Profile
- IPEDS UNITID
- 198039
- FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE
- number
- OPE ID
- 00968400
- City, state
- Flat Rock, NC
- Sector
- public 2-year
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- Website
- https://www.acenursing.org/
- Cost rows
- 16
- Confidence
- 38.6% from the census of this database (sha256 matches); target 90%
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Transfer profile
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Policies 43
| Title | Section | Text | Edition | Source |
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| credit_by_exam | Advanced Placement Courses Blue Ridge Community College academic credit may be awarded to enrolled students who receive scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP tests offered by the College Board. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| credit_by_exam | Blue Ridge Community College academic credit may be awarded to enrolled students who receive scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP tests offered by the College Board. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | Blue Ridge CC Transfer credit (grade C or better) received from a regionally accredited institution for first-level curriculum English or Math courses will be accepted in lieu of placement testing. Developmental-level courses may be considered for transfer credit if taken at a North Carolina Community College. The student must submit an official transcript to receive transfer credit and to officially waive the need for placement testing. A maximum of 75% of the Total Semester Credit Hours in any program can be accepted in transfer. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | If additional coursework is completed after submission of transcripts, an official updated transcript must be submitted to Blue Ridge to ensure all possible transfer credit is awarded. If an applicant earned a High School Equivalency Diploma, requirements will be met with the following: Biology: A standard score of 150 or above on the Science Test Chemistry: The High School Equivalency Diploma has no chemistry equivalent; the applicant will be required to pass a College-Level Chemistry prior to application. If an applicant earned a GED, requirements will be met with the following: Biology: Standard score of 450 or above on Natural Science Test Chemistry: The High School Equivalency Diploma has no chemistry equivalent; the applicant will be required to pass a College-Level Chemistry prior to application. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | 4. If additional coursework is completed after submission of transcripts, an official updated transcript must be submitted to Blue Ridge to ensure all possible transfer credit is awarded. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | All credit hours attempted, with the exception of developmental classes and transfer credits that do not apply toward the student’s current program of study, will be counted even if the student changes programs. Transfer credit hours accepted from other institutions for the student’s current program of study are included in the calculation of the pass rate and maximum time frame. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | During this workshop, the coach/counselor and student will determine that one of the following actions is required: • Continue with normal academic load next semester • Reduced academic load next semester • Either 1 or 2 and participate in academic assistance in the form of tutoring, counseling sessions, Student Success Center, or other appropriate resources • Enroll in preparatory courses of study • Transfer to another program of study In certain circumstances, the coach/counselor, in conjunction with the academic advisor, may institute one semester of academic suspension when it appears to be in the best interest of the student. Acceptance of Academic Credit College credit may be awarded up to a maximum of 75% of the applicable program requirements if appropriate conditions are met by transfer credit, Credit by Examination, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test scores, Regional Articulation for Career Education (R.A.C.E.) courses, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), or professional certifications. Reverse Transfer In accordance with the UNC General Administration and the North Carolina Community College System policies, reverse transfer of credit for students who transfer before completing a credential at the community college will be supported. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | Blue Ridge CC Transfer Credit Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate degree must represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in a Blue Ridge Community College degree program. Continuing Education (CE) to Curriculum (CU) Transfer Credit Continuing Education coursework from Blue Ridge Community College only and related to curriculum instruction may be transferred or accepted for credit towards curriculum courses in specific programs. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) The College follows procedures consistent with the State Board code. Blue Ridge is authorized to award CPL using the following prior learning methods: • Apprenticeship • Certifications and licensures • Courses listed in high school to community college articulation agreements • Military education and training • Standardized examinations • Challenge exams/proficiency • Portfolio assessment • Public Safety Training (PST) prefix courses CPL may be used to fulfill program requirements except for mandatory institutional requirements. 2. Be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply; and 3. Request a prior learning assessment consistent with the college’s CPL procedures and provide all documentation by the published deadlines. 