As a transfer student, we understand that you want to apply as much credit as possible to the degree program that you end up choosing at Monroe. We want to help. Monroe College’s transfer policy provides an opportunity for students with various prior educational experiences to receive transfer credit for their program of study. Someone in our admissions office can do a unofficial transfer evaluation for you if you provide transcripts from your prior institution(s).
There are many ways prospective students may have earned credit. The following are ways that students can earn transfer credits/advanced standing.
Previous Education
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Students who have previously attended an accredited degree granting college or university may transfer up to 30 credits toward an Associate Degree or up to 90 credits into the Bachelor's Degree program based on the applicability to their program of study. Evaluations of transfer credits are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts from prior schools.
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Non-traditional Education
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Students may receive credit for courses taken as part of the Police or Corrections Academies Training and for additional course work taken after graduation based on evaluation by the Office of the Registrar in collaboration with the appropriate School Dean.
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Monroe College accepts transfer credit for military experience and training based on the American Council on Education’s (ACE) recommendations and the students program of study.
The college also evaluates other non-traditional training programs and may accept transfer credit based on the American Council on Education’s recommendations and the students program of study.
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Credit By Examination
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Monroe grants credit earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Advanced Placement Program and other examinations based on the students program of study.
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Prior Learning Experience
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Students with relevant work experience, primarily adult and returning students may receive up to 12 credits for Prior Learning Experience based on their work history and relevance to their field of study. The final credit approval is contingent upon administrative approval and evaluation by the appropriate School Dean.
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