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National Credit Recommendations

WCU may award a maximum of 60 credits for ACE evaluated trainings, certifications, or work experiences. 

*Exception: NURS 225 and NURS 180 taken at institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) will not be accepted for transfer credit in the Associate Degree in Nursing or the on-ground Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs.

The American Council on Education evaluates non-traditional trainings, certifications, and certain work experiences to recommend equivalent college credit based on learning outcomes.  To be considered for evaluation, students must submit the appropriate documentation directly to WCU that illustrates proof of completed ACE training by the deadlines mandated for post-secondary official transcripts.  Duplicate credit shall not be granted to students who have completed the equivalent course at WCU.  ACE credits must meet the requirements of the specific academic program for which it is being considered.  Each program maintains its own transfer credit requirements.  Credits earned through ACE do not count toward a student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Decisions regarding ACE credit are made by the program Dean or Director at the campus to which the student is applying.  The program Dean or Director will review documentation to determine what credit, if any, will be granted.  In addition to the university requirements, documentation must be received by the deadlines indicated by the individual program to which the student is applying.  If documentation is received later than the University or programmatic deadline, an extension to consider credit may be awarded at the program Dean’s/Chair’s discretion.