4. The student may request credit for prior learning by submitting the Request for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) form with the appropriate Academic Dean or Chair. Industry Recognized Credentials Blue Ridge Community College may award Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for successful completion of industry-recognized credentials consistent with the CPL standards approved by the state Curriculum Course Review Committee (CCRC). | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | Students repeating a course for credit when transfer credit has been awarded may not be eligible for Financial Aid for the repeated course. Credit by Examination Students who can document their proficiency in a subject area may request credit by examination. A student who has previously received any recorded grade for a course may not request credit by exam for that course. The following procedure should be used by the student who requests credit by examination: 1. The student must be currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. 2. The student must enroll in the course and attend the class prior to requesting credit by examination. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| transfer_credit | Blue Ridge CC Requirement Select • EDU279 - Literacy Development and Instruction Minimum Grade C Area Major Actual Credits 4 Requirement Select • Major Course Elective (3 credit) (Generic) Minimum Grade C Area Major Actual Credits 3 Year Semester Actual Credits Year 2 Spring 1 4 Requirement Select • Natural Science Elective (4 credits) (Generic) Minimum Grade C Area General Education Actual Credits 4 Year Semester Actual Credits Year 2 Spring 2 3 Requirement Select • Major Course Elective (3 credits) (Generic) Minimum Grade C Area Major Actual Credits 3 Total General Education Credits Total Major Credits 35 25 - 26 Total Minor Credits Total Elective Credits 0 0 A10500 - Associate in Engineering Overview Program Title Program Code Associate in Engineering A10500 Degree Designation Department Associate in Engineering Transfer Programs, Engineering Programs Articulation Agreement AE Degree - Transfer Program Minimum Required Credit Hours 60 Description Program Description The Associate in Engineering (AE) degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement, community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Acceptance of Academic Credit | transfer_credit | College credit may be awarded up to a maximum of 75% of the applicable program requirements if appropriate conditions are met by transfer credit, Credit by Examination, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test scores, Regional Articulation for Career Education (R.A.C.E.) courses, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), or professional certifications. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Acceptance of Academic Credit | transfer_credit | College credit may be awarded up to a maximum of 75% of the applicable program requirements if appropriate conditions are met by transfer credit, Credit by Examination, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test scores, Regional Articulation for Career Education (R.A.C.E.) courses, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), or professional certifications. | 0013 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Admission Procedures | transfer_credit | If additional coursework is completed after submission of transcripts, an official updated transcript must be submitted to Blue Ridge to ensure all possible transfer credit is awarded. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Admission Procedures | transfer_credit | If additional coursework is completed after submission of transcripts, an official updated transcript must be submitted to Blue Ridge to ensure all possible transfer credit is awarded. | 0015 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Blue Ridge CC | prior_learning | Be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply; and Request a prior learning assessment consistent with the college’s CPL procedures and provide all documentation by the published deadlines. The student may request credit for prior learning by submitting the Request for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) form with the appropriate Academic Dean or Chair. | 2023-2024 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Continuing Education (CE) to Curriculum (CU) Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Continuing Education (CE) to Curriculum (CU) Transfer Credit Continuing Education coursework from Blue Ridge Community College only and related to curriculum instruction may be transferred or accepted for credit towards curriculum courses in specific programs. Students must have earned a minimum letter grade of a “C”, passed the final assessment with a proficiency of 70% or better, or successfully passed the applicable credentialing exam. The appropriate Dean for each division will approve continuing education course material prior to the official granting of curriculum credit and the “Continuing Education to Curriculum Articulation Form” will be completed based on approval from the Dean that all appropriate learning outcomes have been met. A handout outlining the specific continuing education to curriculum course equivalencies is available in Student Services. To meet the requirements of a curriculum credential, the minimum number of credit hours that must be completed in curriculum at Blue Ridge Community College is 25% of a certificate, diploma, or degree. Students are not allowed to receive CU credit for a CE course taken while currently enrolled in or after they have received credit for a CU course in the same certificate, diploma, or degree. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) The College follows procedures consistent with the State Board code. Blue Ridge is authorized to award CPL using the following prior learning methods: Apprenticeship Certifications and licensures Courses listed in high school to community college articulation agreements Military education and training Standardized examinations Challenge exams/proficiency Portfolio assessment Public Safety Training (PST) prefix courses CPL may be used to fulfill program requirements except for mandatory institutional requirements. Examples may include but are not limited to, requirements of external agencies that specifically prohibit the use of CPL to fulfill the program requirements No more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the credit hours required for graduation from a curriculum program of study may be earned through CPL. To be eligible to receive CPL, students must meet all of the following criteria: Meet all admission requirements for their program of study. Be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply; and Request a prior learning assessment consistent with