Credit Transfers

Transferring credits to FCC

If a student wants to transfer credit from another postsecondary school to FCC, an official transcript stating the course(s), credit(s) and grade(s), as well as the college catalog's class description must be submitted to the Registrar prior to starting the course(s). The transfer credit grade must be a "C" (2.0) or better. The Registrar will compare the relevance of the transferred subject to FCC's course content. Although the names of the classes may be the same, it is entirely possible the content may differ and not be accepted. FCC will accept a maximum of 50% of the credits in each of its programs, provided they are from a college that is approved by the state in which the student resides and accredited by a regional or national accrediting association.

Transferring FCC credits to another college

Any transferability of credits from FCC to another college is entirely up to the receiving college. FCC does not guarantee that any of its credits will be accepted by another school. Units earned in our programs, in most cases will probably not be transferable to any other college or university. For example, if a student entered our school as a freshman, they will still be a freshman if they enter another college or university at some time in the future even though they earned units here at our school. In addition, if a student earns a Degree or Certificate in our programs, in most cases it will not serve as a basis for obtaining a higher level degree at another college or university.

Our experience

It has been our experience that other vocationally-oriented schools are more likely to accept our credits, while academically-oriented schools do not. The student should consider FCC as a career-oriented training college.

Acceptance of prior experiential learning

If a student has had previous experience in a particular area, such as corporate or specialized training, the student will be required to document the experience in writing and submit it to the Campus Director for approval. The Director will arrange a personal interview for the student with the Program Dean, who will determine, through interview, whether the experience can be accepted. A written report will be forwarded to the Director for credit recommendation or denial. There is no charge for this service.

FCC's policies in this area are as follows:

Maximum credit limits

Of the first 45 quarter credits awarded a student in the Degree or Certificate program, no more than 11 quarter credits may be awarded for prior experiential learning.
Of the second 45 quarter credits (i.e., credits 45 to 93) awarded a student in the Degree program, no more than 11 quarter credits may be awarded for prior experiential learning.

Policy on qualifying the experience

Credit for prior experiential learning can only be granted by the Campus Director upon the written recommendation of a faculty member and may grant such a credit only if all of the following conditions apply:

The prior learning is equivalent to a college level of learning.
The learning experience demonstrates a balance between theory and practice.
The credit awarded for the prior learning experience directly relates to the student's program and is applied in satisfaction of some of the program requirements.
The student has documented each college level learning experience for which credit is sought in writing.
In evaluating prior experiential learning, FCC's staff may factor in the assessment of established national educational organizations based on published guidelines.

College exams

FCC does not allow students to challenge out of any degree or certificate course.