06-16-2010, 01:30 PM
Just applied for admission to Charter Oak last week, all set with 80 credits under my belt and a degree plan ready to go using only CLEP and DSST...and I get this email. Now there is no way I'll be able to finish in time to go to law school next year, I will have to take real 15 week courses. This stinks.
June 16, 2010
Dear Prospective Student,
A new academic year begins at Charter Oak State College on July 1, 2010, and I am writing to advise you of some changes you need to be aware of as you plan your next step toward earning a Charter Oak degree.
Effective July 1, 2010, we will have a three credit cornerstone course which will be required of all new students. This is our way of ensuring that you are prepared to succeed in completing your degree. The course is offered in an 8-week term and must be taken in your first term of study.
Students matriculated after June 30, 2010, will be required to earn 30 credits at the upper level. Presently, the academic requirement mandates that 30 credits are earned from beyond a two year college, with 15-18 credits being at the upper level. This is a significant change and may impact any degree plan that was issued prior to June 30. Please consult with your assigned Admissions Counselor for more information on this change.
The cost of developing and providing high quality academic programs and services continues to rise. In response, we must, reluctantly, raise some of our charges, including our academic services fee and course tuition. While no one wants to hear anything is going to cost more, if you look closely, we believe you will still find that completing your education with us remains quite a bargain. Effective July 1, 2010, most fees will be increased approximately 4%.
Not only are our fees/tuition amongst the lowest both in the state and compared to other distance learning providers, you also save time and money because we have a very generous transfer credit acceptance policy. We accept up to 87 credits from an accredited two-year college and there is no age-limit on the acceptance of credits. Hence, the total number of credits remaining in your degree is often less than you would find at a traditional college or university.
We recognize that when you applied to Charter Oak State College you had a goal in mind â completing your degree, economically and conveniently. We intend to help you achieve that goal. Contact the Admissions Staff (860) 832-3855 or admissions@charteroak.edu to take your next steps towards completing your degree!
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Lori Gagne Pendleton
Director of Admissions
June 16, 2010
Dear Prospective Student,
A new academic year begins at Charter Oak State College on July 1, 2010, and I am writing to advise you of some changes you need to be aware of as you plan your next step toward earning a Charter Oak degree.
Effective July 1, 2010, we will have a three credit cornerstone course which will be required of all new students. This is our way of ensuring that you are prepared to succeed in completing your degree. The course is offered in an 8-week term and must be taken in your first term of study.
Students matriculated after June 30, 2010, will be required to earn 30 credits at the upper level. Presently, the academic requirement mandates that 30 credits are earned from beyond a two year college, with 15-18 credits being at the upper level. This is a significant change and may impact any degree plan that was issued prior to June 30. Please consult with your assigned Admissions Counselor for more information on this change.
The cost of developing and providing high quality academic programs and services continues to rise. In response, we must, reluctantly, raise some of our charges, including our academic services fee and course tuition. While no one wants to hear anything is going to cost more, if you look closely, we believe you will still find that completing your education with us remains quite a bargain. Effective July 1, 2010, most fees will be increased approximately 4%.
Not only are our fees/tuition amongst the lowest both in the state and compared to other distance learning providers, you also save time and money because we have a very generous transfer credit acceptance policy. We accept up to 87 credits from an accredited two-year college and there is no age-limit on the acceptance of credits. Hence, the total number of credits remaining in your degree is often less than you would find at a traditional college or university.
We recognize that when you applied to Charter Oak State College you had a goal in mind â completing your degree, economically and conveniently. We intend to help you achieve that goal. Contact the Admissions Staff (860) 832-3855 or admissions@charteroak.edu to take your next steps towards completing your degree!
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Lori Gagne Pendleton
Director of Admissions
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