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- Different URL is used to get to the Application
- A new "Non-Credit Status" data field was added to help identify Non-Credit apps submitted. If the new Non-Credit URL is used, the new <non_credit> field is set to "True", otherwise it is "False"
- The Confirmation number (and App ID number) for all applications started and submitted using the Non-Credit URL will have a "NC" prefix added to them
- A new Integrity Flag 81 was added. When the new Non-Credit Status flag value <non_credit> field is set to "True", the integrity flag Integrity Flag 81 is triggered which sends an email to the college admissions office with the message, "Applicant applied using the Non-Credit URL"
- There will be blank and/or null values appearing for a lot of existing fields, including the Citizenship, Military, and Residency fields, in your download files and in the Report Center
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Beginning with the soft-launch on February 1519, a college pilot of six districts will test the new non-credit application to work out the bugs, identify issues, and ensure all post-submission data and workflow processes are ready for production release. Pilot colleges will be required to participate in extensive user acceptance testing and IT staff must support the effort with full implementation and integration with their SIS systems. Bi-weekly feedback meetings will be recorded and shared with colleges.
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Bugs and other issues will be prioritized for fix throughout the 12-week pilot project. A change deadline schedule is below (subject to change):
February 1519, 2019: Soft-launch to pilot colleges. IT implementation and user acceptance testing begins.
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