Students Transferring from Other Colleges
Usually, transfer students eligible for readmission at the last college attended are also eligible for admission to LFCC.
LFCC commits resources to help students succeed in their program of study. Generally, if a transfer student is ineligible to return to a particular curriculum in a previous college, he or she is not allowed to enroll in the same curriculum for at least one semester or until after the completion of an approved preparatory program. The admissions and retention committee of the College decides on each case and can impose special conditions for admittance.
Transfer students are asked to consult with the Admissions and Records Office at LFCC for an assessment of credits to determine their standing before registering for courses. For transfer credit to be awarded, the courses must have been completed at an accredited institution. Generally no credit is given for courses with grades lower than C. A transfer student may be advised to repeat a course in order to make satisfactory progress in the curriculum.
Transfer of Credit from Other Postsecondary Institutions (revised July, 2007)
Credits earned at other postsecondary institutions either before or after admission to the College are reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credit must be earned at a postsecondary institution that holds regional accreditation. Transfer credit must be similar in content, credit, and learning outcomes to the counterpart courses at LFCC. The student must have been in good standing and only courses with a grade of C or better are considered for transfer credit. Transfer credit does not guarantee curricular substitution of specific course requirements. Requests for evaluation of transfer credit must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office. Students are urged to meet with a counselor or faculty advisor to determine specific course requirements.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
LFCC awards credit for military experience/schooling. Those interested should contact the Admissions and Records Office.
Transfer Credit for Professional Legal Secretaries
LFCC awards transfer credit to those who have successfully completed the professional legal secretary examination (PLS), upon certification of completion of the exam. Those interested should contact the Admissions and Records Office.
Transfer Credit for Certified Professional Secretaries
LFCC awards transfer credit to persons who have successfully completed the certified professional secretary examination (CPS), upon certification of completion of the exam. Those interested should contact the Admissions and Records Office.
High School Tech Prep-Articulation
Local high school graduates may be eligible to receive credit for certain career and technical education courses. The High School Outreach Office can identify specific career and technical education courses that may be eligible for articulated credit. Students will need to provide a copy of their high school transcript to the High School Outreach Office to request articulated credit and must have graduated within two years of the request for credit.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
LFCC awards credit for completion of selected AP examinations on which a score of three, four or five is attained. To receive credit, students must:
Eligible students should contact the Admissions and Records Office. Credits awarded by LFCC may or may not be accepted at other institutions. Students are encouraged to contact the college or university to which transfer is anticipated to determine whether credit is granted for completion of AP courses.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College recognizes most CLEP general and subject examinations. College policy is periodically reviewed; therefore, students should request current information from counselors and faculty. Students should also consult colleges and universities where they plan to transfer.
The College's testing center is an open CLEP center, providing convenient test administration to students of LFCC and other colleges.
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES)
The College recognizes some DSSTS (DANTES subject standardized tests). College policy is periodically reviewed; therefore, students can obtain current information from counselors and faculty. Students should also consult colleges and universities where they plan to transfer.
The College's testing center is an open DANTES test center, providing convenient test administration to students of LFCC and other colleges.
Service Members Opportunity College (SOC)
LFCC has been designated an institutional member of SOC, a group of colleges and universities providing voluntary postsecondary education to members of the military worldwide. LFCC recognizes the unique nature of the military lifestyle and eases the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible academic residency requirements and crediting learning from appropriate military training and experience as well as other nontraditional sources. Those interested should contact the Admissions and Records Office.
Credit by Examination (CBE)
The College provides a means to earn credit by examination for some courses. Students whose previous educational studies, training programs or work experience may entitle them to an adjustment in the course requirements for a particular curriculum should contact the course professor to determine whether a course is available for CBE.
Credits earned through the examination method may or may not be transferable to other institutions. Students should determine transferability of credits earned through CBE with the institution to which transfer is planned.
Portfolio Course Credit (PLACE) (new policy)
It is the policy of Lord Fairfax Community College to maintain an organized, systematic method of evaluating portfolio credit (life experience). The method of evaluating portfolio credit will be consistent with standards established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Virginia Community College System.
PLACE: (Prior Learning Activity for Credit Evaluation) allows students to develop portfolios based on their experiences to demonstrate learning equivalent to one or more college courses. If accepted by the faculty, the student is then awarded credit for the course or courses. PLACE is for adults who have gained college level learning through work, volunteer activities, participation in civic and community assignments, travel, independent study, and similar "life" experiences. Interested students should contact the Office of Student Success to learn more about PLACE.