Transfer Information

Incoming Transfer Students

Advanced Standing (non-traditional) Credit

Acceptance of credit by examination or military education is based on the tenet that some students may have previously acquired the knowledge and/or competencies required to complete a particular class. Advanced Standing credit includes the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), formal military education, high school Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB).

A student may earn a maximum of one-third of the credits required for a degree or certificate of proficiency. Advanced Standing credit awarded by Mohave Community College may or may not be accepted at other institutions. Students are encouraged to contact the college or university to which transfer is anticipated to determine the institution’s policy.

Cambridge International Exams (CIE)

High school students who successfully complete Cambridge International Exams can shorten the time it takes to complete a college degree by applying credits earned from CIE exams to degrees, certificates, and AGEC requirements.

The AZTransfer Exam Equivalency Guide shows examinations accepted by Mohave Community College, the minimum required scores, and the course(s) awarded if the knowledge and/or mastery is successfully demonstrated. Note the following limitations:

• Scores must be received directly from the CIE participating high school. The grade of “TC” is posted for those who successfully pass CIE exams.
• CIE credits are considered Advanced Standing (non-traditional) credits and are subject to those rules.
• In exams where two courses that appear in the AGEC list are awarded, only one course may be applied in the General Education category (e.g., HIS 131 and HIS 132). The remaining course must be applied to another category or as an elective depending upon the program of pursuit.
• CIE credits will be re-evaluated upon transfer, so no guarantee can be made that credits accepted by MCC will be accepted by other institutions and vice versa. Students should contact the institution to which they plan to transfer to determine which exams will be accepted and what scores are required.

Contact MCC Connect to speak to an advisor for additional information.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Many students enter college possessing the knowledge and/or mastery of content in certain subjects. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge and/or mastery through CLEP examinations. The credits earned from CLEP exams may be applied to degrees, certificates, and AGEC requirements, depending upon the subject area. The AZTransfer Exam Equivalency Guide reports the examinations accepted by Mohave Community College, the minimum required scores, and the course(s) awarded if the knowledge and/or mastery is successfully demonstrated. Note the following limitations:

• Scores must be received directly from the College Board to be considered. The grade of “TC” is posted for those who successfully pass CLEP exams. 
• Students will not be awarded credit for a course that is lower than one in which they are currently enrolled or have previously received credit.
• CLEP examinations do not count toward VA Educational Benefits, nor will they earn financial assistance through the Financial Aid Department.
• CLEP credits are considered Advanced Standing (non-traditional) credits and are therefore subject to those rules.
• The Spanish exam has the potential to award credit for more than one course. Only SPA101 is accepted in the AGEC-A and AGEC-B. Other credits, if awarded, may be applied as elective credits, depending upon the program of pursuit at MCC. 
• In exams where two courses that appear in the AGEC are awarded, only one course may be applied in the General Education category (e.g., ENG 235 and ENG 236). The remaining course must be applied to another category or as an elective depending upon the program of pursuit.
• CLEP credits will be re-evaluated upon transfer, so no guarantee can be made that credits accepted by MCC will be accepted by other institutions and vice versa. Students should contact the institution to which they plan to transfer to determine which exams will be accepted and what scores are required. 

Contact Testing Services for additional information about CLEP, including tests available, application forms, test registration, costs, score reporting policies, and additional restrictions.

DANTES Standardized Subject Tests (DSST)

Eligible U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans are given the opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge and/or mastery through DSST examinations. The credits earned from DSST exams may be applied to degrees, certificates, and AGEC requirements, depending upon the subject area. The AZTransfer Exam Equivalency Guide reports the examinations accepted by Mohave Community College, the minimum required scores, and the course(s) awarded if the knowledge and/or mastery is successfully demonstrated. Note the following limitations:

• Scores must be received directly from Prometric to be considered. The grade of “TC” is posted for those who successfully pass DSST exams.
• Students will not be awarded credit for a course that is lower than one in which they are currently enrolled or have previously received credit.
• DSST examinations do not count toward VA Educational Benefits, nor will they earn financial assistance through the Financial Aid Department.
• DSST credits are considered Advanced Standing (non-traditional) credits and are therefore subject to those rules.
• In exams where two courses that appear in the AGEC are awarded, only one course may be applied in the General Education category (e.g., ENG 235 and ENG 236). The remaining course must be applied to another category or as an elective depending upon the program of pursuit.
• DSST credits will be re-evaluated upon transfer, so no guarantee can be made that credits accepted by MCC will be accepted by other institutions and vice versa. Students should contact the institution to which they plan to transfer to determine which exams will be accepted and what scores are required.

