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Under this program, the College grants credit and advanced placement to students with completed college-level courses in approved secondary schools with a score of three (3) or better in the Advanced Placement Tests of the CEEB.

• Obsolete Majors Earning Credits Credits may be earned by successfully completing a course, by demonstrating an acceptable level of proficiency via credit by examination where available, through credit for life learning experience, advanced placement, transfer of credits, or through other methods which might be developed by the College.

Prior Learning Assessment The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Program can help you attain equivalent credit for the college-level learning you have achieved outside the traditional college classroom. Note that equivalent credit is not awarded for experience, but for learning that matches a particular course in your Bucks Program of Study. Follow these Steps to Get Started 1. Compare your required courses with your prior learning by viewing your Program of Study.

• Admissions Policy • Applying for Admission • High School Enrichment Program • Dual Enrollment • Accessibility Office • International Student Applicants • Senior Citizens • Residency Verification • Advanced Placement • Evaluation of Transfer Credits • Evaluation of Military Experience • Foreign College or University Experience • Supplemental External Credits • Supplemental Internal Credits • Prior Learning Assessment Program • Shared Majors Admissions Policy Any person may apply for admission to Bucks County Community College.

• A student can obtain no more than 30 transfer credits from all outside sources, including Advanced Placement and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), for Associate programs. • Only grades of "C" or better or grades of 70% by permission of the area dean will be considered for potential transfer credit. • Courses are considered for transfer credit as they relate to the student's program of study. • Developmental coursework will not be accepted for transfer credit. • Proficiency courses (those which produce "pass" or "satisfactory" grades) will not be accepted for transfer credit. • Courses taken at some institutions without regional accreditation may not be accepted for transfer credit through traditional means but may be reviewed through the Office of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). • Military transcripts are evaluated for potential transferability through PLA.

Individuals who previously attended another college or university may be eligible for an exemption from Placement Testing. Applicants with Previous College Experience Transfer students must have an official copy of their transcripts sent and submit a Request for Evaluation in order to obtain transfer credits.

Any faxes, photocopies, or documents in opened envelopes are considered "unofficial" and cannot be accepted for transfer credit.

Evaluation of Transfer Credits To have credits from prior colleges and universities evaluated, students must provide an official transcript to the Registrar's Office. Unofficial and/or "student copy" transcripts will not be accepted for credit transfer; however, they can be reviewed for possible assessment testing waivers and/or prerequisite course waivers. Upon receipt of a Transcript Evaluation Request, Bucks County Community College will evaluate parallel work completed at accredited post-secondary institutions for potential transfer credit. • Students seeking transfer credit should first submit an Application for Admission to the College. Policies related to transfer credits and transcript evaluations: • A student can obtain no more than 30 transfer credits from all outside sources (including AP Course Credit and Prior Learning Assessment) for Associate programs. • Only grades of "C" or better or grades of 70% by permission of the area dean will be considered for potential transfer credit. Grades of C- and below are not eligible for transfer credit. • Courses are considered for transfer credit as they relate to the student's program of study.

• Developmental coursework will not be accepted as transfer credits. • Proficiency courses (those which produce "pass" or "satisfactory" grades) will not be accepted as transfer credits. • Courses taken at some institutions without regional accreditation may not be accepted for transfer credit through traditional means. Schools that are vocational or technical in nature without regional accreditation are reviewed through the Office of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for potential life experience credit. • Coursework previously determined for equivalencies can be viewed at the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center or CollegeTransfer.Net, but all coursework presented will be considered based on the above criteria. • The Registrar’s Office is responsible for consideration of incoming transfer credit. Concerns or questions regarding transfer credits should be directed to the Registrar at registrar@bucks.edu or 215-968-8000 option #1. For more information about transferring to Bucks County Community College, please read our FAQs for Transfer Students.

The Office of Prior Learning will be notified when the military transcript has been received by the Admissions Office.The Office of Prior Learning with then reach out to the student. Supplemental External Credits For students who are seeking to transfer college credits to Buck, the following general policies apply: • A student can obtain no more than 30 transfer credits from all outside sources, including Advanced Placement and PLA, for Associate programs. • Only grades of "C" or better or grades of 70% by permission of the area dean will be considered for potential transfer credit. • Courses are considered for transfer credit as they relate to the student's program of study. • Developmental coursework will not be accepted for transfer credit. • Proficiency courses (those which produce "pass" or "satisfactory" grades) will not be accepted for transfer credit. • Courses taken at some institutions without regional accreditation may not be accepted for transfer credit through traditional means but may be reviewed through the Office of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). These internal credits may be earned through Portfolio Assessment (LE), Credit by Examination through division examinations (CREX), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and the DSST Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Section 4: 45

Scores at or above the minimum will lead to equivalent credit for the associated Bucks course, but no letter grade will be awarded. Students should feel free to contact the Office of Prior Learning Assessment directly with any questions and/or concerns regarding challenging courses by examination. Students who have successfully completed instruction and training programs outside the traditional college classroom may be eligible to pursue equivalent credit via this PLA pathway, which evaluates these programs.

Total credits attempted include grades of F, Withdrawals (W), and Incompletes (I) and Transfer Credits (TR).

