Upcoming Change to Transfer Credit Process

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Here is a major change to Transfer Credit Process

Dear Student,
 
Your success is our goal. National data show that once students begin their studies, their chances of succeeding and graduating are greatest when they persist in their studies at their home institutions. We encourage you to take all your classes with Excelsior once you are admitted.
 
On February 15, 2023, students who choose to transfer credits after they have been admitted to Excelsior will pay a $300 service fee. This fee does not pertain to students applying to Excelsior. This fee only applies to students who choose to have credit evaluated for applicability to their degree programs after becoming Excelsior students.
 
If you submit external credit no later than Friday, February 3, 2023, you will not be charged this fee.
 
We are committed to working with you to determine the best path for earning your degree. Please refer to the frequently asked questions below. If you have additional questions about your degree plan and how to achieve your educational goals, contact academic advising at advising@excelsior.edu or 1-888-647-2388.
 
Sincerely
 
David Schejbal, PhD
President
 
How does the credit evaluation service work?
Some enrolled students choose to take classes outside of Excelsior and request to transfer the credit they earn toward their degree programs. As the first step in this process, students request that credit-bearing documents be sent to the Registrar's Office from the credit provider (for example, other colleges and universities, licensure organizations, etc.). Beginning on February 15, 2023, these credit-bearing documents will be held for evaluation until the student formally requests Excelsior's evaluation of the new credit-bearing documents. At the time the credit evaluation is requested, students will pay a $300 evaluation processing fee. The Registrar's Office will evaluate the documents and communicate with the student regarding the applicability of those credits toward their degree programs.
 
What happens if I don't request evaluation of my sources of credit when I submit them?
Students who submit credit-bearing documents but have not formally requested them to be evaluated by Excelsior will not have potential credits considered during the course approval process or reviewed toward degree completion. Enrolled students should work closely with their academic advisors to determine the proper timing of when to request the evaluation service to avoid duplication of credit taking.
 
What if I would like to take credit outside of Excelsior while I'm enrolled at Excelsior University?
If you would like to take credit from a source other than Excelsior University, check with your academic advisor to make sure the credits will transfer to your degree program and count toward your degree requirements. Here are examples of student scenarios:

• I am a student in the BS in Liberal Arts program, and I have taken a course at another college. What should I do?
  
• Request that the institution submit your transcript to Excelsior University. Also speak with your academic advisor about your future plans for course taking so you can discuss your options, including courses at Excelsior.
  
  
• I am a professional who has completed training that Excelsior recognizes as transferrable credit to my degree program. What is my next step?
  
• Visit the Start with More Credit webpage for specific steps on submitting the verification of training for evaluation.