Put Your Transfer Credits to Work at AZCN
Arizona College of Nursing has created a streamlined process to bring your academic hard work with you. With flexible transfer credit options and a straightforward admissions process, you can hit the ground running and move confidently on your path to nursing.
Get The Credit You Deserve
Arizona College of Nursing welcomes students from a variety of academic backgrounds and recognizes the value of the coursework you’ve already completed. Our accessible admissions pathway and transfer credit policies are designed to help you make the most of your previous education, possibly saving you time and money on your path to becoming a nurse.
AZCN has clear and attainable eligibility requirements of a cumulative GPA of 2.75 benchmark from high school or college transcripts which makes admission approachable for most applicants. Those who do not meet that threshold can still qualify for acceptance by scoring 75% or better on the HESI exam, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their nursing goals.
Our academic team personally reviews every transfer credit submission to ensure you receive full and fair consideration for the credits you’ve earned.
How to Apply for Transfer Credit
You’ll need to request two things from your previous institution(s) to apply for transfer credit:
- An official transcript
- A copy of the course catalog
Keep in mind these materials must be received before transfer credit will be awarded.
Why Transfer Students Choose Arizona College of Nursing
- Accessible Admissions Standard: Our most common pathway to qualify is through a 2.75 cumulative GPA from high school or college transcripts, making the path to enrollment clear and achievable.
- Additional Admissions Pathway Available: Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.75 may still qualify for acceptance by scoring 75% or better on the HESI exam, because your potential isn’t defined by a single number.
- In-Progress Courses May Count: Currently enrolled students can potentially transfer credits for courses already in progress at the time of their Arizona College of Nursing start date, so you don’t have to pause your education to begin.
- Extended Transfer Flexibility for Accepted Students: Accepted students benefit from an additional 4 sessions of eligibility under the transfer credit policy if credits fall outside the standard window near their start date, offering extra peace of mind.
- Generous Humanities & General Education Window: Non-math/science courses completed within 10 years of AZCN acceptance date with a “C” or higher may qualify for transfer credit, meaning many of your general education courses could count.
- Broad Course Eligibility: Science and math courses completed within 5 years of AZCN acceptance date with a “B” or higher are eligible for transfer consideration, giving recent graduates a strong advantage.
Transfer credits are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. No credits will be granted until all requested transcripts and materials have been received and reviewed by the AZCN academic team.
BSN Program Credit Transfer Eligibility
Transfer credit granted based on course and grade earned within completed timeframes. Applicants may request that general education credits earned at another nationally or regionally accredited college be evaluated for transfer to the BSN program.
The transfer institution must be accredited by an agency approved by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the American Council of Education (ACE).
Transfer credit is granted only for General Education Science and Math courses that have been completed within 5 years of your acceptance date to Arizona College of Nursing, with a letter grade of “B” or higher.
Transfer credit is granted only for all other General Education courses with a letter grade of “C” or higher. Non-science related general education courses must have been completed within 10 years of your acceptance date to Arizona College of Nursing.
Students may submit unofficial transcripts for review by the Transfer Credit Evaluation team at any time prior to the start of classes at Arizona College of Nursing. The initial evaluation allows students to plan their academic journey and estimate when they will begin the core nursing classes. Arizona College of Nursing must receive official college transcripts within sixteen weeks of the class start. Students entering core nursing courses must ensure the College receives the official college transcripts prior to the first day of class.
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.
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.
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Military Credits and Education (OH Only)
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.
Admissions Resource Links
Learn more about Military & Veteran Benefits offered at Arizona College of Nursing here:
https://arizonacollege.edu/admissions/military-veteran-education-benefits/
Learn more about our 3-Year BSN Program here: https://arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/