Piedmont Technical College will accept and give credit for work completed at other regionally accredited colleges and universities.  Applicants seeking transfer credit must submit an official transcript from all previously attended colleges.  Acceptance of such credit will be at the discretion of the Registrar and the appropriate department head. 

The following criteria will be observed:

1. Courses must have been completed within ten years prior to the student’s enrollment.  Some departments require courses to be completed within five years such as BIO and CPT.
2. A grade of “C” of better must be earned in the course.
3. Course must closely parallel the content of the course required by Piedmont Technical College.
4. If the prior college reported under the quarter system, mathematical conversions must be completed to determine equivalent semester hours.
5. Transfer credit will not be included in the computation of the students GPA at Piedmont Technical College.
6. At least one-fourth of the credits toward graduation much be earned at Piedmont Technical College.
7. The placement test will be waived if valid transfer credit is awarded in English and math.
8. Transfer credits awarded will be issued to the student in writing and documentation will be maintained in the student’s permanent record.