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Transfer Students

We’ll help you finish what you started.

You’re ready. You’ve spent time completing general education requirements or have already started into your major core requirements, perhaps at several colleges. You’ve explored a few avenues and know what you want from your future. Now is the time to transfer to a 4-year university to complete your bachelor’s degree – as quickly as possible – so that you can jump start your career. We understand, and we’re here to help!

Transfer Credits to Northwest University

Thank you for your interest in transferring courses to Northwest University. The Transfer Equivalency System (TES) tool is a helpful resource as you’re considering credits that will transfer to Northwest.

Please note that courses are subject to change at any time and does not constitute an official evaluation or the guarantee of transfer credits awarded. Please speak to your admissions counselor for steps in receiving an official transcript evaluation. 

Instructions

  • Select the institution that you are transferring from using the A-Z Index or the Institution Search function. You are then able to search and select the course you are hoping to transfer and see an approved Northwest University equivalency.
  • Additional helpful information on courses may be available by clicking on the NOTE icon. Courses may satisfy different requirements depending on major.
  • If the institution or course is not currently listed, Northwest University has not evaluated that particular course or created a guide for the institution yet. Please contact Northwest University at transfer@northwestu.edu to review courses with your admissions counselor.

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Direct Transfer Agreement

Northwest University accepts college and university-approved Associate of Arts (AA) degrees from public community colleges in Washington and Oregon. Students who have completed these Direct Transfer Degrees will receive 60 semester credits and junior academic standing. Transfer courses must be completed with a grade of C- or above. Some majors require higher markings.

Northwest University is committed to rooting our students in sound theological study that will build them both spiritually and academically. Theology and Bible courses are part of NU’s general education curriculum and may not be satisfied by Direct Transfer Degrees. Most majors facilitate completing a bachelor’s degree in two years after receiving your AA. To determine the exact requirements of your program, please contact an Admissions Counselor at transfer@northwestu.edu.

Northwest University has a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) with 30 community colleges in Washington that meet the ICRC Guidelines. The colleges and their Direct Transfer Degrees are listed below:

Bellevue College AA and AS
Big Bend Community College AA&S
Cascadia Community College Associate in Integrated Studies
Centralia College AA, Associate in Liberal Arts
Clark College AA
Columbia Basin College AA&S
Edmonds Community College AA&S, Option I
Everett Community College AA&S, Option II
Grays Harbor College AA
Green River Community College AA
Highline Community College AA, Option A
Lower Columbia College AA&S, Plan B
North Seattle Community College AA, AS
Northwest Indian College AA&S
Olympic College AA&S, Option A
Peninsula College AA, AA – Honors
Pierce College, Ft. Steilacoom AA
Pierce College, Puyallup AA
Seattle Central Community College AA, AS
Shoreline Community College AA&S, Option A
Skagit Valley College AA, Univ. and College Transfer
South Puget Sound Community College AA
South Seattle Community College AA, AS
Spokane Community College AA
Spokane Falls Community College AA
Tacoma Community College AA&S, Option A
Walla Walla Community College AA
Wenatchee Valley College AA&S
Whatcom Community College AA&S
Yakima Valley College AA

Table Key

AA: Associates of Arts
AA&S: Associates Arts of Sciences
AS: Associates of Science

Need Any Help? Contact Your Admissions Counselor.

Email: transfer@northwestu.edu
Phone: 1-800-669-3781


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Scholarships for Transfer Students

In addition to qualified State and Federal Financial Aid, Northwest University rewards hard work with generous scholarships and robust need-based grants for transfer students. Our transfer team is happy to work with you!

Our Financial Aid website will have helpful information for a complete list of outside scholarships, work-study, and paying the remaining balance. Here are a few scholarships you may qualify for:

Scholarship Amount (per year)
Transfer Academic Scholarship $4,000 – $10,000
NU Grant Up to half tuition
Music, Athletic, Debate, and other Talent Scholarship Varies

You can always refer to our Net Price Calculator to estimate your qualification for financial aid.

Our Admissions Counselors can also recommend a few alternate sources of aid – email transfer@northwestu.edu for more information.

How to apply

Did you know that nearly 40% of our student body transferred into NU? You are among friends! If you’re ready to apply to NU, check the Admissions Requirements to get started.

Application Checklist

  • Application
  • Official College Transcript(s)
  • Official High School Transcript (Requirement waived with proof of a college degree awarded post-high school.)
  • Official SAT or ACT Score Report (Required if you have completed less than 20 semester or 30 quarter college credits.)

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Deadlines:

Fall Semester Spring Semester
August 1 December 15

Questions?

Contact an Admissions Counselor at transfer@northwestu.edu or 1-800-669-3781.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases, yes! We want to give you as much credit as possible for your work completed at another institution. And we’ve structured our general education requirements to accommodate transfer students. For example, although most degrees requires 9 semester credits of Social Science, you may instead choose any combination of two disciplines: Business, Communication, Education, Management, and more. With flexibility you can enjoy more of the classes you want while still completing your degree on time. Some programs have prescriptive requirements, like Education and Nursing, so ask an Admissions Counselor to guide you on the fastest path.

NU is transfer friendly, accepting lots of credit! Please contact an Admissions Counselor for an unofficial transcript review. Your unofficial transcript review will approximate the time required to complete your degree at NU, and which classes you need. We will even conduct an unofficial review of your credits before you submit an application! Email transfer@northwestu.edu for more information.

Yes! You may earn credit that is transferrable to Northwest University from a variety of sources. Northwest University offers credit for successful completion of CLEP, AP, IB, and Dantes exams, in addition to military training (provided it is reflected on an official transcript) and prior learning, through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

For detailed information regarding earing credit at Northwest University from these sources, you can consult our Credit Transfer Guide and Standardized Exam Table, or contact an Admissions Counselor at transfer@northwestu.edu.

Northwest University utilizes the semester system, so you can apply for either the Fall (August-December) or Spring (January-May) terms. We also offer on-campus and online classes during the summer. Certain programs only start in the Fall semester. Please contact an Admissions Counselor at transfer@northwestu.edu to find out if this applies to you.

If you have taken college credit after high school graduation then you are considered a Transfer Student. If you completed your college credits before high school graduation then you will apply to NU as a new incoming student with Running Start college credit.

We recommend completing your application as soon as possible because financial aid is awarded when you are accepted to the University and after completing the FAFSA. Submit your current official college transcripts from all colleges previously attended with your application. Once you finish your term, send a new transcript reflecting your completed courses.

This is very common among transfer students, and Northwest University can recommend a few options for you. An Admissions Counselor can work with you to make a plan for completing the Nursing prerequisites: transfer@northwestu.edu. Take a look at the Nursing Admissions page for more details.

The Northwest University Admissions Committee considers students holistically and decisions are made after reviewing each part of the application. If you are concerned that your grades do not match your academic abilities, consider submitting a supplementary essay describing your academic history and your plan for success at Northwest University. Please provide your essay to your Admissions Counselor.

Class Standing Semester Credits Quarter Credits
Freshman 0 – 29.9 0 – 44.9
Sophomore 30 – 59.9 45 – 89.9
Junior 60 – 89.9 90 – 134.9
Senior 90+ 135+

Note: All credits accepted by Northwest University are converted into and reported in semester credit hours. One quarter credit is equal to two-thirds of a semester credit. Semester credits are calculated by dividing the total number of quarter credits by 1.5.

Please contact our VA Coordinator at veterans@northwestu.edu.

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