Transfer of Credit

Course credit earned at another degree-granting institution (up to a maximum of 44 accepted credits) will be considered for transfer provided the credits meet the following criteria:

For course credit earned at an institution located within the United States of America or one of its territories, the policy is as follows: 

• The institution at which the student earned course credit for which transfer is under consideration must be regionally or nationally accredited at the higher education level (see Appendix A for current list);
• In order to receive credit, the student must request official evaluation of transcripts. For institutions outside of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, the student must obtain and furnish to North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) an official transcript for each institution from which transfer credits are to be considered; 
• The course under consideration must be comparable in nature, content and level to a course offered by NHCC;
• MnSCU policy and procedure 3.21.1 and 3.37.1 will be followed for acceptance of transfer credits;
• All college courses in which a student has received a grade of A, B, C, D or P will be considered for transfer evaluation. However, if a student’s cumulative GPA at the originating institution is less than 2.00, no “D” grades will be accepted in transfer from that school, unless the course meets a MnTC goal at the originating college;
• Credit for non-equivalent college-level professional, occupational courses will be considered up to a maximum of sixteen credits to be used as electives;

• Credits transfer into NHCC without grade point average (GPA), unless stated otherwise within degree requirements.

For course credit earned at an institution located outside the United States of America or one of its territories, the policy is as follows:

• The institution at which the student earned course credit and the course for which transfer is under consideration must be reviewed and approved by an international credential evaluator accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation is done at the student’s expense; 
• The student must obtain and furnish to NHCC a copy of the evaluation completed by the international credential evaluator; 
• The course under consideration must be comparable in nature, content and level to a course offered by NHCC;
• All college courses in which a student has received a grade of A, B, C, D or P will be considered for transfer evaluation. However, if a student’s cumulative GPA at the originating institution is less than 2.00, no “D” grades will be accepted in transfer from that school;

• Credits transfer into NHCC without grade point average (GPA), unless stated otherwise within degree requirements.

Right of Review and Appeal

Students have the right to a clear, understandable transfer process, a fair credit review, and an explanation of why credits are or are not accepted. A student has the right to appeal a transfer evaluation through four (4) steps if necessary: 

• Step 1: The initial appeal is to the NHCC Transfer Specialist. In this step, the student provides any additional supporting documentation regarding transfer requests, such as course descriptions, course outlines, or course syllabi.

• Step 2: If the initial appeal is not resolved, the student may appeal to the NHCC Academic Dean overseeing the corresponding discipline or program. The Dean will consult with faculty as appropriate. Students are required to meet with an Academic Advisor to prepare for this appeal step.

• Step 3: If the step 2 appeal is not resolved, the student may appeal to the NHCC Chief Academic Officer.

• Step 4: If the step 3 appeal is not resolved, the student may appeal to the MnSCU Transfer Staff within the System Office. The decision of the MnSCU System Office Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs is final and binding on all parties.

The student shall be notified in writing of all appeal decisions.

Appeal Degree or Transfer Requirement Form