Transfer Credit
The Office of the Registrar will grant transfer credit for equivalent college-level coursework completed at institutions of higher education that are regionally accredited. Eligible courses must attain a minimum grade of a “C minus” or better and course content must relate directly to a student's program of study in order to be considered for transferability.
Other ways in which a student may be eligible for transfer credit is through credit for prior learning. For more information regarding credit for prior learning, please contact the Center of Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information about transferring from NSCC to another institution, visit Transfer Services.
Procedure
Step 1:
Contact your previous college(s) and request official transcripts be sent to NSCC:
Enrollment & Student Records
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road Danvers, MA 01923
-or-
If the institution is using an authorized delivery agent to send transcripts electronically, please have them emailed to registrar@northshore.edu.
Note: NSCC will not recognize electronic transcripts sent by the student as official.
Step 2:
Complete our online Transfer Credit Request Form in order to evaluate your transcripts.
Log into MyNorthshore and search for “Transfer”.
Select the tile titled “Transfer Credit Request Form”.
Please note: The transfer credit process takes approximately 1-3 weeks and may take
up to 4
weeks during peak periods. Once evaluated, an email will be sent to your NSCC email
account
informing you to check your MyNorthshore account to view the courses for which you were
granted transfer credit, and to request additional information if needed.
NOTE: There is a separate process for transferring courses from a foreign college or university.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses do you accept for transfer credits?
Generally, transfer credit is granted for equivalent course work completed at institutions
of higher education that are regionally accredited and in which a final grade of “C
minus” or better is earned. There are some exceptions. For example, some Academic
Programs have specific requirements for the granting of transfer credit for core professional
courses (such as nursing courses or paralegal courses). If your transcript is from
an institution that is not regionally accredited, it will be reviewed by the Center
for Alternative Studies – however, your transcript should still be sent to the Enrollment
Office.
How does my transfer credit apply to my Program of Study?
When transfer credit is granted, it is given an NSCC course code. For example, if
you took a course entitled General Psychology at another College and received a “C
minus” in the course, it is transferred in and will appear on your NSCC transcript
with a NSCC course code, PSY102, with a grade of “TC minus” for transfer. If PSY102
is listed on your program of study sheet, then it applies toward your program requirements.
NOTE: Transferred courses transcribed with "T + the letter grade" are not included in the
calculation of your NSCC grade point average (GPA).
Why didn't a course transfer into NSCC?
- You didn't receive a final grade of “C minus” or higher.
- The course(s) is not equivalent to NSCC course(s).
- You received a grade of "P" for passing (unless the transcript defines P as being a “C minus” or higher, it will not transfer into NSCC. You will need to get documentation from the College that the final grade was a “C minus” or higher).
- The course(s) was taken at a non-accredited College.
- The course did not apply to your Program of Study.
- You are not matriculated (enrolled) in a Program of Study.
How can my transcript be re-evaluated due to the College’s new policy of accepting
C- grades for transfer (effective July 1, 2019)?
Please complete our online Transfer Credit Request Form via MyNorthshore and search for “Transfer”. Once in the form, select “Re-evaluation of courses” when
asked which service you would like to request.
How can I request a re-evaluation of my transcript?
Please complete our online Transfer Credit Request Form via MyNorthshore and search for
“Transfer”. Once in the form, select “Re-evaluation of courses” when asked which service
you would like to request. Please email course descriptions and/or syllabi of the
courses for which you are requesting a re-evaluation to registrar@northshore.edu.
How can I appeal my transfer credit award?
Please review the above-mentioned reasons as to why you may not have received transfer
credit for a course, under “Why didn't a course transfer into NSCC?”. If you determine
that none of these reasons apply and have already requested a re-evaluation of your
courses via the online Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form and wish to appeal
your transfer credit award, please email registrar@northshore.edu.
In the Subject type: Appeal of Transfer Credits. In the body of the email, include the following: the name of the course; the course
description; the College/University where it was taken; and why you are requesting
the transfer credit. Attach a syllabus for the courses you wish to be re- evaluated.
This information will be forwarded to the Transfer Credit Evaluator and to the appropriate
Department Chair/Dean for re-evaluation. You will receive a decision via your NSCC
email account.
I sent in my transcript for evaluation and never heard anything.
We need an official transcript to evaluate transfer credit. If you sent an unofficial
transcript, you will not receive a transfer credit summary until you submit an official
transcript (see above for instructions to do so). For new or perspective students,
if you are not enrolled in a Program of Study at NSCC, your transcript will not be
evaluated. For readmits/Reverse Transfer students attempting to complete your degree,
you need to submit an application to graduate before your transcript will be evaluated.
How long does it take to evaluate an official transcript?
We always strive to perform the evaluation as quickly as possible. However, the evaluation
times vary according to the time of year. Generally, it takes anywhere from 1-3 weeks
from when we receive the official transcript to when we notify you regarding what
transferred into NSCC. Although every effort is made to ensure timely evaluations
year-round, the volume of transcripts requiring evaluation increases during busy registration
periods, thereby, impacting evaluation turnaround-times. If you need a transcript
evaluated, submit it as soon as possible to ensure a timely evaluation so that you
and an advisor can determine the appropriate course selection for you.
How many credits may I transfer into NSCC?
Students must meet NSCC’s residency requirement, which means that a minimum of 25%
of
your program of study credits must be completed at North Shore Community College.
All
remaining credits may be transfer credits. For example; For a 60-credit program student
must
complete a minimum of 15 credits at NSCC. This applies to both degree and certificate
programs.