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The Students who intend to transfer credits & PROFICIENCY OPTIONS transcript must be opened and reviewed from other colleges attended must ensure by the Registrar, Academic Records that Arizona College of Nursing receives Arizona College of Nursing may accept test Manager, Campus President, or other their official college transcripts within six scores from the International Baccalaureate Academic campus designee. Arizona College Program (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), of Nursing does not offer credit for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Transferable courses must be similar in content and credit hour requirements and experiential learning.* and Advanced International Certificate of meet specific requirements of the Arizona LVN Advanced Standing (CA Only) Education (AICE) in lieu of a grade. Applicants must sign a release for Arizona College of Arizona College of Nursing provides an GENERAL EDUCATION Nursing to request an official transcript LVN advanced standing option in the ENROLLMENT AT MATRICULATION from the institution where the credit was program. A final determination for course LVN advanced standing given they meet Once students have matriculated (i.e., transfer will not be made until the official the following criteria: Maintenance of an been admitted and enrolled) into Arizona transcript is received.

If you’ve completed college-level courses in certain general education subjects, you may be able to receive transfer credits for that experience and skip certain gen-ed classes. However, if you already have a bachelor’s degree in another field, some of your previous credits may be accepted and transferred to nursing school.

Transfer credit will not be awarded until official transcripts are received and evaluated.

No prerequisite coursework is required to apply to our BSN program in Phoenix, which means whether you’re starting fresh or bringing transfer credits with you, there’s a pathway available to you at Arizona College of Nursing.

No prerequisite coursework is required to apply to our BSN program in Arlington, which means whether you’re starting fresh or bringing transfer credits with you, there’s a pathway available to you at Arizona College of Nursing.

repeat, incomplete, withdrawal and come in compliance with Satisfactory Students are eligible for an additional transfer credits that apply towards Academic Progress if, at the end of the disbursement of Federal Financial Aid a student’s program are counted warning period, the student is meeting for a semester subsequent to Financial toward the hours attempted for pace the minimum Satisfactory Academic Aid Warning if they successfully appeal of completion measurement. Only transfer credits that count status.

• Students who violate patient privacy TRANSFER OF CREDITS OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS with the mobile device will be subject FROM ARIZONA COLLEGE to HIPAA infractions of the clinical OF NURSING Official transcripts are processed through agency and disciplinary actions by Parchment Exchange for a fee and can be the College. accept the transfer of credits from Official Transcript Fees GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Arizona College of Nursing to determine Electronic Transcripts: $14 each what credits and requirements are Paper Transcripts: $14 each The student must satisfactorily complete: needed for entrance to that institution. Policy on Withholding Official Transcripts • All coursework in the Arizona College of Nursing cannot assure BSN program of study at the transfer of credits. To receive program degree graduates are eligible EARNED AT ARIZONA COLLEGE a free transcript, students must be in to take the National Council Licensure good standing and email their request Examination for Registered Nurses The transferability of credits you earn to the Director of Registrar Services at (NCLEX-RN®) developed by the National at Arizona College of Nursing is at the transcriptrequests@arizonacollege.edu Council of State Boards of Nursing complete discretion of an institution within six (6) months from the student’s (NCSBN) for licensure as a Registered to which you may seek to transfer. All not guarantee that graduates will pass Bachelor of Science in Nursing program requests are subject to and may only be NCLEX-RN® and become licensed as an is also at the complete discretion of the made by eligible students under the Family RN. Graduates are eligible to apply and institution to which you may seek to Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) may be able to sit for the NCLEX-RN® after transfer. transfer, you may be required to repeat service fee and can be ordered via the some or all of your coursework at that College website.

All repeat, withdrawal and transfer credits that apply towards a student’s program are counted toward the hours attempted for maximum time frame measurement.

repeat, incomplete, withdrawal and come in compliance with Satisfactory Students are eligible for an additional transfer credits that apply towards Academic Progress if, at the end of the disbursement of Federal Financial Aid a student’s program are counted warning period, the student is meeting for a semester subsequent to Financial toward the hours attempted for pace the minimum Satisfactory Academic Aid Warning if they successfully appeal of completion measurement. Only transfer credits that count status. All repeat, incomplete, withdrawal and transfer credits that apply towards a student’s program are counted toward the hours attempted for maximum timeframe measurement. Only transfer credits that count toward the student’s current program are counted as both attempted and completed hours.

or provide official proof of completion at TRANSFER OF CREDITS • Allied Health transcripts and/or any time. TO ARIZONA COLLEGE official transcripts must be received from the former institution(s) in the CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING •  Arizona College evaluates courses for transfer from other accredited following cadence: For students enrolling at Arizona College, institutions approved by the - Veterans Administration (VA) Official Transcripts displaying credit for U.S. These courses or - Health Care Administration – An degrees must be similar in content and • Transfer credit is granted only for official transcript demonstrating duration to those offered in the program courses in which a letter grade of that the student graduated from an for which an applicant has applied. The student wanting to transfer credits or hours will be notified in writing about any credits or hours accepted.

