Thomas Nelson Community College
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

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Academics


Degrees
YesAssociate Degree
NoBachelor's Degree
NoMaster's Degree
NoFirst Professional Degree
NoDoctor's Degree
NoGrants Medical Degree

Certificates
YesLess Than One Year Certificate
YesOne But Less Than Two Years Certificate
NoTwo But Less Than Four Years Certificate
NoPostbaccalaureate Certificate
NoMaster 's Certificate
NoFirst Professional Certificate

Accreditations
YesRegional Accreditation
NoNational Accreditation
NoHybrid Accreditation
NoProgrammatic Accreditation

Credits
YesSchool is VA Approved
YesAccepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
YesPart of SOC Degree Network System
YesPart of the DANTES external
YesGives credit for CLEP and/or DSST exams
YesAccepts the ACE recommendations for awarding credit for CLEP and/or DSST
YesGives ACE credit for military training and experience

Policy on the transfer of credits
Thomas Nelson Community College accepts credits from courses completed with a grade of “C” or better at other institutions where the courses are equivalent to TNCC courses as determined by TNCC. Courses meeting these criteria that are from institutions which are accredited by a regional accrediting body (such as the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) are normally accepted. Courses from all other institutions are considered on a course-by-course basis. No credit with a grade of “D or “Pass/Fail” transfers. It must be emphasized that the appropriateness of transfer credits to a particular degree program is dependent upon approval and acceptance by the division dean or designee in the student’s program. To request an official transfer credit evaluation, a student must complete and submit a Request for Transfer Evaluation form at the Enrollment Services Office, Room 208, Griffin Hall (Hampton Campus) or 4601 Opportunity Way (Historic Triangle Campu

Noteworthy awards or recognitions
Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) Nursing Program Coordinator Hannah Anderson has been selected among the Virginia Nurses Foundation’s (VNF) 40 Under 40 future nursing leaders. Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) student Christopher Duke was among students statewide chosen as 2011 Commonwealth Legacy Scholars. Representing Virginia’s 23 community colleges, the students will receive scholarships of up to $3,500 for the 2011-2012 school year.

Maximum number of credits that this school accepts for CLEP and/or DSST exams
999