Certification that a college meets a set of criteria established by one of six private, nonprofit, voluntary regional accrediting associations.

The procedure used to alter class schedules after initial registration and through the first week of the semester. During this time, students can adjust their schedule by dropping or adding a course without penalty.

A national examination through which credit may be awarded in specified subjects. The minimum passing score is required for the awarding of credit applicable toward a degree. Information is available in the Counseling, Advising, and Assessment Center.

State Board of Education rules that establish provisions to facilitate the smooth transition of students through the secondary, community college and university educational systems.

A college credit course taken for informational instruction only. College credit is not earned and regular fees are assessed. Testing and course pre-and co-requisites apply.

A degree obtained by completing 120+ credit hours. The first 60 hours are usually made up of general education classes and the final 60+ hours consist of major specific coursework.

A resource of academic policies, procedures, college and degree requirements, faculty and course descriptions, published yearly (but subject to change).

Beginning July 1, 2011, CLAS will no longer be an associate's degree or bachelor's degree graduation requirement.

CLEP is a national examination through which credit may be awarded in specified subjects. Meeting the minimum passing score is required for awarding of credit applicable toward a degree. Information is available in the Counseling, Advising and Assessment Center.

A variety of non-credit subjects offered to the community through Florida SouthWestern State College.