It’s worth knowing that admission requirements and transfer credit evaluation are two separate processes. For a full breakdown of eligibility requirements and the evaluation process, visit our transfer credits page.

With qualifying transfer credits, you can complete your BSN degree at AZCN even faster.

Bring Your Transfer Credits with You You’ve put time and effort into your education already, and that work shouldn’t go to waste. Qualifying gen ed credits may transfer into our three-year BSN program, which can shorten the time it takes to earn your nursing degree. Our academic advisors sit down with you to review your transcripts and apply as many eligible transfer credits as possible. For more about our admission requirements and how your credits may apply, please contact our admissions team.

Transfer credit granted based on course and grade earned within completed timeframes. 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. 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.

Constitution in the Student Portal will automatically from an institution accredited by either course only if all general education update the Student Information a regional or national accrediting body courses are transferred. Students who relocate to a state in which Virginia campuses do not accept nursing course transfer credits at this time.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT accredited institutions approved by Any transcript received or accessed the U.S. Department of Education or by a student is considered unofficial Applicants desiring to transfer credit to recognized by the Council for Higher and cannot be used for transfer credit Arizona College of Nursing must follow Education (CHEA) or American Council evaluation or admission decisions. including the Registrar, Academic GPA or GED score and do not intend to Records Manager, Campus President, or transfer courses to Arizona College of Students may be required to provide other designated academic officials. To be eligible for transfer credit, science college they attended and their intention and math courses must be completed to not seek credit transfer. Students who intend to transfer credits and meet specific requirements of the Accepted students have an additional from other colleges attended must Arizona College of Nursing curriculum. four (4) sessions to start their program ensure that Arizona College of Nursing Applicants must sign a release for utilizing approved transfer credits which receives their official college transcripts Arizona College of Nursing to request have exceeded their respective 5-year within sixteen weeks of the class start. A final must ensure the College receives the determination for course transfer will Transfer credit is granted only for official college transcripts prior to the not be made until the official transcript General Education Science and Math first day of class. Approved Test & Proficiency Options Students enrolling at Arizona College of Arizona College of Nursing may accept Nursing must submit official transcripts Non-Science and Non-Math Related test scores from the International from all previously attended institutions Gen-Ed Courses Baccalaureate Program (IB), Advanced where college-level coursework or To be eligible for transfer credit, non- Placement (AP), College Level degrees were completed. submitted in one of the following ways: Accepted students have an additional Virginia Disclosure four (4) sessions to start their program The Arlington and Chesapeake • Electronically through secure utilizing approved transfer credits which campuses do not accept nursing course transcript services (such as have exceeded their respective 10-year transfer credits at this time. Electronic transcripts are Transfer credit is granted only for all

TRANSFER OF CREDIT Arizona College of Nursing evaluates emailed, or handled by the student. courses for transfer from other Any transcript received or accessed Applicants desiring to transfer credit to accredited institutions approved by by a student is considered unofficial Arizona College of Nursing must follow the U.S. Department of Education, and cannot be used for transfer credit the policies outlined below. including the Registrar, Academic transfer courses to Arizona College of Records Manager, Campus President, or Nursing from other colleges attended, Students may be required to provide other designated academic officials. To be eligible for transfer credit, science to not seek credit transfer. and math courses must be completed Transferable courses must be similar in within five (5) years of your acceptance Students who intend to transfer credits content and credit hour requirements date to Arizona College of Nursing. four (4) sessions to start their program receives their official college transcripts Applicants must sign a release for utilizing approved transfer credits which within sixteen weeks of the class start. A final official college transcripts prior to the determination for course transfer will Transfer credit is granted only for first day of class. Arizona College of Nursing may accept Students enrolling at Arizona College of test scores from the International Nursing must submit official transcripts Non-Science and Non-Math Related Baccalaureate Program (IB), Advanced from all previously attended institutions Gen-Ed Courses Placement (AP), College Level where college-level coursework or To be eligible for transfer credit, non- Examination Program (CLEP), DSST and degrees were completed. Virginia Disclosure submitted in one of the following ways: Accepted students have an additional Virginia campuses do not accept four (4) sessions to start their program nursing course transfer credits at this • Electronically through secure utilizing approved transfer credits which time. Electronic transcripts are Transfer credit is granted only for all downloaded and accessed through other General Education courses with a

