Transfer Credit Options

Credit earned through EvCC courses are the first source of credit used to meet the requirements of EvCC certificates and degrees. This includes credit under our CTE Dual Credit and College in the High School programs and some other articulated programs.

EvCC also provides the opportunity to challenge EvCC courses for those students who demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills equivalent to a course. 

An official credit evaluation is completed based on official transcripts and records; an official transcript is:

• a physical transcript that is produced and sealed by the originating institution and delivered or mailed unopened to the Enrollment Services office.
  (or)
• a digital transcript produced and delivered by the sending school’s 3rd party transcript delivery services, e.g. National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment services, or from within the Washington state community and technical college system.

Generally, the following limits are observed:

1. Only lower division (first and second year) coursework completed at that institution will be considered.
2. Subject matter may not duplicate credit previously awarded in transfer, or at EvCC.
3. Credit is not granted for religion or theology courses that are sectarian in nature.
4. In some cases, credits may not be considered if older than 5 years. For example, science courses for special programs or as pre-requisites.
5. Some programs may only accept courses where a C or better is earned.

Credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities may be applied toward any of our certificates and degrees, meeting either requirements or electives, at the discretion of the credential evaluator and/or program advisor.

Washington's community and technical colleges offer reciprocity to students transferring within the state's system, who are pursuing a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degree. Students who complete distribution requirements for a degree at one college will have met those same requirements for the same degree if they transfer to another community or technical college in Washington State.

Students must initiate the review process and be prepared to provide necessary documentation.  Please note: this should only occur after an initial credit evaluation has been completed and if there remains some question as to the applicability of transfer courses. For complete information, students should contact Enrollment Services.

To access your transcripts from a school that has closed, visit the Washington Student Achievement Council website. 
This site contains information about schools that were located in Washington State. For schools that have closed from states other than Washington, contact that state's Board of Education.

EvCC evaluates transfer credit from non-US institutions using recommendations from several national agencies such as AACRAO, ECE and IERF.  Credits from a non-US institution approved by the government or ministry of education in its home country would be considered.

Contact Wendy Wong, Credential Evaluator (wwong@everettcc.edu) for more information for international credential evaluation. Students must provide their official credentials and an evaluation of those credentials from an approved foreign evaluation agency. Download for more information on credentials and evaluation. 

Credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities may be applied toward any of our certificates and degrees, meeting either requirements or electives, at the discretion of the credential evaluator and/or program advisor.

Everett Community College will award academic credit for military training. The individual must be enrolled in classes and have successfully completed any military training course or program as part of the military service that is:

• Recommended for credit by a national higher education association (e.g. ACE) that provides credit recommendations for military training programs;
• Included in the individual's military transcript issued by any branch of the armed services;

Or

• Have other documented military training or experience that is substantially equivalent to any course or program offered by the institution of higher education.

​EvCC uses recommendations made by the American Council on Education as a guide when evaluating military training and education records. To request for the Joint Services Transcript, go to the official Request for Services Transcript site  (https://jst.doded.mil/official.html). Upon your request, they will send a copy to us. For Air Force branch, please mail your request to CCAF/DESS 100 South Turner Blvd, Maxwell AFB Gunter Annex, AL 36114. For more information, please contact Enrollment Services or our Veterans’ Resource Center.

A maximum of 60 credits for military training and education may be applied toward EvCC’s Associate in Technical Arts, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Arts and Science – Option I as meeting requirements. A maximum of 60 ungraded credits may be applied toward the Associate in General Studies. For the associate degrees designated as university transfer, military credit, with the exception of limited Physical Education credit, is generally applicable only as “B” list electives.

Here is a list of military courses that match to EvCC courses. 

EvCC's faculty have reviewed the AP, CLEP, and IB programs, and established the score that must be earned (or higher) in order to earn credit. View the list of acceptable AP, CLEP, CI and IB exams.

A maximum of 60 AP, CLEP and IB credits may be applied toward several of our degrees, meeting either requirements or electives, at the discretion of the credential evaluator and/or program advisor. In the case of the associate degrees designated as university transfer degrees, AP and IB credit may be accepted as general education requirements or "A" list electives.

Transcripts from schools which are not regionally accredited but are nationally accredited by organizations such as the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges, may be reviewed and considered for credit. In such cases, we ask that you please supply us with a copy of the catalog and course descriptions as well as an official transcript; additional course descriptions may be requested. Generally, courses which are similar to those offered at EvCC may be considered.

A maximum of 60 credits for courses completed at nationally-accredited post-secondary schools may be applied toward our certificates, Associate in Technical Arts, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Arts and Science – Option I degrees as meeting either requirements or electives. Credit is applicable only to the "B" list electives (15 credits) for the Associate in Arts and Science – DTA and Associate in Business, and may not be used in the Associate of Science degree.

To access your transcripts from a school that has closed, visit the Washington Student Achievement Council website. 
This site contains information about schools that were located in Washington State. For schools that have closed from states other than Washington, contact that state's Board of Education.

Approved certificates and training programs – Fee: $33.70

EvCC has reviewed certain professional programs which are recognized regionally/ nationally. These include: Para-professional Education Experience, A&P Licenses, APICS, Fire Fighting Certificates, Dept. of Justice Training Certificates, WA State Criminal Justice Commission, Emergency Management Training (EMT) Certificates, and CompTIA A+ Certificate. Clear criteria have been established for assigning credits for these programs, therefore further review/assessment is unnecessary. There is a $33.70 fee to transcribe these credits, per student, per program of study. Other certificates or professional training experiences that occur through company training programs or professional institutes may be reviewed for credit through the Prior Experiential Learning (Portfolio Review) Process.

For university transfer degrees (DTA): Generally, credits are applicable only as “B” list electives (15 credits maximum). Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis.

For EvCC’s non-transfer programs (Associate in Technical Arts, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Arts and Science – Option I): A maximum of 60 credits may be used to meet program requirements or electives. For an Associate in General Studies: A maximum of 45 ungraded credits may be applied. Please be aware that some other colleges and universities may not accept these credits.

Please Note: Other certificates or professional training experiences that occur through company training programs or professional institutes must be reviewed for credit through the Portfolio Review Process.

Fees: $112.36 base fee + $28.09 for each credit you wish to pursue, whether awarded or not. (example: 5-credits = $252.81 fee)

Through a Portfolio Review, you may be able to receive college credit for knowledge you have gained outside an accredited higher education institution. This can include, but is not limited to, previous experiences as an employee, business owner, information technology or computer specialist, in management, manufacturing, apprenticeships, as a skilled volunteer or hobbyist. These skills may be comparable or equivalent to credit courses offered at Everett Community College. To have this training/learning reviewed, you must submit any official and/or original training records/certificates, as well as supporting documentation that includes the following: content, level, time period, hours, location, method of instruction, instructors, method of evaluation, and achievement. Since training programs do not generally yield a transcript that contains all of this material, it is your responsibility to gather as much information as possible and submit it.

EvCC’s evaluation process relies on information that proves your prior learning is comparable to college-level programs. An assigned faculty will complete an assessment of your final, completed portfolio to determine its ability to demonstrate this requirement. Credit is also contingent upon whether the training is able to meet current industry standards. The non-refundable fee is payable before the assessment begins.

How credits apply:

For university transfer degrees (DTA): Generally, credits are applicable only as “B” list electives (15 credits maximum). Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis. For all other non-transfer programs (Associate in Technical Arts, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Arts and Science – Option I): A maximum of 22.5 credits may be applied.

Please be aware that some other colleges and universities may not accept these credits.

To be directed to the appropriate Dean and start the Portfolio Review process, contact wwong@everettcc.edu