Transfer in your college credits
Your degree may be closer than you think
Before starting your degree at Strayer, you may be able to transfer in the credits you’ve earned elsewhere. Your bachelor’s degree from Strayer could be 70% complete when you transfer up to 28 classes.
Transfer college credit in three easy steps
- Complete your application
Submit your application and an admissions officer will contact you to discuss your transfer credit options. - Request your transcripts
We can request your official transcripts for you, or you can have your former schools send them directly to our transcript evaluation team. - Get your transfer credit award
We’ll review your transcript, and your admissions officer will contact you as soon as possible with a list of approved credits.
Keep in mind, there’s a limit to how many transfer credits can count toward your degree. Check out our residency requirements to see how many may apply.
To learn about transfer credit limits and eligibility, check out our residency requirements.
TESTIMONIALS
What our students say
“Without the flexibility that Strayer has to offer I don't think I would have finished my degree. For me it was very important that all my credits transferred, because I did so much at my community college. When speaking to the admissions officer they said I only had about two years left in my program... I knew that this was the right place for me to pursue my bachelor's degree."
Stephanie Santiago
BBA in Health Service Administration
What our students say
"I was very nervous sitting down with the admission counselor...and them deciding all 60 of my credits would transfer was huge for me. The team at Strayer University made the process very easy for me."
John Harris
Bachelor of Business Administration
Frequently asked questions
Build on your academic goals or pursue your next degree with Strayer University online or at one of our campus locations. Strayer has partnerships with businesses, organizations and community colleges which help us serve students from all backgrounds.
You can enroll all the way up to the add/drop period, one week after the start of classes.
If possible, we can order your transcripts for you after you complete a transcript request form. Otherwise, request your transcripts directly and have them sent to [email protected] or P.O. BOX 211625, Dallas TX 75211.
Our transcript evaluation team will review and process your transcripts. The moment we’ve opened your transcript, you’ll receive a notification that it’s under review. After that, it should take about 3-5 business days to be posted on iCampus. There, you’ll be able to see what transferred.
If you’re a graduate student, you’ll need to submit your transcripts before the quarter ends. If you’re transferring as an undergrad, plan to submit as early as possible, so you don’t wind up having to retake classes.
That depends on your program. You can transfer up to 126 credits into an undergraduate program or up to 18 credits into a graduate program.
No. Strayer only accepts transfer credits from accredited universities. Only credits approved by our transcript evaluation team will be applied toward your degree program.
Discover other ways to earn college credit
Earn credit by exam
Test out of certain required courses and earn credit by passing Strayer Challenge Exams, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exams.
Get credit for your experience
Your prior work experience, professional certifications, military service and life learning could translate into college-level credit.
Take no-cost gen ed courses
Save up to $15,550 on your Strayer bachelor’s degree by accessing your general education courses through our affiliate, Sophia Learning.*
*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Strayer affiliate, Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Credit granted does not apply toward Strayer University residency requirements. View the residency requirements and maximum number of prior learning credits allowed for your program. Developmental courses taken at another institution do not fulfill credit or placement requirements at Strayer University. Undergraduate students must fulfill placement requirements as outlined in the University catalog. Students in residence at Strayer University who choose to take a course at another institution in order to transfer the course into their program at Strayer University are required to get pre-approval from the Campus Dean. All courses are subject to Strayer University policies, including a ten-year limitation on courses in accounting and computer-related areas. See site at https://www.strayer.edu/tuition-financial-aid/graduation-fund for complete details.