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Transfer

Transfer of Credits to FPCC

College credits from other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions may be accepted toward a degree at FPCC under the following conditions:

• The student must request official transcripts from the transferring college(s) including any other necessary information such as catalog course descriptions and/or course syllabi to be sent directly to the FPCC Registrar.
• The Transcript Review Committee will determine the applicability of transfer courses.
• The student is responsible for obtaining the status of this transcript evaluation from the Registrar upon the committee decision.
• Grades less than a “C” for transfer courses will not be awarded transfer credit. Credit may not be granted if the coursework is not current in the field of study. If transfer credit cannot be granted, students have the option of challenging the course(s). However, course challenges require faculty approval.
• The student must complete all of the credits required by the academic program at FPCC to receive a certificate or degree.
• The Registrar will post the accepted transfer credit on the transcript.

Military Credit Transfer

Military personnel often take university or college courses during their service. These classes may be transferable to Fort Peck Community College. To get credit for these classes, transcripts must be sent to FPCC. After receiving these transcripts, the Registrar will evaluate each transcript and assign credit per their requirements. Credit can additionally be gained by military training. Upon receipt of military transcripts, the Registrar will review and assign credit per FPCC’s requirements. Military personnel may check potential credit application at ACENET. University or College transcripts must be ordered directly from the university or college attended.

Military transcripts may be requested from the sources below.

• SMART Transcripts
• ACE Transcript Service
• Coast Guard Transcripts
• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcripts
• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Foreign Transcripts
• Military Record Requests (SF-180)

Evaluation of Transfer Credit

The Transcript Review Committee will evaluate the transfer of credit after a completed FPCC Application for Admission and all required official transcripts have been received by the Office of the Registrar.

The Transcript Review Committee will determine the applicability of transfer courses. Transfer credits are given for acceptable courses in which passing grades of “A, B, C, and P” were received. Grades of “D or F” are not counted toward the completion of degree requirements.

Transfer of Credits to Other Colleges

FPCC’s accreditation status enables students to transfer to other colleges or universities without difficulty. Courses numbered 100 or above are considered transfer courses. FPCC frequently reviews curriculum and programs of other colleges and universities within the Montana University System to assure ease of transfer using Montana University System’s common course numbering.

For students who have identified an institution to which they wish to transfer, the catalog(s) and entrance requirements should be reviewed with their advisors. Colleges and universities vary in their policies regarding acceptance of transfer credits and what courses may be counted toward advanced standing. Credits acceptable to transfer toward a degree at another college are determined solely by that institution. Students planning to transfer should do the following:

• Obtain or view online a current catalog from the institution they are planning to attend.
• Review the institution’s entrance requirements with their FPCC advisor to discuss the transfer institution’s requirements.
• Contact the transfer institution’s admissions office for application forms and other information.
• Complete the application process and request that an official FPCC transcript be sent to the transfer institution.

Official transcripts for FPCC students are available from the Registrar. FPCC will release transcripts to the intended transfer institutions only upon written request of the student and if the student has no outstanding bills with the College.