GENERAL EDUCATION Non-Science Related Gen-Ed Courses VETERAN TRANSFER TRANSFER CREDITS • Non-science related general OF CREDITS Applicants may request that general education courses must have been A Veterans Administration benefit education credits earned at another completed within 10 years of starting recipient is required to report all previous nationally or regionally accredited college be classes at Arizona College of Nursing education and training to Arizona College evaluated for transfer to the BSN program. Department programs will not be accepted by Arizona of Education, Council for Higher Education College of Nursing for transfer credit.** the Veterans Administration are notified.

If you’ve completed prior college classes, you may be able to use transfer credits and complete your Ohio nursing degree even faster.

If you’ve completed prior college courses, you may be able to use transfer credits and complete your degree even faster.

Get Personalized Transfer Credit Guidance Every student’s educational background is unique, and our admissions team is here to provide personalized support. For questions about transfer credits, including credits associated with college-level credit test scores, visit our Campus Locations page to contact your local campus. Our transfer of credit team will review your current transcripts and give you specific feedback on how your past education might be eligible to be applied towards a BSN degree. Read more about Arizona College of Nursing’s credit transfer requirements.

Transfer credit granted based on course and grade earned within completed timeframes. Allied Health official transcripts must be received from the former institution prior to a student’s first term or no transfer credits are officially granted for that term. Arizona College: Transfer credit is granted only for courses in which a letter grade of “C” or higher was earned.

In addition, all official transfer credits must be on file before the transfer can be finalized.

Columbus (Host) assure transfer of credits. If the credits or program of study, and clarif y degree that you earn at this institution academic responsibility, reporting, are not accepted at the institution to and compliance obligations, including which you seek to transfer, you may be procedures to protect students in the required to repeat some or all of your event of disruption.

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. connect with admissions

How to Apply for Transfer Credit To have your credits evaluated for transfer, you’ll need to submit official transcripts from your previous institution(s). Once official transcripts are received, approved transfer credits will be reflected on your institutional transcript.

How Transfer Credits Work At Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN), we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.

How Transfer Credits Work As you consider nursing programs, at Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN), we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.

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How Transfer Credits Work At Arizona College of Nursing, we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.

How Transfer Credits Work At Arizona College of Nursing, we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in 3-years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.

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How Transfer Credits Work At Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN), we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible. To learn more about our admission requirements, please contact our team who are ready to assist you every step of the way.

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How Transfer Credits Work for Your BSN Degree At Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN), we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.

How Transfer Credits Work for Your BSN Degree At Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN), we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in three years or less with qualifying general education transfer credits. The Chesapeake campus does not accept nursing core transfer credits at this time. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.

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All repeat, incomplete, withdrawal and transfer credits that apply towards a student’s program are counted toward the hours attempted for maximum timeframe measurement. Only transfer credits that count toward the student’s current program are counted as both attempted and completed hours.

LVN Advanced Standing (CA Only) Arizona College of Nursing provides an LVN advanced standing option in the program. Eligible applicants may apply for LVN advanced standing given they meet the following criteria: Maintenance of an active unencumbered LVN/LPN license from a jurisdiction recognized by the National Council of state board of nursing and all other admission military (honorably discharged and provide a DD form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty” showing proof of healthcare specialist rating) or Be serving in active-duty status with the United States military and provide proof of healthcare specialist rating or individuals must have prior relevant education and experience that meet the specific requirements of each course.

LVN Advanced Standings (CA Only) Arizona College of Nursing provides an LVN advanced standing option in the program. Eligible applicants may apply for LVN advanced standing given they meet the following criteria: Maintenance of an active unencumbered LVN/LPN license from a jurisdiction recognized by the National Council of state board of nursing and all other admission requirements of the program. This option allows students the opportunity to earn proficiency credits for up to eight credit hours in the program.

Making the Most of Your Transfer Credits At Arizona College of Nursing, we want to help you make the most of the coursework you’ve already completed. Qualifying gen ed transfer credits may allow you to progress through our BSN program of study in less than three years. Our academic advisors will review your transcripts carefully and work to apply as many qualifying credits as possible.

Making the Most of Your Transfer Credits At Arizona College of Nursing, we want to help you make the most of the coursework you’ve already completed. Qualifying gen ed transfer credits may allow you to progress through our BSN program of study in less than three years. Our academic advisors will review your transcripts carefully and work to apply as many qualifying credits as possible. The Arlington campus does not accept nursing core transfer credits at this time.

