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Excelsior College

CCBC and Excelsior transfer agreements


About Excelsior College

Excelsior College is a regionally accredited, non profit distance learning institution founded in 1971 focused on providing educational opportunity to adult learners.

The college initially achieved its mission to provide adult learners with a flexible and affordable pathway to a credential through the assessment of learning and the aggregation of credit earned from inside and outside the classroom. It soon added credit by examination, and students could study independently and take exams to validate their knowledge. Thirty years later, in the 2000s, the college was among the first institutions developing and offering online courses.

With generous credit acceptance practices, learners can transfer academic credit from previous college experiences; receive credit for military and workforce training, professional licenses and certifications, CLEP, DANTES and other approved exams; and undergo portfolio assessments of real-world experience. Excelsior offers more than 40-degree programs across six areas of study: business, health sciences, liberal arts, nursing, public service and technology.

General transfer information

Students can transfer in a maximum of 90 credits, including credits earned through prior learning assessment(s) such as Advance Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) in addition to credit by portfolio. Excelsior College also grants credit for military experience and other professional certifications, training, credentials and licenses. Learn more»

Transfer partnership

Education discount

Education discount requirements
CCBC Degree Excelsior Benefit GPA Requirement
Degree not required
  • Savings of up to 20% on tuition costs at Excelsior College.
  • Save $50 with a one-time application fee waiver.
  • Personalized advising and support.
  • Active-duty military and veterans may qualify for an additional reduction in undergraduate tuition.
 2.0 or higher

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Admissions

Admissions

Transfer Students

Partnership Specilist

Transfer
  • Dual admission to CCBC and Stevenson University. 
  • Co-advising by Stevenson to ensure CCBC courses align with your chosen program.
  • Access to select facilities, programs, and events at Stevenson using an SU ID Card.
  • Acceptance of transfer credits for Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) and select AAS degree programs (Accounting, Criminal Justice Studies, Legal Studies, Cybersecurity, Human Services, and Digital Media).
  • Junior standing upon transfer with registration appointment to enroll in classes with other Stevenson students with junior status.
  • Acceptance of up to forty-five (45) credits in transfer through CCBC’s documented prior learning and high school articulation agreements that also meet the qualifying scores or academic review approval required by Stevenson University. Learn more at Stevenson University Credit for Prior Learning Policies.
  • Eligible for a $2000 yearly Degrees to Succeed Scholarship for up to 2 years of full-time study and other Stevenson transfer scholarships.
  •  Waiver of Stevenson University application fee.
Note: Admission into Stevenson University does not guarantee admission to screened majors that require a separate application process and may require additional pre-requisite courses.
  • Enrolled in a degree program at CCBC after obtaining a high school diploma or equivalency
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater for credits completed at CCBC
  • Complete an Acknowledgement Form during the first 45 credits at CCBC of the intent to attend Stevenson.
  1. Discuss this program with your academic advisor to verify your eligibility to participate.
  2. Complete the acknowledgement form, which outlines the student checklist, program requirements, and permission to share your academic information with 4 Year.
  3. Submit the completed Acknowledgement Form.
  4. CCBC will submit the completed Acknowledgement Form to Stevenson University.
  5. Stevenson will contact you regarding the next steps to enroll in the program.

If you wish to withdrawal from this program, please complete the withdrawal form.

Additional resources

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