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For those who served in the Army, a transcript can be requested through AARTS.
For those who served in the Navy or Marines, a transcript can be requested through SMART.
The student who can document previous learning must compile a portfolio, which is an organized folder of information about specific past experiences and accomplishments. It documents that the student's skills, experience, and learning are equivalent to those that other students have gained through the traditional classroom format. Each completed portfolio is assessed by the appropriate LCCC faculty member(s).
Credit for Business-related Noncollegiate Courses
The college recognizes credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for courses offered by noncollegiate organizations. These courses are offered by professional societies, federal agencies, industries, and labor unions.
Challenge Examinations
Those students who cannot fully document their previous learning in a portfolio can request credit by examination for LCCC courses. These examinations are developed by LCCC faculty members. This option is available for a limited number of courses for which portfolio development is not appropriate, standardized examinations are not available, and a challenge examination has been developed.
Alternative Ways to Transfer Credit to LCCC
There are a variety of ways to transfer credit to LCCC other than through previous college transfer. The learning could have occurred away from a college classroom through on-the-job experience, professional workshops, technical and business schools, military training, or volunteer programs. Whether you're transferring from another regionally accredited college or have had college-equivalent learning from other environments, you may be able to convert those experiences into credit toward your degree here at LCCC. Students interested in any of the services listed below should contact the Advising and Counseling Office at 610-799-1137.
College Transfer
Lifelong Learning Experience
Business-related Non-collegiate Courses
Military Experience
Challenge Exams
Standardized Exams
Credit for Military Experience
By submitting their DD 214s and official military transcripts, veterans can have previous military experience and/or USAFI courses evaluated for college credit. The college evaluates previous military training in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education through the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Forces. Validated records of training programs or military courses must be submitted to begin this process. Click here for policy procedures for the award of military credit.
For those who served in the Army, a transcript can be requested through AARTS.
For those who served in the Navy or Marines, a transcript can be requested through SMART.
Standardized Examinations
Standardized tests measure a person's knowledge of the material covered in introductory college courses. For an evaluation of possible credit, the student must request that official transcripts of these tests be sent to LCCC. Possible credit can only be award for those with appropriate scores.- Advanced Placement (AP) is a part of The College Board. Under this program, the College grants credit to students who have completed college-level courses in approved secondary schools.
- The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)is part of The College Board and is a national program of credit by examination. The college will grant credit based on appropriate scores.
- Excelsior College Examinations is a standardized national program. It offers examination in liberal arts, business, and technical areas.
- Defense Activity For Non-traditional Education Support Program (DANTES) is a standardized subject test offered in various college and technical subjects.
The student who can document previous learning must compile a portfolio, which is an organized folder of information about specific past experiences and accomplishments. It documents that the student's skills, experience, and learning are equivalent to those that other students have gained through the traditional classroom format. Each completed portfolio is assessed by the appropriate LCCC faculty member(s).
Credit for Business-related Noncollegiate Courses
The college recognizes credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for courses offered by noncollegiate organizations. These courses are offered by professional societies, federal agencies, industries, and labor unions.
Challenge Examinations
Those students who cannot fully document their previous learning in a portfolio can request credit by examination for LCCC courses. These examinations are developed by LCCC faculty members. This option is available for a limited number of courses for which portfolio development is not appropriate, standardized examinations are not available, and a challenge examination has been developed.
