Transfer Evaluation Services (TES) assists prospective and current Nova Southeastern University students with services relating to the transfer of credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions. Please refer to our brochure for a quick overview of our services.
Undergraduate Transfer Credit
Transfer Evaluation Services (TES) provides services to undergraduate students who wish to transfer credits to NSU and to students who wish to obtain college credits for learning experiences outside the class room.
The easiest way to view equivalencies for courses from many institutions across the United States and select foreign institutions is to check the interactive online Transfer Credit System.
NSU will transfer a maximum of 90 degree-applicable credits toward a degree, including credit for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), proficiency exams, prior experiential learning (work experience), military service, and dual-enrollment college-level credits.
Learn More About the Undergraduate Credit Transfer Process
NSU will transfer a maximum of 90 degree-applicable credits toward a degree, including credit for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), proficiency exams, and prior experiential learning. NSU will transfer courses from previous regionally-accredited colleges and universities for which a student has earned a grade of C or higher. Remaining credits and at least 50 percent of credits in the student's major must be earned at NSU in regular academic offerings.
Applicable credits will be transferred based upon received transcripts. The evaluation of transfer credit will be performed on both unofficial and official transcripts. However, a student will not receive full acceptance to the university until all final official transcripts have been received. Students will be advised to take courses at NSU based upon the completed transfer evaluation.
Admissions and Transfer Policy for Students Transferring from Institutions Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has established a university-wide undergraduate transfer policy regarding admission and transfer credit for students who have attended a postsecondary institution that is accredited by SACSCOC.
Transfer students who have earned an Associate in Arts degree or 60 credits from a SACSCOC-accredited institution and are in good academic standing, as defined by the transfer institution, shall be admitted to NSU with junior standing.
Transfer students under this policy shall be governed by the graduation requirements published in the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog at the point of matriculation.
Transfer students may be required to complete additional courses at NSU prior to the awarding of the baccalaureate degree. The additional courses may include general education requirements and may result in students graduating with more than 120 credits. Should the maximum timeframe for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) be exceeded, their financial aid may be impacted.
Transfer credit will be accepted for a grade of D provided credit has been earned and the student’s academic program at NSU permits the grade.
Transfer credit will be accepted at NSU for students who have earned an Associate in Arts degree or 60 credits from a SACSCOC-accredited institution and are in good academic standing since the 1992 inception of the Articulation Agreement between Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) and the Division of Florida Colleges.
Foreign Transcripts
An official course-by-course evaluation must be submitted to be fully admitted to the university and to receive a final transfer credit evaluation. Courses completed at foreign institutions must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)-approved foreign credential evaluation service. For a listing of agencies, visit NACES at www.naces.org/members.
NSU's Transfer Credit System is an interactive tool that allows you to view and create an unofficial equivalency review of credits you have earned at other institutions.
In the event that you are unable to locate an institution or a course in NSU's Transfer Credit System, please complete the Transfer Course Equivalency Request Form for us to determine course equivalencies. You may expect a response within one week of submission. For questions, please contact us at (954) 262-8117 or 800-806-3680, ext. 28117.
- Submit your application for admission.
- Submit your unofficial and/or official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to:
Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services
Attn: Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box Office 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905
Electronic transcripts can be sent to: electronictranscript@nova.edu
- Once at least one transcript from each previously attended institution has been received and you have been admitted to the university, your transcripts will be evaluated.
- You will receive your transfer credit evaluation via email with instructions on how to run an online degree audit (DegreeWorks).
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If your transfer credit evaluation was completed with an unofficial transcript or any courses in progress, you must submit a final official transcript in order to be fully admitted to the university and to receive your final transfer credit evaluation with instructions on how to run an updated version of your online degree audit (Degree Works).
- Schedule an appointment to meet with your academic adviser who can advise you on which courses to take.
We look forward to assisting you during this process.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a Transfer Evaluation Services Specialist, please contact Transfer Evaluation Services at (954) 262-8117 or (800) 806-3680, ext. 28117.
Admitted undergraduate students may convert prior professional and other life experiences into academic credit. All requests for prior learning credit must be initiated before a student completes 24 credits at NSU. Credits earned through prior learning will be posted to the student's academic record after 12 credits are successfully earned at NSU.
1. Full Portfolio (Course Challenge)
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An admitted student who wishes to receive credit for work experiences must submit a portfolio challenging a specific NSU course for credit. The portfolio must include the following:
- NSU course syllabus
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Written skill inventory that compares the student’s work experience to the equivalent course subject matter. The student’s work experience must match the learning outcomes of the course
- Documentation including certifications, licenses, trainings, and other relevant information
- The portfolio is reviewed by a Faculty Review Committee to determine whether the work experience meets the required outcomes of the NSU course.
