North West University Transfer

Complete your degree at NU

1. Will NU accept my credit?In most cases, yes! We want to give you as much credit as possible for your work completed at another institution. And we’ve structured our general education requirements to accommodate transfer students. For example, although most degrees requires 9 semester credits of Social Science, you may instead choose any combination of two disciplines: Business, Communication, Education, Management, and more. With flexibility you can enjoy more of the classes you want while still completing your degree on time. Some programs have prescriptive requirements, like Education and Nursing, so ask an Admissions Counselor to guide you on the fastest path.
2. How long will it take to complete my degree?NU is transfer friendly, accepting lots of credit! Please contact an Admissions Counselor for an unofficial transcript review. Your unofficial transcript review will approximate the time required to complete your degree at NU, and which classes you need. We will even conduct an unofficial review of your credits before you submit an application! Email [email protected] for more information.
3. Do you offer credit for AP, IB, CLEP, Dantes, military training, or prior learning?Yes! You may earn credit that is transferrable to Northwest University from a variety of sources. Northwest University offers credit for successful completion of CLEP, AP, IB, and Dantes exams, in addition to military training (provided it is reflected on an official transcript) and prior learning, through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). For detailed information regarding earning credit at Northwest University from these sources, you can consult our Transfer Guide, or contact an Admissions Counselor at [email protected].

Scholarships for Transfer Students

In addition to qualified State and Federal Financial Aid, Northwest University rewards hard work with generous scholarships for transfer students. You will want to check out our Financial Aid website for a complete list. Here are a few scholarships you may qualify for:

You can always refer to our Net Price Calculator to estimate your qualification for financial aid.
Our Admissions Counselors can also recommend a few alternate sources of aid – email [email protected] for more information.

Direct Transfer Degrees

Northwest University accepts college and university-approved Associate of Arts (AA) degrees from public community colleges in Washington and Oregon. Students who have completed these Direct Transfer Degrees will receive 60 semester credits and junior academic standing. Transfer courses must be completed with a grade of C- or above. Some majors require higher markings.
Northwest University is committed to rooting our students in sound theological study that will build them both spiritually and academically. Theology and Bible courses are part of NU’s general education curriculum and may not be satisfied by Direct Transfer Degrees. Most majors facilitate completing a bachelor’s degree in two years after receiving your AA. To determine the exact requirements of your program, please contact an Admissions Counselor at [email protected].
Northwest University has a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) with 30 community colleges in Washington that meet the ICRC Guidelines. The colleges and their Direct Transfer Degrees are listed below:

Table Key

AA: Associates of Arts
AA&S: Associates Arts of Sciences
AS: Associates of Science

How to apply

Did you know that nearly 40% of our student body transferred into NU? You are among friends! If you’re ready to apply to NU you will need to submit:

• Application
• Official College Transcript(s)
• Official High School Transcript (Required if you have completed less than 20 semester or 30 quarter college credits.)
• Official SAT or ACT Score Report (Required if you have completed less than 20 semester or 30 quarter college credits.)

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