Credit for Prior Learning FAQ
Opened transcripts, requesting evaluation, prerequisite courses, recognized accrediting organizations
Is Credit for Prior Learning right for me?
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may be a good candidate for Prior Learning Credit:
- Did you take coursework or an exam in high school that could earn college credit?
- Can you demonstrate skills and knowledge learned through work or experience?
- Are you comfortable taking a timed, online exam?
- 你有国家或行业认证吗?
- Do your experiences relate to courses offered at Montgomery College?
- Are you, or were you, a member of the Military?
你接受我在家里开的成绩单吗?
No. You must submit an official transcript, which is one that bears the seal and signature of a registrar officer of the sending institution. It may be sent directly to MC (preferred) or hand-delivered by the student in a sealed, un-opened envelope.
我应该做什么来评估我之前的课程作业以获得转学分?
You must be fully admitted to the College, be a degree-seeking student, and have officially declared a major (program of study) in your record. And of course, you must submit your official transcript(s) for evaluation. MC requires official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
What am I supposed to do if I am not seeking a degree (rather, only taking a course), but need pre-requisite courseswaived so I can register?
You do not need to send your transcript to the Transcript Evaluator. Instead, present your unofficial transcript to the Department Chair of your course and request a pre-requisite override. Be sure to provide the course number and semester when you’d like to take your course. To find the department chair, please visit theAcademic Affairs website.
I understand MC does not accept credit earned at a college or university that is not accredited by a regional accrediting organization. What are those accrediting organizations?
They are the organizations recognized by the US Department of Education, including:
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC-CIHE) – Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) - Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) - Senior College and University Commission
How do I know if my previous school is accredited by a regional accrediting organization?
认证信息可以在学校的目录和网站上找到。
Notification of posted credit, turnaround time and deadlines
I have submitted my transcript for evaluation. How do I know when I have transfer credit posted in my record?
You will be notified via MC e-mail when your transcript has been evaluated.
Where in MyMC do I see my posted transfer credit?
Log in to MyMC. Under Student Tools, select Request Transcript. Click on View Free Unofficial Transcript. See Transfer Credit Accepted by Institution.
What is the turn-around time?
It may take up to six weeks before your transfer credit gets posted. Make sure you check MC e-mail for a notification when your transfer credit is updated.
What is the deadline to submit a transcript for evaluation?
There is no deadline to submit a transcript for evaluation. However, if you would like your transcript to be reviewed before the first date of registration, it is recommended that you submit your transcript by the following date:
- September 1 for Spring
- March 1 for Summer
- April 1 for Fall
What will happen if I miss one of the dates above?
您的成绩单仍将以先到先得的方式进行审核。但是，不能保证你的转学分会在相应学期注册的第一天之前公布。
Grade requirements, transfer credit grade assignments
What is the grade requirement to transfer credit?
C or better. In some cases, credits earned with a "D" shall be accepted provided the student has earned a cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a "C" from the sending institution(s) and such “D” courses fit into the curriculum pursued at Montgomery College as set forth in 58002CP Assessment Testing and Appropriate Course Placement.
What grade will I receive for transfer credit? Does it affect my GPA?
A grade of CR is assigned for transfer credit from outside sources such as college transcripts, national testing service exams, etc. Students with internal exam credit (Credit by Exam) and portfolio assessment will receive a grade of P. Transfer credit does not affect your GPA.
我在MC的一门课程获得了D。如果我从先前的院校转读了一门同等的课程，这个成绩会被取消/取代吗?
No, credit earned at MC remains permanent in your record. In fact, you will not be given transfer credit for the same course where you’ve received a grade of D or better.
Re-evaluation of transcript, informing about major selection, General Studies and transfer credits
I’ve recently changed my major. Will you re-evaluate my transcript for the new major?
是的，你必须首先正式改变你的专业，然后要求你提交成绩单的学校的成绩单评估员重新评估你的新专业成绩单。
I received a Transfer Evaluation Letter asking me to verify a major. Am I supposed to let you know after I’ve done as requested? How do I inform you of my major?
Yes. You may inform the Admissions Office or contact the Transcript Evaluator who sent you the letter.
Will my credits transfer differently if I change my major? What about if I choose General Studies?
Credits will transfer and be applied differently for each degree program. General Studies does offer a bit more flexibility on how courses may transfer and be accepted toward graduation. It’s important to speak with a counselor before choosing General Studies, or any major, to ensure the degree aligns with your next steps or career goals.
Maximum number of transfer credits, maximum number of military credits, making up for missing credits in major
为什么我的学分比我的成绩单上的少?
在大多数情况下，没有转学的学分并不适用于你的学习项目。另一个原因是你可能已经刷爆了允许的转学学分。成绩不理想也可能是一个原因。
How many transfer credits can be applied toward a program?
A maximum of 45 transfer credits can be applied to a degree program or 70% of the credits required to a certificate program.
How many credits can I transfer from my military transcript? What about credits from other non-traditional sources such as CLEP and AP exams and internal evaluations of competencies (Credit by Exam, portfolio assessment)?
No more than 24 credits shall be granted for military courses.
