Excelsior College

Excelsior College Benefits:

• Excelsior College Fast Facts
• Graduates and employees of partner institutions enjoy special tuition discounts at Excelsior College, along with fee waivers, coordinated course sequences, articulation agreements, and other benefits.
• Excelsior College is an accredited, nonprofit institution, with top-notch faculty and academic degrees that make a real difference in the job market.
• Excelsior College caters to students who need to balance education with jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Their innovative online learning model lets you take courses where and when it’s convenient for you.
• Excelsior College will accept up to 116 transfer credits from accredited institutions and also grant credit for military service, professional training, credit by examination, and many types of real-world experience.
• No residency requirement or mandatory 30-credit minimum.

Transfer Pathways:

OCC Degree	Excelsior College Degree	Transfer Guide
AAS Nursing	BS Nursing	View PDF
AS Business Administration	BS Business (General Business concentration)	View PDF
AS Criminal Justice	BS Criminal Justice	View PDF
AS Homeland Security	BS Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement and Public Security)	View PDF
AS Information Technology	BS Information Technology	View PDF

Student Transfer Requirements for Excelsior College:

• Minimum Cumulative GPA Required: 2.0 and a grade of “C” or better in each course
• Associate’s Degree Required: No
• Maximum Number of credits that can transfer:
  116 credits, or almost 90 percent of what you need for a bachelor’s degree
• Who is eligible: Students, Employees, Alumni
• Time Limit on Transfer Credits
• Admissions requirements

Transfer Scholarships:

• Excelsior College Partner Scholarship Program
• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Learning Formats:

• CD-Rom Format Courses – internet connection not necessary
• Online Courses (8-week & 15-week)