How do transfer credits work at Northern Essex Community College?

I'm planning to transfer some credits to Northern Essex Community College and want to understand how their credit transfer system works. Do they accept credits from most colleges, or is there a specific process I need to follow?

Transfer credits at Northern Essex Community College (NECC) work through a process of evaluation for which they've established guidelines. The fundamental step is ensuring that your previous credits are from a regionally accredited college or university. They don't typically accept credits from vocational or technical schools unless there are articulation agreements in place.

If you're a prospective student, NECC encourages you to submit your transcripts from all previously attended colleges as part of your application. The Registrar's Office at NECC will conduct an evaluation during the admissions process to determine which of your prior credits are transferrable.

Each course you've taken at another school is evaluated individually, and several factors are considered, such as the content of the course and your grade. Typically, only those courses where you achieved a grade of C- or better are considered for transfer.

Not every credit will necessarily transfer directly into your intended program at NECC. For example, a course might satisfy a general education requirement, while another could count as an elective, and still another might not count at all if it's not relevant to your chosen pathway at NECC. The transfer evaluation process aims to maximize the application of your transfer credits to your program requirements.

Finally, please note that there is a residency requirement stating that you must complete a specific number of credits at NECC, typically around 25% of your program, to earn a degree from the college. This means that not all of your degree requirements can be met through transfer credits.

It's always a good idea to speak with an admissions counselor or an academic advisor at NECC to better understand this process or handle any individual circumstances you might have.