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Students admitted to Pellissippi State may obtain advanced standing and course credit through the following: CLEP (College-Level Examination Program). DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) credit by exam program. A student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 may apply for credit by examination for many college-level courses at Pellissippi State on the basis of experience or training. For complete details on these and additional alternative ways to earn credit, see the Prior Learning Assessment website . Student Orientation Student Orientation is required for all degree-seeking students.

Awarding of Transfer Credit Transfer credit will be processed as official transcripts are received from each school attended by the student. Transcript analysts in Enrollment Services will evaluate all coursework taken. Transfer credit will not be computed into a student’s grade point average at Pellissippi State. Transfer credit is awarded for individual courses that parallel Pellissippi State’s courses for content, level of instruction and preparation of faculty teaching the courses, provided a grade of D or better was earned in each course. Elective credit may be awarded by the relevant academic division if it is determined there is no Pellissippi State equivalent. The following information may be required to evaluate the comparability of courses for the purpose of awarding transfer credit: Course syllabus used at the time the course was taken. A determination of the comparability of course content and level of instruction is made through a comparison of the following syllabus elements: course prefix, number, and title; lecture/lab contact hours and credit hours; course description; prerequisite/corequisite courses; course objectives/course goals; expected student learning outcomes; grading scale; required textbook and other instructional materials; and methods of evaluation. If the syllabus does not contain the information specified above, supplemental documentation (e.g., assignment schedules, grading policy statements) should be submitted along with the course syllabus. Faculty credentials—verification that faculty teaching the course(s) for which credit is requested meet the following academic and/or professional experience qualifications: Courses designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities — master’s degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Courses not designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities — a minimum of an associate degree in the teaching field or closely related field and three years work experience in the field. If applicable, the name of relevant specialized or program agencies/boards may be required along with the above information. The transfer credit appeal process may be used by students to request reconsideration of transfer credit decisions. Steps in the appeal process are as follows: The student completes the Petition for Transfer Credit available through the Student Assistance Center, and requests an advising appointment with the Student Assistance Center to discuss why the student thinks the petition for particular courses should be considered for approval. Course descriptions, course syllabi and other documentation as described above must be provided by the student or by the institution where the courses were taken. The advisor may request that the student provide copies of college transcripts and supporting documentation to be sent with the Petition for Transfer Credit form to the appropriate academic dean for review and a copy to the Records office. The academic dean makes a determination, then submits the Petition for Transfer Credit and a recommendation to Enrollment Services, and the transfer credit decision is processed by the transcript analysts. The academic dean’s decisions regarding the awarding of transfer credit are final. Enrollment Services notifies the student through campus email of the transfer credit decision. The appeals process is the same for students transferring from regionally and non-regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students transferring from international colleges and universities follow the same steps—with the additional requirement that supporting documents (e.g., course syllabi) must be provided with English translations—and submit the required documents to an approved credential evaluation service. For a list of credential evaluation services, visit the International Admissions webpage . This process ensures that students have access to a fair and accurate assessment of the credentials by experienced evaluators.

Students seeking transfer credit for coursework completed at international colleges or universities must have their academic transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Pellissippi State will consider these evaluations when determining transfer credit.

Transfer students whose previous academic records from a college or university indicate college-level English and/or mathematics proficiency will be considered for regular admission. Students whose records do not include such transfer credit in English and mathematics will be placed in corequisite learning support and college-level courses with an opportunity to take the Accuplacer to challenge that placement.

This does not include transfer credit or credit by exam (AP credit). Transfer credit and repeated coursework count toward the attempted hours. All unsatisfactory transfer courses of W, FA and F are considered and are counted in the PACE and MTF calculation.

Credit for College Level Prior Learning may be applied toward the Major Technology Core. Credit for College Level Prior Learning may be applied toward Technology elective courses. For more information on College Level Prior Learning credit, visit Prior Learning Assessment . Close Close Close Close Close Close Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location Select an option Courses Programs Hierarchy Items Other Content Entire Catalog Entire Catalog Search Keyword Field S earch Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search Catalog Navigation Catalog Home Table of Contents The College Academic Calendar Programs of Study Academic Information Admissions & Registration Student Supports Financial Information Rights, Records & Responsibilities General Education University Parallel/Transfer Pathways Career Programs Certificates Course Descriptions Workforce and Community Development Faculty & Staff Governing Boards & Advisory Groups Glossary My Portfolio T Pellissippi State Community College 10915 Hardin Valley Road P.O.

All veterans and active Guard/Reserve members must submit either a Joint Services Transcript or a CCAF transcript to Enrollment Services for transfer credit evaluation. Credit by examination will not be counted as a course eligible for benefits pay.