• Student Transfers

  • Think you should keep your hard-earned credits? We agree.

    Of course we help you maximize your existing credits. They are yours, after all.

    Our customizable degree plans offer significant flexibility. So you can tailor your degree around your unique educational goals. Already have an associate’s degree? You can apply it toward a bachelor’s degree program, as our degree plans are designed to let you transfer the maximum number of credits possible, helping you stay on the shortest path to your degree.*

    Get the Credit You Deserve

    Students Benefited from Transfer Credits

    You could earn credit for completed college courses. To begin the process, download the Prior Learning Transcript Request Form and complete a separate form for each school you attended and are requesting transfer credits. Before mailing the form, contact your previous school’s Registrar’s Office to find out if they charge a fee for this service. You must submit all forms and fees directly to your previous school.

    Note: all transcripts for transfer credit evaluation must be received by the last day of the first term. 

    You may be able to earn credit toward your degree from the knowledge gained in your personal and professional lives. Our Portfolio Development course (EL 203) helps you document your life experience for review by subject matter experts who can recommend credit, if applicable. The course is designed to familiarize you with the process and prepare you to petition for college credit for demonstrable college-level learning acquired through life, personal, and work experience.† 

    Prior Learning Assessment

    Our advisors will carefully assess each program at your current school to determine which credits apply toward a Kaplan University degree. After that, we will create a custom Academic Worksheet, so you have a clear, concise understanding of your transfer path.

    Transfer Credits to Complete Your Bachelor's Degree

    We are committed to helping you maximize credit transfers -- potentially saving you both time and money in completing your degree. If you already have an associate’s degree, Kaplan University offers degree programs to provide you with the most efficient path to a bachelor’s degree. You may transfer in your associate's degree credits, allowing you to earn a degree in as little as 2 years. We add degree options and emphasis areas to our advanced start programs frequently, so check with an Admissions Advisor for the latest offerings. 

    Community College Alliance Program

    Kaplan University has relationships with several community colleges. If you are transferring from one of these colleges, you could benefit from a shorter path to your degree. Kaplan University provides online flexibility with seamless credit transfer between institutions—and students could be eligible for a tuition reduction. Contact an Admissions Advisor to learn more.
     

    *See the University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
    †No experiential learning credits are guaranteed through this process. Graduate students are not eligible to submit experiential learning portfolios. See University Catalog for Prior Learning Assessment policy.

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