Full Transfer Guide

Welcome and Our Mission

You could obtain college credit by taking 11 courses at OnlineDegree.com…completely tuition-free.  That’s a potential of 33 college credit units…without the interviews, applications, or tuition. The courses are online, available 24/7, and taken at your own pace.

Our mission is to help make college more accessible and affordable for everyone.  University and college education can still be too expensive and unapproachable for many Americans.  Our goal is to help the millions of people go back to school who aren’t able to take that first step whether due to limited finances, busy schedule or just general apprehensions jumping into a university. To do that, we’ve made it possible to receive college credits, up to your entire freshman year of college…zero-tuition.

Below, we’ve provided a full guide as well as our Recommended To-Do List: Steps You Should Take, so you can learn how it’s possible to receive college credits for the courses you’ve completed at OnlineDegree.com.

Available Courses

Overview Of The Process

To achieve our Mission of making college more affordable and approachable, we’ve created a simple and easy-to-use learning environment where you can take 13 free online courses. These college-level courses cover a variety of topics like Criminal Justice, Robotics, Computer Science, and many more listed above. In addition to being free, our courses are introductory and don’t require you taking any pre-requisites or prior coursework before beginning. We’ve then worked out pathways where you could receive college credit after you’ve successfully completed those courses. Most universities require you take certain general courses during the first year or two when you enroll. These general course requirements can either be taken at the 4-year university or can usually be satisfied elsewhere like enrolling at a community college. With OnlineDegree.com, it’s now possible to complete our courses and have them potentially accepted towards your general course requirements at a university…without having to pay any tuition! These pathways to receiving credit are outlined below through our direct partnerships with universities and our participation with a third-party called the NCCRS. When you successfully complete courses, you could obtain credit towards your degree potentially saving you thousands of dollars on tuition. Here’s a summary of how the process works:

• Register for a free account at OnlineDegree.com
• Choose to take as many courses as you’d like
• Successfully complete courses with a passing grade of 70% or above
• Generate your Transcript to send to the college or university where you’re applying
• Your eventual college or university considering the courses you’ve completed for credit towards your degree

The process is discussed in further detail below.

Receiving Credit For Courses

Our goal at OnlineDegree.com is to help you receive credit at a university by taking our free college-level courses. OnlineDegree.com is not a university and does not and cannot “grant credit” – the option to grant credit always belongs to the college or university that you plan on attending, and will further depend on whether a course fits into your degree program. We want to save students time and money to get their degree. To do that, we work with a number of official accredited university partners who’ve agreed to recognize our courses for credit and participate with the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) where our courses have earned a recommendation for credit with over 1400 universities and colleges cooperating in their network nationwide. Here are the following pathways to receive credit:

• • Direct Participating Universities- We work directly with accredited participating universities who have agreed to award credit for successful completion of OnlineDegree.com courses. They are listed below along with a course mapping to see how our courses could satisfy course requirements with their various degree programs. Although they’ve agreed to accept these completed courses and award credit as noted, your individual situation and how those courses will ultimately transfer will depend on your choice of major, other credits you may have earned, and other individual factors.
    

    Ashworth College is a 30 year-old accredited institution offering more than 125 programs spanning online career certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. Offerings are in high-demand fields including healthcare, business, creative services, education and trades.  Download a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various degree programs offered at Ashworth.

    

    Southern New Hampshire University is a nonprofit, regionally accredited university with an 85-year history of providing high quality education to students online and on campus. Their 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH is home to over 3,000 students. They also offer affordable, accessible online degree programs to over 90,000 students.  Download a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at SNHU.

    

    Colorado State University-Global is already a known leader in accessibility, becoming the first independent, fully accredited, 100% online state university in the U.S. in 2007. With over 28 degrees and accelerated programs, the academic offerings have been designed specifically for working adults. Here is a course mapping to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at CSU-Global.

    

    Excelsior University is a regionally accredited, not-for-profit distance learning institution founded in 1971 focused on providing educational opportunity to adult learners. It offers more than 35 degree programs across six areas of study: business, health sciences, liberal arts, nursing, public service, and technology. Here is a sample course mapping to show which OnlineDegree.com courses could be applicable to degree programs offered at Excelsior. Dedicated academic advisors and faculty members foster and promote academic success as students work toward career advancement and achievement of life goals.

    

    Trident University International is a regionally accredited institution in Cypress, California. Their programs are 100% accessible online, and combined with no daily micromanagement to promote a flexible learning environment for adult learners to excel at a manageable pace. Trident is alma mater to more than 30,000 military, veteran and adult students.  Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Trident.

