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Grade Reports
The College posts the final grades, immediately following the close of the semester, on
the Student Portal. At mid-semester a letter will be mailed to all students who have
earned a D or an F in any course.
Transfer of Credit
A. The Director and Assistant Director of Records and Registration, in consultation with
the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Deans will review incoming
transfer of credits.
B. A student may transfer a total of 45 credit hours toward an Associate degree at Butler
County Community College (separately or combined with credit by examination). For
a Certificate a minimum of fifteen (15) college credits must be completed at BC3
exclusive of credits for prior learning.
C. College level courses taken while in the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy,
Active Duty, Reserve and Veterans may order an official transcript through
Air Force service members may get transcripts from the college
attended.
D. Advanced Placement (AP) credits will be honored by Butler County Community
College based on AP test scores of three or higher.
E. Credits will be accepted when earned in degree programs at regionally accredited (i.e.
Middle States, etc.) and/or degree-granting institutions.
Credit by Examination
A. Subject or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) examinations will be honored
for credit at Butler County Community College. No more than a total of 45 transfer
credits by examination will be accepted.
B. Division tests may be developed and used for granting credit. Testing has been
developed in some English, drafting, and business courses. Students wishing to
challenge a certain course and receive credit should contact the appropriate Dean.
There is a non-refundable fee per credit payable in advance.
College Credit for Work or Life Experience
Prospective and current students can earn college credit based on prior work or life
experience. Credit can be awarded for: employment, training programs, certifications,
military service, independent study, community service, and completing free online
courses. Go to College Credit Fast Track (ccfasttrack.org) to review the process and
create a log-in to complete a petition for credit. Once a petition is received, an advisor
will review the information along with the respective Academic Dean or the VP for
Academic Affairs. If approved, you will be contacted to create a comprehensive, detailed
portfolio highlighting your expertise. Students pay $125.00 + $4.00 processing fee for
each portfolio reviewed by assessors in their respective area. For more information or to
learn more about the steps contact BC3 Admissions by calling 724-284-8501
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Evidence of Accreditation
Upon request, documentation in support of state licensure and/or regional accreditation,
will be provided in the Office of the College President.
Academic Record Clearance after Change of Program (Forgiveness Policy)
A student may change academic programs at any time. Upon successful completion of
fifteen new credit hours (with a 2.0 grade point average) in a new academic program,
students may petition for forgiveness of any Ds and Fs received in the old program(s).
Students have the option of retaining D grades to the program; however, they must
exercise that option at the time they petition for removal of the credits and points of Ds
and Fs. All grades thus retained will be used in computing students’ GPA. Students may
remove credits and points of Ds and Fs for their new program only once. Such D and F
