Student Handbook

2.24 Transferring Credit to a Colorado Community (CCCS) College

CCCS Colleges do not require transcripts from previous high schools or colleges for admission. However, if a student plans to complete a degree or certificate with applicable transfer credit, an official transcript must be sent to the college.

The transfer of academic credit to the college is governed by the following policies and procedures:

  • Courses accepted in transfer MUST match the content and meet or exceed the rigor of the accepting institution as determined by the professional judgment of the Transfer Evaluator or department Chair.
  • Transfer credit is accepted as specified by legislated and CCCS articulation agreements.
  • The college may examine credits to insure that the content is not outdated or obsolete.
  • Courses will be evaluated against the CCCNS Catalog.
  • The official transcript will include courses taken at the institution and those transfer credits requested by the student.
  • Courses will be recorded with CCCNS course number, title, prefix and the number of credits awarded by the transferring institution.
  • Grades for transfer courses will be recorded in Banner but will not show on the official transcript.
  • Pre-requisite courses below the 100 level will not be accepted in transfer but will be noted in the student’s academic record.
  • A grade of “C”, “P”, “S” or better is required for transfer. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses with “D”, “F” or “U” grades. Individual colleges may choose to grant an exception to this rule and accept transfer courses with a grade of “D” on a case-by-case basis.
  • Credits earned at the home institution with a grade of “D” may be applicable to a degree or certificate as determined by the program.
  • There is no limit to the number of credits that may be transferred.
  • Upper level courses can be accepted in transfer IF the course can be equated to a course in CCNS.
  • Elective courses that do not equate to a CCCNS course will be listed with the appropriate prefix numbered as 999 and include Elective with a colon and then an entry to describe the course content. If no appropriate prefix is included in the CCCNS then the elective course will be given either the prefix TRN for Transfer Elective or CTE for CTE Elective. The course number will be 999 and the title will include a colon and an entry to describe the course content.
  • Credit for prior learning, standardized tests and portfolio credits will be accepted as determined by NJC using the CCCS Guide to Credit for Prior Learning.
  • Transfer courses that have the GT designation will be flagged as GT courses. If the course is not present in the CCCNS then it will be recorded with the prefix GTP for GT-Pathways, the course number 999 and the course title that matches the GT designation, e.g., CO1, AH3, MA1, etc.
  • Transfer credits will be awarded as governed by State Board policies and the System President procedures.