** We currently have a high volume of transfer credit evaluation request. The current evaluation processing time is 16 weeks. If you are a graduating this fall or winter term and have transfer credits that have not been evaluated, include a note with your request stating your gradation term. 

Credits earned from another institution could apply toward a degree or certificate at Whatcom Community College (WCC). 

Note: Student applying to any of the following programs, should follow the program procedures for transferring credit. PTA, Nursing, and all BAS programs

How to request a transfer credit evaluation.

  1. Request official transcripts from your previous colleges(s) to be sent to:

    Whatcom Community College 
    237 West Kellogg Road
    Bellingham, WA 98226

    or graduation@whatcom.edu

  2. Submit a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form in person to Orca Central, or email to graduation office Graduation@whatcom.edu

Note: Transcripts from previous colleges are not automatically evaluated when received. Evaluations are started only after all transcripts listed on the request have been received and you have enrolled in classes.

Official vs. Unofficial transcript
When will my evaluation be finished?
Placement or prerequisite courses
Will WCC accept my credits?
I'm not getting a degree/certificate from WCC.

AP, CLEP, IB

Students who earned credit through AP, CLEP, and IB can also be granted credit toward a degree or certificate at WCC if they meet the subject and score criteria. A Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form is required, follow the steps list above.

To see score and equivalencies go to the Credit for Prior Learning page.

Advanced Placement (AP) - The Advanced Placement program consists of college-level courses and exams for high school students.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – The College Level Examination Program is a nationally standardized general and subject exams program that are scored for college credit.

International Baccalaureate (IB) - The International Baccalaureate program consists of college-level courses and exams for high school students. 

Military Credit Evaluation (MCE)

Military Training Courses – Students with military training can earn credit for military courses and/or experiences. For further information go to the Veteran Services page for more information.

Credit for Prior Learning

In some instances, learning acquired through significant college level experience in employment, self-study, training, volunteering and travel can be evaluated for credit. Visit the Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Reciprocity Agreement for Transferring Credits

If you have fulfilled a specific course requirement or entire area of a degree requirement at another Washington State Community or Technical College, then you might meet those same degree requirements at WCC.

To initiate a review process, you need to provide all necessary documentation demonstrating you completed a specific degree requirement at another Washington State community college to Whatcom. The course review is subject to WCC’s catalog agreement, and you must complete the minimum number of credits required to earn a WCC degree.

If you think you might have courses that qualify, ask your advisor to assist you with this process.