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Transferring to Arizona College

If you’ve started your healthcare education at another accredited school, you might be able to transfer those credits. Transferring credits can get you on track to complete your program in less time and at a lower cost.

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How to Apply for Transfer Credit

You’ll need to request two things from your previous institution(s) to apply for transfer credit:

  1. An official transcript
  2. A copy of the course catalog

Keep in mind these materials must be received before transfer credit will be awarded.

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Healthcare Programs Credit Transfer Eligibility

Transfer credit granted based on course and grade earned within completed timeframes. Allied Health official transcripts must be received from the former institution prior to a student’s first term or no transfer credits are officially granted for that term.

The transfer institution must be accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Arizona College: Transfer credit is granted only for courses in which a letter grade of “C” or higher was earned.

Course descriptions from a former institution’s catalog are analyzed and credit is accepted for those successfully completed courses that closely follow course content and duration of courses. Courses in a student’s major must meet the same general course objectives.

Arizona College curriculum courses with a lab component must have been completed within 2 years of starting classes at Arizona College.

Arizona College curriculum courses without lab components must have been completed within 5 years of starting classes at Arizona College

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Military Credits and Education

Active service members and veterans may request credit as documented on their Joint Services Transcript for all allowable courses according to equivalencies determined by the American Council on Education. Individuals who present with relevant military education and experience equal to but not limited to Basic Medical Technician Corpsman (Navy HM or Air Force BMTCP), Army Health Care Specialist (68W Army Medic), or Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IMDT 4N0X1C) are eligible for advanced placement in a prelicensure nursing program. All courses can be challenged; however, individuals must have prior relevant education and experience that meet the specific requirements of each course.

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Next Steps: Transfer Credit Approval Process

Once official transcripts are received, transfer credits will be reflected on your institutional transcript.

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For questions about transfer credits, including credits associated with college level credit test scores, visit our Campus Locations page for details to contact your local campus.