Those applying for transfer from another college follow the same application procedure, along with the same required units for entrance as outlined for first-time college students. Transfer students must furnish official transcripts of all previous college or university work attempted, whether or not credit is sought. Upon admission to Nichols College, copies of the transfer student's transcript are sent to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation. The Registrar will send notification of credits transferred to the student.
Courses for transfer credit will be evaluated according to the following guidelines:
1. Courses taken at regionally accredited four-year and two-year colleges where a grade of "C" or higher was earned will be accepted for transfer credit, provided the course or courses are similar to a course or courses offered at Nichols College and are applicable to a Nichols College degree program.
2. The maximum number of credit-hours allowed for transfer from a regionally accredited higher education institution is 90 semester hours.
3. Only six semester hours are permitted for transfer credit toward junior/senior specialization requirements.
4. All transfer students must take at least 30 semester hours at Nichols College and complete all degree requirements for graduation.
5. Nichols College evaluates non-traditional credit on the basis of recommendations made by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
6. Students enrolled at Nichols College must receive approval from the Registrar before registering for course(s) for credit to be taken at another institution for transfer to Nichols College.
7. Mathematics and accounting courses must be taken within the last 10 years to qualify for transfer credit. Computer courses must be taken within the last 5 years.
Articulation Agreements
Nichols College maintains ongoing cooperative relationships with select two-year colleges to facilitate the transfer process and the award of credit for prior college level work. If you currently attend a two-year college, check to see if Nichols has an articulation agreement with your institution. You may contact the transfer coordination department at your current institution or call the Office of Admission for further information.
Current Articulation Agreements
Bristol Community College, MA
Community College of Rhode Island, RI
Cottey College, MO
Dean College, MA
Holyoke Community College, MA
Middlesex Community College, MA
Mitchell College, CT
Mount Wachusett Community College, MA
New England College of Finance, MA
North Shore Community College, MA
Quincigamond Community College, MA
Quinebaug Valley Community College, CT
Rockland Community College, NY
If you are a transfer student from a two year or another four year college or university and have questions on the transfer process please contact me.
1. APPLY NOW
2. Submit Official High School Transcript
3. Submit Official College/University Transcripts
4. Submit 1 academic Reference Letter
5. Submit Essay (See APPLY NOW link for topics)
6. Submit SAT or ACT scores (If you have been out of High School for more than 2 years you do not need to submit your test scores)