Are credits from WGU transferable?

benegesserit · Mar 17, 2016

Are credits from WGU able to be transferred to another school? I am not talking about transferring a degree, I mean transferring classes from WGU to another school, if for example you find that you don't like WGU.

That's more a question of the policies of the school you plan on transferring to, not the school you would transfer from. I don't see any reason why WGU classes would not transfer, assuming that the course met the other school's transfer criteria.

In general, most schools will not accept transfer credits for classes that are considered part of their core nursing program. So it's likely that, for example, statistics would transfer, but health assessment would not.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 18, 2016

WGU credits can be transferred to other institutions due to regional accreditation.

As the previous poster mentioned, you will have a difficult time obtaining transfer credit for nursing coursework regardless of where you took the classes.

vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN · Mar 18, 2016

My (non-nursing) credits from WGU were evaluated by my local state University and many met General Ed requirements, others did not. But they were still counted as elective credits because WGU is regionally accredited.

Interestingly, or should I say, unbelievably, the same credits the state university allowed, the community college did not transfer. Ugh!

I still think WGU is a great school.

NJ2008 · Mar 19, 2016

Wait, how did my post turn into a thread? I don't remember doing that, lol.

My (non-nursing) credits from WGU were evaluated by my local state University and many met General Ed requirements, others did not. But they were still counted as elective credits because WGU is regionally accredited.

Thanks. I figured it would be up to each school but I wanted know of anyone had any experience trying. So your story is helpful.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 19, 2016

Wait, how did my post turn into a thread? I don't remember doing that, lol.

I split your post off into its own thread a couple of days ago. I figured your question would attract more replies if it was in a standalone thread.

osi2011 · Mar 24, 2016

Are credits from WGU able to be transferred to another school? I am not talking about transferring a degree, I mean transferring classes from WGU to another school, if for example you find that you don't like WGU.

Are you currently at WGU? If so how do you like it or are you planning to transfer? I am asking because I am curious about the program and considering applying but would like more information from other students.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 26, 2016

Are you currently at WGU? If so how do you like it or are you planning to transfer? I am asking because I am curious about the program and considering applying but would like more information from other students.

I think the student to whom you're asking this question is considering enrolling at WGU, so he/she is in the same situation as you.

I completed WGU's online BSN last year and enjoyed it. It was affordable, self-paced, and facilitated my acceptance into a MSN program at a regional state university.

NJ2008 · Mar 28, 2016

Are you currently at WGU? If so how do you like it or are you planning to transfer? I am asking because I am curious about the program and considering applying but would like more information from other students.

No I don't go to WGU. I think their approach sounds good though. It's different.