Transfer Credits
Your past credits have a future here.
Get a free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation. Bachelor's programs accept up to 90 transferable credits, so the work you have already completed can shorten your path.
At a glance
How many credits can you transfer to APU Global?
Max credits
90
Evaluation cost
$0
Obligation to enroll
None
Credit expiration
None
Up to 0
credits transferable into a bachelor's
0
start dates every year
$0
evaluation cost
No
obligation to enroll
Transfer Credit Estimator
See your credits at work.
Your estimate
Credits transferable
Credits remaining
45
15
- Course length
- 8 weeks
- Estimated tuition
- $8,025
You'd save ~$24,075 vs. starting fresh.
Get my official evaluation →What we accept
Five paths in.
Credits from regionally accredited institutions or institutions accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
AP, CLEP, DSST, and DANTES exam credit
Military training (JST, CCAF)
Professional certifications (with ACE evaluation)
Prior Learning Assessment for documented work experience
How it works
From transcript to a clear plan.
Submit unofficial transcripts
Or request them sent. We accept either.
We evaluate your transcripts
Our registrar maps your course history to your target program.
You receive a personalized transfer plan
A clear list of credits accepted and courses remaining.
Take only what you need
No repeats. No filler. Finish your degree faster.
Common transfer pathways
From here to there.
Resources
Tools to help you transfer.
FAQ
Transfer questions, answered.
How many credits move with you, which accreditations we accept, and how fast your evaluation comes back.
Up to 90 credits toward a 120-credit bachelor's degree from institutions accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, plus additional credit from AP, CLEP, DSST, military training, and Prior Learning Assessment.
Regional accreditation historically evaluated traditional, degree-granting colleges and universities within specific geographic areas, while national accreditation evaluated career-focused, trade, distance-education, or vocational schools across the country.
While regional accreditation was long considered the primary standard for transfer, APU Global evaluates credit transfer based on official agency recognition rather than geographic label. APU Global accepts transfer coursework from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions, provided the nationally accrediting agency is officially recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Most credits with a grade of C- or higher from regionally accredited institutions transfer. We also accept transfer credits from nationally accredited institutions, provided the accrediting agency is officially recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. We evaluate coursework on a course-by-course basis to apply credits where they best fit your degree program.
Yes. Generally, your credits do not expire, and coursework completed years ago can still count toward your degree. In rare cases, certain technical or specialized subjects may require more recent coursework, but we evaluate all transcripts on a course-by-course basis.
Yes, through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Document professional learning via portfolio for up to 30 credits.
Your Enrollment Counselor requests an unofficial review as soon as we have your transcripts. The official evaluation requires official transcripts and is finalized at admission.
We accept credits from both regionally and nationally accredited colleges and universities, provided the nationally accrediting body is officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. Every transcript is evaluated on a course-by-course basis to apply credits where they best fit your degree program.
Transfer credits count toward your degree, but your APU Global GPA is calculated only from courses taken at APU Global.
Keep exploring
Plan the rest of the path.
Transfer credit is one lever. These pages cover the others students stack with it.
Admissions
How to apply (no fee)
Three steps, six start dates a year, and no standardized tests for most programs.
Tuition
What it costs after transfer
Per-credit rates, total cost ranges by program, and a live tuition estimator.
Military
Translate JST to credit
Joint Services Transcript evaluation plus GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits.
Prior learning
Credit for what you already know
ACE recommended courses and workplace certificates that count towards your degree.
Programs
Find a transfer-friendly program
Filter the catalog to only show programs designed for credit-bearing transfer students.
Request info
Talk to an enrollment counselor
Personalized credit review and a clear timeline to graduation, on the phone.
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