Policies

(Refer to 3.17.4 Repeating Courses for further details on how repeating courses affects satisfactory progress.) TRANSFER CREDITS: Transfer credits are credits accepted by Alexandria Technical & Community College and applied to the student’s program requirements and shall be counted as credits attempted and completed for calculation of (financial aid) cumulative completion percentage. Transfer credits accepted and applied toward a student’s general education, program or degree requirements shall apply toward the maximum time-frame calculation.

A l exan dria Te chnic al & Co mm UNDERGRADUATE COURSE AND CREDIT TRANSFER AND THE MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM (3.21) Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) accepts transfer credits from accredited educational institutions. All credits that are applicable to the student’s ATCC major are transferred in to meet program requirements. If a student does not agree with a transfer of credit decision, the Student Appeal Process is in place for them to appeal the decision. The ATCC Transfer Specialist, Registrar, or designee, serve as credit evaluators to assist students with questions about the transfer of credit. Because many ATCC courses are sequential, students who transfer in credits may still need to attend ATCC for the standard number of terms to complete a program majors, but may take fewer credits each semester or may adjust their schedule based on what transferred in. Transfer students who receive financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office to determine how their transfer credits impact their financial aid status. See ATCC Procedure 3.21.1 Transfer of Credit for more information. TRANSFER OF CREDIT (3.21.1) TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Students who have attended other post-secondary institutions must have official college transcripts sent to Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) directly from all other colleges attended. ATCC will award transfer credit under the following conditions: 1. Coursework is from an accredited higher education institution. 2. The earned grade is equivalent to the minimum grade requirements for the academic program. Note: If a course from a non-accredited institution is accepted to fulfill a degree requirement at ATCC, this does NOT guarantee that another college will also accept the course in transfer. Once that evaluation is received by ATCC, the ATCC designee will evaluate and make transfer credit determinations. If a student does not agree with a transfer of credit decision, the Transfer Student Appeal Process is in place for them to appeal the decision.

Credits awarded for prior learning may fulfill general, technical, MnTC, program/major, and/or elective courses. TRANSFER OF CREDIT AWARDED FOR PRIOR LEARNING A student who is awarded credits based on military courses and military occupations and transfers to another college or university within the Minnesota State system must have their transcript evaluated by the receiving college or university pursuant to ATCC Procedure 3.21.1 Transfer of Credit. IMPLEMENTATION STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY 1. A student must be admitted to ATCC to be eligible for the award of transfer credits, including military coursework. Published information must include CPL policies and procedures, and CPL appeals; 2. ATCC shall provide students with information about CPL assessment processes, applicable policies, required documentations, appeals process, transfer information, and the impact that credit awarded for prior learning may have on financial aid eligibility. APPEALS ATCC’s appeal process is outlined in ATCC Procedure 3.21.1 Transfer of Credit.

Note: If a course from a non-accredited institution is accepted to fulfill a degree requirement at ATCC, this does NOT guarantee that another college will also accept the course in transfer. Once that evaluation is received by ATCC, the ATCC designee will evaluate and make transfer credit determinations. If a student does not agree with a transfer of credit decision, the Transfer Student Appeal Process is in place for them to appeal the decision.

ATCC will award transfer credit under the following conditions: Coursework is from an accredited higher education institution.

Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) accepts transfer credits from accredited educational institutions. All credits that are applicable to the student’s ATCC major are transferred in to meet program requirements. If a student does not agree with a transfer of credit decision, the Student Appeal Process is in place for them to appeal the decision. The ATCC Transfer Specialist, Registrar, or designee, serve as credit evaluators to assist students with questions about the transfer of credit. Because many ATCC courses are sequential, students who transfer in credits may still need to attend ATCC for the standard number of terms to complete a program majors, but may take fewer credits each semester or may adjust their schedule based on what transferred in. Transfer students who receive financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office to determine how their transfer credits impact their financial aid status.

FOR PRIOR LEARNING A student who is awarded credits based on military courses and military occupations and transfers to another college or university within the Minnesota State system must have their transcript evaluated by the receiving college or university pursuant to ATCC Procedure 3.21.1 Transfer of Credit. When a course equivalency has been designated by the sending institution, a receiving college or university may honor the original course equivalency.

(Refer to 3.17.4 Repeating Courses for further details on how repeating courses affects satisfactory progress.) TRANSFER CREDITS: Transfer credits are credits accepted by Alexandria Technical & Community College and applied to the student’s program requirements and shall be counted as credits attempted and completed for calculation of (financial aid) cumulative completion percentage. Transfer credits accepted and applied toward a student’s general education, program or degree requirements shall apply toward the maximum time-frame calculation.