Contact MCC Connect to speak to an advisor for additional information.

Formal Military Education/Training Credit

Mohave Community College complies with the transcript evaluation requirements of Title 38, CFR, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) which requires Mohave Community College to make every effort to evaluate prior credit, grant credit as appropriate, notify the student of the evaluation, and shorten the program certified accordingly. Students may order official Joint Services Transcripts electronically, or may deliver a written record of previous courses taken, for placement into their student file. Students must then follow existing Transcript Evaluation Request Procedures as required by the Registrar’s Office. Credits awarded for formal military education or training are considered Advanced Standing (non-traditional) credits and are therefore subject to those rules. Contact MCC Connect to speak to an advisor for additional information.

High School Advanced Placement (AP)

High school students who successfully complete Advanced Placement courses can shorten the time it takes to complete a college degree by applying credits earned from AP exams to degrees, certificates, and AGEC requirements.

The AZTransfer Exam Equivalency Guide shows examinations accepted by Mohave Community College, the minimum required scores, and the course(s) awarded if the knowledge and/or mastery is successfully demonstrated. Note the following limitations:

• Scores must be received directly from the College Board to be considered. The grade of “TC” is posted for those who successfully pass AP exams.
• AP examinations are only administered through the College Board. Scores posted on a high school transcript, or the designation of an AP course on a high school transcript, will not justify the awarding of AP credit.
• Advanced Placement credits are considered Advanced Standing (non-traditional) credits and are subject to those rules.
• The Spanish exam has the potential to award credit for more than one course. Only SPA 101 is accepted in the AGEC-A and AGEC-B. The other credits, if awarded, may be applied as elective credits, depending upon the program of pursuit at MCC.
• In exams where two courses that appear in the AGEC list are awarded, only one course may be applied in the General Education category (e.g., HIS 131 and HIS 132). The remaining course must be applied to another category or as an elective depending upon the program of pursuit.
• AP credits will be re-evaluated upon transfer, so no guarantee can be made that credits accepted by MCC will be accepted by other institutions and vice versa. Students should contact the institution to which they plan to transfer to determine which exams will be accepted and what scores are required.

Contact MCC Connect to speak to an advisor for additional information.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

High school students who successfully complete International Baccalaureate courses can shorten the time it takes to complete a college degree by applying credits earned from IB exams to degrees, certificates, and AGEC requirements.

The AZTransfer Exam Equivalency Guide shows examinations accepted by Mohave Community College, the minimum required scores, and the course(s) awarded if the knowledge and/or mastery is successfully demonstrated. Note the following limitations:

• Scores must be received directly from the IB Organization to be considered. The grade of “TC” is posted for those who successfully pass IB exams.
• IB examinations are only administered through the IB Organization. Scores posted on a high school transcript, or the designation of an IB course on a high school transcript, will not justify the awarding of IB credit.
• International Baccalaureate credits are considered Advanced Standing (non-traditional) credits and are subject to those rules.
• In exams where two courses that appear in the AGEC list are awarded, only one course may be applied in the General Education category (e.g., BIO 100 and BIO 181). The remaining course must be applied to another category or as an elective depending upon the program of pursuit.
• IB exams that transfer as an elective credit (e.g., non-equivalent MCC course) will receive the “1TR” designation which is only applicable to specific programs.
• IB credits will be re-evaluated upon transfer, so no guarantee can be made that credits accepted by MCC will be accepted by other institutions and vice versa. Students should contact the institution to which they plan to transfer to determine which exams will be accepted and what scores are required.

Contact MCC Connect to speak to an advisor for additional information.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

Mohave Community College’s students come to us with a vast array of work experience and training, and we recognize not all learning has resulted from traditional classroom attendance. Our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process provides students with the opportunity to earn credit for learning outside the confines of a traditional classroom. This nontraditional learning is generally acquired through work experience, travel, workshop or conference participation, advanced high school courses, volunteer work, in-service training, adult or continuing education, recreational activities or hobbies, self-initiated reading and study, non-accredited course work, and involvement in professional organizations. Credit may be awarded for verifiable learning gained through experience - not for the Industry Certification experience itself.

