Transfer credit

If you have not already, submit your admissions application! This will start the process of creating your academic record at Edmonds College. We cannot add courses and credits without this.

Looking to see if Edmonds College is the right fit for you based on your past work? The Academic Advising team can use your unofficial transcripts to provide an Unofficial Transcript Review.

Your Triton ID is separate from your ctcLink ID, allowing access to unique Edmonds College technology. The Triton ID can be set up after a student registers for at least one (1.0) credit of courses. The Triton ID allows all Edmonds College students to use unique Edmonds College services and forms.

If you have not registered for courses yet, we recommend connecting with Academic Advising to get an Unofficial Transcript Review. This option is faster than an official transcript evaluation. The Academic Advisors can also help you plan your educational pathway, navigate academic challenges, and other options for your individual situation.

You can find out more about Triton ID and how to set it up on the Triton ID and Students Accounts webpage. If you encounter errors or need help with your Triton ID or ctcLink ID, the Student Technology Advice and Resource Team (START) will be happy to help.

Your previous college, university, or academic institute should have directions on ordering their official transcripts. Each can have a unique process, so if you have questions or concerns, you should reach out to them directly!

• For students with military transcripts, check out Step 3B for more details!
• For students with international transcripts (i.e., from schools outside the United States and its territories), check out Step 3C for more details!
• For students with exam credit (such as AP, IB, or CI), check out our Exam Credit page for their specific directions.

When ordering your transcript, have it sent directly to our department with the following addresses:

credentials@edmonds.edu

Edmonds College
ATTN: Credentials Evaluation
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036

If you have a physical sealed (unopened) official transcript, you may either mail it to us or drop it off at the front counter in Enrollment Services.

Note: For security reasons, we cannot accept electronic official transcripts from students at this time.

Visit the Joint Services Transcript Request page to have your Military Transcripts sent to Edmonds College.  Follow all other directions listed above in Step 3 to complete your submission.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires that you submit official transcripts from all institutions you have attended (military and academic). You can contact the Edmonds College's Veterans Resource Center for additional help.

Courses and credit earned at a school or institute outside the United States and its territories are deemed international. The official documents they appear on are international transcripts.

Students with an international transcript need an official course-by-course report completed by an independent credentials evaluation service agency. The report  reviews your transcript to find out which U.S. standards apply. It also gives a detailed record of your individual courses and credit.

The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must approve the agency. You can find a list of approved agencies on their members page.

Avoid ordering a document-by-document translation, as it does not give enough information about your courses and credit. Only order a docoument-by-document translation if you only need to show previous a previous degree earned for your program.

If you are uncertain how to acquire your original international transcript for a NACES agency’s report process, please contact them directly for guidance and support.

Note: Edmonds College does not endorse or recommend any specific evaluation agency. We often see and use reports from Foundation for International Services, Inc. (FIS), and World Education Services, Inc. (WES). But we will accept reports from any agency listed on the NACES website.

While we work on a new permanent process, please fill out and submit this Transfer Evaluation Request Form.

If you encounter any problems with our evaluation form, please send the following information to us via email at credentials@edmonds.edu:

Subject: Evaluation Request Form Error

Email Content:

1. You name (First, Middle Initial, and Last)
2. Your ctcLink ID number
3. Your date of birth (for verification)
4. Any previous names that might appear on your transcripts
5. The specific degree or certificate program you are in
   • You can find a list of these and their ctcLink codes on the Programs of Study form by Enrollment Services.
6. The number of transcripts you are sending to us for evaluation
7. The names of the colleges or institutes that are sending us transcripts.
   • If they are from outside of Washington, please include their state or location (e.g., University of Washington, Portland College - Oregon, etc.).
8. Describe in detail the error or problem you are encountering.

Make sure that your email address and mailing address in your ctcLink account are correct and up-to-date! Once our team is done processing your evaluation request, we will contact you via the address listed in your account. Occasionally, our team will contact students for clarification or additional information.

