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Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) (https:// spanside.my.salesforce-sites.com/SpantranApplication?Id=ab7a5000-cbc4-4aaa-a4a4-d89c7b241f78) (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Transfer credits must be completed at a regionally accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to the application deadline for processing. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.

FULL PDF 2026-27 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK NURSING PROGRAMS (NU, NAS, AND PN) (Selective) MWCC offers multiple Nursing program options: the Nursing Degree (NU) degree program, the Advanced Standing/Bridge Bridge (NAS) degree program, and the Practical Nursing (PN) certificate. Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) (https:// spanside.my.salesforce-sites.com/SpantranApplication?Id=ab7a5000-cbc4-4aaa-a4a4-d89c7b241f78) (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Transfer credits must be completed at a regionally accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to the application deadline for processing. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.

Automotive Technology Certificate and Degree (ATC & ATD) $52 per credit for all AUT courses (will appear as a LEM fee on your student account); $4,790 AUT 123 Mandatory Automotive Tool Kit Dental Hygiene Degree (DHY) $2,723 per semester, $4,900 DHY 102 Freshman Kit, $942 DHY 203 Sophomore Kit Nursing Degree -- Advanced Standing/Bridge (NAS) $2,043 per semester (excluding the first spring semester when enrolled in NUR 116) Nursing Degree -- Day (NU) $2,043 per semester Paramedic Technology Certificate (PAC) $2,043 per semester Practical Nursing Certificate (PN) $2,043 per semester Veterinary Technology Degree (VTE) $890 per semester ADDITIONAL EXPENSES—ALL STUDENTS Registration fee $35.00 per semester Technology access fee2 $21 per credit Health insurance3 (estimated cost) $4,379 (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027) Health insurance3 (estimated cost) $2,919 (January 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027, for spring semester students entering in January) LEM (laboratory, equipment, and materials fee4 $16.00 per credit for laboratory and other equipment-intensive courses Liability insurance5 $21 per specified course Student activity fee $3.00 per credit 2 Effective July 1, 2025 the Student Activity Fee will provide students with a valid student ID free membership to the fitness center.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING (CPL) MWCC, My Experience Counts (https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/home), and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education give students the opportunity to apply life experience toward certificate or degree completion. If you have additional questions about Credit for Prior Learning, please contact Katie Robinson, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, at krobinson21@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-630-9477 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 50% of your Associate Degree or Certificate must be completed in-residency (completing MWCC coursework). Up to 50% may be transferred in or accomplished through CPL options. Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program might not be eligible for assessment of prior learning, police academy, armed services or CVTE Linkage credits and are limited to six credits total from CLEP and DSST.

Credits are applied as transfer credits to the student’s degree program, and there is no charge. Transfer credit is granted when the college receives an official score report from the College Board.

Military Service: Consistent with the Massachusetts Valor Act signed into law on May 31, 2012, MWCC has established policies to support veteran students in their educational and professional endeavors: 1. MWCC will award academic credit for matriculated students for prior learning based on students’ previous military occupation, military training, coursework and experiences as these credits apply to their declared program of study.

Other PLA: MWCC may evaluate other forms of Prior Learning Assessment on a case-by-case basis. If your CPL needs do not fit any of the other categories here, create your My Experience Counts (https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/home) account and identify “Other Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)” in the Specialist & Student Chat as the CPL option you wish to pursue. To start this process, create your My Experience Counts (https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/home) account and identify “Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Portfolio” in the Specialist & Student Chat as a CPL option you wish to pursue.

The MWCC Commonwealth Honors Program (CHP) accepts all accredited honors classes as transfer credit from community colleges and universities approved by the CHP Consortium, with the exception of the interdisciplinary seminar.