the College’s CPL procedures and provide all documentation by the published deadlines. The student may request credit for prior learning by submitting the Request for | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Continuing Education (CE) to Curriculum (CU) Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Continuing Education (CE) to Curriculum (CU) Transfer Credit Continuing Education coursework from Blue Ridge Community College only and related to curriculum instruction may be transferred or accepted for credit towards curriculum courses in specific programs. Students must have earned a minimum letter grade of a “C”, passed the final assessment with a proficiency of 70% or better, or successfully passed the applicable credentialing exam. The appropriate Dean for each division will approve continuing education course material prior to the official granting of curriculum credit and the “Continuing Education to Curriculum Articulation Form” will be completed based on approval from the Dean that all appropriate learning outcomes have been met. A handout outlining the specific continuing education to curriculum course equivalencies is available in Student Services. To meet the requirements of a curriculum credential, the minimum number of credit hours that must be completed in curriculum at Blue Ridge Community College is 25% of a certificate, diploma, or degree. Students are not allowed to receive CU credit for a CE course taken while currently enrolled in or after they have received credit for a CU course in the same certificate, diploma, or degree. | 0013 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Continuing Education (CE) to Curriculum (CU) Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Continuing Education (CE) to Curriculum (CU) Transfer Credit Continuing Education coursework from Blue Ridge Community College only and related to curriculum instruction may be transferred or accepted for credit towards curriculum courses in specific programs. Students must have earned a minimum letter grade of a “C”, passed the final assessment with a proficiency of 70% or better, or successfully passed the applicable credentialing exam. The appropriate Dean for each division will approve continuing education course material prior to the official granting of curriculum credit and the “Continuing Education to Curriculum Articulation Form” will be completed based on approval from the Dean that all appropriate learning outcomes have been met. A handout outlining the specific continuing education to curriculum course equivalencies is available in Student Services. In order to meet the requirements of a Curriculum credential, the minimum number of credit hours that must be completed in curriculum at Blue Ridge Community College is 25% of a certificate, diploma, or degree. Students are not allowed to receive CU credit for a CE course taken while currently enrolled in or after they have received credit for a CU course in the same certificate, diploma, or degree. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Course Substitutions | transfer_credit | Credit by Examination Students who can document their proficiency in a subject area may request credit by examination. A student who has previously received any recorded grade for a course may not request credit by exam for that course. The following procedure should be used by the student who requests credit by examination: The student must be currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. The student must enroll in the course and attend the class prior to requesting credit by examination. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Credit by Examination | prior_learning | Credit by Examination with his/her advisor and be tested within the first 15 school days of the semester. The student who successfully completes credit by examination with a grade of C or better will have the grade earned posted to their academic record. NOTE: Tuition charges paid for credit by examination are non-refundable. Federal and/or state financial aid cannot be used to pay for credit by examination classes. Dean’s List Full-time students in a degree or diploma program can be named to the Dean’s List each semester. For the Dean’s List, a full-time student is defined as a student carrying a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours for Fall and Spring semesters and nine (9) credit hours for Summer Term. The student must have a minimum 3.50 grade point average to qualify for the semester under consideration. Grades of D, F, I, W, R, or NS will eliminate a student from the | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Credit by Examination | prior_learning | Credit by Examination Students who can document their proficiency in a subject area may request credit by examination. Examples of documentation include a transcript(s) of similar college-level courses, a record of military study, certification or licensure, or written statements from employers regarding training or directly related work experience. Exams are comprehensive and may be taken only once. A student who has previously received any recorded grade for a course may not request credit by exam for that course. The testing instructor’s decision will be final. The Dean within the department offering the course is responsible for testing procedures within that department. The following procedure should be used by the student who requests credit by examination: The student must be currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. The student must enroll in the course and attend the class prior to requesting credit by examination. The student must confer with his/her advisor and/or instructor regarding the procedure and documentation requirements. The student must present proper documentation before permission is granted. The student must complete an Application for Credit by Examination with his/her advisor and be tested within the first 15 school days of the semester. The student who successfully completes credit by examination with a grade of C or better will have the grade earned posted to their academic record. NOTE: Tuition charges paid for credit by examination are non-refundable. Federal and/or state financial aid cannot be used to pay for credit by examination classes. | 0013 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Credit by Examination | prior_learning | Credit by Examination Students who can document their proficiency in a subject area may request credit by examination. Examples of documentation include a transcript(s) of similar college-level courses, a record of military study, certification or licensure, or written statements from employers regarding training or directly related work experience. Exams are comprehensive and may be taken only once. A student who has previously received any recorded grade for a course may not request credit by exam for that course. The testing instructor’s decision will be final. The Dean within the department offering the course is responsible for testing procedures within that department. The following procedure should be used by the student who requests credit by examination: The student must be currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. The student must enroll in the course and attend the class prior to requesting credit by examination. 