Policies

High school students who earn a score of 3, 4, or 5 on an AP examination may be awarded college credit.

Students who earn a score of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level (HL) International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations may be awarded up to eight semester hours of credit in each Higher-Level examination.

AP Credit: AP scores of 3 or higher for a prerequisite course will be considered for admission into the program; however, this does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

For transfer credit, complete all required steps in the SLCC Transfer Evaluation process http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/index.aspx . Be sure to submit transcripts from ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite coursework has been completed.

Students who hold a Seal of Biliteracy in ASL and possess a certificate verifying their proficiency level may request prior learning credit from the ASL department, provided the certificate was issued within the past two years.

For transfer credit, complete all required steps in the SLCC Transfer Evaluation process http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/index.aspx . Be sure to submit transcripts from ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite coursework has been completed.

Credit by Exam Students may earn credit through the following examination programs: Advanced Placement (AP), Challenge Examinations, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and other examinations as approved. Credit earned through these exams is not counted as in-residence credit.

Credit for Prior Learning (Prior Learning Assessment) Salt Lake Community College recognizes that learners come from different backgrounds with a variety of experiences that result in rich learning. This knowledge may qualify for college credit. The learning must be determined to be college-level in order to be recognized for credit. Credit is not awarded for the experience alone but may be awarded for the learning gained during the experience. For more information visit www.slcc.edu/cpl Students admitted and enrolled in courses are eligible to have prior learning assessed for credit at SLCC. Credit for prior learning shall only be awarded for approved, lower-division credit-based courses. Credit for prior learning shall be assessed only for courses approved in current curriculum. Credit for prior learning shall not duplicate previously earned credit. Credit for prior learning shall be recorded on the student’s SLCC transcript as Credit for Prior Learning. Credit for prior learning will not count toward full-time status for scholarship purposes nor eligible for financial aid purposes. Credit for prior learning will count toward the maximum time frame to graduation for federal financial aid purposes. Credit for prior learning is different than college credit transferred to SLCC. See Transcript Evaluation ( www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation ) to learn how transfer credit is evaluated.

Semesters Offered: Based on student demand Registration Restrictions: Students who would like to use this course for Credit for Prior learning must submit certification for review and pre-approval by instructor.

For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed.

For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed. See: www.slcc.edu/testing MORTUARY SCIENCE PROGRAM SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Verification of high school graduation or equivalent (GED) will be required before the (program) admissions deadline.

For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed. The form is located at: http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/ . This process may take 4-6 weeks and must be completed before a student’s application will be considered Complete SLCC placement process, or submit current SAT/ACT test scores, if MATH and ENGL course work have not been transferred to SLCC (required before you are able to register for classes that have MATH and ENGL courses as prerequisites).

For transfer credit, complete all the required steps in the SLCC Transfer Evaluation process: http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/ . Be sure to submit transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite coursework has been completed.

For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed. Verification of High School Graduation or Equivalent (GED) Proof of high school graduation is required to apply.

To receive credit for prior learning, former military personnel must meet with an academic advisor to discuss applicability of credit to program requirements, possible financial aid implications, and other factors that may impact attainment of the student’s educational goals.

All transfer credit will be at the discretion of LS faculty.

Transfer of Credit from Other Institutions to SLCC If you are pursuing a degree at SLCC and would like to transfer your credits, you will need to complete these steps after you have applied: Submit Official Prior Transcripts Complete Transcript Evaluation Form Full instructions can be found on our website and we encourage you to explore the website to find your specific transfer needs: http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation The posting of transfer credit is completed in the order ALL official documentation is received. The formal process can take up to six weeks during peak registration periods. All credit accepted will be recorded as part of a student’s academic history. Notification will be sent to the student’s Bruin e-mail once the evaluation is completed or updated . Once transfer credit is posted it may not be removed. Some exceptions may include a lapse in attendance that requires re-application, new transcripts are submitted, and/or a re-evaluation of credit. NOTE: Students wishing to transfer college credits from schools outside the U.S. should submit a comprehensive report from a NACES accredited foreign credential evaluation service. Visit https://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/international.aspx for complete details. To be eligible for graduation from SLCC, students must take at least 25% of required credits directly from Salt Lake Community College. Credit is awarded based on course equivalency at the time credit is transferred. Transfer course articulations are subject to change. Courses accepted for transfer will be awarded the same number of credit hours given for equivalent SLCC courses. If SLCC has no equivalent course, the transferred course will be awarded its original number of credit hours (based on a semester system). Students requesting a re-evaluation may be asked to submit new transcripts. In addition, transfer credits that were not applied toward a degree within two years from date of evaluation may be subject to a re-evaluation.

Transfer of Credit from SLCC to Other Institutions Salt Lake Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. SLCC credit from college level courses (numbered 1000 or above) is accepted by most colleges and universities in the United States. Utah’s public colleges and universities have established transfer of credit policies that outline how credit will transfer within the state system. SLCC courses numbered 1000 or above are accepted as general elective, general education, or major credit by Utah’s public colleges and universities in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Most private and out-of-state institutions also accept SLCC courses numbered 1000 and above; however, there may be exceptions. Students should check with the institution to which they plan to transfer to determine exactly how SLCC credit will be accepted and applied to degree programs. The Utah Transfer Guide ( https://utahtransferguide.org/ ) provides students an unofficial summary of how courses completed at SLCC will be accepted and applied to bachelor’s degree programs at Utah public colleges and universities. SLCC offers Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of Arts (AA) degrees designed to provide the first two years of most bachelor’s degree programs. Students who earn an SLCC AS or AA degree will satisfy all lower division general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Utah’s public colleges and universities. This policy does not apply to Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Pre-Engineering (APE), or Associate of Pre-Science (APS) degrees because these degrees do not contain all transfer general education requirements. SLCC offers an Academic Certificate in General Education that is awarded to students who complete all transfer general education requirements per USHE policy. This Certificate satisfies all lower division general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree by Utah’s public colleges and universities. Some bachelor’s degrees require specific courses in general education, students should check with the institutions to which they plan to transfer to identify these courses. Students can begin the first two years of lower division major requirements for most transfer bachelor’s degrees at SLCC. SLCC offers AS, AA, APE and APS degrees in more than 40 different majors. Many courses are “articulated” as equivalent to courses at the four-year institutions in Utah. Students should consult an academic advisor or the academic department to select appropriate courses that apply to the bachelor’s degree at the institution to which they plan to transfer. Completion of a transfer degree does not guarantee automatic acceptance into a specific major at other colleges and universities; some four-year major programs are restricted and require special application as well as a competitive GPA. Most private institutions in Utah, including BYU, Westminster University, and Western Governors University have similar policies regarding the transfer of SLCC credits. However, there are a few exceptions that should be reviewed with an advisor at the receiving institution before enrolling in courses.

If you are pursuing a degree at SLCC and would like to transfer your credits, you will also need to complete these steps: Submit Official Transcripts from prior institutions Complete Transcript Evaluation Form Full instructions can be found on our website and we encourage you to explore the website to find your specific transfer needs: http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation Guest Student A Guest Student is a student who is currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at another college or university (your home institution) and wants to take one or more undergraduate courses at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) up to a maximum of 16 credits. Guest students are not eligible for financial aid, veteran’s benefits, or transfer credit evaluation.