Credit for Prior Learning

Did you know LCC awards credit for your prior learning and skills? The skills you’ve gained through work, military service, or prior learning may help you earn credit toward your program.

Variety of Credits Accepted

Receive credit for prior learning and experience.

Save Time & Money

Reduce your course load and graduate faster with prior learning credits.

AP & CLEP Scores

Do you have Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores? If so, submit them directly to the Registrar’s Office for quick processing and credit evaluation.

AP & CLEP Equivalency Tables
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Other Prior Learning Credits

Do you have prior military training, work experience,
non-credit courses, or credit by examination? Your advisor will guide you through the evaluation process after admission.

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General Transfer Credit Requirements

Transfer credits are awarded during the admissions process once official transcripts are received. The following are basic requirements for receiving transfer credits at LCC.

Credit Requirements
  • Must be from an institutionally accredited college or university.
  • Grade of “C” or better is required.
  • Course descriptions and learning objectives must parallel LCC course offerings.
  • Must be applicable to the student’s Program of Study (Academic Major).
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Credit Limits
  • A maximum of 75% of the credit hours of a Program of Study (certificate, diploma, or degree) can be awarded from all outside sources.
  • A minimum of 25% or 9 credit hours (whichever is greater) must be earned by curriculum instruction provided at LCC. Note: Credit by Examination, Continuing Education credit received at LCC, and other Credit for Prior Learning does not count towards the required 25% minimum.
  • Evaluation of transfer credits is completed by Admissions by the end of a student’s first semester.
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Important Note About Transfer Credits

Students are advised that transfer credits and grades accepted by Lenoir Community College do not infer acceptance by other educational institutions. Students will receive evaluations of all official records submitted before the end of their first semester of curriculum enrollment.

For complete details about all Credit for Prior Learning options, please visit our College Catalog.