TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
REQUEST Q & A’s
1. Do I need to have my former transcripts evaluated?
It depends. If you are planning to complete a certificate or
degree program at PVCC, you may want to have your
transcripts evaluated; however, you are not required to do
so. If you are not pursuing a certificate or degree
program, do not submit transcripts for an evaluation.
2. I am not seeking a degree at PVCC. However, I wish
to take a course at PVCC that requires a prerequisite
course which I took at another institution. What do I
do?
Bring your unofficial transcript to an advisor in the
Admissions and Advising Center. Once they confirm you
have met the prerequisite, they will do a manual override
to enroll you in the course.
3. Which office is responsible for evaluating my
transcripts?
The Registrar/Records Office is responsible for evaluating
all college transcripts; international transcripts; AP, IB, and
CLEP test scores; and military transcripts.
4. Where should I send transcripts and evaluation
request forms?
All transcripts and evaluation request forms should be sent
to the Admissions and Advising Center.
5. What is required for a transcript to be evaluated?
All of the following is required:
• A sealed, official transcript must be submitted (except
for VCCS colleges)
• A completed and signed transcript evaluation request
form
• Must be enrolled in a program of study here at PVCC
• Must be enrolled in at least one class. See form for
clarification of enrollment.
• Previous institutions attended must be regionally
accredited in order to receive transfer credit.
6. How do I find out if my institution is regionally
accredited?
The accreditation information is usually found on the back
of your transcript, or check with your institution. It must be
accredited by one of the following regional agencies for
the credits to be considered for transfer:
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Higher Education
• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Accreditation and School
Improvement, Board of Trustees
• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
Higher Learning Commission
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges,
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges,
Commission on Technical and Career Institutions
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior
Colleges
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and
Universities
7. How long does it take for the transfer credits to be
posted?
The process should take 14 business days but can take
longer during peak times of the year.
8. How will I know when my transferable credits have
been posted?
You may see the credits awarded by logging into your
MyPVCC account and clicking on the View Transfer Credit
Report under Self Service.
9. Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my
evaluation?
You may contact the Registrar/Records Office with any
questions regarding your evaluation.
10. Why didn’t a course get transferred?
It can be because of any of the following:
• The grade was a D, F, W, I, P, or S
• The course was already transferred to PVCC from
another institution
• The course is beyond the acceptable time frame (if
applicable)
• You have already taken the course at PVCC and
earned a grade of D or better
• The course is not equivalent to anything PVCC has to
offer
11. Some of my transfer credits are EEE’s. What does
EEE mean?
EEE’s are elective credits. You may be awarded EEE
credit when one of the following happens:
• The transferring course does not correspond directly
to a PVCC course
• The transferring course is fewer credits than the
PVCC course
• The transferring course is one with a lab component,
and the lab is missing or you received a failing grade
for the lab
12. How do I apply the EEE credits toward my degree
progress?
An advisor may determine if the EEE credit is applicable
towards your degree progress. If needed, they may refer
you to the Dean responsible for your program.