American Samoa Community College

Academic Polices and Procedures : Credit for Transfer Courses

A request to accept credits earned at other colleges or universities, or military or life experience credits must be made to the Admissions and Records Office. The transfer of credit process takes approximately six weeks. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the other institution to the Admissions and Records Office. Military transfer requests must include the ACE evaluation. Transfer credit is awarded on a course by course basis, based on the following conditions:
1. The transcript used is an official copy, received directly by ASCC from the institution where the credit was earned. 2. The transferred course must be similar in scope, content and instructional format to an ASCC course. 3. The transfer credits must be a "C" grade or better. 4. The transfer credits must be approved by the Instructional Department Chairpersons and the Dean of Instruction.