The amount of credit that the university will allow for work done in another institution within a given period of time may not exceed the normal amount of credit that could have been earned at the university during that time. A maximum of 62 hours of credit earned in a junior college may be applied toward a degree.

Regents' Testing Program Examination: A student must demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing skills by passing all parts of this examination. The examination is administered each semester and students are advised when they are eligible and must take this examination. Transfer students who are eligible will be notified of the earliest testing date following their initial enrollment. (See also Regents Testing Program, page 40.)

Special Examinations: Special examinations may be required of the student as he or she progresses through various levels of the curriculum.

Graduation with Honors: Excellence in academic work is recognized at graduation by the award of honor rank in general scholarship. The cumulative grade point average is used in the awarding of academic honors. A student who averages 3.85 or more is graduated summa cum laude; one who averages 3.65, but less than 3.85, is graduated magna cum laude; and one who averages 3.50, but less than 3.65, is graduated cum laude. This distinction of high academic achievement is placed on the student's diploma and is noted on the permanent record.

A student who has transferred to Augusta State University is eligible to graduate with honors only if the grade point average for his or her entire university career meets one of the above requirements and the student has completed at least half of his or her courses in residence. Also see: "Deans' Lists."