Transfer Community College Credits Through Our Alliance Program
Discover how you can apply your associate's degree toward a Purdue Global bachelor's.
Transfer Credits to Save on Tuition and Graduate Sooner
Purdue Global has partnered with schools across the country to help those with community college credits transfer them and earn a bachelor’s degree faster.
Earn Credit for Prior Learning
Combined with other prior learning, your associate’s credits may cover up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
Tuition Reduction for Alliance Schools
As a graduate of a partner institution, you may be eligible for a tuition reduction.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Why Should You Choose Purdue Global to Further Your Education?
- We offer 175+ online undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Your experiences can earn you undergraduate credits. Earn credits from your work or life skills and save on your degree.
- We offer accelerated degree pathways for veterans and active-duty servicemembers. Your military training can get you closer to your degree.
- Earn credit for what you already know. Assess your skills and test out of courses you have mastered.
- Terms start every month, so you can begin right away.
Take 3 Weeks to Get to Know Us
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Experience a Purdue Global undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week period.
There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply.
That's the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See notes and conditions below.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Purdue Global Community College Alliance Program
Purdue Global has an educational alliance (through an articulation agreement) with the following institutions.
Don't see your school listed on this page? Purdue Global may be able to recognize credits or programs from colleges and universities not listed on this page. Contact us for a full list or to learn more.
- Amarillo College
- Anne Arundel Community College
- Athena Career Academy
- Austin Community College District
- Butler Community College
- Central Maine Community College
- College of Southern Maryland
- Columbus State Community College
- Danville Area Community College
- Davis College
- Del Mar College
- Delaware Technical and Community College
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Eastern Iowa Community College
- ETI Technical College of Niles
- Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Hagerstown Community College
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- Hudson Valley Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Iowa Central Community College
- Iowa Lakes Community College
- Iowa Valley Community College
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Kentucky Community and Technical College System
- Kirkwood Community College
- Manchester Community College
- Mid Plains Community College
- Mohave Community College
- New Hampshire Technical Institute
- Northcentral Technical College
- Northeast Iowa Community College
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Northwest Career College
- Owens Community College
- Pikes Peak State College
- Pima Community College
- Richard Bland College
- Rose State College
- Southeast Community College
- Southeastern Community College
- Southern Maine Community College
- Southwestern Community College (Iowa)
- Tarrant County College District
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Ultimate Medical Academy
- University of Montana - Missoula College
- Vincennes University
- Western Technical College
Start at Your Community College. Finish at Purdue Global.
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College Associate's Degree Graduates: Continue to a Bachelor's Degree With Purdue Global
Explore opportunities to apply your associate's degree credits toward a Purdue Global bachelor's degree. Indiana residents receive a 25% tuition reduction. For more information, call 317-208-5311 or email ivytechtransfer
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) Students and Graduates: We've Added New Services to Our FTCC Alliance
Learn how you can earn credits for prior experience or apply additional courses at FTCC after graduation toward a Purdue Global bachelor’s degree. For more information, contact our FTCC Relationship Manager Mark Hennessey at 910-584-3933 or mark.hennessey
Vincennes University
Vincennes University Associate's Degree Graduates: Transfer as a Junior (TSAP)
Discover pathways that provide 100% credit for your associate’s toward a Purdue Global bachelor’s degree. Indiana residents receive a 25% tuition reduction.
Frequently Asked Questions for Transfer Students
How many credits can I apply toward my degree?
Credits earned through prior coursework or experience can count toward a maximum of 75% of an undergraduate credential. Program and state-specific exceptions may apply. Refer to the University Catalog for more information.
How do I know if credits earned at a prior institution will transfer to Purdue Global?
Courses must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to transfer:
- Completed at an accredited institution
- Included on an official transcript
- Carry a grade of "C-" or better for undergraduate courses, or "B" or better for graduate courses; Purdue Global will consider grades of "Pass," "Credit," or similar, on an individual basis
- Must be 100-level or higher and not considered remedial, college preparatory, or not at a college level
- Relevant to your program of study and equivalent to the course requirements of your program
- Fit into your degree plan
- Meet any additional program-specific requirements
How do semester credits transfer to Purdue Global?
Purdue Global courses are made up of quarter credits. A semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. As an example, if you have 60 semester credits that you expect to transfer, that would equal 90 quarter credits at Purdue Global.
How do I request an evaluation of prior learning credits?
You will need to request an official transcript from each college or university that you attended in the past. An Advisor can provide you with the College and University Transcript Request Form to assist in this process.
Official transcripts must be sent to the Office of the Registrar at the following address:
Purdue Global
Office of the Registrar
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Transcripts must arrive sealed and sent directly from the registrar of the academic institution that awarded the credits.
When do I need to submit my transcripts or other proof of prior learning?
You must provide evidence of prior learning prior to the first day of the course for which the credit is intended; however, we strongly recommend that you provide your official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar by the last day of the first term. After this point, in certain cases, we may deny you the opportunity for a transfer credit evaluation due to course scheduling factors.
If you wish to submit a portfolio for experiential learning credit, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in a credit for work experience course in your first two terms.