27 / 892 | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Credit by Examination | prior_learning | Credit by Examination Students who can document their proficiency in a subject area may request credit by examination. Examples of documentation include a transcript(s) of similar college-level courses, a record of military study, certification or licensure, or written statements from employers regarding training or directly related work experience. Exams are comprehensive and may be taken only once. A student who has previously received any recorded grade for a course may not request credit by exam for that course. The testing instructor’s decision will be final. The Dean within the department offering the course is responsible for testing procedures within that department. The following procedure should be used by the student who requests credit by examination: The student must be currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. The student must enroll in the course prior to requesting credit by examination. The student must confer with his/her advisor and/or instructor regarding the procedure and documentation requirements. The student must present proper documentation before permission is granted. The student may initiate the Credit by Examination process once registration opens for the corresponding semester. The Application for Credit by Examination and testing documentation must be approved and submitted by the end of the first 15 days of the school semester. The student who successfully completes credit by examination with a grade of C or better will have the grade earned posted to their academic record. NOTE: Tuition charges paid for credit by examination are nonrefundable. Federal and/or state financial aid cannot be used to pay for credit by examination classes. 28 / 891 | 2024-2025 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) | prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) form with the appropriate Academic Dean or Chair. Additional documentation supporting the credentials previously earned, apprenticeships, certifications and licensures, military credit, etc., will be required to submit the Request for CPL form. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) | prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) The College follows procedures consistent with the State Board code. Blue Ridge is authorized to award CPL using the following prior learning methods: Apprenticeship Certifications and licensures Courses listed in high school to community college articulation agreements Military education and training Standardized examinations Challenge exams/proficiency Portfolio assessment Public Safety Training (PST) prefix courses CPL may be used to fulfill program requirements except for mandatory institutional requirements. Examples may include but are not limited to, requirements of external agencies that specifically prohibit the use of CPL to fulfill the program requirements No more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the credit hours required for graduation from a curriculum program of study may be earned through CPL. To be eligible to receive CPL, students must meet all of the following criteria: Meet all admission requirements for their program of study. Be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply; and Request a prior learning assessment consistent with the College’s CPL procedures and provide all documentation by the published deadlines. The student may request credit for prior learning by submitting the Request for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) form with the appropriate Academic Dean or Chair. Additional documentation supporting the credentials previously earned, apprenticeships, certifications and licensures, military credit, etc., will be required to submit the Request for CPL form. | 0013 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) | prior_learning | Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) The College follows procedures consistent with the State Board code. Blue Ridge is authorized to award CPL using the following prior learning methods: Apprenticeship Certifications and licensures Courses listed in high school to community college articulation agreements Military education and training Standardized examinations Challenge exams/proficiency Portfolio assessment Public Safety Training (PST) prefix courses CPL may be used to fulfill program requirements except for mandatory institutional requirements. Examples may include but are not limited to, requirements of external agencies that specifically prohibit the use of CPL to fulfill the program requirements No more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the credit hours required for graduation from a curriculum program of study may be earned through CPL. To be eligible to receive CPL, students must meet all of the following criteria: Meet all admission requirements for their program of study. Be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply; and Request a prior learning assessment consistent with the college’s CPL procedures and provide all documentation by the published deadlines. The student may request credit for prior learning by submitting the Request for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) form with the appropriate Academic Dean or Chair. Additional documentation supporting the credentials previously earned, apprenticeships, certifications and licensures, military credit, etc., will be required in order to submit the Request for CPL form. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Curriculum Students | transfer_credit | Students repeating a course for credit when transfer credit has been awarded may not be eligible for Financial Aid for the repeated course. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Curriculum Students | transfer_credit | Students repeating a course for credit when transfer credit has been awarded may not be eligible for Financial Aid for the repeated course. | 0013 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Description | transfer_credit | To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement, community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Description | transfer_credit | * Students will receive 14 credit hours of credit for the LPN license and will receive transfer credit for NUR-11, NUR-112 , NUR-114 and NUR-211 . | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Description | transfer_credit | To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement, community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. | 0187 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Description | transfer_credit | * Students will receive 14 credit hours of credit for the LPN license and will receive transfer credit for NUR-11, NUR-112, NUR-114 and NUR-211. | 0218 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Grades | transfer_credit | Transfer credit hours accepted from other institutions for the student’s current program of study are included in the calculation of the pass rate and maximum time frame. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Grades | transfer_credit | Transfer credit hours accepted from other institutions for the student’s current program of study are included in the calculation of the pass rate and maximum time frame. | 0014 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Pre-Enrollment Placement Testing Waiver Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer credit (grade C or better) received from a regionally accredited institution for first-level curriculum English or Math courses will be accepted in lieu of placement testing. Developmental-level courses may be considered for transfer credit if taken at a North Carolina Community College. The student must submit an official transcript to receive transfer credit and to officially waive the need for placement testing. A maximum of 75% of the Total Semester Credit Hours in any program can be accepted in transfer. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Pre-Enrollment Placement Testing Waiver Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer credit (grade C or better) received from a regionally accredited institution for first-level curriculum English or Math courses will be accepted in lieu of placement testing. Developmental-level courses may be considered for transfer credit if taken at a North Carolina Community College. The student must submit an official transcript to receive transfer credit and to officially waive the need for placement testing. A maximum of 75% of the Total Semester Credit Hours in any program can be accepted in transfer. | 0017 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Requirement Select | transfer_credit | Requirement Select • 6 credits must be selected Electives list (Milestone) from the Major Course To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement, community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. | 2024-2025 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid | transfer_credit | All credit hours attempted, with the exception of developmental classes and transfer credits that do not apply toward the student’s current program of study, will be counted even if the student changes programs. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid | transfer_credit | All credit hours attempted, with the exception of developmental classes and transfer credits that do not apply toward the student’s current program of study, will be counted even if the student changes programs. | 0014 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Total Minor Credits Total Elective Credits | transfer_credit | 0 0 To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement, community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. | 2025-2026 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate degree must represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in a Blue Ridge Community College degree program. This work must be documented by an official transcript and must meet the minimum Blue Ridge academic standards of a grade of “C” or better. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, Blue Ridge Community College uses recognized guides that aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs. Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward the Degrees and Diplomas which are part of the College Transfer program is governed by the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students wishing to use credit from foreign institutions for transfer may, at the discretion of the College, be required to provide a foreign credential evaluation from a nationally recognized service such as “World Education Services.” For further information, contact the Student Services Division. | 2026-2027 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate degree must represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in a Blue Ridge Community College degree program. This work must be documented by an official transcript and must meet the minimum Blue Ridge academic standards of a grade of “C” or better. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, Blue Ridge Community College uses recognized guides that aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs. Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward the Degrees and Diplomas which are part of the College Transfer program is governed by the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students wishing to use credit from foreign institutions for transfer may, at the discretion of the College, be required to provide a foreign credential evaluation from a nationally recognized service such as “World Education Services.” For further information, contact the Student Services Division. | 0013 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
