Evaluation of Transfer, Training, or Examination Credit

Evaluation of Transfer Credits From Other Institutions, Training Programs or Examination Programs

1. Only official transcripts will be evaluated. Delta College will only accept incoming transcripts that have appropriate signatures and seals and have been sent directly to the College from an issuing institution. Transcripts in the possession of the student or copies of transcripts or grade reports may be used for academic advising, but no transfer credits will be posted to the Delta College academic transcript from these documents.
2. Official transcripts should be submitted to the Delta College Registrar's Office from the transfer institution. Transcripts received from a Michigan college or university at least one month prior to a registration period will generally be evaluated within two weeks of receipt. More time may be necessary to evaluate transcripts from out-of-state institutions.
3. Credits only, not grades, are accepted in transfer. Grades earned at another school in courses accepted by Delta College are not entered on the permanent Delta academic transcript or calculated in the Delta College cumulative grade point average.
4. A maximum of 38 credits acquired through transfer, training, or examination programs may be used toward registration priority.
5. The credit value of each course accepted in transfer will be determined by Delta College; the number of credits will never be greater than the Delta College equivalent course, but the number granted may be fewer than the number of credits received at the transfer institution.
6. Transfer credit granted will be shown on the student’s permanent academic transcript.

Acceptance of Transfer Credits from the Other Institutions

A. Regionally Accredited Institutions

Course work completed at a college or university accredited by one of the seven *Regional Accrediting Associations of Colleges and Schools (See below) will be considered according to the following guidelines:

1. Equivalent Course Work
   Freshman and sophomore level courses are accepted in transfer. Higher level credits are accepted if they correspond to a specific course at Delta College. If Delta College does not have a department or area similar to the courses on the incoming transcripts, no credit will be awarded. Academic credit will not be granted for courses below the 100 level. A minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade on a 4.0 scale is required in each course for transfer.
    
2. Non-Equivalent Course Work
   “General Elective” credit will be granted for courses completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above on a 4.0 scale that are not equivalent to Delta College courses or disciplines. “General Elective” credit applicable to Humanities, Social Science, Science, or Lab Science will be so noted on the student’s Delta transcript.

*Regionally Accredited Institutions:

• Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC)
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
• New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

B. Non-Regionally - Accredited Institutions

Courses that apply toward a Delta occupational Certificate/Associate degree program will be considered according to the following if they were completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above at institutions recognized and approved by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA):

1. Transcripts will be forwarded for evaluation of the occupational courses to the appropriate Associate Dean or Discipline Coordinator. The following options are available to the Associate Dean or Discipline Coordinators:
   1. Equivalent Delta College credit may be granted upon review of course outlines, and/or course descriptions, and/or appropriate descriptive materials. It is the responsibility of the student to provide any requested materials to enable proper evaluation.
   2. Equivalent Delta College credit may be granted after successful completion of Delta College courses at the subsequent level.
   3. Equivalent Delta College credit may be granted upon demonstration of proficiency via examination, interview, or other appropriate evaluation means as determined by the appropriate Associate Dean or Program/Discipline Coordinator.
   4. Credit may not be granted.
2. No credit will be granted for General Education courses.

C. Foreign Institutions

Delta College evaluates foreign institution transcripts after they have been submitted to a foreign evaluating service which will then forward the official results of their evaluation to Delta College for credit evaluation. You may choose to have your transcripts evaluated by any evaluating service, (for example):

• World Education Services, Inc. (WES) www.wes.org
• Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) www.ece.org

D. Credit for Prior Learning

Through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) you can earn college credit for the knowledge you gained in your life and work experiences.

Credits awarded will be applied to the student’s transcript as course credit. A letter grade will not be assigned for the course(s) so they will appear on the transcript as “CR” which means credit only. 

1. Military credit:
   1. All veterans having a certified DD214 form or official Joint Services Transcript (JST) submitted to the Registrar’s Office will be granted credit for LW221W and two lifelong wellness theory (LWT) credits.
   2. Veterans who have taken educational programs during military service may, under certain conditions, receive elective credit for that work. The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services by the American Council of Education is used to determine these elective credits.
   3. Courses completed at accredited military colleges, such as The Community College of the Air Force, may result in the awarding of transfer credit.
2. Credit for Industry Credential (formerly known as Certified Training): Academic Credit may be granted for the following types of training programs and licensure, provided criteria is met:
   1. Child Development Associate credential
   2. Current State of Michigan Cosmetology License
   3. Current State of Michigan EMT License
   4. Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
   5. Current State of Michigan Paramedic License
   6. Skilled Trades Journeyman Card
   7. BLS for Healthcare Provider Card -  issued by the American Heart Association within the last 6 months
   8. HeartSaver First Aid with CPR and AED Certification Card issued by the American Heart Association within the last 6 months
   9. CompTIA A+ Certification
   10. CompTIA Network+ Certification
   11. CompTIA Security+ Certification
   12. Google - Proect Management
   13. Google - Data Anlytics
   14. Google - IT Support
   15. Michigan State Police Recruit Training Certificate

        Additional options may be considered or added. Check the website or contact the Registrar’s office with any questions. 

