It's excellent that you are considering further academic opportunities! Understanding how your Nexford University credentials may be recognized by other institutions is an important part of planning your educational journey.

Nexford University's Accreditation

Nexford University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Accreditation signifies that Nexford meets rigorous educational standards and quality assurance benchmarks. This is often a key factor considered by other institutions.

Learn more about Nexford's Accreditation and Licensure in the University Catalog.

How Other Institutions Evaluate Degrees and Transfer Credits

Ultimately, the decision to recognize a degree or accept transfer credits from any institution, including Nexford, rests entirely with the receiving institution. Each college or university has its own distinct admissions criteria, degree recognition policies, and processes for evaluating transfer credits.

Factors they typically consider include:

• The accreditation of the institution where the degree or credits were earned (like Nexford).
• The comparability of the curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Your academic performance (grades achieved).
• The specific requirements of the program to which you are applying at their institution.

It's important to understand that no college, school, or accrediting agency can require another institution to accept degrees earned or credits transferred from elsewhere. This holds true even when the sending and receiving institutions are accredited by the same or similar accrediting bodies.

Recommended Steps for You

1. Contact Prospective Institutions Directly: This is the most crucial step. Before applying, reach out to the admissions office of any institution you are considering. Inquire specifically about their policies for recognizing degrees and accepting transfer credits from an institution with Nexford's accreditation status.
2. Prepare Your Nexford Documents: Nexford can provide you with official academic transcripts and other necessary documentation (such as your diploma upon graduation) to support your applications.
3. Share Program Information: Be prepared to share details about your Nexford program, such as course descriptions or syllabi, if requested by the receiving institution.

Our Commitment

Nexford University is committed to providing high-quality, accredited education and will furnish you with the official documentation needed to represent your academic achievements. However, we cannot guarantee acceptance or recognition by other independent institutions.

Further Questions? While our Learner Success team cannot speak on behalf of other institutions, they can provide guidance on obtaining your Nexford academic records or answer general questions about this topic. Please contact them via our request form or scheduling an advising session.