Students must complete new enrollment results provided within this 12-month period will not be accepted, including • Internet: 2.5 Mbps upload speed paperwork for the receiving campus prior to transfer. Test Your Computer Speed transfer credits must be on file before the transfer can be finalized.

Active service members and veterans may be eligible for transfer credit based on their military education and experience.

Next Steps: Transfer Credit Approval Process Once official transcripts are received, transfer credits will be reflected on your institutional transcript.

If you have completed some college credit or have a degree in another field, qualifying transfer credits can shorten your program length. Students can progress through our BSN program in Atlanta in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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. Our transfer of credit team will review your current transcripts and give you specific feedback on how past education might be eligible to be applied towards a BSN degree.

Students can progress through our BSN program in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. For questions about transfer credits, including credits associated with college-level credit test scores, visit our Campus Locations page (https://www.arizonacollege.edu/campus-locations/) for details to contact your local campus.

Students can progress through our BSN program in three years or less with qualifying general education transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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.

Students can progress through our BSN program in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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. Read more about Arizona College of Nursing’s credit transfer requirements Students of all ages and backgrounds who qualify may be eligible for a variety of financial aid programs and payment options including: Federal student loans Federal PELL and SEOG grants Eligible State-based grant programs Private educational loans In addition to financial aid, Arizona College of Nursing does offer scholarship opportunities.

If you have completed some college credits or have a degree in another field, qualifying transfer credits can shorten your program length. Transfer credits can be a way to help you earn a nursing degree in Ohio sooner and at a lower cost. Students can progress through our BSN program in three years or less with qualifying general education transfer credits. For questions about transfer credits, including credits associated with college-level credit test scores, connect with a local admission advisor for details.

Students can progress through our BSN program in Dallas in three years or less with qualifying general education transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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.

Students can progress through our BSN program in Virginia in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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. Read more about Arizona College of Nursing’s credit transfer requirements Students of all ages and backgrounds who qualify may be eligible for a variety of financial aid programs and payment options including: Federal student loans Federal PELL and SEOG grants Eligible State-based grant programs Private educational loans In addition to financial aid, Arizona College of Nursing does offer scholarship opportunities.

If you have completed some college credit or have a degree in another field, qualifying transfer credits can shorten your program length. Students can progress through our BSN program in Fort Worth in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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.

Students who have qualifying gen ed transfer credits can complete their RN program in three years or less, and applying those credits could also reduce your overall tuition costs.

Students can progress through our BSN program in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. For questions about transfer credits, including credits associated with college-level credit test scores, visit our Campus Locations page (https://www.arizonacollege.edu/campus-locations/) for details to contact your local campus. Read more about Arizona College of Nursing’s credit transfer requirements Students of all ages and backgrounds who qualify may be eligible for a variety of financial aid programs and payment options including: Federal student loans Federal PELL and SEOG grants Eligible State-based grant programs Private educational loans Military veteran educational benefits (ex: Post-9/11 G.I.

Students can progress through our BSN program in Milwaukee in three years or less with qualifying general education transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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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Students can progress through our BSN program in St. Louis in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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.

Students can progress through our BSN program in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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.

Students can progress through our BSN program in three years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Transfer credits could be a way to help you graduate in less time and at a lower cost. 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. Read more about Arizona College of Nursing’s credit transfer requirements Students of all ages and backgrounds who qualify may be eligible for a variety of financial aid programs and payment options including: Federal student loans Federal PELL and SEOG grants Eligible State-based grant programs Private educational loans Military veteran educational benefits (ex: Post-9/11 G.I.

Nursing Transfer Credit (CA Only) Students are eligible to obtain credit for previous education or for other acquired knowledge in the field of nursing through equivalence, challenge examinations, or other methods of evaluation.

provide veterans the opportunity to This opportunity for advanced standing demonstrate achievement of course does not alter their ability to receive Previous Arizona College of Nursing learning outcomes. Applicants additional transfer credits through the Students or students who feel that course College’s policy surrounding “Credit for Students who were previously enrolled material has been mastered, through Prior Learning”. Awarding of credits at Arizona College of Nursing and had coursework completed outside of will require the student to successfully their credits evaluated for transfer Arizona College of Nursing for which complete standardized assessments of credit will not be required to have transfer credit cannot be given, may and skill validations. The courses that the transfer credit reevaluated if re- request an Arizona College of Nursing are eligible for advanced standing credit enrollment was completed within 24 proficiency examination for any course include NUR 215, NUR 215L, and PSY months of the last day attended. Only) Nursing courses from other nursing Nursing proficiency examinations Active service members and veterans programs will not be accepted by must be completed in the order of may request credit as documented Arizona College of Nursing for transfer course sequencing set forth on the on their Joint Services Transcript credit except as indicated below.

