College Credit Advantage Program FAQs for Students and Families

High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with strong academic records are eligible to participate in the College Credit Advantage Program.

Eligibility for individual students is determined by your high school in consultation with Adelphi University based on your academic record. To participate, you must attend a participating high school and be enrolled in an Adelphi-approved course.

To enroll or register for the College Credit Advantage Program, complete the process through Adelphi University’s online system:

1. Eligibility Check: Ensure you attend a participating high school and are enrolled in an Adelphi-approved course.
2. Online Registration: Submit your registration using the online enrollment portal.
3. Deadlines: Complete your registration by the posted enrollment dates for the term. Late registrations cannot be accepted, and retroactive credit is not permitted per University and New York State guidelines.

If you miss the registration dates for the College Credit Advantage Program, you will not be eligible to earn college credit for that semester.

Key details regarding missed deadlines:

• Strict Cutoff: Dual enrollment registrations cannot be accepted after the posted deadline under any circumstances.
• No Retroactive Registration: University academic policies and New York State guidelines mandate that students must be formally registered by the appointed date. Retroactive registration is strictly prohibited.
• No Appeals: This policy applies to all students and is not subject to appeal or escalation.

No. Registrations submitted after the posted deadline cannot be accepted under any circumstances. These deadlines apply to all students and ensure compliance with University academic policies and state regulations. This policy is not subject to appeal or escalation.

Registration at Adelphi University for the College Credit Advantage Program is processed on a semester basis rather than a yearly basis. Depending on how your high school structures the course, registration requirements vary:

• Half-Year / Single-Semester Courses: If a class meets for only one semester (either Fall or Spring), you register during the corresponding registration period for that specific semester.
• Full-Year Courses Split into Two Semesters: If a class runs all year but is divided into two separate semester courses for college credit, you must register separately in both the Fall and Spring terms.
• Full-Year Courses Registering in the Fall Only: Certain full-year courses only require a single registration period during the Fall semester.

Because course structures vary, you should consult your classroom teacher to confirm how your specific course is scheduled and whether you need to register once or twice. Be sure to check the official enrollment dates to ensure all registration deadlines are met.

Adelphi University requires full payment per course at the time of online registration.

Key details regarding tuition and fees for the College Credit Advantage Program:

• Payment Timing: Payment is due immediately upon registering for your course.
• Payment Methods: Payments are processed online using Visa, Mastercard, or an electronic check.
• Nonrefundable: All tuition payments are nonrefundable.
• Late Registration Fee: If you register during the designated Late Registration period, a $35 late fee will be applied to your total.

Dropping a course under the College Credit Advantage Program is a formal process that requires prior approval from the director of high school and pre-college programs. Simply dropping the class with your high school teacher or guidance counselor does not automatically remove you from Adelphi University’s roster.

Key Requirements for Dropping a Course

1. Allowed Reasons to Drop: Students may only drop an Adelphi course under specific circumstances:

• • You are no longer enrolled in the high school course and will not receive a high school grade for it (proof required from your high school teacher or guidance counselor).
  • You inadvertently registered for the wrong course or need to switch to another course.
  • Other extenuating circumstances approved at the director’s discretion.

2. Required Documentation: If approved to drop, the following items must be submitted:

• • Enrollment and attendance records provided by your course instructor.
  • A written statement from you requesting the drop.
  • A completed Request to Drop a Course Form, which can be requested by contacting the Office of College Credit Advantage Program at 516.877.3046 or CCAP@adelphi.edu.

3. Refund Policy: Course tuition payments are generally nonrefundable, unless an extenuating circumstance is reviewed and approved by program administrators.

No additional financial aid is available through Adelphi University for the College Credit Advantage Program.

Because tuition for these courses is already discounted by more than 85% compared to standard on-campus rates, Adelphi University does not offer further scholarships, grants, or financial assistance for dual-enrollment students in this program.

Adelphi University recommends that students participate in a maximum of two classes per semester for Adelphi credit through the College Credit Advantage Program.

Because college-level coursework is demanding, the actual number of courses you take should depend on:

• High School Offerings: How many Adelphi-approved dual-enrollment courses your high school currently offers.
• Academic Capabilities: Your ability to handle the rigorous workload alongside your high school requirements and extracurricular activities.

Instructors for the College Credit Advantage Program are high school faculty members who meet specific academic and professional qualifications, and are approved by Adelphi University.

Qualifications & Selection Process

• Education: Faculty must hold a master’s degree in the subject area they teach, or a master’s degree in education with a concentration in that subject area.
• Experience: Candidates must have at least three years of teaching experience.
• Approval Process: Teachers are nominated by their school officials and must be formally approved by the corresponding academic departments at Adelphi University.
• Curriculum Alignment: Once approved, instructors work closely with Adelphi faculty to develop and align the course curricula with university standards.

