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Did you know
that Westchester
Community College has
10
off-campus
centers located
throughout
Westchester County?
CREDIT for PRIOR LEARNING
A maximum of 32 credits can be transferred to Westchester Community College.
AP/CLEP
You can earn college credit by completing examinations such as CLEP (College Level
Examination Program) or AP (Advanced Placement).The exams, although not administered
at Westchester Community College, can be taken elsewhere and earn you a maximum of
32
credits through the exams or a combination of exam and transfer credits. You cannot
earn credit by taking an exam whose content is similar to a course or courses you have
already taken. Please note that you cannot earn college credit for English Composition 1
or 2 by CLEP Exam.
For an evaluation of test scores for tests you have already completed, bring your scores to
theAdmissions Office.Visit theAdmissions Office in Room210 of theAdministration building
for information about testing, or call 914-606-6735. Advanced placement equivalencies
can be found online at:
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Transfer Credit
Credit for coursework successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better at another
accredited college or university may be awarded for courses deemed equivalent at
Westchester Community College. Students are encouraged to submit official transcripts
to the Office of Admission for a Transfer Credit Evaluation. If applicable, a maximum of 32
college credits may be transferred to Westchester Community College. You cannot earn
credit for a course that is similar in content to a course or courses you have already taken
at Westchester Community College.
CULTURAL ARTS
Concerts and performances are given by world class professional artists and artistic
groups. For descriptions and specific listings of dance, music, theatre and other types
of cultural events on campus, call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 914-606-6262 or visit
POLICIES &
General Info
Did you knowmore than 93 companies in
Westchester employ Westchester Community College graduates?
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Westchester Community College has established and maintains an environment in which
individuals of various groups and backgrounds learn to live together in an atmosphere of
mutual respect. Furthermore, the college asserts that a student’s education is inadequate
unless he or she has acquired a knowledge and appreciation of human diversity and has
established a set of values with which to function positively in a pluralistic society.
Respect for, and understanding of, cultural diversity in all its forms is a strong antidote for
prejudice, racism, and discrimination based on religion, national origin, ethnic grouping,
color, or other socially derived attempts to deny a person his or her human rights.
Accordingly, the college shall strive to find the common elements that unite us, and the
positive differences that strengthen us.
The goals are as follows:
1.
To provide every student with experiences, in and out of the classroom, which enhance
his or her understanding of, and respect for, differences in race, national origin, religion,
ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, and socio-economic
background.
2.
To sensitize the staff and faculty to regard cultural differences as the norm, not the
exception, while recognizing our common needs and aspirations.
3.
To encourage diverse groups to participate in cooperative endeavors and interactions.
If the situation arises, however, in which you wish to make a complaint about a faculty
member, employee, or another student regarding alleged discrimination, the complaint
should be taken to the Acting Director of Student Development, or you may call 914-606-
6733
for guidance. In all cases, the discrimination complaint will be dealt with in a timely
fashion by each compliance officer.
CURRICULUM CHANGES -
See CHANGING YOUR MAJOR
DANCE
The Dance Program sponsors a resident dance troupe named Danceworks. College
students and alumni give two types of concert performances during the academic
year. One is Danceworks for Children (suitable for children 3 years and up) which is
an “interactive” experience where children are invited up on stage to perform, and
Danceworks In Performance whereby the troupe gives five full-length performances of
original choreographic works.
In addition to Danceworks,the college also has a Dance Club.The clubmeets onWednesdays
during Common Hour in AAB-218. Dance Club sessions are an opportunity for students to
create their own dances and to explore diverse forms of movement.
For more information on either Danceworks or the Dance Club contact the Performing Arts
Curriculum Chair at 914-606-7878 or
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POLICIES &
General Info
