Transfer Credit at Providence College
Transfer Credit from other Schools
SCE is
transfer-friendly! If you've earned college credits from an accredited college or university — no matter how long ago — SCE lets you apply up to: 75 credits toward a bachelor's degree; 36 credits toward an associate's degree; and 3-6 credits toward a certificate.
An adviser will help you determine how many credits you can transfer to SCE — and how to obtain your transcripts.
To request transfer credit:
Review your program’s requirements in the SCE Catalog.
Match the courses you have completed at other institutions to SCE program requirements. Every program has room for some “free electives,” where transfer credits can often fit.
If you decide to apply to SCE, order official transcripts from each institution you attended -- use this handy
Transcript Request Form. Only courses with grades of C or higher are transferable.
You must complete at least half of the courses required for your major at Providence College
Transfer Agreements with Community Colleges
SCE has transfer agreements with area community colleges that eases the way for students who have earned an associate's degree to transfer to SCE and earn their bachelor’s degree.
Prior Learning Credit
LearningCounts
Earn Learning Counts credit for what you've already learned! Adult students often obtain substantial knowledge outside the classroom -- from experiences at work, volunteering in the community, military service, job training, reading and travel. Through “Learning Counts,” a program of the Council on Adult Experiential Learning (CAEL), you can receive college credit by for these learning experiences. The program consists of a six-week online college course in which you develop a portfolio to document your learning, or a self-paced online option during which you develop your portfolio; a student may choose either option. In either case, the portfolio is then evaluated for college credit, and a transcript is issued from the National College Credit Recommendation Service. To learn more, visit www.learningcounts.org
Take a Test
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests are both nationally recognized testing programs that allow you to demonstrate college-level learning in certain subjects. Credit is awarded for pre-approved tests in which you achieve the minimum score or higher. These credits are part of your overall transfer credit package.
Local CLEP test centers include the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, and Newport; the University of Rhode Island – Providence Feinstein campus; and Johnson & Wales University. PC's code is 3693. For more information, see College Level Examination Program. The DSST is offered at CCRI’s Warwick campus. For more information, see DSST for civilians or DSST for military servicemembers.
UExcel® Credit-by-Examination is another testing program offered at the Pearson Professional Centers, Warwick, RI. Learn more at http://www.uexceltest.com/about
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations are another way you may able to earn college credit. Students who obtain a score of 4 or 5 will typically be awarded equivalent credit for coursework at Providence College. For more information, visit College Board AP Program.
Credit for Military and Professional Training
The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates and awards credit for training programs offered by the military, employers, government agencies, professional associations and more. To see if your training qualifies for college credit, visit the ACE National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training or Military Transfer Guide.
Additional information for servicemembers and their families can be found here.