1. Only official transcripts will be evaluated. Incoming transcripts that have appropriate signatures and seals and have been mailed directly or unopened from an issuing institution will be accepted for transfer credit.
2. Official transcripts should be mailed to Kalamazoo Valley Community College from the transfer institution to 6767 West 'O' Avenue, Box 4070, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070.
3. Credits only, not grades are accepted in transfer. Grades are not entered on the official transcript or calculated in the cumulative grade point average.
4. A maximum of 45 credits acquired through transfer, training or examination programs are accepted toward the associate degree. The credit value for each course accepted in transfer will not be greater than the equivalent course at KVCC.
5. If a determination cannot be made on what credit the student should receive the student may have to obtain a copy of the course description from the transferring institution and then the Degree Office will contact a faculty member for determination.
6. Transfer credit granted will be shown on the student's transcript. An official transcript may be obtained from the Admissions, Records and Registration Office, Room 4550, Texas Township Campus. You may also request your unofficial transcript via the KVCC website.

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1. Credit for Prior Learning is initiated within the Counseling Office. Please call 269.488.4123 for assistance.

1. To apply for military credit you must have a KVCC application on file. You may obtain an application by calling 269.488.4100 or from the KVCC website.
2. All veterans having a certified DD214, AARTS or SMART transcript will be granted 2 credits of Physical Education and 2 credits of Safety and First Aid.
3. Veterans who have taken other educational programs during military service may receive additional credit. The Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services by the American Council of Education is used to determine these credits.
4. Courses completed at accredited military colleges, such as The Community College of the Air Force, may also be added to your KVCC transcript. Forward an official copy of your college transcript to the college address.
5. There is no charge for this service, however, if you wish to have an official transcript sent please include a $3.00 charge per transcript and the address to where you wish this transcript to be sent.

1. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national standardized test in selected areas and is accepted for college credit. The test is a computer-based test.
2. CLEP is given on a walk-in basis at the Testing Center, Room 2210. There is a $15.00 administration fee. Before taking the test the administration fee must be paid to the Pay Station, Room 4203, by cash, check or credit card.
3. There is a $55.00 examination fee and must be paid by credit card only at the Pay Station. The college accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
4. It is advisable to call the Testing Center to let them know that you are coming. No tests are given three (3) hours before closing.
5. You must indicate Kalamazoo Valley Community College as the college of choice.
6. Upon receipt of your successful exam scores from CLEP, we will record the appropriate credit on your academic transcript.
7. If you fail the exam, you will not be able to retake the exam for six (6) months.
8. For more information regarding CLEP check out their website at www.collegboard.com

1. DANTES is a national standardized test in selected areas and is accepted for college credit.
2. DANTES is a paper and pencil test. You must make an appointment at least three (3) weeks in advance of when you wish to take the test. When making your appointment, fill out the Test Order Form in the Testing Center.
3. There is a $15.00 administration fee payable at the Pay Station and must be paid by cash, check or credit card.
4. There is a $60.00 examination fee and must be paid by credit card only at the Pay Station. The College accepts VISA, MasterCard or Discover.
5. You must indicate Kalamazoo Valley Community College as the receiver of your test scores to obtain credit. Please use school code 8665.
6. No exam is given three (3) hours before closing.
7. Upon receipt of your successful exam scores from DANTES, we will record the appropriate credit on your academic transcript.
8. If you fail the exam, you will not be able to take the exam for six (6) months.