After recieving your request and all of your transcripts, Evaluation Requests may take six to eight weeks. During high-demand tiems of year, it may take up to twelve weeks. The Credentials Evaluation team will not start reviewing for transfer credit until both are received.

While waiting for your transfer credits to be processed, you can use your unofficial transcript for:

• Alternative Assessment for Math and English placement,
• Progress Checks with Academic Advising,
• Unofficial transcript review with Academic Advising, and
• Obtaining Instructor Permission (supported by Enrollment Services).

For more information about communicating with Credentials and Evaluation, check out our Contact Us page.

Once your Evaluation Request is complete, your Transfer Credit Report screen in the ctcLink Student Homepage will show all of the courses and credits transferred to your Edmonds College record. To access the report,

1. Log into your ctcLink Student Homepage,
2. Click on the Academic Records tile, and
3. Click on the ‘View Transfer Credit Report’ from the sidebar menu on the left.

For more detailed instructions, visit the ctcLink Reference Center page: View Transfer Credit Report.

Note: Due to the nature of ctcLink, transferred courses and credits will not show in detail on your Edmonds College transcript. Transferred credits will show up at the top as the name of the original college or institute and a sum of credits.

Official transcripts are official records with a seal, signature, and/or other mark by the original school or institution. They must be received either:

• Electronically, sent directly by the academic institution or their approved vendor, OR
• Sealed in an envelope from the original institution, mailed to us or dropped off at the Enrollment Services front counter.

Only official transcripts will be accepted for evaluation. Unsealed transcripts and transcripts sent digitally by students are considered ‘opened’ and cannot be used for security reasons.

In general, Edmonds College does not require students to submit past courses for evaluation. However, if you want your past courses to count towards your current program with us, you will need to submit an Evaluation Request.

Some programs (such as our Baccalaureate programs) or government organizations (such as the Veterans Affairs) may require you submit transcripts to us. Connect with all of the teams on campus supporting you to see what they need.

While other teams and services may need your unofficial or official high school transcript, the Credentials Evaluation team does not. We do not review high school transcripts for college-level credit.

If you earned courses and credit for AP, IB, or other exams during high school, see our Exam Credit page for those steps.

If you took College in the High School (CHS) courses, connect with your high school to identify which college supported your CHS program. You will order your transcript from that college.

Each college, university, and academic institution has their own steps for transferring credits. Check out their websites or connect with one of their advisors to find their process.

If you want your official Edmonds College transcript to be sent to another school, check out the Transcripts Department's ordering steps.

As soon as you can! This allows the evaluators time to research and communicate with faculty to ensure we evaluate your record thoroughly.

Over 100 programs are offered at Edmonds College, some with very similar names. If you are unsure which specific program is yours, check out the Academic Catalog and contact the Advising Team for support.

Yes. Your transcripts are evaluated based on the degree or certificate program you select in your request. A separate request is needed for each program to make sure all appropriate courses are transferred.

No, we do not need course descriptions or syllabi unless we ask. If they are needed, the evaluators will email you. In general, these might be needed for:

• Transcripts older than five years;
• Out-of-state colleges or universities;
• English, Math, or Science courses; or
• International transcripts.

No. Our team works on Evaluation Requests in the order they are received. This ensures we treat all students equitably.

Depending on the time of year, graduating students may receive priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these applications.

If you have an emergency or urgent situation, please reach out to us at credentials@edmonds.edu with:

• your name, ctcLink ID#,
• details of your situation, and
• any supporting evidence.

An example of an emergency or urgent situation would be if your work has given you a deadline to show proof of your completed program. In this case, you would email us these details with a scan of your work letter showing the deadline.

Edmonds College supports students continuing their academic progress by accepting transfer courses and credits that:

• Are college-level academic courses and credits;
• Are equivalent in academic level and nature to those offered at Edmonds College;
• Have already been earned (successfully completed);
• Have received accreditation by regional associations of schools and colleges;
• Are applicable to the program the student is pursuing at Edmonds College.

