Steps to Transfer TO RCTC
A student who began an academic program at another college or university, but wishes to complete it at RCTC can begin taking classes by submitting the RCTC application form, and official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
Final decisions may be appealed to the Academic Standards Committee by completing an Academic Petition Form.
NOTE: Transcripts cannot be evaluated until you have applied to RCTC.
Options for Alternative Credit
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
- DSST (DSST)
- College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- International Credit Evaluations - RCTC requires transcripts outside the U.S. to be evaluated (and translated when necessary) by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
- Veterans (Related resources)
- International Baccalaureate (IBO.org)
- Transferology - direct access to course equivalency information for alternate credit (Transferology)
Options to appeal transfer decisions
The Minnesota State system is committed to students being aware of their rights and responsibilities about credit transfer. These resources can inform your actions:
- Transfer Credit Equivalency Request Form. If you believe a course did not transfer to RCTC as the correct equivalency, complete this form to request reconsideration.
- Academic Petition Form. Final equivalency decisions may be appealed to the Academic Standards Committee by completing an Academic petition.
- Undergraduate transfer course, Part 7, if a student is not satisfied with the college transfer appeal decision, the student may submit a request to the Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs for a system-level appeal of the College's transfer decision.
- Transfer of credit. Rights and Responsibilities.