TRANSFERRING CREDITS

Once you have completed the Capella admissions application – including your education history – you can start sending your transcripts to us. Capella evaluates each transcript for transfer credit as it arrives.

Yes. If your previous institution allows third-party requests, we will be able to request them on your behalf. You can choose this option as part of your application to Capella.

Generally, we can accept transfer credits from other regionally accredited institutions and from other programs on a case-by-case basis.

Each of our programs has a different limit to how many transfer credits can be applied.

• A bachelor’s student can transfer in up to 135 quarter credits out of the 180 required to complete the program. This may be limited by program and specific courses.
• Typically, about a quarter of a master’s degree can be fulfilled via credit transfer.
• Doctoral programs vary. Some programs accept transfer credits, and some do not. Connect with us for details about transferring credits into your program. 

Once we have received your transcripts, you can expect to see evaluations within seven business days.

You can order your official transcript from www.parchment.com, our secure transcript request service. If you don’t already have an account with this service, you’ll be able to set up a new one for free. Please note that former Capella students do not need to request Capella transcripts when applying to a subsequent program or degree at Capella.

The following is a list of our recognized programs for credit toward a Capella bachelor’s degree program. Minimum scores may be required.

Recognized programs:

• Advanced Placement examinations
• International Baccalaureate examinations
• College-Level Examination Program
• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests
• ACE-recommended learning experiences including those earned through the military, Sophia for College Credit, StraighterLine and many more

Eligible transfer credit:

• Credit awarded from an academic institution or program that was accredited prior to the applicant’s withdrawal from the institution
• Undergraduate coursework completed with a grade of "C–" or better
• Graduate coursework completed with a grade of "B–" or better

Not eligible for transfer credit:

• Credit awarded by another institution’s petition for credit, portfolio assessments or institution-specific credit by examination
• Graduate-level courses applied toward a previous undergraduate degree

Work with your enrollment counselor if you have questions about your transfer credit evaluation, or if you wish to explore options for any non-accepted credits.

Credit that may be considered:

• Credit awarded by an institution or program with provisional accreditation at the time the applicant withdrew from the institution
• Credit awarded by other institutions and credit by a standardized exam such as CLEP or DSST
• Vocational courses from technical colleges and programs
• Courses completed outside of the U.S.