- The student will be notified by the college whether the request for transfer credit has been granted.
- If credit is approved, it will be posted to the student’s academic record. If credit is not approved, the student may submit additional substantial information to the college in order to appeal the decision.
- Students may earn a maximum of 25 percent of their credits through the full portfolio process.
Fee: Each portfolio review requires a non-refundable $350 fee, regardless of credit outcome.
2. Professional Certifications/Licensures
NSU may award college credits for select professional certifications and licensures. Admitted students interested in submitting certifications or licenses for academic credit should work directly with the Office of Transfer Evaluations.
3. Military Service Credit
If you are an active duty service member or a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, you can receive college credit for your military service. All active, retired, and veteran service members from all Army components, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and the Navy, can obtain their Joint Services Transcript (JST)* online and have it directly sent to NSU. Air Force personnel may order a transcript at the Community College of the Air Force.
*JST has advised NSU that some users’ computers may not trust the JST site’s security certificate. If you are unable to click through the warning, you should be able to click the padlock icon in Internet Explorer (it will appear in the address bar) and click “view certificate” and then install the certificate. For Firefox users, you should get an option to add an exception. Chrome procedures should be similar to Internet Explorer. For JST technical issues, please email jst@doded.mil.
Transcripts may be mailed to the address below. The quickest and most secure way to have your transcripts sent is electronically to electronictranscript@nova.edu.
Mail to:
Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services
Attn: Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box Office 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905
Transfer credit for physical education and marksmanship is not accepted.
NSU is a proud recipient of the Military Friendly School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs, and Military Spouse. More information and NSU resources for active-military students and veterans is available at the following links:
Graduate Transfer Credit
Transfer Evaluation Services (TES) provides services to students in graduate and professional programs who wish to transfer credits to Nova Southeastern University. Select NSU programs may grant college credits for learning experiences outside the classroom. Please check with your program office.
Select NSU programs may grant college credits for learning experiences outside the class room.
- For transfer credit at the master and specialist level, the number of transfer credits is 12 or less, as determined by the individual program or college.
- For transfer credit at the doctoral and professional levels, the number is limited such that the total transfer credits do not exceed two-thirds of the required credits to complete the degree program, or less as determined by the individual program or college.
For more details, please check with your program.
Learn More About the Graduate Credit Transfer Process
- For transfer credit at the master and specialist level, the number of transfer credits is 12 or less, as determined by the individual program or College.
- For transfer credit at the doctoral and professional levels, the number is limited such that the total transfer credits do not exceed two-thirds of the required credits to complete the degree program, or less as determined by the individual program or College.
- A student who wishes to have a course taken at another regionally accredited institution reviewed for transfer credit must submit a copy of the course syllabus to his or her admissions counselor/adviser.
- A Faculty Review Committee will determine if the transfer course outcomes meet the required outcomes of the NSU course
- The student will be notified by the college whether transfer of credit has been approved.
- If transfer credit is approved, the transfer credit will be posted to the student’s academic record. If transfer credit has been denied, the student may submit additional substantial information to the college in order to appeal the decision.
- If an NSU course equivalency has already been established, there is no need for faculty review. The admissions counselor or academic adviser will notify TES with regard to posting of transfer credit.
- Credit from NSU coursework can be applied to a current degree as long as the credit is degree-applicable
- The quality points will not be calculated in the grade point average (GPA).
Some NSU programs grant graduate students the opportunity to receive college credits for learning experiences outside the classroom. Students should check with their individual program office, if this applies. The process through which students may request a review for credit is outlined below:
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A student who wishes to receive credit for work experiences must submit a portfolio challenging a specific NSU course for credit. The portfolio must include the following:
- NSU course syllabus
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Written skill inventory that compares the student’s work experience to the equivalent course subject matter. The student’s work experience must match the learning outcomes of the course
- Documentation including certifications, licenses, trainings, and other relevant information
- The portfolio is reviewed by a Faculty Review Committee to determine whether the work experience meets the required outcomes of the NSU course.
- The student will be notified by the college whether the request for transfer credit has been granted.
- If credit is approved, it will be posted to the student’s academic record. If credit is not approved, the student may submit additional substantial information to the college in order to appeal the decision.
Fee: Each portfolio review requires a non-refundable $500 fee, regardless of credit outcome.