Transcripts & Prerequisites
Sending Your Transcripts
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If you plan to earn a Certificate or Associate Degree from Butte College and you have attended another college, please submit an official transcript to Admissions & Records. Official transcripts may be sent electronically, by mail or in person based on the following guidelines.
Electronic transcripts will only be considered official if the following criteria have been met.
- Electronic transcripts must be sent directly from eTranscripts California XAP, Credentials eScrip-Safe, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse at this time.
- Electronic transcripts must be sent from one of the providers listed above directly to evaluations@butte.edu.
- Electronic transcripts will not be accepted when forwarded from the student, or from other Butte College staff members and/or departments.
Official (unopened) transcripts can be sent by mail to:
Butte College Admissions & Records
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Courses completed at another college may also be used to satisfy a Butte College course prerequisite.
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Admissions and RecordsAudience
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- High School
Butte College has authorized Parchment to send official transcripts electronically and by mail. Expedited shipping options via FedEx are available for paper Transcripts mailed by Parchment.
Transcripts: Frequently Asked Questions
First two (2) transcripts are free*.
Additional copies are $8 each.
*Please note that each online order is subject to a $2.60 handling charge and paper/physical copies are subject to a $2.95 First Class Mail charge.
ON DEMAND fee is $12 per copy.
These are available at the MAIN CAMPUS and CHICO CENTER, and are processed and handed to you within minutes. When ordering ON DEMAND, we accept Visa, Mastercard, checks, money orders and cash. Make checks and money orders payable to "Butte College".
Click this link: https://www.parchment.com/u/order/track and login to your Parchment account to track an order.
For questions or assistance with online orders: Contact Parchment Support at www.parchment.com/chat-support
Official Butte College Transcripts are free for current K-12 students. To receive/send your free Official Transcript, complete and sign this fillable K-12 Transcript Request form. Save it to your device and email it as an attachment to Butte College at admissions@butte.edu from your BUTTE COLLEGE STUDENT EMAIL account. Please note: K-12 Official Transcript in the email subject line.
(AB 131 Update 1/1/2020)
AB1313: Higher education prohibited debt collection practices went into effect January 1, 2020. The Bill prohibits any public or private postsecondary school from refusing to provide a transcript for a current or former student on the grounds the student owes a debt.
Log into Self Service, click the Academics icon (graduation cap) on the far left. Select the "Unofficial Transcripts" option on the drop-down list. Then click on "Unofficial Transcript." A PDF of your Unofficial Transcript will appear on your device and can then be saved, shared, attached to an email, and/or printed for your use.
Questions?
For any additional questions regarding transcripts ordering process call: 530-895-2511 or email: admissions@butte.edu
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Requirements and Documentation
There are many courses offered through Butte College that have enforced prerequisites prior to registration.
These are used to establish a student's readiness for the content covered within a course. To meet a prerequisite, a passing grade of "C" or better is required. Documentation must be processed prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Are courses that are successfully completed prior to registration (e.g., ACCT 2 is a prerequisite to ACCT 4). The catalog and the counseling office can provide more information on this type of prerequisite. You can confirm the prerequisites requirement through the Search for Classes course descriptions.
Corequisites: Some courses require a 'corequisite'. A corequisite is a course that mandates concurrent enrollment in an additional specified course(s). All corequisites linked to each other must be taken during the same term.
Students will not be permitted to enroll in coursework that has an enforced prerequisite unless documentation is provided. An approved clearance does not guarantee a space in any course.
ALLOW UP TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS FOR EVALUATION.
1. Submit this form along with your transcript: Prerequisite Evaluation Form (PDF)
2. After completing the form, please submit it to Admissions and Records by either*:
Emailing directly to assessment@butte.edu (preferred method).Or
Mailing directly to Butte College ATTN: Assessment 3536 Butte Campus Dr. Oroville, CA 95965 (allow for additional time to complete evaluation).
*Be sure to include your phone number and Butte College student I.D. number.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out via the Butte College Support Center (530.895.2361) or email us at assessment@butte.edu. Unofficial transcripts and grade reports are acceptable for establishing enforced prerequisites.
