INVER TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
Students wishing to transfer to Inver Hills from another postsecondary institution should follow the college’s admission procedures detailed on the college’s website.
General Transfer Policies
Transfer credit will be evaluated based on sufficient academic quality when compared with curricula and standards used to meet degree requirements at Inver Hills. Courses approved for transfer must be comparable in nature, content and level, and match at least 75 percent of the content and goals of the course for which the student is seeking equivalent credit. When a course doesn’t meet 75%, elective credit will be awarded.
Transfer credit grades will not be used in computing a student’s Inver Hills grade-point average. Inver Hills will accept General Education courses from other institutions with grades of D- or higher. While these grades will be accepted by the college, they may not be accepted by individual departments due to varying departmental policies regarding acceptable grades for graduation.
Transfer Of MnTC and Other Courses
Individual courses from other Minnesota State colleges and the University of Minnesota transfer according to the MnTC goal areas designated for them by the institution where the student originally took the course. Completion of the entire goal at another Minnesota State institution completes the goal at Inver Hills. However, there is no guarantee that courses from private and non-Minnesota State colleges will satisfy MnTC goals, even if the courses may be transferable as electives. Such courses are evaluated on an individual basis. A cumulative 2.0 GPA in all MnTC courses is required for recognition of completion of the entire MnTC.
Technical & National Accreditation College Credits
Up to 16 credits from nationally accredited institutions and/or technical credits will be automatically accepted by the college as elective credit. Students may complete a Course Substitution/Waiver Request form if they desire more than 16 credits in transfer. General education credits satisfying the MnTC may be accepted beyond the 16-semester credit maximum. While credits from nationally accredited institutions will be accepted by the college, individual departments may decide not to accept these credits toward degree or certificate requirements.
International Credits
In order to have international or foreign credits potentially apply toward a degree program at Inver Hills, students are required to have prior international credits evaluated by a NACES approved professional agency. A list of these agencies may be found online at naces.org. An official copy of NACES approved agency evaluation is required for a transfer evaluation at Inver Hills.
Appealing the Transfer Evaluation
New or continuing students unsatisfied with the transfer award may appeal to the Registrar’s Office by filling out the Transfer Review & Appeal in a student’s eServices account.
Students unsatisfied with the outcome of their transfer credit appeal have the right to final appeal that decision to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The student needs to complete the Student Appeal form and attach supplemental information such as a syllabus, course description, and faculty credentials. They will receive a final decision in writing from the Vice President.
If the student is not satisfied with the college transfer final appeal decision, the student may submit a request to the senior vice chancellor of academic and student affairs for a system-level appeal of the college transfer appeal decision.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING (CPL)
CPL is academic credit awarded for demonstrated competence at the college level from learning gained through experiences outside college credit-bearing courses and assessed by academically sound and rigorous methods and processes. Please refer to our Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
DSST, IB, CLEP, and AP do not count as residency credit.
Inver Hills may accept the following as credit for prior learning:
College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
CLEP examinations are designed to assess student mastery of introductory college course material in particular subject areas. A student who earns a minimum required score or higher on a CLEP examination will receive college credit. You can see how CLEP scores transfer to IHCC here: CLEP Equivalency Chart - IHCC.
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
DSST examinations are designed to assess student mastery of introductory college course material in particular subject areas. A student who earns a score of 400 or higher on a DSST examination will receive college credit. Visit Transferology to view a complete list of DSST exams and how they transfer to Inver Hills.
Advanced Placement (AP)
AP Exams are designed to assess student mastery of introductory college course material in particular subject areas. College credit will be granted to students who earn a 3 or higher in an Advanced Placement examination. You can see how AP scores transfer to IHCC here: AP Equivalency Chart - IHCC.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit
A student may receive credits for individual higher level IB examination scores of 4 or higher. Students can earn between 2-10 credits per course depending on level and score. Please refer to the IB Equivalency table to see how many credits each exam is worth. A student must provide the college with an official report of IB examination scores to receive credit. You can see how AP scores transfer to IHCC here: IB Equivalency Chart - IHCC.
Military Education & Experience
Credit may be awarded upon receiving an official copy of a Joint Services Transcript (JST) or transcript from CCAF or Air University. Inver Hills complies with Minnesota Statute 197.775 which exceeds all criteria of Title 38 United States Section 3679(e).
A maximum of 16 semester technical credits will be accepted as elective credits in transfer from military transcripts. Credits satisfying the MnTC and/or equivalent courses will be accepted beyond the 16-semester credit maximum.
Prior Learning Assessment Program (PLA)
Students with a variety of work and life experiences have the opportunity to earn college credit for knowledge and skills they have gained outside of a formal classroom. Prior learning assessments can be evaluated in a variety of ways, such as testing, demonstration, written documentation, performance, and/or evaluator-student discussions. Prior learning assessments are based on individual course outcomes, and the credits earned are counted as meeting the residency and college graduation requirements. Courses completed through PLA are recorded on the student’s transcript for the semester in which the student registers. An official grade of Pass or No Credit (P/NC) will be reflected on the transcript.
Industry Credential Crosswalks
Inver Hills may grant credit equivalencies for certifications, trainings, and apprenticeships completed in Industry or through ACE. A table of approved industry crosswalks can be found here: Credit for Prior Learning - Inver Hills Community College. ACE credentials can be found at the following link: The ACE National Guide. If you do not see one listed, please contact Brenda Van Vossen (bvanvossen@inverhills.edu) to have your credential evaluated for credit.
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