FULL PDF 2026-27 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO MWCC Mount Wachusett Community College’s transfer policy is consistent with the Massachusetts Community College Transfer Principles (https://d2s3vqybomum0f.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/community-college-transfer-principles.pdf). For students not seeking a degree, a review of transcripts will be conducted for the purpose of determining if prior course week meets prerequisites for courses the student would like to enroll in, but courses will not be transferred in. Students seeking to transfer credits to MWCC should submit an official transcript from each institution for which they are is seeking the transfer of credits after being applying and being admitted to a degree or certificate program at MWCC. Where an equivalent course exists, credit will be granted for that course with a non-weighted GPA grade being awarded (e.g. Where no equivalent course exists, but it is determined that the course is eligible for transfer based on college-level work and the applicability toward the student’s declared degree or certificate program, the course will be awarded transfer credit in the field of study most closely aligned to the course. Non-graded course work will not be transferred (e.g. The credits from these courses will be transferred into a degree program where applicable. Course age limits identified in a program of study or through the admissions process will be observed when determining transfer credits. The maximum number of allowable transfer credits is 50% of the credits required for degree completion in the enrolled program (45 credits with permission of the department chair, the division dean, and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs). Determinations of transfer credit will be made within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of the official transcript and all required additional documentation. The college may, at its discretion, form articulation agreements with non-regionally accredited institutions or organizations that will dictate the transfer of credit for students transferring between them. Any student who feels as though an error or omission has occurred in the evaluation of their transfer credit may appeal the situation to the transfer ombudsperson whose responsibility is to ensure institutional compliance with transfer policies and procedures. REVERSE TRANSFER Students who have transferred to another regionally accredited institution may be eligible to receive an associate degree through reverse transfer by transferring credits to MWCC.

Credits transferred from other institutions or earned by challenge examinations, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, pass/fail courses, or by assessment of prior learning, will not be used in the computation of the grade point average.

3. All degree requirements, including transfer credits, degree substitutions, and other necessary documentation, must be completed and accepted by the College no later than April 1 for May and August graduation and November 1 for December graduation. The Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree designed for transfer to a Bachelor degree shall be granted to students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements of a college-designed, and Department of Higher Education approved, program of collegiate-level courses of which at least 34 credits (for non-STEM transfer programs) or 28 credits (for STEM transfer programs) have been drawn from the field of liberal arts and sciences. The following types of credits are included as transfer credits and will not meet the residency requirement: credits transferred in from another institution, credit for prior learning, CLEP exams, articulated credits from non-credit work, licenses, high school articulation agreements and challenge exams.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS AND PLACEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH AN EARNED BACHELOR'S DEGREE Placement: Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree as displayed and verified by the Records Office after receipt of an official transcript or by an advisor based on an unofficial transcript, may be placed in any college course that requires testing out of all developmental reading or writing courses. Transfer of Credit: Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree from a US regionally accredited school who do not have a course equivalent to ENG 101 College Writing I, but do have a course equivalent to ENG 102 College Writing II or a junior level writing course that is accepted as a course sub for ENG 102 College Writing II, will be given credit for ENG 101 College Writing I using any humanities course. If no humanities course exists, the credit for prior learning code will be used to give credit for ENG 101 College Writing I. Students who have no ENG 101 College Writing I or ENG 102 College Writing II equivalent will be reviewed by the Dean of Liberal Arts, Education, Humanities, and Communications.

Credits are applied as transfer credits to the student’s degree program, and there is no charge.

FULL PDF 2026-27 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK The selective health programs at MWCC do not accept program specific (NUR, DHY, VTE) courses as transfer credit from other institutions.

The student will draw extensively on prior learning from principles associated with anatomy and physiology.

Course credit will be awarded through the MWCC transfer credit evaluation process. Course credit will be awarded through the MWCC transfer credit evaluation process.

MWCC offers multiple Nursing program options: the Nursing Degree (NU) degree program, the Advanced Standing/Bridge Bridge (NAS) degree program, and the Practical Nursing (PN) certificate.

Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES) . Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org. Transfer credits must be completed at a regionally accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to the application deadline for processing. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.

Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. Transfer credits must be completed at a regionally accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to the application deadline for processing. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.

Credits are applied as transfer credits to the student’s degree program, and there is no charge.

The selective health programs at MWCC do not accept program specific (NUR,DHY,VTE) courses as transfer credit from other institutions.

The selective health programs at MWCC do not accept program specific (NUR,DHY,VTE) courses as transfer credit from other institutions.

Transfer credit is granted when the college receives an official score report from the College Board.

