TECH PREP ADVANCED PLACEMENT

     A registered Tech Prep student who completes the first year of a SWTJC Tech Prep certificate or degree program may apply to change articulated high school course grades from “P” to a letter grade equal to a “C”  or the letter grade equivalent of the student’s first year GPA, whichever is greater.  The GPA is rounded to the next highest whole number to determine the letter grade.  For instance, a GPA of 3.25 is rounded to 4.00 and entered as the letter grade A.  The student’s written application must be approved by (1) a College instructor in the student’s Tech Prep program who is personally familiar with the student’s capabilities and the competencies associated with the articulated courses, and (2) a College administrator, preferably either the Dean of Instructional Services or the Technical Education Director.  Upon approval, the student’s transcript will be changed to reflect the new grade(s).  To begin the application process, the student should contact a counselor or the Technical Education Director.

     A registered Tech Prep student who completes at least six hours of coursework at SWTJC and who has received a recognized certification or licensure associated with an articulated course may apply for a grade change from “P” to a letter grade.  The table below gives the recognized certifications and licensures along with corresponding grade change equivalencies.  To begin the application process, the student should contact a counselor or the Technical Education Director.