General Information

Who May Apply

Admission to Crafton Hills College is open to those who meet any one of the following requirements:

1. Eighteen years of age or older and can benefit from instruction offered by the college, (Education Code: 48800-48802) or
2. A high school graduate, (Education Code: 48800-48802) or
3. Have a G.E.D. (General Education Development) Certificate, (Education Code: 48800-48802) or
4. Have a California High School Proficiency Certificate, (Education Code: 48800-48802)

Out-of-state residents and citizens of other countries here on student visas may also attend Crafton Hills College, subject to regulations that can be obtained from the Admissions & Records Office. These students will be required to pay non-resident tuition fees. (Education Code: 68050)

Current high school students may be admitted under special circumstances. See Section II, Getting Started, Admission of High School Students for eligibility requirements.

Student Admissions Procedures

New and returning students must complete an application for admission, which will provide the college with demographic information about students. Federal or state law or college policy requires this information. Other information will assist the college in determining whether the student needs to be referred to orientation or assessment programs. It is highly recommended that students provide the college with one official transcript from high school and previous college work at the time of admission (delivered in a sealed envelope).

Student Classifications

New Students - Are students who have never attended Crafton Hills College.

Returning Students - Are students who have attended Crafton Hills College but did not take classes the previous term (excluding summer term).

Continuing Students - Are students who have attended

Crafton Hills College during the previous term.

Note: If you are unsure of your status, please contact the Admissions & Records Office at (909) 794-2161, Ext. 3372.

Crafton Hills College Transfer of Credit from Other Institutions for Associates Degree Credit

This policy covers the evaluation of transcripts from other institutions for the purposes of application of credits earned at those institutions for application to the Associates of Arts and Associates of Science Requirements at CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE. The policy also covers the application of credits from other institutions to some university transfer requirements.

1. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE only accepts credits from the following accrediting bodies:
   • MSA: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
   • NWCCU: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Predecessors NASC and NWASC are acceptable.)
   • NCA: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission
   • NEASC-CIHE: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
   • SACS: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
   • WASC-ACCJC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
   • WASC-ACSCU: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASC-JR, WASC-ACCJC and WASC-ACSCU acceptable.)

     Other Accreditation types:

     • U.S. Veterans/Dependents
     • A.C.E.: American Council on Education IS NOT an accrediting body under which designated accredited colleges are recognized, (ex. University of Maryland, Central Texas College, etc.)
2. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE will accept credit for pre-baccalaureate courses completed at a regionally accredited four-year institution to apply to the Associates Degree Requirements as long as such courses are deemed equivalent to courses identified as associate degree applicable in Title 5 §55805.5.
3. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE will accept credit for upper division courses completed at a regionally accredited four-year institution to apply to the Associates Degree Requirements for elective credit. Granting of this credit is made at the discretion of the Evaluation Advisory Committee. Credit may also be granted toward meeting major requirements at the discretion of the relevant discipline.
4. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE will accept credit for courses completed in religion and/or theology taken at a regionally accredited institution to apply towards the Associates Degree Requirements as elective credit.
5. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE does not accept in-coming transfer college units from technical & career colleges, non-accredited (dropped from accredited status) or colleges pending (candidates for) accreditation.
6. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE will accept all University of California and California State University extension units (100 through 900 levels) to apply to the Associates Degree Requirements as elective credit. Continuing Education Credits are calculated at a one-quarter unit per every ten hours of participation.
7. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE does not accept credit for graduate-level coursework.

General Procedures for Evaluation of Transcripts from other Institutions

1. Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be on file with the CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE Admissions and Records Office prior to evaluation.
2. Students must complete a Request for Transcript Evaluation at the Admissions and Records Office requesting a formal evaluation. You must have completed 12 units at Crafton Hills College before transfer work will be evaluated.
3. Upon request of the student and receipt of official transcript(s), the evaluator will check the accreditation of the college or university (refer to A.C.E. Guide of Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education).
4. Counselors may review unofficial transcripts on an appointment basis for purposes of determining pre-requisites and developing a Student Educational Plan (SEP). Any counselor evaluation will be considered unofficial and for general advisement purposes only. Students should request an official evaluation as soon as possible after 12 units @CHC in order to accurately determine what coursework is necessary to complete their educational goal.
5. The evaluation will be available in imaged form to all counselors for use in advisement and development of a Student Education Plan (SEP).