Transfer Pathways
Transfer pathways provide an opportunity for students to complete an associate degree in designated majors and transfer to a four-year college or university in a similar major. Established transfer pathways are available through USNH institutions including UNH (English, Humanities, Life Science) Plymouth State University (Liberal Arts) and UNH College of Professional Studies. CPS accepts associate degrees into all bachelor degree programs and offers accelerated bachelor’s completion programs. New England College and the Institute of Art and Design at NEC offer many transfer pathways as well.
NH Transfer
NH Transfer provides resources and support for NH students to map the most seamless, efficient, and cost effective pathway to completing a four-year degree. The NH Transfer website, www.nhtransfer.org, offers many resources about transfer programs, transfer scholarship opportunities, transfer fairs, transfer advisor contacts and the NH Transfer Credit Database.
Formal Articulation Agreements
Formal articulation agreements outline courses and their equivalents at the receiving institution. Many articulation agreements allow graduates of MCC associate degree programs to enter the four-year institution with junior status. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better and meet all other admissions criteria.
Individual Course Acceptance
Most college -- from American University to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and hundreds of colleges in between -- accept MCC credits. Students usually must earn a grade of “C” or better and meet all other admissions criteria. While some courses are transferred in as program requirements, others are transferred as general education courses or open electives.
Articulation Agreements and Transfer Pathways with 4-Year Institutions
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Southern NH University
UNH Manchester
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS
UNH College of Professional Studies
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
UNH College of Professional Studies
Southern NH University
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Rivier University
UNH Manchester
BUSINESS STUDIES
Franklin Pierce University
Franklin University (online)
Keene State College
New England College
Plymouth State University
Rivier University
Southern NH University
UNH Manchester
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Champlain College
Franklin University (online)
Keene State College
New England College
UNH Manchester
CYBERSECURITY INVESTIGATIONS
Champlain College (online)
Rivier University
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Keene State College
Plymouth State University
Rivier University
EDUCATION
Cambridge College
Keene State College
New England College
Plymouth State University
Rivier University
ENGLISH
Rivier University
UNH
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
UNH College of Professional Studies
Southern NH University
FINE ARTS
Keene State College
New England College
GRAPHIC DESIGN
UNH College of Professional Studies
Keene State College
New England College
HEALTH FITNESS PROFESSIONAL
New England College
HEALTH SCIENCE
Rivier University
HUMANITIES
UNH
HVAC
Ferris State University
Southern NH University
LIBERAL ARTS
Franklin University
Keene State College*
New England College (Honors Program partner)
Plymouth State University
Rivier University
SNHU Online
UNH*
LIFE SCIENCE
MCPHS University
UNH Manchester
UNH
MATHEMATICS
Rivier University
NURSING
Aspen University
Chamberlain University
Colby Sawyer College
Emmanuel College
Endicott College
Franklin Pierce University
New England College
Purdue University
Rivier University
Salve Regina University
Southern NH University
St. Joseph's School of Nursing
UNH College of Professional Studies
Walden University
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Rivier University
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
UNH College of Professional Studies
Southern NH University
WELDING
Ferris State University
Southern NH University
Many of the colleges we currently work with are moving toward transfer pathways instead of articulation agreements. This includes, but is not limited to: Plymouth State University, UNH College of Professional Studies, St. Anselm College, and the National University System.
+Bachelors Completion Program for Nurses
The Community College System of NH and the University System of NH created a streamlined pathway between the community college nursing programs at the associate degree level and the university system’s bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. It is a partnership that helps students, current nurses and health care employers and meets the changing needs of health care in NH. Through this bachelors’ completion partnership, students can earn an associate degree in nursing from a community college, benefitting from local campuses, affordable and accessible programs and graduate and sit for the RN licensing exam and go to work. This agreement allows them to continue their education by taking courses resulting in the completion of a bachelor’s of science in Nursing, in a 3 + 1 model with some completion courses offered by the community college and others provided by the university system. The BSN is awarded by the University System institution. This pathway benefits new nursing students, as well as the thousands of nurses who currently hold an associate degree. Importantly for students, the entire program through the bachelor’s degree level will be at the NH Community College tuition rate.
Transferring to Manchester Community College
A matriculated student who can present evidence supporting education in one or more courses applicable to the student’s program of study, may request that those credits/experience be evaluated and applied toward graduation requirements. The following information outlines the opportunities available to students.