The department faculty associated with the academic area in which the experience was gained, determines credit for prior learning. The student must provide detailed information through a formal, professional, written portfolio, and a completed application form. The portfolio outlines, in-depth, the knowledge gained outside the college classroom and shows the relationship to college-level learning. Included in the portfolio should be any official certificates or licenses that have been issued to the student.

Transcript Evaluation Criteria

Students who wish to transfer credits from other institutions to Mohave Community College must file official transcripts from those institutions with the MCC Registrar’s Office where they will be evaluated. Transfer students must complete the following steps:

1. Complete an MCC admission application and be assigned an official MCC ID number.
2. Meet with an Academic Advisor and complete an official MCC degree declaration form.
3. Request transcripts from any other previously attended institutions. The receipt of these transcripts may be verified by calling MCC Connect.
4. Official transcripts must be received by the Registrar’s Office and processed into the system.
5. Once above steps have been completed, the transcripts will be evaluated to the current and/or active declared program(s).

If a student changes their degree declaration after their transcript has been evaluated, they will need to submit a Transcript Evaluation Request to have their transcripts reevaluated towards their new declared program(s).

Note the following requirements:

• Transcripts may be either directly mailed or sent electronically to MCC from the institution(s), including military transcripts.
• Transcripts may be sent electronically to MCC via established electronic transcript databases, including but not limited to National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.
• MCC will not accept credits from any college without the transcripts from that institution (i.e., credits from College “X” that are posted on College “Y’s” transcript will not be considered).
• Transcripts are evaluated toward the student’s selected program. Therefore, only courses needed to satisfy the selected degree/certificate (and coursework necessary to meet prerequisites) will be transferred.
• Additional courses completed at other institutions that do not apply toward the selected degree/certificate will not appear as transfer credit on the student’s MCC transcript.
• Only courses with a grade of “C” or higher will be considered for transfer credit. A “Pass” grade may be accepted if it is noted on the transcript that “Pass” is equal to a “C” grade.
• Science, allied health, computer, and other technical courses taken ten or more years ago do not transfer and must be retaken.
• Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Administration of Justice Studies, and Early Childhood Education courses taken five or more years ago do not transfer and must be retaken. 
• The registrar has final authority in the decision of course transferability. To request that a transcript evaluation be reassessed, the student must file a Petition for Transfer Course Re-evaluation Form through an advisor.
• Only Transcripts from colleges and schools accredited by regional accreditation commissions will be accepted. The regional accreditation commissions are:
  • The Higher Learning Commission
  • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
  • Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Transcripts received by Mohave Community College from other schools become the sole property of MCC. Neither originals nor copies can be released to the student or to any third party. If a student needs a copy of their transcripts from previously attended institutions, they must contact those institutions directly.
• The Registrar’s Office has final authority regarding the method of receipt of incoming transcripts. Please see the current Mohave Community College Catalog for further information regarding the method of receipt for incoming transcripts.
• Requests for evaluations can take up to 4 business weeks to complete (peak times may take longer) once submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
• Transcripts that are sent electronically via the National Student Clearinghouse (or other electronic database system) via e-mail address must be sent to:  transcripts@mohave.edu.
• Transcripts that are mailed directly from a student’s previous institution(s) must be sent to*:

Mohave Community College
Registrar’s Office
Mailstop 107
1971 Jagerson Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86409

*Note: Specific MCC programs may require that official transcripts be sent directly to those departments (Nursing, Dental Hygiene, etc.). If a student has their transcript sent to a specific department (Nursing, Dental Hygiene, etc.), their transcript will be sent by those departments to the Registrar’s Office for evaluation. You do not have to request the transcript be evaluated. These transcripts will be accepted and reviewed by the Registrar’s Office as official if they are sent from the appropriate institution directly to (and opened by) those departments.

If a student’s cumulative GPA was below 2.0 at a previous college/university, the student will be admitted to MCC on academic probation.

Official Transcripts versus Unofficial Transcripts

A transcript may not be considered official, and may be rejected for evaluation, under any of the following circumstances:

• The registrar’s seal and/or signature is missing*.
• The transcript is stamped “Issued to Student” or “Student Copy,” etc.
• The transcript was received directly from the student, either through mail delivery or hand-carried.
• The transcript is for the wrong student.
• The transcript is illegible.

