A. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall implement policies that provide students called to active military duty during an academic semester with the opportunity to earn full course credit. Such policies shall provide, as one option, that such students who have completed 75 percent of the course requirements at the time of activation and who meet other specified requirements receive full course credit.
B. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall, in accordance with guidelines developed by the Council, implement policies for the purpose of awarding academic credit to students for education, experience, training, and credentials gained from service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
C. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall, in accordance with guidelines developed by the Council, implement policies that recognize the scheduling difficulties and obligations encountered by active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States.
2009, c. 190, § 23-9.2:3.7; 2012, cc. 167, 169; 2016, c. 588; 2022, c. 330.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions
§ 23.1-900. Academic transcripts; suspension, permanent dismissal, or withdrawal from institution
§ 23.1-900.01. Diplomas; proof of education; method
§ 23.1-901. Programs on economics education and financial literacy
§ 23.1-902. Education preparation programs offered by institutions of higher education
§ 23.1-903.1. Study abroad programs
§ 23.1-903.2. Medical school; rotation requirement
§ 23.1-903.3. Mortuary science education; practical experience requirement
§ 23.1-903.4. Innovative Internship Fund and Program
§ 23.1-904. Course credit; veterans; active duty military students
§ 23.1-905. Academic credit for American Sign Language
§ 23.1-905.1. Course credit; dual enrollment courses