| Transfer Credit | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate degree must represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in a Blue Ridge Community College degree program. This work must be documented by an official transcript and must meet the minimum Blue Ridge academic standards of a grade of “C” or better. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, Blue Ridge Community College uses recognized guides that aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs. Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward the Degrees and Diplomas which are part of the College Transfer program is governed by the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students wishing to use credit from foreign institutions for transfer may, at the discretion of the College, be required to provide a foreign credential evaluation from a nationally recognized service such as “World Education Services.” For further information, contact the Student Services Division. 26 / 891 | 2024-2025 | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
Agreements 13
| Title | Type | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A25120MH – Business Administration Pathway to Mars Hill | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| A25120UA – Business Administration: Pathway to UNCA | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Blue Ridge CC A25120UA - Business Administration: Pathway to UNCA Overview Program Title Program Code Business Administration: Pathway A25120UA to UNCA Degree Designation Department Associate in Applied Science Business Programs Articulation Agreement Transfer Articulation to the University of North Carolina Asheville Fully online option available? | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Blue Ridge students must apply for admission and be admitted to Appalachian State University to articulate appropriate course credit. | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Degree Designation Articulation Agreement 1+1 Transfer Program 1 + 1 Articulation Agreement with South College Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available? | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Degree Designation Articulation Agreement Associate in Applied Science Transfer Pathway to Fayetteville State University Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available? | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Degree Designation Articulation Agreement Associate in Applied Science Transfer Pathway to Western Carolina University Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available? | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| The CCP College Transfer Pathway leading to the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation is designed for high school students who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree and a baccalaureate degree in teaching in a STEM major within K-12 grades. | transfer | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina and to Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities to transfer with junior status. | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| The Pathway is based on Block 1 of the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina’s Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing Programs which was approved by the State Board of Community Colleges and the UNC Board of Governors in February 2015. | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| This program is an articulated program with the University of North Carolina Asheville. | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Transfer of Blue Ridge Credits to Senior Institutions | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| Transfer of Blue Ridge Credits to Senior Institutions | articulation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
Pathways 3
| Title | Type | CIP | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge CC | mapping-guide | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| P1012T - Education - College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation - CCP | transfer-pathway | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |
| P1042T - Education - College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation - CCP | transfer-pathway | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
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References 1
| Relationship | Host | Link | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| uses_state_transfer_content | nccommunitycolleges.edu | www.nccommunitycolleges.edu | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
Accreditation 14
| Accreditor | Scope | Awarded | Expires | Source |
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| the | Emergency Medical Science Program | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Accreditation | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | |||
| the Accreditation Commission | Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing and | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | Associate Degree Nursing Program at Blue Ridge Community College, located at Flat Rock, NC | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information. A course fee is required for all NUR prefix courses. The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Blue Ridge Community College, located in Flat Rock, NC | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Commission on | Surgical Technology Program | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | Emergency Medical Science Program | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 | Emergency Medical Science Program | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St | Surgical Technology Program | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the National Association for the Education of Young Children | Early Childhood and School Age Education Programs | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award | institution | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees | institution | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com | ||
| the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in | institution | blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com |
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