FAQ

How can I obtain a copy of my grades?
Students can access their grades via Sonis.

If I register for a course but never attend class, how will that affect my GPA?
Students who never attend a class will be removed from the roster which will have no effect on their GPA. To be eligible for a refund, students need to submit the Drop/Add Form by the deadline. For more information on refunds, see the Refund Policy in the catalog.

Who evaluates transfer credits?
Transfer credits are evaluated by the Registrar's Office.

Will my transfer credits count toward my GPA at Cabarrus College?
No. Credit taken at other schools will not count towards your GPA at Cabarrus College. Grades earned at other institutions will only count as credit towards the completion of your degree.

Are there time limits on what courses will transfer?
Time limitations may restrict the transfer of some courses into the College if it is determined that course material is outdated. Computer technology courses over four years old and physical and biological science courses over five years old are not considered for transfer credit. If courses fall outside the timeframe, credit may be received by examination or on a case-by-case basis as a result of current experience in the discipline.

Computer technology courses over four years old from the date of enrollment into Cabarrus College will not be awarded transfer credit.

How do I apply for graduation?

To graduate, students need to complete the Intent to Graduate form which will be electronically sent to your college email during the published registration period the semester prior to graduation.

How do I know that I have completed all degree requirements for graduation?

Students are responsible for the completion of their academic program based upon the requirements stated in the college catalog. An academic advisor is available to assist, but the responsibility to ensure that all degree completion requirements have been met remains with the student. Students should always see their academic advisor and check their curriculum plan before making course selections for the following term.

What is a degree audit?

A degree audit is the process used to determine if all Cabarrus College degree requirements have been met so that the student can be eligible for graduation.

How can I perform a degree audit?
Students can perform a degree audit through Sonis. Refer to the "Running and Interpreting a Degree Audit Reports for Students" document available on the SonisWeb documents page.

How can I graduate with Honors?
Degree and diploma candidates whose scholastic performance reflects high achievement in all their college courses may graduate with distinction designated as:
Summa Cum Laude - Grade Point Average of 3.90 or above
Magna Cum Laude - Grade Point Average of 3.60 through 3.89
Cum Laude - Grade Point Average of 3.20 through 3.59
*Honors is applicable only to Undergraduate Students

How do I receive my diploma?

How do I request a transcript?
All transcript requests must be in writing. After receipt of the completed and signed request form, and provided the student is not indebted to Cabarrus College, the transcript will be placed in the mail in approximately three working days. Processing of transcript requests at the end of a semester may take longer due to increased volume.

Print the Transcript Request Form, complete, and mail it to:
Transcripts - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
401 Medical Park Drive
Concord, NC 28025

Transcript requests may also be faxed to 704-403-2077 or emailed to mary.elmore@cabarruscollege.edu.

How do I pay for a transcript?
Transcripts must be paid for in advance before they can be released. This charge may be paid with a credit card or by mailing a check or money order to the address listed above. If a student has any financial obligations to the college, the balance must be paid in full before an official transcript will be printed.

Can a parent request a transcript for his or her child?
No. Transcripts will not be released to anyone except the owner of the record unless officially requested in writing by the student. Photo identification is required to pick up a transcript.

Can I request a transcript if I have a financial hold on my record?
No. Transcripts will not be released if the student is financially obligated to the College.

Is my transcript official if it is faxed or emailed?
No. Faxed or emailed transcripts are considered copies by most college and universities. Official copies are usually mailed.

If I have repeated a course and earned a higher grade, will the lower grade remain on my transcript?
Yes. All failures, repeated courses, and withdrawals will be shown on transcripts.

Will detailed work from other colleges show up on my Cabarrus College transcript?
No. Transcripts will show work completed at Cabarrus College only. However, if a student has transfer/transient hours from another college, those will appear on the transcript as transfer credits, but will not compute in the college GPA.

What is the purpose of the Verification of Enrollment Letter?
Often companies (such as insurance agencies) request proof of a student's current enrollment. A Verification of Enrollment letter is an official document of a student's current enrollment status that can be sent to these external agencies.

How do I request a Verification of Enrollment Letter?
Verification of enrollment letters can be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Records and Information Management.

Can Cabarrus College fax Verification of Enrollment Letters?
Yes. Verification of enrollment letters can be mailed, faxed, or picked up in the Student Support Center (Office 133). There is no charge to pick up or mail a verification of enrollment letter.

How do I change my phone number or address?
Students can update their phone numbers and mailing addresses in Sonis by clicking on the "Update Bio" icon.

How do I change my name?
Name changes will be made only when the student provides a copy of an updated Drives License and Social Security Card to the Office of Student Records and Information Management located in the Student Support Center (Office 133).

How do I change my major?
Applications for change of major can be made at any time. Requests received by the published application deadlines for each semester are guaranteed for consideration and decision prior to course registration for the following semester. Applications for change of major are considered on a competitive basis. Criteria for change of major requests include: meeting any minimum standardized test score requirements; academic history (high school and college); grades in science and math courses; and grades in courses enrolled in at Cabarrus College, especially science and math courses. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that they meet all program admissions criteria.

If a change of major is desired, students should contact their Advisor o facilitate the process. Student requests for change of major will be reviewed and decided upon by the appropriate academic Program Chair. Admission into one program does not guarantee admission into another program. A change of major acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of currently enrolled coursework, continued good academic standing at Cabarrus College, and fulfillment of any additional program specific requirements.

ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION

Certificate-Seeking Students:
Status does not vary by credit hours earned

Diploma Seeking Students:
Freshman - status does not vary by credit hours earned

Associate Degree-Seeking Students:
Freshman - 00-29 semester credit hours earned
Sophomore - 30 or more semester credit hours earned

Bachelor Degree-Seeking Students:
Junior - 60-89 semester credit hours earned
Senior - 90-120 or more semester credit hours earned

Master Degree-Seeking Students:
Graduate Student - status does not vary by credit hours earned

"Credit hours earned" includes hours approved as transfer credit.