A grade of "C" or higher must be earned for courses to be transferred.  A grade of "TR" will be entered on the permanent record.

2)    Will transfer credit be awarded from an unofficial transcript or a copy of a transcript?

No.  Transfer credit can only be awarded from official transcripts.  Faxed transcripts are NOT accepted.

3)    Can courses be "too old" to transfer?

Core classes (i.e., English, Math, Psychology, etc...) have no age limitation.  However, occupational courses older than five years may be evaluated by the program department.

4)    How long does it take for my transcripts to be evaluated for transfer credit?

In most cases, transcripts are evaluated within five to seven working days after receipt by the Registrar.  Course descriptions may be requested to determine transferability.

5)    Can I receive transfer credit from high school?

Articulated credit can be awarded from Georgia high schools if graduation date is within two years of acceptance to Augusta Technical College.  For more information, please visit Augusta Technical College's Tech Prep web site.

6)    How can I receive exemption credit?

A student may receive credit for a course by passing an exemption examination only if the student has neither attempted nor failed the course(s) or equivalent course(s) at Augusta Technical College or another post-secondary institution.  Students wanting to pursue credit by exemption examination should contact Brian Roberts, Director of Admissions, at bcrobert@augustatech.edu.  A grade of "EX" will be entered on the permanent record if the exemption examination is successfully completed.

7)    Can I receive credit for my military experience?

Yes.  Credit may be awarded for education/training experiences in the Armed Services.  Please visit https://aartstranscript.army.mil/ or https://smart.navy.mil/smart/ for more information on obtaining college credit for military training.

8)    Can I receive credit for my work experience?

Applicants with appropriate work experience or other relevant background may request consideration to earn credit by exemption examination.  Please contact Brian Roberts, Director of Admissions, at bcrobert@augustatech.edu. Additionally, students who have received certifications from Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), Georgia Fire Academy, or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQ) may receive exemption credit upon evaluation by the respective program departments.

9)    Can I receive transfer credit from foreign transcripts?

Yes.  Credit may be awarded based upon translation and an evaluation performed by an independent service.  The address and applications are available in Admissions at the Augusta Campus, Thomson Campus, and Waynesboro Campus.