国家考试学分不能超过30学分(或获得证书所需学分的50%)。内部学分(考试学分和作品集评估学分)不能超过15学分(或所需证书学分的25%)。还要注意，通过国家考试服务考试、考试学分和组合评估获得的最大综合学分不能超过30学分(或证书所需学分的50%)。
Why do I receive fewer credits for a transfer course than the MC “equivalent” course? How can I make up the missing credits?
学分差异通常是由四分之一学期的学分转换造成的，其中四分之一学分等于一个学期学分的三分之二(2/3)。此外，如果你转3学分的课程，也就是所谓的MC的4学分课程，你会得到3学分，而不是4学分。
If you have other course credits from the same discipline, they can be used to fulfill the missing credit requirement. Exceptions can be made for General Education courses, where 2.67 converted credits are rounded up to meet a 3-credit corresponding requirement.
General Education credits from prior degree, program specific course credit from prior degree
I have an Associate of Arts/Science (or higher) degree from a U.S. institution accredited by a regional accrediting organization. Will I receive all the General Education credits required for my major at MC? What about an Associate of Applied Arts/Science?
由地区认证机构认证的美国机构颁发的艺术/科学(或更高)副学士学位，满足大多数项目的所有通识教育要求。但是，如果你的专业需要特定的通识教育课程(例如，PSYC 102/PSYC 203在护理课程中的社会科学，或BIOL 150在生物技术课程的自然科学与实验室)，你必须在你之前的成绩单上有这些特定的课程才能获得学分。
应用文理副学士不符合通识教育的要求。获得AAA或AAS成绩的成绩单将接受每门课程的评估。
Will specific General Education courses such as ENGL 102, COMM 108, etc. show in my MC record when I transfer with an accepted prior degree?
No, unless your program requires specific General Education courses and you have them on your prior transcript. Most, if not all, of General Education courses will show as FND (Foundation) and DIST (Distribution) in your MC record when you transfer to MC with an accepted degree.
Will I also receive credit for program specific courses when I transfer to MC with an accepted prior degree?
Yes. Your program specific courses will also be evaluated for transfer credit as they apply to your major, but the combined credits of General Education and program specific courses can’t exceed 45.
General Elective requirement credit, non-equivalent credit, Foundation (FND) and Distribution (DIST) course credit
为什么我的一些转学分是888或999，而不是具体的课程号?888和999有什么区别?
888 and/or 999 courses will be given when your prior courses do not have direct equivalents at MC. 888 is 100-level elective courses, and 999 200-level. They may be used to fulfill General Elective requirements in your program of study.
How many credits can I receive for non-equivalent courses?
Only 9 non-equivalent credits may be granted.
What if my courses do not have direct equivalents at MC but they satisfy General Education requirements at my prior college?
Up to three non-equivalent general education courses may be applied toward graduation.
Evaluation services recognized by MC, course-by-course evaluations, English language assessment level
What international transcript evaluation services are recognized by MC?
目前，MC接受世界教育服务(WES)、Josef Silny & Associates或欧洲教育委员会(ECE)的评估。我们将接受2016年8月15日前完成的AACRAO评估。(AACRAO在此日期停止进行国际信用评估，但MC将尊重在项目结束前进行的评估。)
The international transcript evaluation services offer course-by-course and document-by-document evaluations. Which one should I choose?
A course-by-course evaluation.
Is a course-by-course evaluation done by one of these companies sufficient for you to determine MC equivalents for my courses?
No. Be prepared to submit course descriptions when requested.
I have a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree overseas. Am I considered to have met the English Assessment Level and/or General Education requirements for a program at MC?
No. You must take the ESL-Accuplacer test to determine your English level. Visit theAssessment Centerfor more information.
Do my biology courses taken overseas fulfill the health sciences programs’ requirement?
No. They may be considered for pre-requisites, but no credit will be awarded.
转移以前的学习，接受以前的学习类型，和获得经验学分的过程。
What types of Prior Learning does MC accept?
MC接受认可的高等教育机构的转学学分、第三方机构审查的国际学分、军事经验和职业学分、满意地完成国家认可的考试(Advanced Placement, CLEP, international Baccalaureate等)和证书、学徒和高中明确学分。学院不授予作品集学分。
这些学分可以转换吗?
Each institution determines how credit for prior learning (CPL) is accepted and awarded, and that includes how these credits transfer. There is no obligation for an institution to accept credit the same way that MC does. However, if MC satisfies a general education area using non-traditional credit, and you transfer to a public institution in the state of Maryland, that institution must award you general education credit for that class. The institution can require you to take a course satisfied by CPL, or additional credits to satisfy the degree completion requirements at that institution. Similarly, MC may not accept credits the same way as a previous institution may; students should work with a counselor to learn more.
How do I earn credit for prior learning?
Submit your transcript (JST, ACE Recommendations, CLEP scores, etc.) to the transcript evaluator at your primary campus, in accordance with the deadlines and processes outlined on the main CPL page.
Transfer credit review evaluation
If I believe the awarding of my transfer credit was not correct or certain courses were overlooked, whom should I contact?
给你提交成绩单的学校的成绩单评估员发邮件进行评估。他/她会很高兴地审查你的评估并跟进你的情况。