Transfer Credit
How It Works
Wondering how to transfer credits from a community college or university you previously attended? We’ve made the process as simple as possible.
When you apply to Walden online, you’ll be asked about transferring credits. You may be eligible if you’ve taken courses for college credits, have a professional certification relevant to your desired program, and/or passed relevant examinations for graduate-level subjects (e.g., GRE, CPA Exam).
Official transcripts are required to finalize your admission and transfer-of-credit eligibility. While you wait for your official transcripts to arrive at Walden, you can submit unofficial transcripts to expedite a preliminary credit equivalency evaluation.
We’ll assess the credit equivalency of your previous coursework based on your intended Walden program of study. You will then be notified of the total number of transferable credits available to you and given an updated tuition estimate and degree completion time frame.
With your transfer-of-credit evaluation completed, you can review your plan of study with your Enrollment Specialist and discuss the estimated length of your program and tuition savings.
Imagine having a head start on your degree. Find out if you are eligible for transfer credits.
Transfer Credit FAQs
For transfer of credit into undergraduate programs,1 you must have earned credit:
- At any time in the past, with the exception of select technology courses.
- With a posted score of a C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
- That aligns with applicable program or degree requirements.
1There may be additional program-specific transfer-of-credit criteria. Students should check the Walden University Student Handbook for program-specific requirements and restrictions.
For transfer of credit into graduate programs,1 you must have earned credit:
- Within 10 years of enrolling in your Walden program.
- With a posted score of a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
- That aligns with applicable program or degree requirements.
1There may be additional program-specific transfer-of-credit criteria. Students should check the Walden University Student Handbook for program-specific requirements and restrictions.
Credits to be evaluated for transfer from other educational institutions must be earned and recorded on an official transcript. These credits must be from a school that was accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education at the time the course was completed or from an appropriately accredited institution outside the United States.
If you have credits from one of the institutions or organizations listed below, you may be able to transfer credits into a Walden degree program, which means you may be able to save time and money as you earn your next degree. Click on the links below to see which courses might transfer:
| INSTITUTION | ARTICULATION / TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEE GUIDES |
|---|---|
| Addictions Certifications by State | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Baldridge | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| The Belanger School of Nursing | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Bergen Community College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Bermuda College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| College of Southern Maryland | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Health-Related Certifications / Professional Trainings | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Holy Name School of Nursing | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Horry Georgetown Technical College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Ivy Tech | Articulation Guide (pdf) RN-BSN Dual Enrollment Pathway (pdf) RN–BSN-MSN (AIM) Dual Enrollment Pathway (pdf) |
| Jersey College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Lactation Education Resources | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Manchester Community College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Middlesex Community College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Nassau Community College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| North Shore Community College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Penn Foster | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Police/Corrections/Law Enforcement/ FBI-LEEDA Certifications | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Richmond Community | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Rowan College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Saylor Academy | More Information |
| Sophia Learning | More Information |
| St. Augustine | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
| Straighterline | More Information |
| Strayer University | Articulation Guide (pdf) |
Professional Experience
Translate your practical work experience into college credits.
Military Experience
Walden offers coursework credits for a wide variety of military experience.
Testing and Exams
Earn credits for passing relevant, graduate-level exams (e.g., GRE, CPA Exam).
Certification
Your applicable professional certifications could convert into credits.
Non-U.S. Degrees
Talk to an Enrollment Specialist about international credit transfer.
Returning Students
Pick up where you left off and apply prior credits toward your next degree.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
You have goals—and we want to help you reach them. That’s why Walden offers ways to help you manage the costs of your degree.
Doctoral Programs
Grants up to $5,000*
Education Specialist Programs
Grants up to $5,000*
Nursing Certificate Programs
Grants up to $2,000*
Certificate Program
Tuition reductions available1
What’s Next?
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