Students who plan to transfer in to NHCC must complete the following steps to ensure a smooth transfer process:
- Admission: Apply for admission and pay the one-time, non-refundable $20 application fee.
- Transcripts: Arrange to have all college transcripts (from other institutions you have previously attended or are currently attending) sent directly to NHCC.
- All transcripts will be evaluated for credit and prerequisite completion by a transfer specialist. The Transfer Specialists evaluate your transfer credit using MnSCU and NHCC policy, which includes a 75% matching rule. A transfer course must match the credit amount, content, and rigor at 75% in order for it to be transferred in as equivalent to an NHCC course. Please allow up to two weeks for an evaluation; you will receive your evaluation via email.
- E-transcripts from other Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) will be automatically retrieved for your convenience.
- Non-MnSCU transcripts must be mailed to:
Records & Registration
North Hennepin Community College
7411-85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
- International Credits: If you have completed courses in another country, you must order a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member credential evaluation service. You should make arrangements for the evaluation to be sent to NHCC for further evaluation.
- Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: NHCC awards credit for AP exam scores of 3 or higher. Contact College Board to have your official scores submitted. Use uselect to see how AP credits transfer into NHCC.
-CLEP: NHCC awards credit for CLEP examinations with passing scores. Visit the Testing Center CLEP website for further information and the equivalent course guide.
-International Baccalaureate (IB): NHCC awards credit for Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) IB examination with a score of 4 or higher. Check the IB credit equivalency guide to see how we award credit.
- Military Credits: NHCC awards credit for military training based on ACE recommendations. Submit official military records.
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Placement Testing: If you have not completed a college-level composition or mathematics course, or plan to pursue a health career, arrange to take your placement test.
- Orientation: Attend an orientation. Orientation is required of all new students before registration. You will meet with advisors who can explain how your credits transfer in to NHCC.
Transfer Tools
- DARS (Degree Audit Report System) - You can retrieve an audit that charts your progress towards a degree. Here are some instructions on How to Read a DARS Report.
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) - The MNTC provides the general education requirements of the Associate of Arts degree and the career programs at NHCC. It is an agreement among MN public institutions that aids in transfer among MN public colleges & universities.
- U.Select - A free, web-based transfer tool that provides fast and accurate course and transfer equivalency information.
- GPS Workshops - Make the most of your college journey by participating in various GPS workshops and information sessions offered throughout the year.
- Transfer Terms – A useful glossary of commonly used terms in transfer.
Transfer Appeal Process
If you are not satisfied with decisions made about how your coursework will transfer, you may appeal the decision.
First, meet with the Transfer Student Advisor and bring course outlines or syllabi. You may have to complete a Appeal Degree or Transfer Requirements form for the Academic Dean. Call 763-424-0703 to schedule an appointment with the Transfer Student Advisor.
If not satisfied with the outcome, you may appeal further to the NHCC Chief Academic Officer. Call 763-424-0940 to set up an appointment.
To appeal the decision of the NHCC Chief Academic Officer, you may appeal to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs within the MnSCU System Office. The decision reached by the Senior Vice Chancellor is final. The procedure for System Office appeal is located under MnSCU Board Procedure 3.21.1.