Transcript Evaluation is the process we use to bring in external courses and credit. Transcript Evaluation is for transcripts from other colleges or universities, Joint Service Transcripts (JST), all military service, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).

Edmonds College uses the Transfer Evaluation System (TES) by College Source as a primary tool for comparing course descriptions across institutions with our own academic catalog. We also use the originating school's academic catalog, website, and course syllabi for any additional research as needed and available.

The information presented on this department's webpage is intended to work alongside Edmonds College's Academic Catalog.

Only admitted and registered students may be eligible for transcript evaluation and transfer credit. Students must be registered for at least one (1.0) credit in order to receive a Triton ID and access to the GATE system.

If a student is struggling with course planning, registration, or course permissions, we recommend connecting with the Academic Advising team and Enrollment Services for support. Students may also connect with Testing & Assessment Services for placement based on their prior coursework before an evaluation is completed.

Only official & sealed transcript documents may be used for transcript evaluation. Hard copies are considered sealed if they are unopened. Digital copies are considered sealed if they are sent directly to Edmonds College from the originating school and/or their approved transcript vendor. Transcripts should be sent with a transcript legend whenever possible.

Transcripts labeled unofficial, opened prior to reaching an Edmonds College evaluator or approved staff member, or electronically sent to a student are not eligible for transcript evaluation.

Specific programs may have additional requirements regarding courses and credits earned in residence, meeting a grade threshold, or other factors. Prospective and current students are encouraged to review the Academic Catalog and Program Requirement Sheets with an Advisor to ensure they are aware of any unique requirements. Below are common policies for types of programs.

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate in Applied Science-T Degrees
In addition to the general information,

• Credits are approved by national institutional accrediting associations recognized by the AACRAO board of directors (up to 15 credits as general electives);
• Credits earned at foreign colleges and universities are approved by Credential Evaluators review on an individual basis;
• Career-related courses are earned at participating schools, except those excluded by the Intercollegiate Relations Commission (up to 15 credits may be accepted as elective credits toward the Associate of Arts degree or the Associate of Science degree); and
• Religion courses qualify as literature, history, or philosophy.

Associate of General Studies Degree
Credits are accepted if authorized by the chief academic officer.

Associate of Technical Arts Degree and Certificates
Credits are accepted if authorized by the department head, a full-time instructor in the program, or the division dean.

High School Diploma
Credits are accepted if authorized by the program coordinator or school dean.

Edmonds College honors the most current equivalency agreements and policies established by the Washington State Board of Community & Technical Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, dual credit programs (Running Start, CTE dual credit, College in the High School, and select programs/exams).

Edmonds College also honors the guidance of the Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) and follows the ICRC handbook regarding transfer.

The information presented on this department’s website is intended to work alongside the college’s Academic Catalog.

Edmonds College accepts coursework from colleges and universities accredited by the following approved regional institutional accrediting organizations:

• MSA: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
• NWCCU: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• NCA-HLC: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, also known as Higher Learning Commission
• NCA-CASI: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees (No longer active)
• NEASC-CIHE: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
• NEASC-CTCI: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Commission on Technical and Career Institutions (Consolidated with NEASC in 2008)
• SACS: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
• WASC-ACCJC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
• WASC-ACSCU: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

The college also accepts credit earned while a not-yet-accredited institution is in accreditation candidacy status.

Per the Resident Credit Requirement, 30.0 credits or one-third of a program's required credits (whichever is less) must be earned at Edmonds College. As such, a maximum of 60.0 credits or two-thirds of a program's required credits may be transferred-in in general. Specific program requirements may alter this limitation.

The Resident Credit Requirement is waived, however, if a student is transferring from a college that is part of the 5 Star Consortium.

Through a cooperative agreement by the 5 Star Consortium, a student transferring courses credits from any of the following colleges may be exempt from the Resident Credit Requirement, and subsequently the total transfer credit limitation.

