Terms of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

a. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Avon College's web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• a) modify or copy the materials;
• b) use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
• c) attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Avon College's web site;
• d) remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
• e) transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.

b. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Avon College at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

• The materials on Avon College's web site are provided "as is". Avon College makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Avon College does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

• Compliance with State Requirements

  Avon College meets California state requirements for exemption pursuant to California Education Code Section 94874(f), as verified by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).The BPPE is a unit of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The BPPE ensures that private institutions of postsecondary education are conducted lawfully.

• Acceptance of Credits

  Avon College Students seeking to transfer earned credits should be aware that policies at some traditional colleges and universities have not kept pace with the mobility of today’s students. Some universities accept academic credits or degrees only from institutions that are regionally accredited, even though the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) have endorsed the principle that transfer of credit should not be denied solely on the basis of source of institutional accreditation. This Guide addresses the subject of credit transfer; however, the information may also apply to getting a degree accepted by another institution for the purpose of admission to a higher degree level.

  The Department of Education and CHEA recognize some national accreditors as well as the regional accrediting agencies. That recognition is the primary authority by which accrediting agencies review, scrutinize and endorse the integrity and quality of educational institutions.

  Accepting credits earned at another institution is the prerogative of the receiving institution. No college, school or accrediting agency can require another institution to accept in transfer credit earned somewhere else. Even when the sending institution is accredited by the same agency as the receiving school, there is no guarantee credits will transfer.

  The decision on whether or not to accept your academic credit could be made by the chairperson of the department, a faculty transcript review committee, an individual faculty member, an admissions officer or other college official. Factors that affect the willingness to accept academic credit in transfer may be in the institution’s catalog, and include:

  • College or state policies. Most colleges and some states have policies concerning the number and type of credits they will accept in transfer from another institution.
  • Residency requirements. Most colleges require a student to complete a specific number of credits at their institution in order to be awarded a degree by them.
  • Appropriateness of course content. The course should align with the college’s degree program. Some courses may not be relevant to the degree that is sought, regardless of the rigor or content of the course. Also, the content of the course should compare favorably with the materials and topics covered in the college’s degree curriculum. Students seeking to transfer academic credit should be prepared to discuss how their completed coursework covers the topics required in the college curriculum. Evidence would include copies of work completed, or a copy of a syllabus or study guide for the course. Official transcripts sent from the college of origin to the receiving college also may be required
  • Appropriate academic level. Acceptance of credit also depends on the transferring student’s academic standing and the level of course material studied. Remedial and developmental courses probably are not generally transferable. Satisfactory grades for the courses completed are also required in most cases.
  • Accreditation and educational quality. In the U.S., the two entities that grant authority through recognition to national and regional accrediting agencies are the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Many traditional colleges and universities in the U.S. are accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Many college or schools offering applied education programs are accredited by national accrediting agencies. All accrediting agencies recognized by the USDE are deemed to be reliable authorities on institutional quality and integrity. The USDE makes no distinction between national or regional accreditors regarding their reliability in ensuring institutional quality.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Avon College or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Avon College's Internet site, even if Avon College or a Avon College authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Avon College's web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Avon College does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Avon College may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Avon College does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Avon College has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Avon College of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Avon College may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Avon College's web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions. General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.