This policy aligns with the statewide transfer policy which states: Each college and university has the responsibility and the authority to determine the requirements and course offerings of its programs in accordance with its institutional mission. These requirements and course offerings shall be published and communicated to students and the public. Colleges and universities shall treat transfer students and native students on an equitable basis. In particular, all students shall be expected to meet equivalent standards for regular admission to programs and to satisfy comparable program requirements.
South Puget Sound Community College awards credit toward a degree of certificate for college-level work completed at a post-secondary institution accredited by one of the regional associations of colleges and universities. Classes that meet the following criteria will be considered for transfer:
- Grade earned in the class is a D or better
- Credit was awarded by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
- The class completed must be college level or higher