Transfer credit is granted when the college receives an official score report from the College Board.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) MWCC, My Experience Counts , and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education give students the opportunity to apply life experience toward certificate or degree completion. This opportunity can save you money and help you complete certificates and degrees faster. Your workplace experience, training, certifications, volunteerism, and military service may count toward your education. Review the options below and read more about them on the My Experience Counts website. While some of our options only require you to submit appropriate exams scores, others require more substantial work. You can start this process by creating your My Experience Counts account and identifying which CPL options you would like to pursue. Please read the options below to learn which ones may require you to create your My Experience Counts account. Please note that where you are required to take an exam or have materials or portfolios evaluated for CPL credit, success is not automatically assumed. Materials must meet MWCC standards and requirements. Exams and portfolio evaluations must be passed for credit to be received. If you have additional questions about Credit for Prior Learning, please contact Katie Robinson, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, at krobinson21@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-630-9477

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING (CPL) MWCC, My Experience Counts (https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/home), and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education give students the opportunity to apply life experience toward certificate or degree completion. This opportunity can save you money and help you complete certificates and degrees faster. Your workplace experience, training, certifications, volunteerism, and military service may count toward your education. Review the options below and read more about them on the My Experience Counts (https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/home) website. While some of our options only require you to submit appropriate exams scores, others require more substantial work. You can start this process by creating your My Experience Counts (https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/home) account and identifying which CPL options you would like to pursue. Please read the options below to learn which ones may require you to create your My Experience Counts (https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/home) account. Please note that where you are required to take an exam or have materials or portfolios evaluated for CPL credit, success is not automatically assumed. Materials must meet MWCC standards and requirements. Exams and portfolio evaluations must be passed for credit to be received. If you have additional questions about Credit for Prior Learning, please contact Katie Robinson, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, at krobinson21@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-630-9477

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) MWCC, My Experience Counts, and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education give students the opportunity to apply life experience toward certificate or degree completion. This opportunity can save you money and help you complete certificates and degrees faster. Your workplace experience, training, certifications, volunteerism, and military service may count toward your education. Review the options below and read more about them on the My Experience Counts website. While some of our options only require you to submit appropriate exams scores, others require more substantial work. You can start this process by creating your My Experience Counts account and identifying which CPL options you would like to pursue. Please read the options below to learn which ones may require you to create your My Experience Counts account. Please note that where you are required to take an exam or have materials or portfolios evaluated for CPL credit, success is not automatically assumed. Materials must meet MWCC standards and requirements. Exams and portfolio evaluations must be passed for credit to be received. If you have additional questions about Credit for Prior Learning, please contact Katie Robinson, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, at krobinson21@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-630-9477

Up to 50% may be transferred in or accomplished through CPL options. Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program might not be eligible for assessment of prior learning, police academy, armed services or CVTE Linkage credits and are limited to six credits total from CLEP and DSST.

Up to 50% may be transferred in or accomplished through CPL options. Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program might not be eligible for assessment of prior learning, police academy, armed services or CVTE Linkage credits and are limited to six credits total from CLEP and DSST.

Course credit will be awarded through the MWCC transfer credit evaluation process.

Course credit will be awarded through the MWCC transfer credit evaluation process.

3. All degree requirements, including transfer credits, degree substitutions, and other necessary documentation, must be completed and accepted by the College no later than April 1 for May and August graduation and November 1 for December graduation.

All degree requirements, including transfer credits, degree substitutions, and other necessary documentation, must be completed and accepted by the College no later than April 1 for May and August graduation and November 1 for December graduation.

3. All degree requirements, including transfer credits, degree substitutions, and other necessary documentation, must be completed and accepted by the College no later than April 1 for May and August graduation and November 1 for December graduation.

The Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree designed for transfer to a Bachelor degree shall be granted to students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements of a college-designed, and Department of Higher Education approved, program of collegiate-level courses of which at least 34 credits (for non-STEM transfer programs) or 28 credits (for STEM transfer programs) have been drawn from the field of liberal arts and sciences. The following types of credits are included as transfer credits and will not meet the residency requirement: credits transferred in from another institution, credit for prior learning, CLEP exams, articulated credits from non-credit work, licenses, high school articulation agreements and challenge exams.

The Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree designed for transfer to a Bachelor degree shall be granted to students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements of a college-designed, and Department of Higher Education approved, program of collegiate-level courses of which at least 34 credits (for non-STEM transfer programs) or 28 credits (for STEM transfer programs) have been drawn from the field of liberal arts and sciences. The following types of credits are included as transfer credits and will not meet the residency requirement: credits transferred in from another institution, credit for prior learning, CLEP exams, articulated credits from non-credit work, licenses, high school articulation agreements and challenge exams.

TRANSFER CREDIT: The student has completed previous college-level English and math courses that have been accepted for transfer credit. Students who have completed an accredited Bachelor’s degree may be eligible for direct placement into ENG 101 even if they have not taken a transferable ENG 101 course.

