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Return to: Policies, Regulations, and Rules
Aims offers credit for achievement and knowledge gained outside the traditional classroom through standardized tests outlined below. For consideration of transfer credit, have an official transcript from the testing authority sent to Aims. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Credit is another way to receive credit toward your Aims program for learning that took place outside of a traditional college or university.
More details about Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit can be found in the PLA policy and procedure.
Articulation Agreements
Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreements help students seamlessly transfer credits and earn a head start towards a bachelor’s degree. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Higher Education at https://cdhe.colorado.gov/transfer-degrees.
Course Challenge
Students who believe their prior training or experience adequately covers a course’s content may request to challenge the course for credit.
Detailed information on which Prior Learning Assessments are accepted at Aims Community College can be found on the Prior Learning Assessment Website.
Standardized Testing and Military Training
Aims Community College awards transfer credit for achievement and knowledge gained outside the traditional classroom through approved standardized exams and military training.
Detailed information on which Prior Learning Assessments are accepted at Aims Community College can be found on the Prior Learning Assessment Website.
Transferring Credit to Aims
For detailed information please refer to the Transfer Information Website, the Transfer Credit Process, or the Transfer Credit Procedure.
Appeals Process
If a student wishes to challenge the decision regarding course transferability or placement made during the initial transcript evaluation, they must submit a written letter of appeal to the Registration and Records Office within fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision. A written response will be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days, sent to the student’s official Aims email account.
For state guaranteed general education courses, an additional appeal level is available if the college-level appeal is denied. Students may file an appeal with the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) if they believe one of the following applies:
- Lack of appropriate policies or procedures required by CDHE
- Aims did not follow its established policies or procedures
- Aims did not respond to the student’s written appeal within 30 days
Please note: CDHE’s appeal process does not address disputes related to grades or billing. These matters fall outside CDHE’s authority, though CDHE may be able to facilitate a meeting or direct students to the appropriate campus contact.
International Transcript Translation
Students are responsible for having international transcripts translated into English through a recognized translation service. The evaluation must be completed as a course-by-course review before submitting the transcripts to Aims.
In many cases, students must also request detailed course descriptions or translations to ensure proper evaluation.
Transferring Credit Out of Aims
Since January 2003, the State of Colorado has guaranteed the transferability of approved general education courses between Colorado public colleges and universities under the statewide general education transfer policy.
- Approved general education courses taken at Colorado community colleges will transfer seamlessly to participating Colorado public institutions
- Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with their transfer advisor for guidance tailored to their specific major or degree goals
- For more information, visit the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) website: https://cdhe.colorado.gov/transfer-degrees
- Transfer advisors at Aims are available to assist students with questions and planning related to transferring credits
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