• Personal Enrichment: o Students who at the time of application indicated they are enrolling at Bucks solely for personal enrichment (not seeking a degree or certificate program, or taking a course to transfer credit) are not required to take Placement Tests, unless they are enrolling as a full-time student or in courses that specifically require Placement Tests.

Additionally, transfer credit limits and program-specific requirements vary by institution. The PA Transfer Credit Framework was developed among these universities and PA community colleges. This Framework allows students to transfer up to 30 credits of foundation courses from Bucks County Community College to any of the PASSHE universities or other PA community colleges and have those courses count toward graduation.

— College Information — Admissions — Supplemental External Credits Supplemental External Credits For students who are seeking to transfer college credits to Buck, the following general policies apply: A student can obtain no more than 30 transfer credits from all outside sources, including Advanced Placement and PLA, for Associate programs. Only grades of "C" or better or grades of 70% by permission of the area dean will be considered for potential transfer credit. Courses are considered for transfer credit as they relate to the student's program of study. Developmental coursework will not be accepted for transfer credit. Proficiency courses (those which produce "pass" or "satisfactory" grades) will not be accepted for transfer credit. Courses taken at some institutions without regional accreditation may not be accepted for transfer credit through traditional means but may be reviewed through the Office of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Admissions Policy Applying for Admission Dual Enrollment Senior Citizens Residency Verification Advanced Placement Evaluation of Transfer Credits Evaluation of Military Experience Foreign College or University Experience

For students who are seeking to transfer college credits to Bucks, should review the evaluation of transfer credits policies.

Personal Enrichment : Students who at the time of application indicated they are enrolling at Bucks solely for personal enrichment (not seeking a degree or certificate program, or taking a course to transfer credit) are not required to take Placement Tests, unless they are enrolling as a full-time student or in courses that specifically require Placement Tests.

Admissions Policy Applying for Admission Dual Enrollment Senior Citizens Residency Verification Advanced Placement Evaluation of Transfer Credits Evaluation of Military Experience

— College Information — Admissions — Evaluation of Transfer Credits Evaluation of Transfer Credits To have credits from prior colleges and universities evaluated, students must provide an official transcript to the Registrar's Office. To inquire on a transcript evaluation or to request one, please email waivers@bucks.edu . Unofficial and/or "student copy" transcripts will not be accepted for credit transfer; however, they can be reviewed for possible assessment testing waivers and/or prerequisite course waivers. Students seeking transfer credit should first submit an Application for Admission to the College . Next, students must request that an official copy of their transcript(s) be sent from their previous institution(s) to Bucks County Community College. If sending your official transcript electronically, please have it sent to waivers@bucks.edu . Policies related to transfer credits and transcript evaluations : A student can obtain no more than 30 transfer credits from all outside sources (including AP Course Credit and Prior Learning Assessment ) for Associate programs. Only grades of "C" or better or grades of 70% by permission of the area dean will be considered for potential transfer credit. Grades of C- and below are not eligible for transfer credit. Courses are considered for transfer credit as they relate to the student's program of study. Developmental coursework will not be accepted as transfer credits. Proficiency courses (those which produce "pass" or "satisfactory" grades) will not be accepted as transfer credits. Courses taken at some institutions without regional accreditation may not be accepted for transfer credit through traditional means. Schools that are vocational or technical in nature without regional accreditation are reviewed through the Office of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for potential life experience credit. Coursework previously determined for equivalencies can be viewed at the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center or CollegeTransfer.Net , but all coursework presented will be considered based on the above criteria. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for consideration of incoming transfer credit. Concerns or questions regarding transfer credits should be directed to the Registrar at registrar@bucks.edu or 215-968-8000 option #1. For more information about transferring to Bucks County Community College, please read our FAQs for Transfer Students . For details regarding transferring out of Bucks to another institution, please review the Transfer + Planning webpage, or call 215-968-8031 to make an appointment with a transfer counselor.

Scores at or above the minimum will lead to equivalent credit for the associated Bucks course, but no letter grade will be awarded. Students should feel free to contact the Office of Prior Learning Assessment directly with any questions and/or concerns regarding challenging courses by examination.

Students who have successfully completed instruction and training programs outside the traditional college classroom may be eligible to pursue equivalent credit via this PLA pathway, which evaluates these programs. Students should feel free to contact the Office of Prior Learning Assessment directly with any questions and/or concerns regarding challenging courses by the evaluation of non-collegiate instruction.

No more than twenty credits of the Computing electives may be gained by transfer, PLA, credit by examination, LLEAP, or other sources.

The PA Transfer Credit Framework was developed among these universities and PA community colleges. This Framework allows students to transfer up to 30 credits of foundation courses from Bucks County Community College to any of the PASSHE universities or other PA community colleges and have those courses count toward graduation.

Prior Learning Assessment Program ‌Bucks County Community College (Bucks) recognizes that students enter the College from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, some of which may involve college-level learning. The College is committed to providing pathways for students to proceed along smooth transitions without delays, duplication of courses, or loss of credit. As such, the College maintains a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Program in order that students will be afforded the assessment methods by which they can document their college-level learning and pursue equivalent credit toward courses in their Program of Study.

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