All repeat, incomplete, withdrawal and transfer credits that apply towards a 150% of the published length of the program as measured by the cumulative number of clock hours the student is required to complete and expressed in calendar time. Only transfer credits by the total number of attempted total cumulative “quality grade points” that count toward the student’s current credits. All repeat, incomplete, withdrawal and transfer credits that apply The number of credits for a class is towards a student’s program are counted multiplied by the grade point value of the toward the hours attempted for maximum grade to give the total grade points for timeframe measurement. Glendale campus transfer credits that count toward the

course only if all general education courses are transferred. The Arlington and Chesapeake campuses do not accept nursing course transfer credits at this time.

Transfer Credits and Your BSN Degree If you’ve already completed college coursework, those credits may help you finish your degree faster. At our nursing school in Connecticut, academic advisors work closely with you to review your transcripts and transfer as many qualifying gen ed credits as possible. Students who bring eligible transfer credits can complete their degree in three years or less, making it possible to graduate sooner than you might expect.

Transfer Credits Information The credits you’ve already earned may count toward your BSN. learn more Admissions Financial Aid Scholarships

Transfer of Credit Transfer of Credit 40.0 Credits Learn More To enroll in the program, students must have graduated from a program in an allied health field that includes at least 40 quarter credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better (18 quarter credits in health care related courses).

VETERAN TRANSFER OF CREDITS A Veterans Administration benefit recipient is required to report all previous education and training to Arizona College of Nursing. The college requirements of the program. This • Be classified with a healthcare evaluates the information and grants option allows students the opportunity specialist rating (i.e., Navy HM, AF appropriate credit with training time to earn proficiency credits for up to eight 4N0X1, Army 68W) while serving in and tuition reduced proportionally. credit hours in the program. the military and The veteran student and the Veterans Administration are notified. Advanced Standing by Proficiency • Submit proof of a minimum of 2 Testing for California Military years or equivalent experience as a Arizona College of Nursing accepts Personnel (CA Only) healthcare specialist or comparable military credits from the Joint Services Arizona College of Nursing recognizes role within the past 3 years Transcript (JST) when appropriate for that military personnel in California general education courses according with previous knowledge, training and Nursing Advanced Standing to equivalencies determined by the experience as healthcare specialists that Proficiency (OH Only) American Council of Education (ACE). meet the criteria below may be able to Qualified Licensed Vocational (Practical)

VETERAN TRANSFER OF CREDITS A Veterans Administration benefit recipient is required to report all previous education and training to Arizona College of Nursing. The college requirements of the program. This • Be classified with a healthcare evaluates the information and grants option allows students the opportunity specialist rating (i.e., Navy HM, AF appropriate credit with training time to earn proficiency credits for up to eight 4N0X1, Army 68W) while serving in and tuition reduced proportionally. credit hours in the program. the military or The veteran student and the Veterans Administration are notified. Advanced Standing by Proficiency • Submit proof of a minimum of 2 Testing for California Military years or equivalent experience as a Arizona College of Nursing accepts Personnel (CA Only) healthcare specialist or comparable military credits from the Joint Services Arizona College of Nursing recognizes role within the past 3 years Transcript (JST) when appropriate for that military personnel in California general education courses according with previous knowledge, training and Nursing Advanced Standing to equivalencies determined by the experience as healthcare specialists that Proficiency (OH Only) American Council of Education (ACE). meet the criteria below may be able to Qualified Licensed Vocational (Practical) demonstrate achievement of all pre- Nurse students can earn up to eight licensure BSN course outcomes through proficiency credits towards their

No waitlist to start at our Arlington campus Scholarships of up to $5,000 available at our Arlington campus Earn your BSN in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits Flexible scheduling with gen ed night classes and a mixture of in-person, online, and blended nursing classes Your success is our priority: tutoring, open lab time, and academic support Small class sizes where faculty are invested in your individual success All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S.

Who is Eligible for Transfer Credits? If you’ve started your nursing education at another accredited school, you might be able to transfer the general education credits to Arizona College of Nursing. To be eligible for transfer credit consideration, you must meet the following requirements: Institutional Accreditation: Your previous institution must be accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Grade Requirements: Transfer credit is granted only for General Education Science and Math courses with a letter grade of “B” or higher

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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.