A maximum of 75 percent of the credits required for a degree or certificate at the College may be accepted from other sources.  A minimum of 25 percent of the credits required for a degree or certificate must be completed at the College.  You may receive advanced credit and standing in the following ways:

Advanced Placement Program

The College may grant credit to students who have successfully participated in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board.  Students who earn satisfactory scores on the appropriate examinations may be granted credit.  Qualifying scores and the number of credits granted are determined by the individual academic disciplines.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Rockland Community College participates in the College Level Examination Program.  Students who earn satisfactory scores, on the appropriate examinations may be granted credit.  Qualifying scores and the number of credits granted are determined by the individual academic disciplines.  For a current listing of examinations and passing scores, or to arrange to take a CLEP exam, call (845) 574-4525.

Credit for Learning from Work and Life Experience

The College may grant credit for college-level learning acquired as a result of work experience.  Students seeking this type of credit will take competency exams and/or prepare a portfolio that documents their learning.  Students must be currently enrolled in credit bearing courses and complete that semester of enrollment in order to apply for this type of credit.  Information concerning credit for life and work experience is available at the Office of Assessment and Placement, (845) 574-4525 or (845) 574-4288.

Armed Forces Service Credit

A maximum of three physical education credits may be granted to veterans who have served at least six months in the Armed Forces.  The College may grant credit for some courses offered by the Armed Forces.  These courses are reviewed by the Admissions Office when the official transcripts are submitted.