TRANSFER CREDIT: The student has completed previous college-level English and math courses that have been accepted for transfer credit. Students who have completed an accredited Bachelor’s degree may be eligible for direct placement into ENG 101 even if they have not taken a transferable ENG 101 course.

(Selective) MWCC offers multiple Nursing program options: the Nursing Degree (NU) degree program, the Advanced Standing/Bridge Bridge (NAS) degree program, and the Practical Nursing (PN) certificate.

(Selective) MWCC offers multiple Nursing program options: the Nursing Degree (NU) degree program, the Advanced Standing/Bridge Bridge (NAS) degree program, and the Practical Nursing (PN) certificate.

Students who have transferred to another regionally accredited institution may be eligible to receive an associate degree through reverse transfer by transferring credits to MWCC. MWCC will not accept reverse transfer credits for students who were enrolled in a selective program.

Transfer credits are counted as credits attempted and earned and are used in the calculation of the 150% timeframe.

Transfer credits are counted as credits attempted and earned and are used in the calculation of the 150% timeframe.

Transfer of Credit to MWCC Mount Wachusett Community College’s transfer policy is consistent with the Massachusetts Community College Transfer Principles . MWCC transfers courses that apply to the students program of study. For students not seeking a degree, a review of transcripts will be conducted for the purpose of determining if prior course week meets prerequisites for courses the student would like to enroll in, but courses will not be transferred in. Students seeking to transfer credits to MWCC should submit an official transcript from each institution for which they are is seeking the transfer of credits after being applying and being admitted to a degree or certificate program at MWCC. Upon receipt of the transcript(s), the college will verify the accreditation of the institution(s); and if comparable regional accreditation exists, the college will review the courses to determine comparability with MWCC courses. Where an equivalent course exists, credit will be granted for that course with a non-weighted GPA grade being awarded (e.g. TA, TB, TC, etc.). Where no equivalent course exists, but it is determined that the course is eligible for transfer based on college-level work and the applicability toward the student’s declared degree or certificate program, the course will be awarded transfer credit in the field of study most closely aligned to the course. The minimum course grade required for credits to transfer to MWCC is C-. Certain programs of study may have higher grade point average requirements for designated courses in their program. Students should consult their degree requirements for specific program differences. Non-graded course work will not be transferred (e.g. pass/fail courses) with the exception of competency-based courses from an accredited institution where mastery has been documented. An exception will be made if the transcript indicates that a “Passing” grade equates to a letter grade of C- or better (and the student has earned a grade of C- or better); and such grades will be recorded as “TP” (Transfer Pass). The credits from these courses will be transferred into a degree program where applicable. Course age limits identified in a program of study or through the admissions process will be observed when determining transfer credits. If a student changes their program of study, the college will re-evaluate transcripts to provide current information. The maximum number of allowable transfer credits is 50% of the credits required for degree completion in the enrolled program (45 credits with permission of the department chair, the division dean, and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs). Determinations of transfer credit will be made within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of the official transcript and all required additional documentation. Notice to the student will be given at the time of the completed evaluation. Students must receive a grade for a course undertaken at MWCC to qualify to receive an official transcript from MWCC. Credits earned at non-accredited institutions or institutions with accreditation different from MWCC will be reviewed by academic affairs on a case-by-case basis. For credits earned from international institutions, the college will follow the guidelines established by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ). Students requesting evaluation of transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must obtain a "course by course" evaluation from a credential evaluation service that is a current member of NACES. Evaluation of such transcripts might also require additional information from the source institution's academic catalog. The college may, at its discretion, form articulation agreements with non-regionally accredited institutions or organizations that will dictate the transfer of credit for students transferring between them. Any student who feels as though an error or omission has occurred in the evaluation of their transfer credit may appeal the situation to the transfer ombudsperson whose responsibility is to ensure institutional compliance with transfer policies and procedures. The transfer ombudsperson is the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, who can be reached at academicaffairs@mwcc.mass.edu . Reverse Transfer Students who have transferred to another regionally accredited institution may be eligible to receive an associate degree through reverse transfer by transferring credits to MWCC. To qualify, former students must have been matriculated into an MWCC degree program, have at least 30 earned credits at MWCC, have a GPA of at least a 2.0, have not previously earned an associate degree, and be in good financial standing. These guidelines apply to students who have transferred to any regionally accredited institution. Click here to review eligibility guidelines and the reverse transfer application for students who have transferred to a Massachusetts state university or UMass campus. Click here to review the full text of the Massachusetts Statewide

TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO MWCC Mount Wachusett Community College’s transfer policy is consistent with the Massachusetts Community College Transfer Principles (https://d2s3vqybomum0f.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/community-college-transfer-principles.pdf). MWCC transfers courses that apply to the students program of study. For students not seeking a degree, a review of transcripts will be conducted for the purpose of determining if prior course week meets prerequisites for courses the student would like to enroll in, but courses will not be transferred in. Students seeking to transfer credits to MWCC should submit an official transcript from each institution for which they are is seeking the transfer of credits after being applying and being admitted to a degree or certificate program at MWCC. Upon receipt of the transcript(s), the college will verify the accreditation of the institution(s); and if comparable regional accreditation exists, the college will review the courses to determine comparability with MWCC courses. Where an equivalent course exists, credit will be granted for that course with a non-weighted GPA grade being awarded (e.g. TA, TB, TC, etc.). Where no equivalent course exists, but it is determined that the course is eligible for transfer based on college-level work and the applicability toward the student’s declared degree or certificate program, the course will be awarded transfer credit in the field of study most closely aligned to the course. The minimum course grade required for credits to transfer to MWCC is C-. Certain programs of study may have higher grade point average requirements for designated courses in their program. Students should consult their degree requirements for specific program differences. Non-graded course work will not be transferred (e.g. pass/fail courses) with the exception of competency-based courses from an accredited institution where mastery has been documented. An exception will be made if the transcript indicates that a “Passing” grade equates to a letter grade of C- or better (and the student has earned a grade of C- or better); and such grades will be recorded as “TP” (Transfer Pass). The credits from these courses will be transferred into a degree program where applicable. Course age limits identified in a program of study or through the admissions process will be observed when determining transfer credits. If a student changes their program of study, the college will re-evaluate transcripts to provide current information. The maximum number of allowable transfer credits is 50% of the credits required for degree completion in the enrolled program (45 credits with permission of the department chair, the division dean, and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs). Determinations of transfer credit will be made within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of the official transcript and all required additional documentation. Notice to the student will be given at the time of the completed evaluation. Students must receive a grade for a course undertaken at MWCC to qualify to receive an official transcript from MWCC. Credits earned at non-accredited institutions or institutions with accreditation different from MWCC will be reviewed by academic affairs on a case-by-case basis. For credits earned from international institutions, the college will follow the guidelines established by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES (http://www.naces.org)). Students requesting evaluation of transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must obtain a "course by course" evaluation from a credential evaluation service that is a current member of NACES. Evaluation of such transcripts might also require additional information from the source institution's academic catalog. The college may, at its discretion, form articulation agreements with non-regionally accredited institutions or organizations that will dictate the transfer of credit for students transferring between them. Any student who feels as though an error or omission has occurred in the evaluation of their transfer credit may appeal the situation to the transfer ombudsperson whose responsibility is to ensure institutional compliance with transfer policies and procedures. The transfer ombudsperson is the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, who can be reached at academicaffairs@mwcc.mass.edu.

Transfer of Credit to MWCC Mount Wachusett Community College’s transfer policy is consistent with the Massachusetts Community College Transfer Principles. MWCC transfers courses that apply to the students program of study. For students not seeking a degree, a review of transcripts will be conducted for the purpose of determining if prior course week meets prerequisites for courses the student would like to enroll in, but courses will not be transferred in. Students seeking to transfer credits to MWCC should submit an official transcript from each institution for which they are is seeking the transfer of credits after being applying and being admitted to a degree or certificate program at MWCC. Upon receipt of the transcript(s), the college will verify the accreditation of the institution(s); and if comparable regional accreditation exists, the college will review the courses to determine comparability with MWCC courses. Where an equivalent course exists, credit will be granted for that course with a non-weighted GPA grade being awarded (e.g. TA, TB, TC, etc.). Where no equivalent course exists, but it is determined that the course is eligible for transfer based on college-level work and the applicability toward the student’s declared degree or certificate program, the course will be awarded transfer credit in the field of study most closely aligned to the course. The minimum course grade required for credits to transfer to MWCC is C-. Certain programs of study may have higher grade point average requirements for designated courses in their program. Students should consult their degree requirements for specific program differences. Non-graded course work will not be transferred (e.g. pass/fail courses) with the exception of competency-based courses from an accredited institution where mastery has been documented. An exception will be made if the transcript indicates that a “Passing” grade equates to a letter grade of C- or better (and the student has earned a grade of C- or better); and such grades will be recorded as “TP” (Transfer Pass). The credits from these courses will be transferred into a degree program where applicable. Course age limits identified in a program of study or through the admissions process will be observed when determining transfer credits. If a student changes their program of study, the college will re-evaluate transcripts to provide current information. The maximum number of allowable transfer credits is 50% of the credits required for degree completion in the enrolled program (45 credits with permission of the department chair, the division dean, and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs). Determinations of transfer credit will be made within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of the official transcript and all required additional documentation. Notice to the student will be given at the time of the completed evaluation. Students must receive a grade for a course undertaken at MWCC to qualify to receive an official transcript from MWCC. Credits earned at non-accredited institutions or institutions with accreditation different from MWCC will be reviewed by academic affairs on a case-by-case basis. For credits earned from international institutions, the college will follow the guidelines established by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Students requesting evaluation of transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must obtain a "course by course" evaluation from a credential evaluation service that is a current member of NACES. Evaluation of such transcripts might also require additional information from the source institution's academic catalog. The college may, at its discretion, form articulation agreements with non-regionally accredited institutions or organizations that will dictate the transfer of credit for students transferring between them. Any student who feels as though an error or omission has occurred in the evaluation of their transfer credit may appeal the situation to the transfer ombudsperson whose responsibility is to ensure institutional compliance with transfer policies and procedures. The transfer ombudsperson is the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, who can be reached at academicaffairs@mwcc.mass.edu.

Transfer of Credits and Placement for Students with an Earned Bachelor's Degree Associate Degrees, Certificates, and Other Non-​Degree Options Course Descriptions Elective Courses by Abbreviation General Education Core Curriculum Institutional Student Learning Outcomes Advising Services Student Resources Adult Basic Education, Workforce Development &​ Noncredit Courses Service Learning Policies, Rules, and Regulations College Directories Glossary of Terms Previous Catalogs Print Options Transfer of Credits and Placement for Students with an Earned Bachelor's Degree Placement: Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree as displayed and verified by the Records Office after receipt of an official transcript or by an advisor based on an unofficial transcript, may be placed in any college course that requires testing out of all developmental reading or writing courses. Transfer of Credit: Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree from a US regionally accredited school who do not have a course equivalent to ENG 101 College Writing I , but do have a course equivalent to ENG 102 College Writing II or a junior level writing course that is accepted as a course sub for ENG 102 College Writing II , will be given credit for ENG 101 College Writing I using any humanities course. If no humanities course exists, the credit for prior learning code will be used to give credit for ENG 101 College Writing I . Students who have no ENG 101 College Writing I or ENG 102 College Writing II equivalent will be reviewed by the Dean of Liberal Arts, Education, Humanities, and Communications. 444 Green Street • Gardner, MA 01440 978-632-6600 • Admissions: 978-630-9447 © 2026-27 MWCC | Title IX | Policies | Public Disclosure Back to Top

TRANSFER OF CREDITS AND PLACEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH AN EARNED BACHELOR'S DEGREE Placement: Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree as displayed and verified by the Records Office after receipt of an official transcript or by an advisor based on an unofficial transcript, may be placed in any college course that requires testing out of all developmental reading or writing courses. Transfer of Credit: Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree from a US regionally accredited school who do not have a course equivalent to ENG 101 College Writing I, but do have a course equivalent to ENG 102 College Writing II or a junior level writing course that is accepted as a course sub for ENG 102 College Writing II, will be given credit for ENG 101 College Writing I using any humanities course. If no humanities course exists, the credit for prior learning code will be used to give credit for ENG 101 College Writing I. Students who have no ENG 101 College Writing I or ENG 102 College Writing II equivalent will be reviewed by the Dean of Liberal Arts, Education, Humanities, and Communications.

Sample Job Titles Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Laboratory Technician Specialty Technician The selective health programs at MWCC do not accept program specific (NUR,DHY,VTE) courses as transfer credit from other institutions.

Sample Job Titles Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Laboratory Technician Specialty Technician The selective health programs at MWCC do not accept program specific (NUR,DHY,VTE) courses as transfer credit from other institutions.