You may be closer than you think to earning your degree, diploma, or certificate. Kaplan University online will consider accepting transfer credits from accredited postsecondary institutions, various certification exams, and military training and experience. Students applying for credit in any of the categories described below must submit official transcripts, course descriptions, and other supporting documentation prior to the official awarding of credit.

 Previous Education or Training 

Course credit may be transferred from any Kaplan education institution upon a student’s acceptance to the receiving Kaplan educational institution. The transfer of credit award will be based on:
  • Courses that have a grade of “C” or better;
  • Course descriptions, objectives, or outcomes;
  • Core/major courses that apply to the program; and
  • Conversions from quarter to semester credit systems, or vice versa, that follow common practices for academic credit conversions. Course-to-course transfers based on course objectives or outcomes can be made in lieu of the academic credit conversions.

Credit cannot be transferred until an official transcript is submitted to the Kaplan Higher Education institution evaluating the transfer credit.

Students transferring from any Kaplan educational institution must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the course credit at the Kaplan Higher Education institution awarding the graduation credential.

Please speak to an Admissions Advisor for more information on transferring credit.

Community College Alliance Program

At every opportunity, we work to remove obstacles in your continued education. And Kaplan University’s Community College Alliance Program is no exception. If your community college is a member of this program, you could benefit from a shorter path to your degree. We provide online flexibility with seamless credit transfer between institutions—and you can save 10 percent off your Kaplan University tuition. Click here for more information.