3.  Credit for High School Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses:
   1. Advanced Placement (AP): Delta College Registrar’s Office must receive an official “CollegeGrade Report” directly from College Board before Delta course equivalent credit is posted on a student’s transcript. AP score(s) must be equal to or higher than the minimum score required for that examination. Score requirements vary by course exam. See current list on the website.
   2. International Baccalaureate (IB): Several area high schools have implemented the International Baccalaureate (IB) degree program. In order to receive credit, students must achieve the minimum test score. Delta College Registrar’s Office must receive an official score report directly from International Baccalaureate before Delta course equivalent credit is posted on a student’s transcript.  Score requirements vary by course exam.
4.  Exam by Third Party
   1. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES): national standardized tests in selected academic areas. Students can earn credit for CLEP and/or DANTES examinations that have been approved by the Academic division(s) as equivalent to specific Delta College courses. The application forms, course equivalents, and minimum passing scores for the examinations accepted by Delta College for academic credit are available from Assessment/ Testing Services. There is an examination fee and a non-refundable administration/service fee charged for each examination. You must request that CLEP or DANTES send an official transcript of your examination score(s) to Delta College Registrar’s Office. Upon receipt of successful examination scores, Delta College Registrar’s Office will record the appropriate credit on your academic transcript.
5.  Exam by Delta College Division (formerly known as Credit By Exam or CBE):

Comprehensive course examinations that are developed and evaluated by Delta College faculty. If you earn a passing grade on an examination, the course credit(s) will be recorded on your academic transcript. There is a per credit hour attempted fee for all examinations. A division exam may be taken only once per course. Retesting is not allowed. If you are interested in waiver credit, we recommend that you discuss that option with your Student Success Advisor.

6.  Credit by Portfolio AKA Credit for Work Experience: Your work experience is valuable. Prove how you learned the course objectives and outcomes and gain class credit.

An individualized process in which you comprehensively document how your life or work experience directly relates to the outcomes and objectives of a Delta College academic course. All portfolios are reviewed and evaluated by the faculty member(s) who teach that course. A typical portfolio application includes a current resume, personal manuscript, professional references, and supporting documentation. A non-refundable per credit hour attempted fee must be paid before your portfolio application is submitted to the appropriate Academic Division for consideration. If your portfolio application is approved, the earned course credit(s) will be recorded on your academic transcript.

If you are interested in any of these Credit for Prior Learning Options, please be aware that the following restrictions may apply:

• Credit for Prior Learning is not available in all areas of study.
• Credit for Prior Learning credits may not be transferrable to other institutions.
• Financial Aid cannot be used for Credit for Prior Learning fees.
• You may only apply for credit one time per course.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Before considering Credit for Prior Learning, students who are interested in transferring to four-year institutions are advised to review that institution’s policies and guidelines for accepting credit for prior learning academic credit from Delta College. The manner in which transfer credit is accepted and/or applied varies by the four-year institution.

Any costs associated with applying for credit for prior learning are non-transferable and non-refundable regardless of credit determination.

For additional information, visit www.delta.edu or call (989) 686-9305.

All documents submitted to the Registrar’s Office become the property of Delta College. Submitted documents may be reviewed, but cannot be re-released by Delta College to either the student or another party without the express written permission of the entity who maintains the original record. Such documents include official transcripts requested by a student from another institution they have attended prior to enrolling at Delta College.

F. Articulation Agreements with High Schools and Career Centers

High School and Career Technical Education Articulation is a process by which students can earn college credits for career and technical courses they take in high school or at a technical center.  Delta College partners with high schools and career technical centers to create and maintain articulation agreements that outline transferrable coursework to Delta.  These agreements are signed contracts between both institutions and are re-evaluated on a regular basis.  Articulated high school or technical center credit is intended to be used exclusively towards the attainment of a degree at Delta and is not intended for transfer.  Earned articulation credit reduces repetition and saves students time and money.  Students who complete a career technical education (CTE) or high school course with a grade of B or higher, within two (2) years of high school graduation are eligible for articulated credit.  Once the student has been admitted to the College and has met all the criteria in the current high school or technical center articulation agreement, the articulated credit(s) will be posted to the student’s transcript.  

General Conditions & Requirements for CTE Students to receive Articulation credit:

1. Students must attend Delta College within two years of completing the course to be granted college credit.  Articulated credit will expire in September, two school years after the student completes the course.
2. Students may be granted articulation credit for the Delta College course(s) within the agreement upon successful completion of the equivalent at their high school or technical center.

       Successful completion is validated by:

a) achieving a minimum grade of “B” in the course

b) the CTE teacher should feel confident that the student can successfully complete subsequent courses at Delta

c) the CTE teacher must be a signatory on the articulation agreement

  3. Credits articulated will become part of the total number of credits for program completion solely at Delta College and will appear on the student’s Delta College transcript by course code and credit hours. No grades will be recorded.  Articulated courses can be viewed on the student’s transcript through Student Self-Service.

  4. Tuition and fees will not be charged for articulated credits.

  5. All articulating students shall meet and maintain Delta College entrance requirements and shall have declared a pertinent major.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Delta College Articulation Office at articulation@delta.edu or (989) 686-9567.  More detailed information is published on the Secondary Articulation webpage at www.delta.edu/artic.

For Post-Secondary Articulation information, see Transfer and Career Education Articulations .

More detailed information is published online on the Transfer Agreements page.