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Transferred credits are included, providing they apply toward the requirements of the student’s curriculum.

Attempted credits from all enrollment periods at the College plus all applicable transfer credits are counted; whether or not the student received financial aid for those terms is of no consequence. Credits officially accepted in transfer will be counted in determining the maximum number of allowable semester credit hours for financial aid eligibility. Transfer credits are excluded from GPA evaluation.

Evaluation of Transfer Credit The following factors will be considered in the evaluation of credits for transfer: Breadth, depth and rigor of course content as evidenced by course syllabi, prerequisites, placement test scores, exit requirements, student portfolios, textbooks, writing or oral communication requirements, grading standards, catalog descriptions, etc. Qualifications of the faculty member(s) providing the instruction Age of credits Recommendations through other established credit assessment bodies (e.g., ACE) Applicability to the student’s program of study Institutional accreditation via other professional assessment/accrediting bodies (e.g., AMA, NLN, state agency) Secondary documentation of course competencies (e.g., professional certification, standardized exam scores, etc.) In some cases, additional information may be requested. For graduation purposes, at least 25% of a student’s credits must be achieved through coursework at SWCC. ******* General Education Program Southwest Virginia Community College requires a broad general education for all degree, certificate and diploma seeking students. General education is referred to as those phases of non-specialized and non-vocational education which represent one’s accumulated knowledge and which should be the common possession of all educated citizens. A comprehensive general education program is designed to prepare the student for effective participation in his/her community regardless of his/her role in the community. Therefore, a course of study should include appropriate academic subjects and supplementary activities whereby the student achieves competency not only for a vocation, but with a better understanding of himself/herself and a higher regard for others. The stated goals of the

Students may transfer credits from other institutions into Southwest Virginia Community College; however, at least 25% of the degree or certificate program credit must be earned at Southwest Virginia Community College (also known as “courses in residence”). Transfer coursework, credits-by-exam, and credits for prior learning cannot be used to satisfy the course residency requirement.Note: Southwest Virginia Community College reviews courses and has the right not to accept all or any part of the previously earned credit.

Guaranteed Admission Agreements Make It Easy to Transfer Credits The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) maintains system-wide credit transfer agreements that are available to students at all VCCS community colleges, including Southwest Virginia Community College. With the AA & AS Degrees, the Southwest graduate should transfer with junior status to the majority of senior institutions. Contact Dr. Susie Mullins, Chief Transfer Officer, for more information. Call (276)964-7231, or send an email to susie.mullins@sw.edu . If you are interested in a medical field, SWCC has a robust pre-med program and agreements with many professional schools including Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Sherman College of Chiropractic, and the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry. Learn more at the Science-Math Department website. Information about transferring to colleges/universities in the state of Virginia can be found at the Transfer VA Website . Transfer Information for Out-of-State Colleges/Universities

Transfer of Nursing Credit: Students seeking to transfer credit from nursing programs at other institutions will be considered on an individual basis.

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.

Advanced Standing for Practicing Phlebotomists: Persons who have been certified by a national agency as a phlebotomist or who have extensive experience in phlebotomy may seek advanced standing for Coordinated Practice in Phlebotomy.

The student should also consult with his/her faculty advisor at SWCC concerning the selection of electives in order to facilitate the transfer of credits.

Guaranteed Admission Agreements Make It Easy to Transfer Credits How to Request an Official SWCC Transcript Transferring TO Southwest Virginia Community College The College Catalog contains information on Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit at Southwest. Southwest Virginia Community College makes it convenient and easy for you to transfer credits to almost any bachelor’s degree program you desire. Most private and out-of-state colleges accept our transfer credits, too, so you can continue your education almost anywhere. You can transfer up to 60 credits from SWCC-half the total you need for a bachelor’s degree. * You’ll earn high-quality transfer credits that are widely accepted.