    

    Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier private Christian university helping students find their purpose with next-generation education, including over 200 academic programs in high-demand fields. GCU offers traditional students and working professionals generous scholarship opportunities, student support resources, on-campus state-of-the-art facilities, dynamic online classrooms, innovative learning experiences and more. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at GCU.

    

    Florida National University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees. There are over 3700 enrolled students across their 3 campus locations and online programs. FNU offers three Master Degrees, ten Baccalaureate Degree Programs, twenty-five Associate Degree programs, nine Diploma Programs, and eight Certificate Programs. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at FNU.

    

    Founded in 1904, MacCormac College is the oldest, two-year, private, non-profit institution, in the state of Illinois. It’s committed to providing its diverse student population with an exceptional education and offers Associate Degrees in: Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Business Administration (as well as a completely online Business Administration Program), and Paralegal Studies. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at MacCormac.

    

    University of Maryland Global Campus has been a pioneer in distance education since 1947, and has grown to be the largest online public university in the nation. Regionally accredited, it has over 90 degrees, specializations and certificates, the academic offerings have been designed specifically for those with diverse responsibilities like working adults and servicemembers. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at UMGC.

    

    Bellevue University is a worldwide leader in adult education, enrolling nearly 10,000 students in 2018. Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, they were one of the first accredited institutions to offer online degree programs in 1996. With over 80 degrees to choose from in high growth career fields, they allow busy adults to complete a degree on their own schedule, and in less time. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Bellevue.

    

    Thomas Edison State University is one of New Jersey’s 11 public institutions of higher learning and one of the oldest schools in the country designed specifically for adults. With approximately 17,000 students, the University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in more than 100 areas of study as well as undergraduate, graduate and professional certificates. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at TESU.

    

    Founded in 1883, Cleary University is an accredited, not-for-profit institution that has had one consistent plan: helping students achieve more in Business. As strictly a business school, Cleary University helps prepare students for the transition to the corner office from the classroom. With campuses in Michigan as well as degrees offered 100 percent online, students can choose the option that works for them. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Cleary.

    

    With over 50 years of history in downtown Chicago, Taylor Business Institute is an accredited institution offering associate degrees in applied science and a certificate. Built for the non-traditional student, it recognizes that many students have not been in school for some time. It offers hands-on applied training to support the college’s career programs and provides developmental coursework to strengthen the adult student. Some of the benefits include accelerated degree programs, hands-on practical training, mentorships, affordable education, small classes, and much more. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at TBI.

    

    Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University is a non-profit liberal arts community and the largest private college in the state of Indiana. IWU offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees, 38 graduate degrees and 5 doctorate degrees. The University’s academic structure encourages innovation in education and honors academic achievements by students and faculty alike. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at IWU.

    

    Founded over 50 years ago, Lynn University is a private non-profit institution that is internationally renowned and ranked as one of the most innovative schools in the nation. Lynn is regionally accredited by the SACSCOC, and is located in beautiful South Florida on an 115-acre campus. It offers 45 undergraduate degrees and 14 graduate degrees through its six colleges, along with it’s adult-friendly iPad-powered learning and accelerated degree programs. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Lynn U.

    

    Peirce College is an accredited nonprofit institution founded in 1865 and built exclusively to serve the unique needs of working adults. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, students can choose from a large variety of career-focused degrees with accelerated courses that are offered online, on-campus, or both. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Peirce.

    

    Since 1888, Salem University has provided degree programs with a strong foundation in the liberal arts that prepare graduates for occupations or advanced studies. There are dozens of diverse programs to choose from, and a unique one course per month format allowing students to focus on one class at a time. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Salem.

    

    Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit institution providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the classroom, online and via self-paced learning (both web and mail) to an average of about 5,000 students annually. UIU is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, flexible, quality programs online since 1999 and through distance learning since 1973. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at UIU.

    

    For 200 years, Norwich University’s guiding values and mission have helped create an atmosphere of excellence. We are the nation’s oldest private military college and the birthplace of ROTC, serving a diverse student body that reflects the world today. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Norwich.

    

    Founded in 1965. 100+ programs. BC strives to cultivate and encourage positive action, critical thought, and the knowledge students need to improve their lives, careers, and the world around them. Baker offers flexible scheduling so you can get a great education on your own terms. Also offers online programs, and programs for career fields showing high rates of growth. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Baker.