Formal Articulation Agreements with Secondary/Other Institutions
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Manchester School of Technology
NH Job Corps
COMPUTER SCIENCE
NH Job Corps
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Manchester School of Technology
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Manchester School of Technology
Pinkerton Academy
Salem High School Vocational Center
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Manchester School of Technology
Nashua High School South Technical Center
Pinkerton Academy
RW Creteau Regional Tech Center
Rochester High School
Spaulding HS/RW Creteau Technical Center
Sugar River Valley Technical Regional Center
NURSING
River Valley Community College (LPN Program)
WELDING
Seacoast School of Technology
W.H. Palmer Career and Technical Center
Higher Education Opportunities
TRANSFER CREDIT
Transfer of Credit from Another Institution: The student must furnish the college with official transcripts and course descriptions of academic courses from each accredited college they have attended. Accreditation of transfer institutions must be similar to MCC’s accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Grades of “C” or better in courses judged by the college to be equivalent in nature and content to MCC program offerings will be accepted. Students seeking a degree/professional certificate at MCC must fulfill residency requirements. A student must have a minimum of 60 credits to complete a degree and must complete all required courses for their academic program. Transfer of a course to MCC does not guarantee transfer of that same course to subsequent institutions. See individual academic program descriptions for specific program transfer policies.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): The College Board offers standardized examinations in a variety of subjects. Students who have completed a CLEP examination must request their scores be sent to MCC for review. This request is made to the College Board and can be done at the time of online registration for the exam. Payment is also made at this time on their website. Acceptance of CLEP exams for transfer credits will be based on the following criteria:
- The student has earned a passing score as defined by The College Board and the college.
- The student has been accepted into a program.
- There is a course within the student’s program of study that is equivalent to the CLEP exam.
CLEP scores are not calculated into a student’s GPA or in any way interpreted as a grade and may not be applied toward MCC’s 25% residency requirement. Students may not transfer CLEP credits for a course they have successfully completed or for a course that is more advanced than the subject of the exam. Any student who fails an MCC course and wishes to take a CLEP exam in lieu of retaking the course, must realize that the original grade received will remain on his/her transcript and will be counted in the CGPA. The CLEP exam score does not replace a grade for an MCC course. CLEP exams are administered online in the Learning Commons. For more information, please visit: clep.collegeboard.org
Credit by Examination (Internal): Credit by examination may be earned only by a matriculated student who, by study, training or experience outside MCC, has acquired skills or knowledge equivalent to that acquired by a student enrolled at MCC and has a CGPA of 2.0 or higher. A student is eligible for a maximum of 16 credits through credit by examination.
If the student passes the exam, appropriate credits shall be applied to the student’s academic record. Credit will not be given for grades below a “C”. A student receiving a grade below “C” is ineligible for another special examination in that course. Students who have previously taken a course and failed it are not eligible for an examination for credit in that course. Typically, credit earned by internal examination is not transferrable to other institutions.
Excelsior College Examinations: Excelsior College provides educational opportunities to adult learners by offering quality assessment of prior learning. College level credit in select subject areas can be obtained by passing Excelsior proficiency exams. In addition to a variety of subject areas, the Excelsior exams are acceptable for advanced placement in nursing. For more information, please visit www.excelsior.edu.
Secondary Education Opportunities
Early College Program Coursework: The New Hampshire Early College at the High School Program (formerly Running Start) is a unique higher education initiative for high school students that enables them to enroll in selected college courses offered by the Community College System of New Hampshire at a significant reduction in tuition. College courses are offered during the day at high schools throughout New Hampshire. The cost to enroll in a CCSNH course through Early College at the High School is $150 per course, plus books and supplies (if not provided by the student’s high school). This represents a substantial savings in college tuition costs. Additional details are available at: www.ccsnh.edu/prs
Early College at MCC: Manchester Community College has established an Early College initiative that specifically allows NH high school students to take MCC credit-bearing courses. The credits students earn through Early College at Manchester Community College can be applied to a degree at MCC or possibly transfer to another college or University. This allows students to get a jump on college at a reduced rate!
Please note: To qualify for Early College, students must be at least 16 years old. Cost per class is 50% of tuition due at the time of registration. Lab fees apply for some courses. Students are also expected to pay for their own books and/or materials.
Students are required to meet with their high school guidance counselor to discuss their interest in the Early College program. Students will also be required to meet with an MCC representative who will make sure the Early College Registration is completed and students are signed up for the correct course.
Advanced Placement (AP) Coursework: Students requesting credit for Advanced Placement Courses taken in high school must complete the Advanced Placement Exam offered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Official documentation, including score reports from CEEB, must be submitted in order to have examinations evaluated for transfer credit. MCC will accept Advanced Placement scores of “3” or higher. For more information, please visit apstudent.collegeboard.org/home.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program: The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is designed as an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at colleges and universities. Transcripts from the IB Diploma Program are reviewed as transfer credit toward appropriate MCC courses. Credit may be awarded for higher-level examinations passed with a score of 5, 6 or 7. For more information, please visit: www.ibo.org/.
Technical Studies Degree Program
The Technical Studies program offers a flexible curriculum tailored to the students’ professional needs and to provide avenues for credit for prior learning experiences. This program will allow students to complete a specialized degree program and complement their work experiences, training experiences and certifications with academic coursework.
Students coming from recognized apprenticeship programs or students with certifications in a technical field (in an area that we do not offer an Associate Degree) may receive credits toward an associate’s degree in Technical Studies for industry training and/or certifications. Documented certification exams and/or military experience may also be reviewed for credit. For more information contact the Academic Affairs Office.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Credit for Prior Learning: Credit for prior learning offers students the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge they have gained through life experiences and apply this knowledge toward credit in a degree, professional certificate, certificate or micro-credential program. A student must be matriculated at MCC to apply for experiential credit.
