Course Equivalencies
Below are links to frequently transferred courses (by community college) and their Central College course equivalent. When applicable, the Central College core requirement satisfied by the course is also included. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. Should you have questions regarding how a course may transfer, please contact Kelly Taylor at the Academic Records Office by email or phone at 641-628-5343.
Every student's official transfer equivalency evaluation is conducted independently with the best academic interests of the student in mind. We are happy to assist you!
For a detailed description on courses and core requirements, please see the Central College course catalog.
Course equivalencies
DMACC
Hawkeye CC
Indian Hills CC
Iowa Central CC
Iowa Lakes CC
Iowa Valley - Iowa Valley, Marshalltown CC, Ellsworth CC
Iowa Western CC
Kirkwood CC
NIACC
Northeast Iowa CC
Northwest Iowa CC
Southeastern CC
Southwestern CC
Western Iowa Tech
All Iowa Community Colleges
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Central College core abbreviations
a = arts distribution
c = cultural awareness
h = historical perspective
m = mathematical reasoning
n = nonwestern cultural awareness
q = scientific inquiry
r = religion
s = social and behavioral inquiry
t = textual interpretation
x = cross cultural