*Transcripts sent via established electronic transcript databases directly from another school or university to MCC that do not feature the Registrar’s seal and/or signature may still be accepted as official.

Quarter Credit Versus Semester Credit

MCC uses the semester unit to measure course hours while certain other institutions use the quarter unit. Quarter units are valued at approximately 2/3 the value of semester credits. Courses that fall short of MCC’s semester hour equivalents may not be eligible for transfer. The most common reason a course may fall short of MCC’s semester hour equivalent is that the course was completed at an institution that uses a quarter-unit system.

To determine the equivalents for transfer purposes, MCC multiplies the quarter credits by the standard 2/3 and rounds down to the nearest whole number. The table below provides the most common equivalencies:

In certain cases, a course may be accepted for transfer as credit but not toward a specific subject in that discipline. For example, if a student at a regionally accredited quarter-unit school completes an introductory psychology course at three or four quarter units, the credit awarded in transfer would be labeled “PSY1TR.” In this example, the “1TR” designation indicates that credit was awarded, but not toward any particular course in that discipline as the student has not met the three semester unit requirement at MCC. On the other hand, a student completing five quarter units of introductory psychology at a regionally accredited school may, after review of the course description, be eligible for PSY 101 because the three semester unit requirement has been met.

Credits transferred to MCC will appear on both the student’s official and unofficial MCC transcript. Unofficial transcripts are available through the student’s MCC JICS account.

For advising purposes, Academic Advisors may use unofficial copies of a student’s transcripts in order to assist the student in planning their schedule. This should not be considered acceptance of any transfer credits from other institutions, but strictly an advising tool. Students who wish to transfer credits from other institutions to Mohave Community College must file official transcripts from those institutions with the MCC Registrar’s Office where they will be evaluated. Please see requirements above.

 Foreign Credit

MCC does not evaluate transcripts from colleges/universities outside of the United States. Students wishing to have credits from these institutions transferred to MCC must have their transcripts evaluated by a foreign education credential service. A list of providers can be found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In addition, the student may search the Internet for international credential evaluators. The student is responsible for verifying that the company they plan to use is approved to perform comprehensive evaluations for transfer to U.S. regionally accredited institutions. An official, sealed copy of the evaluation must be submitted directly from the credential service to MCC’s Office of the Registrar. Final determination of transfer credit will then be made by that office.

Western Arizona Vocational Education (WAVE)

Western Arizona Vocational Education (WAVE) is a Joint Technological Education District (JTED) that connects and coordinates a selection of specific technical classes at partner high schools that have an articulation agreement with MCC. These are called dual enrollment classes. Students who pass these courses are eligible for college credits. Students also have the opportunity to attend college classes outside of the regular school day that are called concurrent enrollment classes. The tuition for these classes is paid by the WAVE district and students must qualify to attend and participate. Kingman High, Lee Williams High, Lake Havasu High, Mohave High, River Valley High, and Parker High all offer a wide variety of concurrent enrollment opportunities.

For more information, see an area high school guidance counselor, talk to a local campus advisor, or call MCC Connect.

 Outgoing Transfer Students

 Arizona Higher Education Course Equivalency Guide (CEG)

Students intending to transfer to another institution should meet with an advisor to learn about the resources available and to facilitate the transfer of MCC credits to the university. The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, in conjunction with the Arizona Board of Regents, publishes the Arizona Higher Education Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) and transfer pathway information at AZTransfer. The CEG shows how courses transfer from community college to ASU, NAU, and U of A. For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution. The CEG “equivalency” does not mean that the community college course is identical to the university course or vice versa, but that the course is regarded as fulfilling the requirement of the designated university or college course. The evaluations of transfer credit in the CEG refer only to community college courses and their acceptance at the respective four-year institutions in the state of Arizona. Students are encouraged to consult with the appropriate transfer institution’s academic department for major course requirements before deciding on current class schedules. For help understanding the CEG, consult CEG Help.

Shared Unique Number (SUN) System

The SUN System is a college course numbering system designed to help Arizona students plan their post-MCC education by ensuring that courses taken at MCC transfer successfully. Enrolling in SUN courses is an easy way to plan ahead, to maximize course credits, and to save money.

The SUN System provides a list of courses taught at MCC and other Arizona colleges. These courses will be accepted at any Arizona college. Students who wish to take advantage of the SUN System should review the Course Equivalency Guide on the AZTransfer website to search for additional transferrable courses. The advisors on each campus can provide additional information on course transfer and transfer programs.

