Northeast Maritime Institute is a drug-free campus. Upon entry, all students must submit a negative chemical test and are subject to random chemical screening while enrolled at NMI. Northeast Maritime Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for student with documented disabilities. The Student Disabilities Coordinator works with faculty and staff to provide support for students with disabilities in compliance with the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act 2009. At the post-secondary school level, a student must disclose his or her learning differences in order to receive reasonable academic accommodations. The Voluntary Disclosure of Disability Form is available from the Office of Admissions. Once the disclosure form is completed, a student must submit documentation from a qualified professional stating the nature of the disability and its impact on the student’s learning in a college environment. The evaluation must be completed within three years prior to enrollment at NMI. An individualized education plan (I.E.P.) or 504 plan without underlying documentation is not acceptable. Once documentation is received and reviewed by the Disability Coordinator and the Chief Academic Officer, a support services plan is developed with the student. Reasonable accommodations will be arranged for a student, provided the accommodations do not substantially alter the fundamental nature of the academic class or program. For questions or concerns about documentation and accommodations please contact the Disabilities Coordinator at (508)992-4025.
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS Admission applications from students wishing to transfer to NMI will be given full consideration. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Chief Academic Officer and the Registrar with the advice of the appropriate instructor. The amount of credit awarded will be on a course-by-course basis. The evaluation of any request will include: • • • •
a review based on a course description from an accredited institution where the course was taken a grade of “B” or better with an official transcript showing the grade a request for transfer form should be submitted to the Registrar the student must be in good academic standing at the time of the request
*no more than 15 credits of general education classes shall be transferred from another college
Students must anticipate spending 2 full years at NMI, regardless of the number of transfer credits accepted, in order to fulfill the course and licensure requirements of the degree/license programs. Students must fulfill federal and international regulations, including the Merchant Marine Training and Education Act of 1980; the United States Coast Guard regulations for obtaining a Merchant Marine Officer’s license, and the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) promulgated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). NMI makes no representation or guarantee regarding transfer credits to other institutions. Acceptance of transfer credit is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students planning to attend another institution should check the policy of that institution regarding transfer credits. In the event a student is considering transferring to a new institution, NMI will provide guidance and assistance. This may include a review of charges and financial aid refunds, as well as providing transcripts, applicable syllabi and catalog
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