Time Limits on Course Work

Given the rapidly changing nature of information and the resulting modification of course competencies, Surry Community College reserves the right to limit credits accepted in programs of study based on the year in which the credits were earned. The following courses completed more than five calendar years prior to admission into a program will not be accepted for credit unless approved by the Division Chair/Director of the specific course. The following courses will be affected: 

• CIS 110, Introduction to Computers  
• CTS 120, Hardware/Software Support  
• CTS 130, Spreadsheet  
• CTS 155, Tech Support Functions  
• DBA 110, Database Concepts  
• NET 125, Introduction to Networks  
• NET 126, Switching and Routing  
• NOS 110, Operating Systems Concepts  
• OST 134, Text Entry & Formatting  
• OST 136, Word Processing  
• OST 137, Office Applications I  
• OST 153, Office Finance Solutions  
• SEC 110, Security Concepts  
• SEC 175, Perimeter Defense  

The Division Chair/Director may approve, disapprove, or request that students provide evidence of course skills before the course is applied toward the current degree program. Evidence of skills may include a proficiency test, current college projects, current job duties/projects, or some other form of assessment deemed appropriate by the Division Chair/Director.