Transfer With Confidence
We’re here to support you!
We’ve streamlined the process for continuing your education at NU.
Whether you’re an associate degree holder ready to advance your education, a professional seeking career-specific knowledge and skills, or a Veteran pursuing academic credit for your military experience, you’ll be in good company at National University.
More than 80% of NU undergraduates are transfer students drawn to the flexibility of our online degree and certificate programs, our convenient year-round enrollment, and the availability of our innovative 4- and 8-week course structures. If you’re ready to begin the next chapter of your academic journey, we’re here to support you.
Get the credit you deserve for the knowledge and experience you’ve already earned.
NU’s generous transfer credit policy ensures you receive proper credit and program placement for the coursework you have completed at your former university or college. We have established credit transfer agreements with community colleges nationwide. In California alone, we have partnered with 116 community colleges. These articulation agreements simplify the transfer process, making it easier for you to transition to National University and continue your educational journey.
Students transfer to NU because we offer:
- Over 190+ programs
- 4- and 8-week course formats available with year-round enrollment, so you can start sooner and finish faster
- Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
- Dedicated support from academic and career advisors and accomplished faculty
- Comprehensive career support, including counseling, job fairs, resume and cover letter review, and more
- Free 24/7 virtual mental healthcare from anywhere in the U.S. via TimelyCare
- A Yellow Ribbon School with tuition discounts for military personnel and their dependents
Transfer to National University in 4 simple steps.
Our generous and progressive transfer process has been streamlined to help you maximize the credit you receive for what you already know. Just follow these four steps, and you’ll be well on your way to turning your current knowledge and experience up a degree at NU!
Complete your application for admission.
There are a few things you need to know before submitting your application to National University. Please review the admissions checklist that applies to you.
Once you have reviewed our admissions checklist, you can start your application here.
Transfer your previous credits to NU.
To find out which course credits from other universities, colleges, and community colleges will transfer to National University’s programs, view NU’s articulation agreement. Then, select your previous school(s) and the classes you completed and select “view my list” to see your list of transfer credits.
NU is also dedicated to supporting adult learners from a variety of backgrounds. Recognizing that all students come to us with different experiences and knowledge, NU is proud to offer prior learning credit for applicable, measurable, nontraditional learning, such as military training and experience, noncollegiate training programs, advanced high school courses, career experience, and self-development. Learn more.
Meet with an admissions advisor.
Get the support you need from a university that believes in you. You’ll have a single point of contact as you go through the application process. Our admissions advisors are committed to helping you dot all the “I”s and cross all the “T”s. Have questions? Need help? Our team is here for you. Just use the contact information below:
CALL: 1-855-355-6288
EMAIL: admissions@nu.edu.
Start your classes!
Waiting months to start your chosen degree or certificate program is old-school thinking. NU offers year-round enrollment and monthly start dates for most programs, so you can start sooner and finish faster. At NU, we support the whole you so you can become the best you by achieving your personal and professional goals.
Learn more about transferring credits to NU.
We created a series of short videos to provide answers to frequently asked questions.
What is transfer credit?
How much transfer credit can be awarded?
What are prior learning credits?
Requirements for receiving transfer credit.
Understanding NU’s articulation agreements.
The Process to Receive Transfer Credit
Meet some NU transfer students.
There are a lot of good reasons so many students choose NU to continue their education. Click to watch what a few of them have to say about their transfer experiences.
“I got a quick email response from an academic advisor, and they really walked me through the process.”
- Michelle L., Class of 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
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National University accepts transferable credit from Regionally Accredited Institutions. Transferable credit must be at the college level. NU currently has articulation agreements in place with hundreds of schools, making it easier for students to get credit for courses already taken before pursuing a more advanced degree. Here’s the latest list.
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National University offers applicable, measurable nontraditional learning* such as military training and experience, noncollegiate training programs, advanced high school courses, career experience, and self-development. You can learn more here.
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Yes. National University offers a $10,000 Associate Degree for Transfer Scholarship for students entering one of our transfer-friendly bachelor’s programs. For California and Nevada community college students, our Transfer to Success Scholarship awards $5,000 to students wishing to pursue their bachelor’s degree at NU.
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Yes. Not only can you transfer online college credits to another online institution, but you can also transfer credits from an on-campus college or university to an online degree program.
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Through Whole Human Education™, our innovative approach to student success, NU is reshaping higher education for busy adults and working professionals. Along with our [programs] career-relevant programs, achievable four- and eight-week course structures, and flexible online class options, we provide meaningful academic, financial, career, family, and emotional support services designed to help students succeed in the classroom, at work, at home, and beyond.
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Take a minute to watch our video to see how National University’s Whole Human Education™ provides all the resources you need to succeed in the classroom and in life. At NU, we support the whole you so you can become the best you by achieving your personal and professional goals.
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NU educates students from across the U.S. and around the globe, with over [alumni append=""] alums worldwide and [programs] industry-current programs of study. Whether you’re starting fresh or seeking advancement, our career-focused curriculums are designed to help you make an impact in your chosen field.
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Our admissions advisors are committed to helping you get the support you need. You’ll have a single point of contact to help you through the process of applying to NU. Just use the contact information below:
CALL: 1-855-355-6288