• Everett Community College
• Cascadia College
• Shoreline Community College
• Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Specific program requirements may impact this exemption. Please connect with an Academic Advisor with any questions.

Edmonds College’s terms operate on a quarter system. Colleges/universities that are part of the semester system use a different credit amount, and the conversion of semester credits to quarter credits may not be indicated in the equivalency guide provided below. The conversion of credits is done at the time of a student's transcript evaluation at Edmonds.

Example conversion
COURSE XXX : 3 semester credits = 4.5 quarter credits

For students transferring from institutions using semester credits and who may be impacted by credit discrepancies, Edmonds College follows the allowances provided by the Intercollege Relations Commission's Handbook.

We do not accept courses with grades that are equivalent to 0.9 or less on the 4.0 grading scale. Courses under 1.0 are seen as not successfully completed or not passing.

In general, courses with a 'Satisfactory' or 'Pass' grade (often labeled as 'S' or 'P') are accepted so long as the Satisfactory or Pass grade is equivalent to a 2.0. We accept up to 15.0 credits of Satisfactory or Pass grades towards a program. Such courses will be recorded with an 'S' grade.

Specific program requirements may impact this exemption. Please connect with an Academic Advisor with any questions.

ENGL& 101 or Edmonds CC certified equivalent with minimum grade of 2.0 is a prerequisite for many courses. If a student completes ENGL& 101 or an equivalent with 1.9 or lower on the 4.0 grading scale, they will need to retake that course if one of their other required courses has this prerequisite. Due to this, we do not transfer in ENGL& 101 or an equivalent with a grade below 2.0 as it can negatively impact a student's registration and/or financial aid.

In certain circumstances, an exemption may be allowed after review by both the Credentials & Evaluation Team and the Dean of Student Services.

Unless English is the primary language of the college, university, or institute's place of origin, we are unable to bring in English courses as equivalent to our English courses. Instead, they will be treated like a Modern Language (MLANG) course.

Laboratory Science courses are defined as courses with hands-on laboratory exploration. As observational laboratory courses are common but not clearly listed on reports, we are unable to bring in most science courses taken abroad as a laboratory. Instead, they will be treated like a general science course. If a student provides a course syllabus with details, we may be able to make an exception.

Edmonds College may accept credit for courses and programs evaluated by the American Council on Education, including educational experiences in the armed forces and many business-training programs.

If you have credits from an institution that is outside the above parameters, you may wish to explore Prior Learning options.

Per RCW 28B.10.057, Edmonds College can award academic courses and credit for military training. The training must be applicable to the program the student is pursuing.

If a program allows for elective credit in a distribution area or general electives, a college-level academic course that does not have a specific equivalent course at Edmonds College may be brought in as an elective. These are records as 900-level courses in the ctcLink system. These courses and credits can be seen in detail in a student's ctcLink account in the Academic Records Tile using the Transfer Credit Report function.

Official transcripts should be sent directly to Edmonds College. Whenever possible, they should be addressed to the Credentials & Evaluation Department.

Edmonds College
ATTN: Credentials & Evaluation
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
credentials@edmonds.edu

Edmonds College cannot request transcripts on a student's behalf. Students should follow their previous institution's transcript ordering process.

Transcripts become property of Edmonds College and cannot be returned or forwarded once submitted and unsealed. When possible, the Credentials & Evaluation Team will try to return sealed (unopened) duplicate transcripts or unneeded documents to students. Hard copy transcripts are store in a secure locked location, and all transcripts are scanned or uploaded to a secure digital archive. External transcripts are maintained for 6 years per Washington State's retention schedule policy.

In the event that a transcript document does not reach the Credentials & Evaluation office, the Evaluators will work with the student and the Registrar to research the situation and possible recourse. Edmonds College is not, however, responsible for incorrect mailing addresses, postal service mishandling, holds at the originating institute, or other external organizations and factors.