Quincy College embraces transfer students and those with advanced knowledge in specific areas. Credits from other accredited institutions can be applied toward degrees or certificates at Quincy College.
Procedures:
- Submission of Transcripts:
- Students should request official transcripts from previous institutions and send them via U.S. mail, an electronic transcript vendor, or a secure online exchange. or in person.
- Students can provide transcripts in one of the following methods:
- Electronically: admissions@quincycollege.edu
- By mail: Office of Admissions, Quincy College, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
- In-Person: President Place Welcome Center, 1250 Hancock Street. All official transcripts must be received by Quincy College staff members in their original, unopened, sealed envelope.
- Electronic transcript vendors may include Parchment or National Student Loan Clearinghouse
- Credit Evaluation:
- If you have been accepted to a certificate or degree program and submitted your official college transcripts, your transcripts will be evaluated in the order they are received, typically within 3-4 weeks.
- You will receive an email to your email address on file informing you that transfer credit has been awarded.
- If you have been waiting over 4 weeks and have not received transfer credit, please email transferservices@quincycollege.edu. Include your Quincy College student ID number in your email.
- Remember, you do not need to wait for your credits to be transferred to get started at Quincy College. Your advisor can review your unofficial transcripts to assist you with planning and registering for classes while you wait for your evaluation to be completed.
Maximum Transfer Credits Allowed:
- Up to 75% of certificate program credits.
- Up to 45 credits for an associate degree.
- Up to 90 credits for a baccalaureate degree.
CLEP and ACT.PEP Examinations:
- Students can earn credits through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or ACT.PEP exams, based on American Council on Education recommendations.
- Contact the Admissions Office for information on accepted exams and evaluation procedures. A per-credit fee applies for awarded credits.
Principles of Transfer:
- Institutions:
- Courses must be from regionally accredited institutions. Transcripts from non-regionally accredited institutions require a course syllabus for each transferred course. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Educational Credential Evaluator and sent directly to Quincy College.
- Students are responsible for any evaluation fees.
- Grades and Courses:
- Courses must have a grade of "C" or better. Certain exceptions apply to baccalaureate programs.
- Non-academic, pre-college level, and certain vocational courses are not transferable.
- Subject Matter Equivalency:
- Courses must have content similar to Quincy College offerings. Course outlines may be required for verification.
- Quarter-Semester Credit Conversion:
- Credits are converted to semester hours, with one-quarter credit equaling two-thirds of a semester credit.
- Transfer Course Expiration:
- Non-selective program courses do not expire. Selective programs may have specific requirements.
Alternative Means of Earning Credits:
- Credits for College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES) are granted if the student scores at or above the American Council on Education’s (ACE) recommended score.
- Quincy College awards credits for AP exam scores of 3 or higher.
- Military training may be accepted as credits based upon proper documentation of the student’s military education. Credit is awarded based upon the American Council on Education’s recommendations and the needs of the student’s program.
- Library credits are based on committee approval.
- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits are accepted based on portfolio approval (See Policy 4.05b) as approved by the PLA Review Committee.
Residency Requirement: To earn a Quincy College degree or certificate, students must complete:
- At least 30 credits at Quincy College for a baccalaureate degree.
- 15 credits for an associate degree.
- 25% of the required credits for a certificate program.
- Their final semester at Quincy College.
- All program requirements.
GPA Calculations:
- Transfer credits do not affect GPA calculations.
Appeal Process:
- Appeals on transfer credit decisions can be submitted in writing to transferservices@quincycollege.edu. Appeals are reviewed by the academic dean.
Questions:
- For more information on transfer procedures or policies, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@quincycollege.edu.
Original: January 2006
Revised: October 2021; July 2023; August 2023; October 2024