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Transferring Credit to Northwest

Northwest has dedicated transfer advisors to guide you through the process and answer your questions. Transfer advisors are available to you at any point – the earlier the better! Chat with a transfer advisor to learn about classes you should take before and after you transfer. Email transfer@nwmissouri.edu to ask questions, or schedule a call or Zoom session!

Transferring credit to Northwest is easy! Northwest accepts an unlimited number of credit hours and will accept all transfer credit if:

  • The credit is from an institution with accreditation recognized by Northwest*
  • The course is not developmental or remedial in nature
  • The course is not designed for vocational/technical credit (unless pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree)

Transfer students are required to complete at least 30 hours at Northwest, along with all major and minor requirements. Your advisor will be there to guide you along the way!


*Northwest accepts transfer work from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), formerly known as regional accrediting bodies, including:

  • Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC)
  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
  • New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Check Out How Your Credits Will Transfer!

Check Out How Your Credits Will Transfer!

This tool allows you to look up classes that have been equated to Northwest classes in the past and/or find various transfer guides between other institutions and Northwest.

Transfer Equivalency System 

*The transfer equivalency system allows you to view classes that have been equated in the past. It does not constitute an agreement or contract. Official credit evaluation is determined by submission of final transcripts

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

Please note that the Transfer Equivalency System is regularly updated and revised. The information provided is based on previously transferred courses, serving as a helpful guide but not an exhaustive list. For an accurate assessment, an official transcript evaluation is required upon admissions to determine transferable credit.