Policies

Course grades are defined by VCCS policy 5.6.0; scale determined by faculty; includes developmental grades Credit for Prior Learning VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1 Students may be eligible for credit for prior learning when previous studies, training, or work experience has provided them with the knowledge and skills required in a course. Students must be officially enrolled in a curriculum in order to be eligible for credit for prior learning. For specific credit for prior learning guidelines and procedures, please visit

Credit for Prior Learning for LPN Students LPN students must apply for admission to the clinical component of the program and document completion of all regular admission criteria (including submission of an official transcript from their LPN program and a copy of their current Virginia unrestricted LPN license). Once accepted, LPN students complete three semesters of the clinical program, starting the summer semester after acceptance. Students that have been accepted into BRCC's Nursing Program with a current Virginia unrestricted licensure as a practical nurse (LPN) are required to take NSG 115 and NSG 200 , but will receive credit for NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , NSG 152 , and NSG 170 .

To be officially admitted to a curriculum, the following items are required: completed application for admission; demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics (see English and Math Placement section) official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended if transfer credit is requested by the student.

Students must be officially enrolled in a curriculum in order to be eligible for transfer credit. Students seeking transfer credit from another college or university should send official transcripts and submit the Transcript Evaluation Request form located at www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits . Generally, no credit will be given for courses with a grade lower than a grade of “C” or courses taken as Pass/Fail (P/F).

Students may be eligible to receive credit for some courses in these curricula through the College’s Credit for Prior Learning process. Examples include credit by examination, credit by portfolio, or credit received through an industry credential.