    

    Golden Gate University’s sole purpose is to educate adults — like you — who are balancing the complex demands of life. With a 120 year history of helping adult learners, GGU is an accredited institution offering fully online undergraduate and graduate programs in business and management, accounting, taxation, and law. Ranked #1 for Adult Learners in the US by Washington Monthly for 3 years running (2016-2018), adults get career-focused degree options that are flexible with their busy lives.

    

    Indiana Tech has a unique and important mission to provide learners a professional education, prepare them for active participation and career advancement, and to assume leadership roles in the 21st century worldwide. Students can choose from a wide variety of campus-based programs and learn 100% online from anywhere in the world. View the course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at Indiana Tech.

    

    Founded in 1970, American InterContinental University provides associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees both on-campus and online. With 24/7 access to your classes online or through a mobile app, they also provide you with a Graduation Team of four advisors to support you throughout your journey. A regionally accredited institution, AIU is dedicated to providing a curriculum that helps students pursue their professional interests in today’s globalized, cutting-edge industries. Here is a course mapping here to see which OnlineDegree.com courses would be applicable to the various counterparts offered at AIU.
  • NCCRS- Our courses have also earned a recommendation for credit from the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) whose recommendations are considered by over 1400 accredited colleges and universities in the United States. The NCCRS doesn’t guarantee that participating universities and colleges will accept the courses for credit. The option to grant credit always belongs to the college or university and will further depend on whether a course fits into your degree program. However, the colleges and universities who do participate have indicated their willingness to consider accepting the NCCRS credit recommendations when you complete the courses. You’ll find the list of cooperating colleges and universities that have agreed to consider NCCRS recommendations for Credit by clicking here. It’s highly recommended to reach out and discuss this with the college you wish to attend beforehand to inquire about how many units they will accept from NCCRS credit recommendations from OnlineDegree.com.

We highly recommend utilizing our Recommended To-Do List below to ensure you take the appropriate steps to potentially earning college credit.

Recommended To-Do List: Steps You Should Take

We’ve provided a recommend To-Do list below to make sure you maximize your ability to receive college credit for the courses you complete at OnlineDegree.com

1. Learn About the Courses
   • Review the available courses at OnlineDegree.com and see which ones you’re interested in taking
   • Read through the syllabi, course description, lessons, and recommended credit units to learn specifics about the particular course or courses
2. Before Taking the Courses
   • Contact your school to find out if they will award credit for successful completion of OnlineDegree.com courses. To help you with this, you can search through the NCCRS list of over 1400 cooperating colleges and universities that have agreed to consider NCCRS credit recommendations (which OnlineDegree.com courses have earned) by clicking here. We also have direct schools we participate with above like Ashworth College and Southern New Hampshire University who have agreed to accept our courses for credit and you can inquire more by using their information above
   • Read through our Frequently Asked Questions section to learn more about how to take the courses, how it works, or any details or questions you may have
3. Taking the Courses
   • Take the course(s) you’ve selected by completing each lesson, exercise and assessment.
   • Prepare for your Final Exam by studying all of the material and reading you’ve learned throughout the course
   • Watch the videos on how your exam will be proctored online, and read more about how to take your test
   • Take your Final Exam, and pass the course with a score of 70% or greater
4. Taking the Courses
   • Complete our Transcript Request wizard to send your transcript to universities where you’re applying

Exam Proctoring

To ensure academic integrity, our Final Exam is proctored with a 3rd-party company.  They need to monitor you to make sure there’s no cheating. It’s standard practice for all online testing at the college-level. We’ve negotiated the fee on your behalf, and they will only charge you a small fee of $9.  Before you take your Final Exam, you’ll be directed to familiarize yourself with the proctoring process through a series of short videos and How-To guides. You can also take a free practice test (not graded) to make sure you understand how it works.

Documentation Of Credit Recommendations

On the NCCRS website, you can view our organization page along with the specific details and credit recommendations for each of our courses by clicking here.  We’re continually working to add more courses in addition to the current courses being offered.

About The NCCRS

Since 1973, NCCRS (National College Credit Recommendation Service) has been evaluating training and education programs offered outside of the traditional college classroom setting and translating them into college credit equivalencies.  The organization coordinates teams of college faculty evaluators and subject matter experts to conduct extensive reviews of education and training programs offered by corporations, unions, religious organizations and proprietary schools. NCCRS strives to help working adults and other students earn credit for learning acquired outside of the college classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions