Profile
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167534
- OPE ID
- 00217500
- City, state
- Worcester, MA
- Sector
- public 2-year
- Website
- www.qcc.edu/
- Cost rows
- 7
- Confidence
- 27.2% from the census of this database (sha256 matches); target 90%
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Transfer profile
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Programs 43
Checklists 44
| Checklist | Award | Edition | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| A graduate of the QCC Foodservice Management | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 12 groups · 12 items |
| Accounting | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 1 items |
| Administrative Professional | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 9 groups · 10 items |
| Advanced Automotive | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 1 items |
| Aided Design | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 3 items |
| Applications | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 2 items |
| Associate | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 1 items |
| Biotechnology Technician | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 10 items |
| Business Administration | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 3 items |
| Catalog | Catalog | 4 groups · 97 items | |
| Catalog | Quinsigamond | Catalog | Quinsigamond | 2026 | 4 groups · 97 items |
| Commonwealth Honors Program | Commonwealth Honors Program | 2026 | 1 groups · 9 items |
| Culinary Arts | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 7 items |
| Cybersecurity | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 2 items |
| Database | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 12 groups · 12 items |
| Dental Assisting | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 1 items |
| Dietary Management | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 3 groups · 2 items |
| Direct Support | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 3 groups · 2 items |
| Electronics Technology | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 2 items |
| EMT Paramedic | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 5 items |
| Fire Science | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 3 items |
| Forensics | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 17 groups · 19 items |
| Foundational | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 6 items |
| High School Articulation Agreements | High School Articulation Agreements | 2026 | 1 groups · 176 items |
| Hospitality Management | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 10 groups · 7 items |
| Human Services | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 4 items |
| Manufacturing Technology | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 4 items |
| Manufacturing Technology - CNC Technologies | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 2 items |
| Medical Assisting | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 4 groups · 4 items |
| Medical Office | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 6 items |
| Photonics | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 12 items |
| Practical Nursing | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 3 groups · 10 items |
| Public Health | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 3 groups · 7 items |
| Repair | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 2 items |
| Science | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 5 items |
| Specialist | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 7 groups · 6 items |
| Supply Chain Management | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 12 groups · 10 items |
| Technician | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 7 groups · 5 items |
| Technologies | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 2 items |
| Technology | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 6 groups · 11 items |
| Technology - Network Associate | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 2 groups · 2 items |
| The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 4 items |
| The QCC Ford Maintenance and Light Repair | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 1 groups · 1 items |
| Utility Technology | Certificate | 2026-2027 | 5 groups · 5 items |
Courses 596
| Subject | Courses | Note |
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| ACC | 3 | |
| ALH | 10 | |
| ANT | 1 | |
| ART | 9 | |
| ASL | 8 | |
| AUT | 12 | |
| BIO | 15 | |
| BSL | 3 | |
| BSS | 2 | |
| BTT | 4 | |
| BUS | 3 | |
| CHM | 7 | |
| CIS | 28 | |
| COM | 4 | |
| CPS | 1 | |
| CRJ | 10 | |
| CSC | 14 | |
| CST | 15 | |
| CUL | 14 | |
| DAS | 9 | |
| DHY | 19 | |
| ECE | 25 | |
| ECO | 2 | |
| EDU | 5 | |
| EET | 1 | |
| ELM | 4 | |
| ELT | 6 | |
| EMT | 1 | |
| ENG | 29 | |
| ERG | 7 | |
| ESL | 10 | |
| FIN | 3 | |
| FRC | 2 | |
| FSC | 12 | |
| FYE | 1 | |
| GEO | 1 | |
| GRT | 1 | |
| HLC | 1 | |
| HRM | 23 | |
| HST | 12 | |
| HUM | 9 | |
| HUS | 12 | |
| HVC | 6 | |
| IDS | 3 | |
| IMD | 16 | |
| IMG | 6 | |
| LOG | 2 | |
| MAT | 22 | |
| MED | 10 | |
| MGT | 10 | |
| MNT | 14 | |
| MRK | 6 | |
| MSS | 5 | |
| MUS | 9 | |
| NUR | 8 | |
| OTA | 11 | |
| PHA | 5 | |
| PHI | 5 | |
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| PNP | 6 | |
| PSC | 2 | |
| PSY | 16 | |
| RCP | 13 | |
| RDT | 19 | |
| ROS | 2 | |
| SCI | 9 | |
| SOC | 7 | |
| SOS | 1 | |
| SPH | 1 | |
| SPN | 3 | |
| SUR | 5 | |
| THA | 6 | |
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Policies 42
| Title | Section | Text | Edition | Source |
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| transfer_credit | Admissions Transfer Students Transfer student applicants are required to submit a high school transcript, diploma or official documentation of high school equivalency (GED or HiSET) and official college transcript. Transferring Credits Applicants who have previously attended a post-secondary institution accredited by one of the following seven institutionally accreditation agencies and are seeking to transfer credit must submit an official college transcript issued directly to QCC from the institution where the credit was earned. A formal transfer credit evaluation is prepared for students upon their acceptance to QCC. Submission of course descriptions or syllabi from previously attended institutions may also be required for the purpose of performing a transfer credit evaluation. Transferred credits count as earned credit hours only. No quality points or grades are transferred or calculated in the student’s QPA. Approval of transfer credit may be authorized by the Registrar’s Office or academic deans. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is credit awarded for skills and knowledge gained outside of a traditional classroom. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | • All credits in which a student was registered at the end of the add/drop/swap period, including those with grades of Total Attempted Credits Completion Rate “F”, “W”, “X”, “I”, “IR”, and “WA”, including all attempts at 1-15 50% repeated courses 16 or more 66.67% (two-thirds) • All earned credits (e.g., transfer credits and credits earned through prior learning) III. be counted once All attempted coursework that has been or could be applied to • Transfer credits the student’s current major according to the degree audit will • Credits earned through prior learning (e.g., challenge be counted toward the maximum timeframe calculation. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | 40 CO LLEG E C ATALO G 2026 - 2027 To qualify for an associate degree or certificate, the student must satisfy the following requirements: • Apply for, and be admitted to, an associate degree or certificate, program offered by the College; • Complete the required courses and the specified number of credit hours for the program in which he or she the student is enrolled; • Maintain a Quality Point Average (QPA) of at least 2.0; and • Earn a minimum of 25% of credits in residence at QCC in the degree or certificate being conferred; • Only 25% of credits in certificates with 30 or fewer credits can be from Credit for Prior Learning (CPL); • CPL and articulated credits from QCC non-credit courses are not considered as credits in residence; • Satisfy all financial obligations to the College. The balance of credits may be drawn from institutionally accredited postsecondary institutions and/ or credit by examination in applicable situations. Only 25% of credits in certificates with 30 or fewer credits can be from Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). CPL and articulated credits from QCC non-credit courses are not considered as credits in residence. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Credit for Prior Learning is a way for students to earn college credit for prior learning acquired through work experience, military experience, industry credentials, and by taking national exams. For additional information regarding Credit for Prior Learning, contact experience@qcc.mass.edu or visit www.QCC.edu/ prior-learning-credit. Academic Information Note: Credentialing, Portfolios and Challenge Exams receive a “P” grade which may not be accepted at other institutions, consult with the institution for their transfer policy. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | The letter grade of “P” shall be awarded for acceptable learning outcomes for a prior learning experience. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | • If a student has achieved Advanced Placement (AP) and wishes credit for previously acquired skills in that subject, he or she must apply to Career Services & Credit for Prior Learning (Room 272, Administration Building) at QCC Worcester (Main Campus) for credit prior to completion of the course. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • To evaluate technical prior learning credit, students should contact the Center for Career & Transfer Services. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | In addition, the program offers several transfer pathways with private institutions, including 3+1 agreements with Nichols College and Excelsior University, allowing students to transfer up to 90 credits and complete their bachelor’s degree online or in the classroom. Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Students are eligible for the ANFP Pre-Professional membership; graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam under the ANFP Pathway I, administered by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) and ANFP Professional membership. Note: Students completing the pathways (education plus experience) are eligible to apply for the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam under Pathway I, administered by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM). Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. Additional Information • Students completing the pathways (education plus experience) are eligible to take the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | g Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | at Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they lists.htm already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • Students with certifications or graduates of technical high school programs may be eligible to earn credit for prior learning. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • Students with certifications or graduates of technical high school programs may be eligible to earn credit for prior learning. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | • Upon transfer, Elementary Education majors may be required to declare a minor or second academic major. It is recommended that students select electives to maximize transfer of credit. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/support/specialized-support/ student-accessibility-services Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/support/specialized-support/ student-accessibility-services Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • Dental Hygiene (DHY) courses are not eligible for credit for prior learning. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/support/specialized- support/student-accessibility-services Credit for Prior Learning e Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/support/specialized- d. support/student-accessibility-services Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/SAS Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/SAS Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • A student may seek a transfer of credit from another approved institution, provided that a passing grade has been earned in all previous nursing courses and the completed course work is comparable to the course(s) offered at QCC. • Transfer credit will be considered for NUR 106 and NUR 107 only if the student has not been away from the program for more than one year and meets the current admissions requirements of the QCC nursing program. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/SAS Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • A student may seek a transfer of credit from another approved institution, provided that a passing grade has been earned in all previous nursing courses and the completed course work is comparable to the course(s) offered at QCC. • Transfer credit will be considered for NUR 106 and NUR 107 only if the student has not been away from the | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/SAS Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • A student may seek a transfer of credit from another approved institution, provided that a passing grade has been earned in all previous nursing courses and the completed course work is comparable to the course(s) offered at QCC. • Transfer credit will be considered for NUR 106 and NUR Q U I N SIGAM O N D CO M M U N IT Y CO LLEG E 229 | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/SAS Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • Transfer Policy for the QCC Practical Nursing programs: • A student may seek a transfer of credit from another Healthcare approved institution, provided that a passing grade has been earned in the courses and the coursework is comparable to the course offered at QCC. Transfer of Practical Nursing coursework will not be accepted, except for PNP 210 and PNP 233. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/support/specialized- support/student-accessibility-services Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • Transfer Policy for the QCC Practical Nursing programs: • A student may seek a transfer of credit from another approved institution, provided that a passing grade has been earned in the courses and the coursework is comparable to the course offered at QCC. Transfer of Practical Nursing coursework will not be accepted, except for PNP 210 and PNP 233. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 254 CO LLEG E C ATALO G 2026 - 2027 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/SAS Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | 258 CO LLEG E C ATALO G 2026 - 2027 • For more information, contact QCC Student Accessibility Services: • Phone: 508.854.4471 • Email: SAS@qcc.mass.edu • Office Location: Room 246A, Administration Building, QCC Worcester (Main Campus) • Website: www.QCC.edu/SAS Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • If an applicant holds the CRT credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care or has completed courses at a CoARC accredited school of Respiratory Care, then the applicant may apply for advanced standing/credits toward a degree from QCC. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • Online coursework is typically not eligible for transfer credit at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • For the purpose of the articulation agreement with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI): • It is required that students intending to pursue the Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry option at WPI also complete BIO 259, BIO 260, and BIO 262; students who have not completed these courses at the time of enrollment at WPI may be considered for initial admission to the Chemistry major, with the opportunity for eventual transition to Biochemistry. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • For the purpose of the articulation agreement with UMass Lowell, students must receive a minimum grade of “C-” in all courses within the program for transferability to UMass Lowell. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they ral already have towards a college degree or certificate. • As required by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education for the ongoing approval for participation in the Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP), also known as the “Quinn Bill Program”, the QCC Criminal Justice program has instituted a policy that: • Credit for prior learning options for this program are limited. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| transfer_credit | This program is specifically designed for students who wish to meet the rigorous requirements of the MassTransfer Program, which ensures the full transfer of credit into the criminal justice and general education courses in bachelor’s degree programs within the Massachusetts public education system. Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • As required by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education for the ongoing approval for participation in the Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP), also known as the “Quinn Bill Program”, the QCC Criminal Justice program has instituted a policy that: • Credit for prior learning options for this program are limited. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • For students attending QCC for career development and that have 5-7 years of prior experience in the field of human services, a portfolio may be a viable option for prior learning credit. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • For students attending QCC for career development who have a minimum of five years of prior experience in the field of human services, a portfolio may be a viable option for prior learning credit. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. • For students attending QCC for career development e who have a minimum of five years of prior experience in the field of human services, a portfolio may be a viable option for prior learning credit. | 2026-2027 | www.qcc.edu | |
| Academic Pause: | transfer_credit | If a student has achieved Advanced Placement (AP) and wishes credit for previously acquired skills in that subject, he or she must apply to Career Services & Credit for Prior Learning (Room 272, Administration Building) on the West Boylston Street campus for credit prior to completion of the course. Transfer Students Transfer student applicants are required to submit a high school transcript, diploma or official documentation of high school equivalency (GED or HiSET) and official college transcript. Transferring Credits Applicants who have previously attended a post-secondary institution accredited by one of the following seven institutionally accreditation agencies and are seeking to transfer credit must submit an official college transcript issued directly to QCC from the institution where the credit was earned. A formal transfer credit evaluation is prepared for students upon their acceptance to QCC. Submission of course descriptions or syllabi from previously attended institutions may also be required for the purpose of performing a transfer credit evaluation. Transferred credits count as earned credit hours only. No quality points or grades are transferred or calculated in the student’s QPA. Approval of transfer credit may be authorized by the Registrar’s Office or academic deans. Information is also available at www.nebhe.org . Homeschooled Students All homeschooled students, without a high school diploma or equivalent, are eligible to apply for admission to an associate degree or certificate program provided they have successfully completed an approved homeschool program in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws or the laws of their home state. | 2026 | www.qcc.edu |
| Cooperative Education | prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) | 2026 | www.qcc.edu |
| Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) | prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is credit awarded for skills and knowledge gained outside of a traditional classroom. CPL is a practical and cost-effective way for students to link their life experiences with academic learning and college credit. Work, industry credentials, exams, and military experience may be eligible, allowing you to take fewer classes and earn your degree faster. Contact experience@qcc.mass.edu for more information. | 2026 | www.qcc.edu |
| Important Definitions | transfer_credit | Attempted Credits: All credits in which a student was registered at the end of the add/drop/swap period, including those with grades of “F”, “W”, “X”, “I”, “IR”, and “WA”, including all attempts at repeated courses All earned credits (e.g., transfer credits and credits earned through prior learning) Earned Credits: Courses that a student has completed and for which he or she has earned credit Repeated courses where credit has been earned may only be counted once Transfer credits Credits earned through prior learning (e.g., challenge exams, portfolio assessment, or CLEP/Advanced Placement) Audited (AU) classes are not considered attempted or earned and are not eligible for financial aid. | 2026 | www.qcc.edu |
| What Makes Us Different | transfer_credit | To qualify for an associate degree or certificate, the student must satisfy the following requirements: Apply for, and be admitted to, an associate degree or certificate, program offered by the College; Complete the required courses and the specified number of credit hours for the program in which he or she the student is enrolled; Maintain a Quality Point Average (QPA) of at least 2.0; and Earn a minimum of 25% of credits in residence at QCC in the degree or certificate being conferred; Only 25% of credits in certificates with 30 or fewer credits can be from Credit for Prior Learning (CPL); CPL and articulated credits from QCC non-credit courses are not considered as credits in residence. The balance of credits may be drawn from institutionally accredited postsecondary institutions and/or credit by examination in applicable situations. Only 25% of credits in certificates with 30 or fewer credits can be from Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). CPL and articulated credits from QCC non-credit courses are not considered as credits in residence. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Credit for Prior Learning is a way for students to earn college credit for prior learning acquired through work experience, military experience, industry credentials, and by taking national exams. For additional information regarding Credit for Prior Learning, contact experience@qcc.mass.edu or visit www.QCC.edu/prior-learning-credit . To start an application for CPL visit https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/.  ; Note: Credentialing, Portfolios and Challenge Exams receive a “P” grade which may not be accepted at other institutions, consult with the institution for their transfer policy. The letter grade of “P” shall be awarded for acceptable learning outcomes for a prior learning experience. No change to or from audit status will be permitted after the first 10 weeks of class (or equivalent class hours). | 2026 | www.qcc.edu |
Agreements 7
| Title | Type | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attend College Early (ACE) Program Early College Pathways Gateway to College High School Articulation Agreements Are you a high school student looking to launch into your college career early? | articulation | www.qcc.edu | |
| Early College Pathways Gateway to College High School Articulation Agreements Are you a high school student ready to simultaneously complete high school graduation requirements and begin your college career? | articulation | www.qcc.edu | |
| Graduates from the Business Administration Transfer program, with a GPA of 2.50 or higher, are guaranteed admission to all Massachusetts state universities and to the University of Massachusetts, including the Isenberg School of Management (requires a 3.00 GPA), under the MassTransfer Program. | guaranteed-admission | www.qcc.edu | |
| Post College JASON KURLAND, Assistant Dean of Students B.A., Assumption College; M.A., Fitchburg State University TODD LABRANCHE, Campus Police Officer III - Sergeant/Campus Police Department B.S., Becker College COURTNEY LACEY, Clerk IV/Educational Partnerships and Early College Initiatives A.S., Quinsigamond Community College LORI LACINA, Assistant Professor of Nurse Education/A.D.N. | partnership | www.qcc.edu | |
| QCC Partnerships | transfer | www.qcc.edu | |
| QCC Partnerships | transfer | www.qcc.edu | |
| To receive credit for the Chapter 74 Articulation Agreements, please fill out the Student Request for College Credit Form. | articulation | www.qcc.edu |
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