The key difference between the College Credit Advantage Program and AP (Advanced Placement) classes is how college credit is awarded:

• AP Classes: Earning college credit depends entirely on achieving a high enough score on a single standardized exam at the end of the course.
• College Credit Advantage Program: Adelphi University credit is awarded based on the grade you earn for the overall coursework and performance you accomplish throughout the semester, rather than a single high-stakes test.

While Adelphi University cannot guarantee transfer credit in advance, most higher education institutions accept credits earned through the College Credit Advantage Program. Survey data indicates that over 90 percent of students who request credit transfer receive recognition at post-secondary institutions nationwide.

Key Points About Credit Transfer

• Varied Transfer Practices: How credits are applied depends on the policies of the receiving institution. Credits may be awarded as:
  • Elective credits
  • Advanced standing placement
  • Requirement waivers
  • A combination of the above
• Recommended Next Step: Students are strongly encouraged to contact the admissions or registrar offices of the specific colleges they plan to apply to or attend to verify their exact transfer credit policies.

Here is a summary of how to order your Adelphi University transcript for College Credit Advantage Program courses:

Step-by-Step Ordering Process

1. Access the Ordering Portal: Go to parchment.com or visit adelphi.edu/registrar/transcripts and follow the link to Parchment.
2. Create an Account: Set up a Parchment account using your email and a password (no prior Adelphi login credentials are required).
3. Start Your Request: Log in and begin a new transcript order.
4. Enter ID Information: When asked for a student ID, you may enter your Social Security Number or select “I do not know.”
5. Verify Date of Birth: Ensure your Date of Birth is entered correctly, as it is the primary detail used to locate your record.
6. Graduation Year: When prompted for your graduation year, enter the year you took the course in high school.

Transcript Types & Fees

Important Guidelines

• Hold for Grades: If your course is currently in progress, select “Hold for Grades” when ordering; otherwise, your transcript will be generated and sent without grades.
• Direct Delivery: Most receiving colleges require official transcripts to be delivered directly from Adelphi/Parchment. Forwarding a downloaded PDF transcript yourself may cause the receiving institution to reject it.
• Manual Verification: It is normal for orders to be temporarily placed on hold for manual record verification before being processed.

To obtain a copy of the syllabus for an Adelphi University class you took through the College Credit Advantage Program, you can request it through two primary channels:

1. Contact Your High School Instructor: Since CCAP courses are taught directly at your high school, your teacher keeps a copy of the approved Adelphi syllabus. Reaching out to them or your high school’s guidance department is often the quickest way to get a copy.
2. Contact Adelphi’s CCAP Office: If your teacher or school no longer has the syllabus on file, you can request an archived copy directly from Adelphi University’s Office of College Credit Advantage Program:
   • Email: ccap@adelphi.edu
   • Phone: 516-877-3046

When reaching out, be sure to provide your full name, the high school you attended, the name of the course, and the term/year you took the class so they can locate the correct document.

“The University is an academic community devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. Fundamental to this pursuit is academic integrity. In joining the Adelphi community, I accept the University’s Statement of Academic Integrity and pledge to uphold the principles of honesty and civility embodied in it. I will conduct myself in accordance with ideals of truth and honesty and I will forthrightly oppose actions which would violate these ideals.”

Adelphi University requires that all students enrolled in the College Credit Advantage Program receive formal letter grades. High school numerical marks are converted to Adelphi letter grades using the following standard conversion chart:

Numerical Grade Range/Adelphi Letter Grade

• 100-97/A+
• 96-94/A
• 93-90/A-
• 89-87/B+
• 86-84/B
• 83-80/B-
• 79-77/C+
• 76-74/C
• 73-70/C-
• 69-65/D
• Below 65/F

Grades for the College Credit Advantage Program are not automatically sent out to students unless an official transcript is requested.

Key details regarding finding out your grades:

• Instructor Consultation: The quickest way to check your grade is to ask your course instructor directly.
• No Phone or Email Disclosures: Due to privacy policies, the Office of College Credit Advantage Program cannot provide grades over the phone or by email.
• Official Record: If you need official documentation of your grade, you must order an official transcript through Parchment.

Grades for the College Credit Advantage Program are not automatically sent out to students unless an official transcript is requested.

Key details regarding finding out your grades:

• Instructor Consultation: The quickest way to check your grade is to ask your course instructor directly.
• No Phone or Email Disclosures: Due to privacy policies, the Office of College Credit Advantage Program cannot provide grades over the phone or by email.
• Official Record: If you need official documentation of your grade, you must order an official transcript through Parchment.