Transfer Information

Credit earned at Marshalltown Community College/Iowa Valley Grinnell is transferable at full value to other colleges and universities throughout the country. Students are advised, however, that cumulative grade point averages below 2.00 and individual course grades of D may not transfer to many institutions.

Credit in certain vocational, technical, and remedial/developmental courses may not transfer to other colleges, except under particular instances.

MCC offers the first two years of coursework for most college baccalaureate degree programs. Generally, students can spend two years at MCC/Iowa Valley Grinnell, earn an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree, then transfer to a four-year institution without loss of credit. It is important for students to study closely the graduation requirements listed in the catalog of the college to which they plan to transfer.

Students should consult their academic advisors or a counselor for specific information on transfer of credit.

http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/transfer/index.php Iowa State
http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/transfer/index.html U of I
- The Bachelor of Applied Studies is designed for graduates of community college technical programs with at least three years of work experience. Detailed information is available at http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/blsbas/bas_introduction.htm
- The Bachelor of Liberal Studies is an option for graduates of Iowa community colleges, persons who wish to complete degree work begun in the past at the University of Iowa and others with sufficient credit hours who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree work. More information can be found at
  http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/blsbas/bls_introduction.htm
http://www.uni.edu/admissions/transfer/ UNI

Iowa Regent University Transfer Equivalency Guides

The above sites help serve as guides; however the information should be confirmed with a phone call to the chosen institution to insure accuracy.

Transfer Guides to Other Colleges

Transferring IN to MCC from another college or university

Transcripts of record are given full value if coming from colleges or universities accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools or similar regional associations and from accredited community colleges. Each applicant must submit an official transcript bearing the original seal and signature of the official in charge of records from each college or university previously attended. MCC does not accept transcripts directly from the student. Students will also be required to complete the procedure for admission to MCC/Iowa Valley Grinnell. Transfer applicants who do not meet the college's scholastic requirements may be admitted, but will be placed on scholastic probation. Transfer applicants under disciplinary suspension will not be considered for admission until a clearance and a statement of the reason for the suspension are filed from the previous college. When the applicant has the suspension cleared and the statement of the reason for the suspension on file, the MCC Student Services Committee will consider the student's application for admission.

Acceptance of Career Credits

MCC/Iowa Valley Grinnell will accept credit earned in their own career programs and apply such credit to the Associate in Arts degree on the following basis:

Acceptance of Transfer Credits

Copies of MCC’s articulation agreements with other colleges are also available in the Admissions Office, Room 70 on the MCC campus in Marshalltown.

Real Direction, Real Success

Accommodating

We offer guidance for those attending college for the first time, returning to college after an absence, or wanting to find a new or different career ... to provide the necessary resources to manage school, work, family, and other life roles.

Convenient Schedule Options
We know life is demanding of your time—you may be juggling one or more jobs, possibly even working evening and weekend hours, meeting family obligations, and just trying to keep up with it all. MCC has convenient day, evening classes, and online classes available to work with your schedule.

Affordable

Whatever your financial situation, we can help you get an education that will enhance the rest of your life. In general, tuition and fees for attending a community college are lower than the cost of attending a state university or private institution- by state law.

Scholarships

You can qualify for over 150 scholarships that are available for MCC students. To learn more about available scholarships, requirements, and how to apply, visit the MCC Foundation for complete details.

Small Classes

At MCC, you will never be overwhelmed in a huge class of hundreds of students or a large lecture hall that a large university might have. As you know, a friendly, encouraging classroom environment is important to a your learning success and enjoyment. Most MCC classes average only 20 to 30 students, or less, increasing the instructor's opportunity to help them on a one-on-one basis. Your student truly counts as an individual at MCC.

At MCC, all our faculty are experts in their particular field of study. If you love Biology, you will have take Biology with a faculty member who also loves Biology-- who also is fully qualified community college instructor, not a graduate student working on their own projects. Same for Physics, Math, even Business and Computer Science.

Schedule Options

Life can be demanding. You may be juggling one or more jobs, possibly even working evening and weekend hours, or meeting family obligations. MCC offers several choices to fit their personal schedule, with day, evening, and even online classes. Our new iLearn with iPod® initiative offers even more options.

Associates Degree

An Associates Degree is a great way for you to earn transferable credits to continue their education and their career goals, while working at a paying job. A variety MCC degree programs allows the student to explore their career options, accelerate their studies so they can get into the workplace quickly, and learn from extraordinary educators. Statistically, employees who have an Associates Degree earn 40% more than those who have only a high school diploma.

Career Opportunities

MCC offers career-training programs that can be completed in as little as four months to two years. MCC knows that "one size fits all" does not apply to individuals in pursuit of learning and preparing for the real world workforce. We have a choice of 72 degree and certificate programs, from courses in our nursing program program, to high tech, to business, and even with our local Emerson Electric/Fisher Controls program. You can even take our sixty hour nurse-aide course on the non-credit side to gain employment, then come back for your tw0-year degree.

Our Career and Employment center offers you career counseling, help with resume writing, and interviewing and career search strategies, and on-campus recruiting, as well as a huge career and job fairs throughout the year.

Athletics

Through MCC's successful athletic programs, individuals can improve their athletic performance, meet new friends, and maybe even partially fund their college education. Check out our Athletic Programs.

Activities

MCC students can join one of several on-campus student clubs and make friends with those who share their similar interests . . . from government-oriented clubs, to the individual's field of study, to social forums. It's fun to get involved and adds to the total college experience! Check out our

Help Is Always Available

Life at MCC offers dozens of choices, and you have decisions to make. Sometimes, these choices and decisions can be overwhelming. The following are areas where people who are there to help you, along with lots of materials and information:

MCC/Iowa Valley Grinnell Credit Transfers to Four-Year Colleges & Universities!