Transfer Credits to GRCC

We evaluate all credits on an official transcript that are received from regionally accredited institutions. A grade of C or better must have been earned for the course. Search for the name of the college or university in the TES database to see how your credit will transfer by reviewing documented equivalencies.

AP/CLEP

Have the American College Board send your official test scores to College Code 1254 (GRCC Student Records Office). Search for The College Board in the TES database to see if your credit will transfer.

Challenge Exams

If you achieve the minimum test score indicated on each faculty-developed study guide, the Student Records Office will be notified and post the credit(s) to your transcript. Please note that Challenge Exam credit cannot be transferred to another institution.

DANTES

Contact the testing service and have your official transcript sent to Admissions and Student Services.

ACE Credit

Visit ACE Credit Registry and Transcript System and have your official transcript sent to Admissions and Student Services.

If you have received ACE coursework and credit from the McDonald's Corporation, follow these steps to transfer into GRCC.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Search for the name of the test provider in the TES database to see if your credit will transfer.

To receive transfer credit from colleges outside the United States, send a course-by-course evaluation completed by a NACES accredited credential evaluator to to Student Records or emailed to transfercredit@grcc.edu.

Credential evaluators accepted:

• World Education Services
• Educational Credential Evaluators

For additional accepted, accredited, evaluating agencies please visit the NACES website.

Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserve students

Visit Joint Services Transcripts.

Air Force

Visit Credential Solutions and have your transcripts sent for a minimal fee, or have your transcripts sent for free by writing to:
CCAF/DESS
100 S. Turner Blvd.
Maxwell Gunter AFB, AL 36114-3011

Provide your full name, social security number, and GRCC's address:
143 Bostwick Ave.
NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295

Evaluation of military credit

Military credit is evaluated based on the credit equivalency recommendations and outcomes provided on the joint services transcript. If a direct equivalent is not determined, students may receive elective credit to apply toward electives in their program. Students may receive up to 3 elective credits per subject area in military transfer credit.

If you have questions on enrollment processes, contact the Veterans Benefits Coordinator at (616) 234-4129.

If you’ve earned a nationally accredited industry or professional credential, it may qualify for academic credit. 

• Explore industry-recognized credentials
• Explore credentials accepted for Culinary Arts

To apply for the credit, visit the department chair of the department for which the credit will apply. More information on this can be found by reading the Industry Recognized Credentials/Test Credit policy.

Courses completed at a high school or technical center may qualify for articulated credit at GRCC. Review the list of approved courses to determine if a course is eligible for credit. Visit the High School and Technical Center Articulation webpage for more information.

To receive GRCC credit a student must:

• Complete an approved high school or technical center course with a grade of B or higher.
• Apply to and be admitted as a GRCC degree-seeking student within two years of high school/technical center graduation.
• Complete the Articulated Course Credit Application. There is no cost for articulated credit at GRCC.

Real-world learning experiences may meet course objectives and qualify for credit. Examples include on-the-job experience, non-credit training — even hobbies!

Read more information on Prior Learning Assessment.