Transfer Credits

Nexford University accepts transfer credits from eligible institutions and recognized external credit sources, subject to evaluation and approval by the Registrar's Office. The University retains sole discretion in determining the acceptance and applicability of transfer credits toward its academic programs.

Sources of Transfer Credit

Transfer credits may be considered from the following institutions:

• U.S. higher education institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

• International higher education institutions recognized or approved by the appropriate ministry of education or equivalent regulatory authority in their respective countries.

The University also considers credit recommendations issued by the following organizations:

• American Council on Education (ACE)

• National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)

Transfer Credit Documentation Requirements

Learners seeking transfer credit must arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Registrar's Office at registrar@nexford.edu. Transfer credits listed on another institution's transcript will not be evaluated unless an official transcript is received directly from the institution where the credits were originally earned.

Official transcripts issued by international institutions must be accompanied by a credential evaluation report prepared by an endorsed member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Courses submitted for transfer credit are evaluated individually to determine their equivalency and applicability to the learner's academic program. The following criteria and conditions apply:

• Courses must be at the collegiate level. Developmental or remedial coursework is not eligible for transfer credit

• Courses must demonstrate at least 75% content equivalency with the corresponding Nexford University course and be comparable in duration

• Transfer credits must be evaluated and awarded before the learner enrolls in the corresponding Nexford University course

• Work or life experience is not eligible for transfer credit

• Approved transfer credits will be recorded on the University transcript with a grade of “T” and excluded from the calculation of the learner's cumulative grade point average (CGPA)

General Education Courses

Undergraduate transfer credits may be applied toward general education requirements, subject to the following credit limits:

Eligible general education credits must fall within the following categories:

• Written and Oral Communication

• Quantitative Principles

• Natural and Physical Science

• Social and Behavioral Science

• Humanities and Fine Arts

Block Transfer Credit

Nexford University offers block transfer credit pathways that allow eligible learners to apply credits earned through completed academic credentials toward a bachelor's degree program. Block transfer credit is evaluated based on the completed credential, cumulative academic performance, and credit equivalency, rather than individual course equivalencies.

Block transfer credit is subject to the University's requirements for institutional recognition, credential verification, credit limits, and residency. Eligibility and the number of credits awarded are determined by Nexford University in accordance with the applicable criteria.

Learners who change their degree program or plan of study after receiving block transfer credit will be subject to reevaluation to determine the applicability of previously awarded credits to the new program.

United States

Learners who have earned an associate degree in business, technology, or a related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (ED) may be eligible for block transfer credit toward a compatible bachelor's degree program at Nexford University.

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a completed associate degree equivalent to at least 60 U.S. semester credits

• Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, or its equivalent, in the completed associate degree program

Eligible learners may receive up to 60 semester credits through block transfer. Learners must complete the remaining degree requirements at Nexford University in accordance with an individualized plan of study.

International

Learners who have earned a three-year bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related field from an international higher education institution recognized or accredited by the appropriate regulatory or accrediting authority in its country of operation may be eligible for block transfer credit toward a compatible 120-semester-credit bachelor's degree program at Nexford University.

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a completed three-year bachelor's degree equivalent to at least 90 U.S. semester credits.

• Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, or its equivalent, in the completed bachelor's degree program.

Eligible learners may receive up to 90 semester credits through block transfer. Learners awarded the maximum allowable transfer credits must complete the remaining 30 semester credits at Nexford University to satisfy the degree requirements.

Credit for Prior Learning

Undergraduate applicants and learners may receive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) based on demonstrated college-level knowledge and competencies that align with Nexford University's course learning outcomes. Eligible learning experiences include standardized examinations, professional certifications, and structured training programs that meet the University's academic standards.

Credit is evaluated based on the content, duration, and relevance of the learning experience to the learner's academic program. The following conditions apply:

• Combined with other accepted transfer credits, awarded credits may not exceed 75% of the total credits required for the undergraduate degree program.

• Credits must be evaluated and awarded before the learner enrolls in the corresponding Nexford University course.

• Approved credits are recorded with a notation of “CPL” and excluded from the calculation of the cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Acceptable Sources

• Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

• DSST Examinations (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)

• Industry certifications and training programs

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations

Internal Transfer Credits

Learners may transfer courses between Nexford programs if shared courses exist. For courses with multiple attempts, only the attempt with the highest grade will be transferred. Credits transferring into undergraduate programs require a grade of C grade or higher, while those transferring into graduate programs require a grade of “B” or higher. The transferred course grade will be factored into the learner’s Satisfaction Academic Progress (SAP) calculation.

Transferring Credits to External Institutions

Learners who wish to transfer their credits earned at Nexford University to another institution may request an official transcript to be sent directly from the University to the receiving institution by emailing registrar@nexford.edu. The receiving institution will determine the acceptance of credits at its discretion. 

Transfer Credit Appeals

Nexford University reserves the right to deny credit for courses that do not align with those offered at the University. Learners who wish to dispute the application of transfer credit may appeal to the Registrar’s Office within 30 days by emailing registrar@nexford.edu.