Students may challenge a prerequisite or corequisite for a course. The student will bear the initial burden of showing that grounds exist for the challenge. Submit Petition to Challenge Prerequisite or Corequisite form to the Admissions and Records office, or email it from your Butte Student email to assessment@butte.edu or call 530-895-2361 for support and assistance.
The following is a list of the grounds under which a challenge may be pursued:
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The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite (documentation required).
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The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or corequisite course has not been made reasonably available (Ed Plan must be on file).
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The prerequisite or corequisite is not appropriate because it is not necessary for success in the course for which it is required (documentation required).
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The prerequisite or corequisite is unlawfully discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner (documentation required).
Advanced Placement Exams
Butte College awards credit for successful completion of Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
Students must submit official score reports to Admissions and Records. Credit awarded may be substituted for
coursework applicable to a degree or certificate, and also may be used to transfer to four-year colleges and universities (may be subject to limitations imposed by those institutions).
Advanced Placement
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- High School
AP exams are taken each May at participating high schools.
By taking an AP course in high school and earning a qualifying score on the related AP exam, you may skip introductory courses, receive advanced placement, receive college credit, and save on college expenses. Visit the College Board to learn more about AP exams.
See EXAM SCORES in the 25-26 Catalog to view the Advanced Placement (AP) Policy. Access Catalog.
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- Current
- High School
College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
CLEP is a group of standardized tests that assess college-level knowledge in several subject areas.
Many colleges grant credit to students who meet their minimum qualifying score. The tests are useful for students who have obtained knowledge outside the classroom, such as through independent study, job experience, or cultural interaction. CLEP also offers international and home-schooled students the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in subject areas and bypass undergraduate coursework.
See EXAM SCORES in the 25-26 Catalog to view the College Level Exam Program (CLEP). Access Catalog
International Evaluation
If you’ve completed coursework outside of the U.S., your transcripts need to be evaluated before submitting them to Admissions & Records. Here’s how it works:
- Have your transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service (see list below).
- The evaluation must include a U.S. course-to-course breakdown, showing whether each class is upper or lower division.
- We only accept transcripts from approved services and can’t accept faxed transcripts.
Butte College accepts evaluations from services accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Here are some options:
- The Evaluation Company (TEC): Get a discounted rate on your evaluation and have a free copy sent directly to Butte College
- Educational Records Evaluation Services (ERES)
- International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF)
Grade Definition
Grades are due to Admissions & Records 9 days after the last day of the course or the end of term. Students can view their unofficial transcript online in Self Service
| Grade/Code | Grading Key | Grade Point Scale | Explanation |
| A | Excellent | 4 grade point | Computed in GPA |
| B | Good | 3 grade points | Computed in GPA |
| C | Satisfactory | 2 grade points | Computed in GPA |
| D | Passing (less than satisfactory) |
1 grade point | Computed in GPA |
| F | Failing | 0 grade points | Computed in GPA |
| FW | Failing Withdrawal (stopped attending) |
0 grade points | Computed in GPA |
| I | Incomplete | 0 grade points | Not computed in GPA Computed in Progress Probation |
| W | Withdrawal | 0 grade points | Not computed in GPA Computed in Progress Probation |
| EW | Excused Withdrawal | 0 grade points | Not computed in GPA Not computed in Progress Probation |
| MW | Military Withdrawal | 0 grade points | Not computed in GPA Not computed in Progress Probation |
| AU | Audit | 0 grade points | Not computed in GPA |
| IP | In Progress | 0 grade points | Not computed in GPA |
| RD | Report Delayed | 0 grade points | Not computed in GPA |
| P | Pass (at least satisfactory) |
0 grade points | Not computed in GPA |
| NP | No Pass (less than satisfactory or failing) |
0 grade points | Not computed in GPA |
| S | Satisfactory Progress | 0 grade points | Used in non-credit courses only |
| U | Unsatisfactory Progress | 0 grade points | Used in non-credit courses only |
| UG | Ungraded | 0 grade points | Used in non-credit courses only |