A request for credit for prior learning should initiate with the faculty advisor who normally teaches the course. After initial discussion, the student should submit a Credit by Experiential Learning Form, a portfolio containing a cover letter and resume, extensive work experience explanations, letters from employers, certificates of accomplishment, samples of work, as well as any other information deemed appropriate. The responsibility of proof will be on the student requesting evaluation. The portfolio is then reviewed by an appropriate instructor, the department chair and the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Military Opportunities
DANTES (Defense Activities for Non Traditional Support) and DSST: DANTES sponsors a wide range of examination programs to assist service members in meeting their educational goals. These examinations are administered on over 500 military installations by the DANTES Test Control Officer (TCO), who is normally the Education Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist for the military installation, or by base-sponsored National Test Centers.
The DSST program (formerly known as the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) is a series of 38 examinations in college subject areas that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examinations in undergraduate courses. The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends 3 semester hours of credit per test. For more information, please visit: www.dantes.doded.mil.
ACE (American Council on Education) Credit: Students can gain academic credit for formal courses and examinations taken outside of traditional degree programs. Manchester Community College accepts ACE exams as reliable course equivalency to facilitate credit award decisions. The ACE military evaluations program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and coordinated through DANTES (above).
Licenses, Certifications and Training Programs
Manchester Community College recognizes that certain Licenses, Certifications and Corporate Training Programs may be reviewed for prior learning experience credit. Course materials, certificates and other pertinent information are required in order to be considered. Certificate or licenses must be valid within 5 years of the date of acceptance into the college. The license, certification or training must be applicable to the students’ degree program at MCC.
While all licenses and certifications are eligible for consideration, the list below is a sample of licenses and certifications that may be considered:
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Valid Real Estate Broker or Salesperson |
HAZMAT Training (80 hours) |
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Advanced Listing and Selling Combined |
Current EMT or LPN License |
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Pilot’s License - Private, Commercial, Instrument Rate or Multi-Engine |
Fire Fighter Training |
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AIB - American Institute of Banking |
NH Police Standards |
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Life Insurance Agent |
Dale Carnegie Training |
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H & R Block Basic Tax Course |
Non-Credit Paralegal Training |
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Registered Representative of National Association of Securities Dealers Variable Annuity License |
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Community Affiliations: Clinical, Internship and Practicum Sites
Many of our programs have courses that offer practical experience. We have agreements with a multitude of businesses in the Manchester area and surrounding towns. Following is a partial list of past and present affiliations by program.
AUTOMOTIVE
Amoskeag European Auto Specialist
AutoServ Plymouth
Bill Dube Ford Toyota
Bob Mariano Dodge Jeep
Bonneville & Son
Clark Chrysler
Contemporary Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Foss Motors
Grappone Ford
Hurlburt Toyota I
RA Toyota
Irwin Ford
Manchester VW
McFarland Ford
Merchant’s Auto
Merrimack Street Volvo
Mom’s Garage
Nashua Toyota
Port City Dogde
Port City Nissan
Rockingham Toyota
Subaru of Manchester
VIP
Wall’s Ford
White River Toyota
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Atkinson Elementary School
Children’s Center at St. Paul’s
Early Head Start/Manchester
Glen Lake Elementary School
Head Start Manchester
Kindercare/ Merrimack
Nutfield Cooperative Preschool
Sunrise Childcare
Children’s World Learning Center/Manchester
HEALTH FITNESS PROFESSIONAL
Birch Hill Terrace
Best Fitness
Center for Physical Therapy/Exercise
Concord Hospital
Elliot Hospital
Hampshire Hills
Health Fitness Corp/Fidelity
Hillcrest
Merrick Spine Center
Next Level Performance
Performance Rehab, Inc
RSVP/Senior Counts
Synergy
Training Effects
The Complete Athlete-Sports Performance Clinics
Work Out Club & Wellness Center
YMCA/Manchester
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Alphagraphics
BiGraphics Combine Services of Delta Dental
Eisenberg, Vital & Ryze Advertising
Float Left Labs
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
NH Magazine
Original Gourmet Food Company
RAM Printing
Special Olympics of NH
SyAM Software
NURSING
Catholic Medical Center and Affiliates
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester
Elliot Hospital and Affiliates
Infusion Solution
New Hampshire Hospital
Northeast Rehab Health Network
Parkland Medical Center
Veterans Administration
VNA Home Health & Hospice
Service Learning
Service learning combines community service with academic instruction. Students enrolled in courses with a service-learning component are guided through a critical analysis of what they observe in the field and what is presented in class. This approach enhances the breadth and depth of student learning in at least three domains: academics/higher order cognitive skills, life skills and sense of civic responsibility and ability to be effective members of their communities. Course learning outcomes are the basis for integrating projects that serve the college or the community at large. To preserve the academic integrity of the service-learning opportunity, students are not graded on simply “putting in the hours.” Rather, they are graded on specific assignments and/or projects that demonstrate learning from the service-learning experience. Some courses provide built-in experiential projects; others require the student to identify his/her own project.