N.M. Admin. Code § 5.55.8.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 5.55.8.8 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The department, in consultation with faculty, shall develop the statewide advanced placement exam policy that includes a comprehensive list of lower-division college-level courses for which a student shall receive credit when the student earns a score of three or above on an advanced placement exam.

B. The department shall adopt a statewide advanced placement exam policy that includes a comprehensive list of lower-division college-level courses for which a student shall receive credit when the student earns a score of three or above on an advanced placement exam.

C. The department shall maintain and publish a list of the courses approved that are also general education courses and the content area associated with that course so that general education credit can be awarded by the institution.

D. Each institution shall publish and make available to students the statewide advanced placement exam policy, including the course credits that fulfill general education requirements. The institution may meet the requirement by providing a link to the published policy on the department's website.

E. Students should consult with advisors at their institution to ensure that their advanced placement credits are recognized as listed in the policy.

F. If an institution does not offer the course approved for a specific advanced placement exam score, the institution shall bring in the advanced placement course as if it was a transfer course, and ensure it meets general education credit if listed as general education in the policy.

G. A single advanced placement exam score may fulfill both general education and degree requirements.

H. Prior to participating in the statewide advanced placement exam policy, an accredited tribal college shall execute a memorandum of understanding with the department expressing its intent to implement the statewide advanced placement exam policy.

N.M. Admin. Code § 5.55.8.8

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 20, October 25, 2022, eff. 10/25/2022