Transfer-In Credit - Evaluation of Coursework from Other Colleges

Danville Area Community College accepts 100-level and 200-level coursework from other postsecondary institutions that have been accredited by approved national, regional, and professional accrediting bodies. Accreditation demonstrates that institutions have been evaluated by recognized accreditors and are determined by their peers to meet acceptable levels of educational quality.

As part of the DACC application process, students are asked to send “official” transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Once the DACC Records Office receives the transcript, it is evaluated for credits applicable to the student’s declared major and/or program of study, which will include any math or English credits for course placement. If the student has not indicated a program of study or is “undecided,” only the math and English credits will be evaluated. (Please Note: Students who have indicated “undecided” as their major/program of study are not eligible for Federal and/or State student aid consideration.) After the evaluation has been completed, students can view transfer-in credit via the myDACC/Self Service portal tool (see below for information) or by contacting the Records Office at 217-443-8797. The evaluation will specify what the transferred coursework equated to at Danville Area Community College.

If a student needs to update or change their major or program of study declaration or wants career-oriented (vocational) coursework to be evaluated, contact the Records Office in Vermilion Hall. The student must provide their specific major when making the request.

Students can transfer no more than forty-five credit hours.  These will be recorded on their DACC transcript, showing only the credit hours without grades. Transferred grades do not impact their GPA at DACC.  However, for Summa Cum Laude honors at commencement, grades for courses required for their degree will be considered.

Danville Area Community College will limit the academic residency requirement to twenty-five percent or less of the degree requirements for all degrees, specifically for active-duty service members and their adult family members, including spouses and college-age children. Academic residency can be completed at any time while these active-duty service members and their family members are enrolled. Reservists and National Guardsmen on active–duty are treated in the same manner. Students in these situations will be referred to the Veterans Representative and/or the Registrar for any assistance they may need.