Transfer Admissions
Make your next chapter a great one
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with decisions made within a week of receiving the necessary documentation.
Your previous academic work is reviewed on a course-by-course basis.
Admitted students are automatically considered for transfer merit scholarships up to $20,000, which can be combined and stacked with other aid opportunities
Within one week of your acceptance, you will receive a detailed credit evaluation for the major to which you have been offered admission.
Transcripts are evaluated by the dean of the division that the student wishes to enter and also by the chairperson of the respective major. The total number of semester hours, or their equivalent, accepted for transfer credit is decided by the dean. All applicable coursework must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better. (All transfer credit decisions are subject to the discretion of the dean.)
A transfer student must successfully complete all the NU degree requirements either through course units completed at NU or those accepted in transfer. At least one half of the academic requirements of the major must be completed at Niagara University.
Your transfer grades and GPA do not affect your NU GPA. It starts from scratch based on your NU courses only.
| Types of Credit | Explanation of Credits |
|---|---|
| NUSTEP | Niagara University credit offered through local high schools. It should appear on your NU transcript. Ask Admissions if it does not appear on your transfer review. |
| Transfer Credit | Credit taken through other accredited colleges and universities. Official transcripts are required. (“C” grade and 3+ credits required for review) |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | ETS exam-based credit through high schools. (3+ grade required for review) |
| College Level Exam Placement (CLEP) | College Board exam-based credit. (50+ grade required for review) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | IBO International Education Program (5+ grade required for review) |
| Ontario Advanced Credit (OAC) | Students who took OAC courses prior to 2003 may be eligible for up to 15 credits of transfer. (70+ grade required for review) |
| Military Experience | Submit your DD-214 to ROTC for review for up to six credits of military experience. |
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