Excelsior College policy on accepting credits from nationally accredited colleges

Does the Excelsior College policy on accepting credits from nationally accredited colleges include graduate credits?

 

When I spoke with them a month or two after the NA policy first went into effect, the answer was NO. But, at that time, no one really seemed to know what was going on. I would recommend calling yourself to be sure.

 

How about any other RA college with a Cj or liberal arts master program?

 

Ho Carlos:

Below, see my email to Excelsior last year. Their response is above my inquiry of the new NA transfer policy. You may want to cut and paste parts of this and email it to them as well. If this policy has not been implemented by anyone as of yet, the school may be ignorant of this new policy, and thus not even know how to implement it yet. So if you want your NA credits evaluated, you have to be persistent. Once they deal with several of these situations, it will become much more common, and less complicated.

Let us know what happened.

Abner


Dear Abner,

Thank you for your inquiry to Excelsior College.

You are generally correct in your understanding of the process. I would just add that the coursework must be degree level and there are some limitations when it comes to NLN and ABET degrees.

As well, the nationally accredited institutions must be approved by the US Department of Education and hold either professional or national accreditation, as verified by CHEA.

I hope this information is helpful to you. If you need further assistance, please contact us again or call our toll free number at 1-888-647-2388 ext. 2-7.

Sincerely,

Emily Glasser
Admissions Counselor
[email protected]





Hello:

Can you tell me if there was a new policy instituted effective 7/1/06 whereby a potential Excelsior student can follow the procedures listed below in regards to transfer of Nationally accredited Colleges/Universities?

1) Student must pay $200 appeals fee
2) Student must complete an "appeal" letter, which Excelsior will make available
3) Student must provide official NA transcripts
4) Student must provide NA school catalog with course descriptions for the year(s) attended
5) NA school must provide signed letter referencing 3 RA schools that have accepted its credits in the past
6) Package goes before a board for a decision.

Would this procedure apply to the National Accreditor DETC? DETC is recognized by the U.S. DOE and CHEA. Please advise.

Thanks, Abner

 

Asking Excelsior directly is an option.