Transfer Credits at Chamberlain: Continue Your Journey

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Transfer Your Credits in Three Easy Steps

We’ve made the Chamberlain transfer credits process simple. Transfer nursing schools seamlessly so you can focus on finishing your degree—not starting over. 

 

Apply

Submit your Chamberlain application online—or give us a call at 877.524.2532 if you’d like help or want to apply by phone.

Get Transcripts

Sign a transcript release form, and we’ll handle the rest. Or, send us your transcript documentation so we can begin your credit evaluation right away.

Transfer Credits

Once your transcripts are reviewed, we’ll reach out to go over exactly which credits transfer into your Chamberlain program, step by step. 

Send us documents to fast-track your credit evaluation, such as:

  • Copy of your transcript
  • Degree audit
  • Web printout of academic history

 

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Securing Your Transcripts

Two Ways to Get Started

Sign the release form we send you and we’ll request transcripts on your behalf. Want to get a head start on the Chamberlain transfer credits process? You can also submit documentation yourself. Ask your Enrollment Representative which option makes the most sense for you.

Transfer Credit Guidelines

Do you want to transfer nursing schools? Request your Chamberlain transfer credit evaluation before your first semester to make the most of your previous coursework.

  • Courses are reviewed for curriculum match.
  • Transfer credits are accepted with approval.
  • No credit is provided for life experience.

Undergraduate

A grade of B- or higher is required for all science and nursing program transfer credits (pre-licensure only). A grade of C or higher is required for all other transfer credits.
  • A grade of “B-” or higher is required for all nursing transfer credits, if a grade equivalent to a “C+” or lower is earned in any component of the course, transfer credit will not be awarded (pre-licensure only). A grade of “C” or higher is required for all other transfer credits, including science transfer credits.
  • Pre-licensure nursing coursework must have been completed within the past five years to be considered for transfer credit or for degree completion.
  • Transfer credit will not be awarded for the following courses: NR-103, NR-324/NR-329, NR-325/NR-330, NR-326, NR-341/NR-342, or any clinical nursing course at the 400 level.
  • Courses transferring in for science credit must have been completed within five years of the date of enrollment or re-entry (See the Re-Entry Requirement section of the academic catalog) and include a lab component in order to be considered for transfer credit or for degree completion.

Note: Pass “P” grades awarded during Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 semesters (or grades awarded during the following months: March 2020-September 2020) will be considered as transferable.

RN to BSN

To be considered for Chamberlain University transfer credit or for degree completion, pre-licensure nursing coursework must have been completed within the past five years and be from a baccalaureate-level program.
  • As an RN with an associate degree or diploma in nursing, with a current, active, unrestricted RN license, you will be awarded 77 proficiency credits for your previous educational experience*
  • You can still transfer in additional qualifying credits; we’ll conduct an evaluation with your additional transcripts.
  • Chamberlain’s RN to BSN option has a residency requirement of at least 30 credit hours. Based on your transcript evaluation, you may need to complete additional electives to meet this requirement when you transfer nursing programs
  • Learn more about our transfer process for RNs. We are committed to making the transfer process seamless for you

*For Minnesota residents and international students: You may be required to demonstrate knowledge of general education concepts either through transcripted transfer credit or completion of a proficiency examination(s). Examination(s) must be successfully completed prior to acceptance to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option. Applicants who do not take the proficiency examination(s) or who are not successful in demonstrating proficiency on the examination(s) are required to complete the equivalent course(s) prior to acceptance to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option.

Graduate Transfer - Nursing

Chamberlain transfer credit will not be awarded for any clinical nursing course at the 300 level or above.
  • Grades – Earn a “B” or higher for all transfer credits.
  • Core Coursework – Complete core nursing courses within the past seven years for transfer or degree completion.
  • Specialty Coursework – Complete specialty nursing courses within the past five years for transfer or degree completion.
  • Transfer Limits – Maximum of 6 semester hours accepted, with exceptions for NP graduate certificates.
  • NP Certificate Transfers
     
    • Master's or doctoral students: up to 9 credit hours for NR-582NP, NR-586NP, or NR-565.
    • CU graduates: up to 15 credit hours for NR-582NP, NR-586NP, NR-507, NR-509, and NR-565.
    • Certified nurse practitioners: up to 15 credit hours for the same courses; NR-507, NR-509, and NR-565 eligible for aging rule waiver.
  • Informatics Certificate – Maximum of 3 transfer semester hours accepted (without Practicum).
  • NP Specialty Tracks – Only core courses eligible for transfer; NR-545 has no expiration time frame.
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Qualifying practicum hours may transfer; students out six or more sessions must restart the Project and Practicum sequence and complete NR-730 before enrolling in NR-702.

