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If transferring credits do not satisfy the First Writing Requirement, UVA agrees to accept and apply credits toward student graduation requirements, but students will be required to take an institutional writing course. Precalculus may not satisfy a general education requirement and may not earn transfer credit . 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 Courses Select Location(s) All Locations Green Rock Correctional Center Search Keyword Field S earch Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search Catalog Navigation Catalog Home Message from the President 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Academic Honesty Academic Information Admissions Information College Information Courses CTE Course Fees DCC Castle Bookstore Drug & Illegal Substance Policies Financial Aid Graduation Hazing Policy Institutional Effectiveness Locations & Office Hours Mission & Vision Out of State Licensure Program Disclosures

Administration of Credit for Prior Learning The determination of such credit must be made by qualified faculty members at the institution or according to procedures and standards approved by qualified faculty ensuring that assessment procedures are appropriate for the credit awarded. If documentation and interviews are used in lieu of examinations, the institution must demonstrate that these methods provide assurances of academic comparability to credit earned by traditional means. At least 25 percent of the credit hours required for an undergraduate degree are earned through credit instruction offered by the institution awarding the degree. In awarding credit for prior learning, the institution must: award credit only for documented learning that aligns the prior experience to course learning outcomes; award credit only to matriculated students; identify such credit on the student’s transcript as credit for prior learning; adopt, describe in appropriate institutional publications, implement and regularly review policies and procedures for awarding credit for prior learning; clearly describe and establish the validity of the evaluation process and criteria for awarding credit for prior learning; designate a staff member or office responsible for the application of Credit for Prior Learning to student records and student records shall reflect Credit for Prior Learning and the applicable source (s) of that credit; and clearly post to current and prospective students, faculty, staff and administrators Credit for Prior Learning guidelines, policies, and procedures. ​ Danville Community College cannot guarantee the acceptance of Credit for Prior Learning by other institutions to which the student may transfer.

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Students who desire to earn credit for a previously audited course must re-enroll in the course for credit and pay normal tuition to earn a grade other than “X.” Advanced standing credit should not be awarded for a previously audited course.

X Audit - No credit (Permission of the division dean is required to audit a class.) CR Prior Credit - Credit received by exam and/or credit received for prior learning Grading - Developmental Studies Courses “S” (Satisfactory) shall be assigned for satisfactory completion of the course.

Credit for Prior Learning is the administrative awarding of academic credit to students for subject matter competency acquired through previous academic study, nonacademic study, work experience or other nontraditional means. The College may award academic credit for demonstrated student learning acquired through many means, to include but not limited to the following: Equivalent coursework satisfactorily completed at a post-secondary institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified through receipt of an official transcript. Courses taken at the secondary level shall not be accepted under this policy. Skills acquired through high school experiences may be awarded credit through one of the methods listed below. Satisfactory scores on locally-developed, comprehensive challenge examination developed and evaluated by college faculty. Satisfactory scores on nationally recognized standardized examinations or college-approved external examinations. External examinations used for this purpose include but are not limited to the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) of the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES), Excelsior Credit by Exam (ECE), the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), Advanced Placement (AP) program, Cambridge Advanced (A/AS) examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). Upon receipt of official test scores, as required by Virginia Code and the Virginia Public Higher Education Policy on Course Credit for AP, Cambridge, CLEP and IB, all Virginia community colleges shall accept a score of three (3) and higher for Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a score of four (4) or higher for higher level International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, a score of five (5) or higher for standard level International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, a score of fifty (50) or higher on CLEP courses, and scores of E or better for Cambridge Advanced (A/AS) examinations when the equivalent course is offered by the college. More information regarding acceptable test scores is available on our website . Occupational experience or training determined by faculty or a college-approved learning assessment service or process that student learning is at least equivalent to the course(s) in which academic credit is awarded. As applicable, when student training or an earned certification or licensure has been evaluated by sources such as the American Council on Education (ACE), the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization, these evaluations may guide faculty recommendations. Military education, experience, training and credentials gained from service in the armed forces of the United States recommended for academic credit by a national higher education association that provides academic credit recommendations when documented on a student’s military transcript issued by any of the armed forces of the United States.

If transferring credits do not satisfy the First WritingR equirement, UVA agrees to accept and apply credits toward student graduation requirements, but students will be required to take an institutional writing course. Precalculus may not satisfy a general education requirement and may not earn transfer credit.

*Advanced standing credit may be awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency or prior certification in Microsoft Windows or Linux Desktop Operating Systems.

Advanced standing is granted for the LPN license.

LPNs in good standing will receive advanced standing for the courses in the first two semesters of the registered nursing sequence ( NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , NSG 152 , and NSG 170 ) upon successful completion of the “bridge” spring semester and maintenance of an unencumbered license to practice as an LPN.

Students with prior relevant DCC coursework may be eligible to receive advanced standing credit for some requirements.

Using Advanced Standing for Graduation Requirements There is no limit to the number of credits that may be awarded through advanced standing credit, with the exception of portfolio-based credit for prior experiential learning. Credit for portfolio-based prior experiential learning may be awarded for no more than 25% of the credit hours required for a degree. In addition, credit achieved through advanced standing may not be used to fulfill the graduation residency requirement. A minimum of 25% of the credit required for graduation in the curriculum must be earned at DCC. All accepted advanced standing credits will be acknowledged and recorded on the student’s permanent record with the transferring agency or other source of credit identified. No unsuccessfully attempted advanced standing applications or examination results will be recorded on the student’s permanent record. The following shall apply: To earn credit for prior learning, a student must be admitted to the curriculum in which advanced standing is requested. Advanced standing will be awarded only for courses in which a student is not currently and has not been previously enrolled.