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Transfering Credit to SFCC
Q What is an official transcript?
A An official transcript is a legal document
which contains the signature of the certifying official (registrar), institutional
seal, and date of use. It must be delivered to the SFCC Admissions Office in its’
original sealed envelope.
Q Does SFCC require official transcripts from other
colleges I have attended?
A Students must provide official transcripts
if:
- the student intends to earn a degree at SFCC;
- the student plans to enroll in a course that has a prerequisite requirement.
If you are still unsure whether to have transcripts sent, contact the Admissions
Office at 533-3305.
Q When should I have an official copy of my transfer
transcript sent to SFCC?
A To ensure a smooth registration process an
official transcript should arrive at SFCC at least two weeks prior to your
registration appointment. Hand delivered transcripts must be in an envelope sealed
by the transfer institution.
Q Once my transfer transcript is on file at SFCC what
happens?
A What happens to your transcript depends on
where you are in the process. If you have not enrolled in courses, your transcript
will be evaluated for prerequisites (Biology, Math, English and Psychology) and
placed in a holding file. After the second week of the quarter, if you have registered
in classes, the credit value of the accepted coursework will be entered into our
system. If you are a current or returning student, your transcript will be evaluated
for prerequisites and the credit value of the accepted course work will be entered
into our system within two weeks of receiving the transcript.
Please note: your official transcript becomes part of your permanent record at SFCC
and will not be returned to you.
Q Who decides what coursework will be accepted by
SFCC?
A A credential evaluator will use a variety
of criteria to determine course transferability. College accreditation, course content,
grade and credit value will all be evaluated when determining whether to accept
a course. If more information is needed to make a determination, a course syllabus
will be requested. It is the student’s responsibility to provide a copy of that
syllabus.
Q Should I request a full transcript evaluation?
A You must be currently enrolled and planning
to earn a degree at SFCC to request a
Transfer Credit Evaluation.
A full evaluation will assist you and an advisor in choosing the appropriate courses
to complete a degree at SFCC. It is important to remember that a transfer credit
evaluation is not an official degree evaluation. To receive an official degree evaluation,
you must submit a graduation/degree application.
Students enrolled in professional/technical programs should contact their program
advisor before requesting a full transcript evaluation. Why? The program advisor
will most often decide the equivalency of professional/technical courses. They may
make some course substitutions.
Allow 4 – 6 weeks for a response.
Q What if my transfer courses are semester credits?
A Semester credit will be converted to quarter
credit, e.g. 2 semester credits = 3 quarter credits, 3 semester credits = 4.5 quarter
credits.
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