Transfer Credit Policy #3.2101

Policy Statement

Provide clear and consistent practices for accepting transfer credit to SCC.

Purpose/Authority

South Central College will evaluate undergraduate coursework from regionally credited colleges and universities for transfer credit and will consider evaluation other collegiate and non-collegiate work in accordance with Minnesota State Board Policies and Procedures.

Definitions

Collegiate transfer work

Coursework from other higher education institutions

Non-collegiate transfer work

Other learning experiences such as credit for prior learning, industry credentials, military credit as outlined in SCC Credit for Prior Learning policy, et cetera.

Major Sections

Transfer credits are evaluated after admission, and/or  upon request, for all transcripts submitted by, or on behalf of, the student.

List of related policies or procedures (if any):

• 3.21 Undergraduate Course and Credit Transfer and the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Policy (System)
• 3.35 Credit for Prior Learning Policy (System)
• 3.39 Transfer Rights and Responsibilities Policy (System)
• 3.21.1 Transfer of Undergraduate Courses, Credit, Associate Degrees and the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Procedure (System)
• 3.3501 SCC Credit for Prior Learning Policy
• 3.3501.0001 SCC Credit for Prior Learning Procedure

Date of Last Review: 01/22/2026