for potential academic credit.

Students must request "Experiential Credit" in writing. Particular attention is paid as to how the requested Experimental Credit satisfies the Learning Objectives for each course for which Experiential Credit is sought.