SUN courses have a unique three-letter prefix and four-digit course number that represents direct course equivalency at all Arizona public community colleges and universities. Each institution retains its original course numbers but uses the SUN to indicate commonality. For example, financial accounting has several different prefixes and numbers at the community colleges and universities (see the table below).

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

Effective January, 1999, the Arizona community colleges and universities agreed upon a common structure for a transfer general education curriculum. This curriculum provides students attending any Arizona community college with the opportunity to build a general education curriculum that is transferable upon completion (without loss of credit) to another Arizona community college or university. The Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) is at least 35-credit hours of lower-division general education coursework. There are three forms of the AGEC: Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - A)  for students majoring in the non-business/non-science programs; Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - B)  for students majoring in business; and Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - S)  for students majoring in the physical/biological sciences and engineering. The general education subject areas include English, mathematics, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences, and options.

All courses included in the AGEC block must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to transfer. The block can be completed by itself or as part of an associate’s degree at MCC.

The college certifies completion of an AGEC on the student’s transcript if the student applies for this designation. A completed AGEC will transfer as a block to any of the three Arizona public universities (NAU, ASU, and U of A). The AGEC meets lower-division university general education requirements. To earn a baccalaureate degree, students transferring the AGEC must still meet other university requirements within their chosen majors.

A completed AGEC also transfers as a block to meet the general education requirements at other public Arizona community colleges. Transfer students who wish to earn an associate’s degree must then meet any additional community college degree requirements at that particular institution.

Types of Transfer

1. The AGEC Block will transfer to the state of Arizona public institutions, i.e., the state universities (ASU, NAU, and U of A) and community colleges. When a student completes and applies for the AGEC, the student’s transcripts will note the completion of the AGEC. The completed AGEC will meet the general education requirements (also known as liberal studies requirements) for Arizona’s public higher education institutions. Students should be aware that universities and departments may have other requirements in addition to the AGEC.

2. Individual courses can transfer to a university in three different ways:

   1. Direct equivalency or one-to-one course transfer. In this case, an MCC course has a direct equivalent that transfers to a university course.
   2. Departmental elective. A university may not offer the same course as an MCC course, but the department may accept it as an elective for their department. This is helpful especially when the department has a requirement for departmental electives. If they don’t, the course may count as a university elective.
   3. Elective. The course will only transfer as an elective; it will not transfer as a direct equivalent (one-to-one) or a departmental elective. In this case, it can be used to meet the number of credits needed to graduate.

Transfer Partners and Institutional Affiliations

Mohave Community College can be a student’s stepping stone to advanced college degrees and other specialized education through the four-year degree transfer partnerships that MCC has established with more than a dozen premiere institutions. These colleges and universities offer seamless transfer of most MCC credits and programs to bachelor’s degree programs. These premiere institutions offer a wide array of courses and programs through various delivery options. For more details, see the Transfer Partners and Institutional Affiliations webpage for complete list of participating institutions. 

MCC Transcript Request

The preferred method of requesting official transcripts is online. While preference will be given to those ordering online, you may also order by mail (faxes and emails cannot be accepted). If a student has any indebtedness with the college, it must be cleared up before a transcript request will be processed.

• Online: Order MCC transcripts online by visiting the National Student Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse accepts credit or debit cards for payment.
• By Mail: Submit the Mohave Community College Transcript Request Form. Include a money order for the total number of transcripts requested. Note: Cash, check or credit/debit card payments cannot be accepted with mail orders. Mail to: Transcript Request, Mailstop 107, Mohave Community College, 1971 Jagerson Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409.

For a list of transcript ordering fees, please see the Fees  section of this catalog.

During busy periods and holidays, it may take up to 10 business days from the receipt of the request in the Registrar’s Office for the request to be processed. A rush processing request may be made for an additional fee. With rush processing, the request for transcripts will be processed the next business day and receive expedited delivery via USPS or UPS. For more information, please see the Outgoing Transcript Request Information webpage.

Students are strongly encouraged to check their MCC online transcript every semester. Any discrepancies that may be on the transcript must be brought to the attention of the Office of the Registrar within one calendar year of the completion of the course(s) in question. Transcript investigation requests that do not meet the appropriate timeline will not be accepted. For grade grievances, see the Grade Related Grievance: Grade Appeal .