***Credits earned in Chamberlain’s DNP program will be evaluated for degree completion purposes only.

****Prospective Certified Nurse Practitioners must provide proof of board certification upon admission for gap analysis and transfer equivalency evaluation. Failure to provide proof will prevent automatic transfer of the 3P courses and default to the standard five-year aging rule.

NOTE: Pass “P” grades awarded during Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 semesters (or grades awarded during the following months: March 2020-September 2020) will be considered as transferable. Pass grades in anatomy and physiology or microbiology courses may be accepted for transfer if the corresponding HESI Admission Assessment (A2) test score is 72 or greater.

Graduate Transfer - Health Professions

Courses transferring in for science credit must have been completed within five years of the date of enrollment or re-entry and include a lab component in order to be considered for Chamberlain transfer credit.
  • A grade of “B” or higher is required for all transfer credits.
  • Maximum of 24 credits may be transferred into the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program.
  • Maximum of 6 credits may be transferred into the Master of Public Health degree program.
  • Maximum of 3 semester hours of transfer credit may be accepted for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Public Health Generalist.
  • Maximum of 15 credits may be transferred in the Master of Social Work Traditional Option.
  • Maximum of 6 credits may be transferred into the Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Option.

NOTE: Pass “P” grades awarded during Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 semesters (or grades awarded during the following months: March 2020-September 2020) will be considered as transferable.

Advanced Standing by Proficiency Testing

Incoming students requesting proficiency credit from approved tests must submit transcripts prior to initial registration. Approved tests include the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). All proficiency credit from approved tests must meet the minimum score required by Chamberlain. A student’s educational history (including military) may also be recognized for proficiency credit via an appropriate credit recommendation from the American Council on Education (ACE).

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program does not offer advanced placement based upon proficiency testing.

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Chamberlain Transfer Credits FAQ

Learn more about Chamberlain's transfer credit options, guidelines, and procedures.

How do I check if my nursing credits transfer?

Transfer nursing credits are determined on an individual basis. As part of our admission process, we will evaluate all your college transcripts for eligibility for transfer credit. As a school that accepts your qualifying transfer nursing credits, we’re excited to guide you as you transfer nursing schools. Speaking with an Enrollment Representative is the best way to understand which credits may transfer.

Do all nursing credits transfer?

Anatomy and physiology, biology and nursing courses need a grade of B- or better to be considered for transfer nursing credits. A grade of B- or higher is required for all science and nursing program transfer credits (pre-licensure only).  A grade of C or higher is required for all other transfer credits. There are further eligibility criteria required for nursing credits to transfer. Speak with an Enrollment Representative today for help navigating the Chamberlain transfer credit evaluation process. The length of your transfer program, nursing or otherwise, will be determined by the number of qualifying transfer credits you are awarded.

How long does it take to evaluate transfer credits at Chamberlain University?

We aim to complete evaluations within two business days once they are submitted. On occasion, additional review may be needed, which could extend the timeline slightly.

Can I transfer credits from international institutions to Chamberlain University?

Yes. Credit obtained from non-U.S. schools will be considered based on evaluation of transcripts by the Global Transcript Evaluation (GTE) team or a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES)-approved evaluating agency. If a GTE or NACES evaluation is not provided and U.S. academic credit equivalency cannot be determined, the coursework will not be evaluated for transfer credit.  

Are there any articulation agreements between Chamberlain University and other nursing schools?

Yes. Chamberlain is proud to have established articulation agreements with many institutions. See the full list. 

How do transfer credits affect my program length at Chamberlain University?

There is a set number of required credits for program completion, but depending on credit transferred in, the program could be completed in fewer sessions. All Chamberlain transfer credits must comply with residency and curriculum requirements, which vary by program and state. 

Can I appeal the transfer credit evaluation decision made by Chamberlain University?

Yes. Acceptable reasons to challenge a transfer credit include: 

  • Science courses completed more than 10 years from the student’s start date
  • Nursing courses completed more than five years from the student’s start date
  • Discrepancies between students that may have received or not received credit for a course

Chamberlain University evaluates transfer courses from institutions accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education. An applicant seeking to transfer credit to Chamberlain from another institution must request a credit evaluation prior to the first session at Chamberlain and provide an acceptable transcript from the institution where the credit was earned. Transfer of courses is considered on an individual basis.