After High School

Southwestern Community College offers a range of degree, diploma, and certificate options. More information can be found HERE.

Students taking the following can receive credit for the corresponding community college class if the following conditions are met:

• Enroll in a NC Community College within two years of high school graduation

• Final grade of B or higher in the high school course AND

• CTE post assessment - Score of 90 or higher

• Performance-based Measurement (PBM) - Meets course proficiency

• Industry Credentials - Courses that have industry credentials as proof of learning will follow the procedure for Credit for Prior Learning as outlined in NC Community College System Curriculum Procedures Reference Manual (https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academicprograms/curriculum-procedures-reference-manual-cprm).

*Community college officials must verify eligibility of the courses listed on the submitted high school transcript to receive articulated credit. Students may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation or demonstration to receive credit. Colleges must follow the criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in awarding credit.