Policies and Procedures

The College accepts credits earned from regionally accredited institutions in the United States.  The American Council on Education Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education publication is used to identify appropriate accreditation.   There are certain conditions under which international credit may be accepted.   

Policy included in WWCC Catalog
Adopted March 8, 1984
Revised May 26, 1988  
Revised June 8, 2006

PROCEDURE 5220D:
TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM OTHER COLLEGES

At the time of admission, the Registrar determines the number of credits that WWCC will accept from other colleges.  Generally, only freshmen and sophomore level classes are accepted toward a WWCC degree.

Determining Academic Status

The Registrar calculates the number of credits in semester hours acceptable toward certificate programs and associate degrees.

Residency Requirement

The College accepts transfer credits without a credit hour limit; however, at least 14 credit hours must be completed through WWCC before a student may receive a Western Wyoming Community College degree.

Policy included in WWCC Catalog
Adopted March 8, 1984
Approved May 26, 1988  
Revised June 8, 2006
Revised  July 16, 2008