Excelsior College

Austin Community College University Information for:
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
888-647-2388

CONTACT FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS:

Admissions Office

• By toll-free phone:1- 800-896-2798 (press 2-7 at the prompt)
• By email: ccpartnerships@excelsior.edu
• By web http://ccpartnerships.excelsior.edu

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT:

* Yes. All degree level programs (AA/AAS/AS) considered for transfer.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

• School of Business
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Liberal Arts (includes criminal justice)
• School of Nursing
• School of Technology
• Excelsior Examination Program

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS:

• The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the RN to MS in nursing degree programs are open to students who have successfully completed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the United States.
• The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is open to students who have successfully completed a minimum of 20 credits in the field of Health Sciences. Courses with titles such as, clinical practicum, patient assessment, physical assessment, advanced emergency care, paramed tech, intervention treatment etc. would be acceptable.
• All other programs are open admissions

TRANSFER CREDIT INFORMATION:

• Depending on program between 89-105 credits allowed in transfer
• Coursework must be degree level
• Developmental, remedial, physical education and vocational courses are not considered for transfer

GRADING:

• Only "C" grades or better allowed in transfer
• Only higher grade of repeated courses will apply

APPROXIMATE COSTS (2007-2008)

Students transferring from Austin Community College qualify for preferential pricing.  Completion of 12 credits in Excelsior College coursework are required.

• Application = $75.00
• Enrollment = $150.00
• Course tuition per credit = $250.00
• College Level Proficiency Exams: 3 credits = $205.00, 4 credits = $235.00, 6 credits = $295
• Student Service Annual Fee = $70.00 (Note:  Annual fee will be waived if 6 credits of Excelsior College coursework completed in previous academic year)
• Program Completion = $150.00 (reduced by $15.00 for every one (1) credit taken with Excelsior - enrolled students only)

          www.ccpartnerships.excelsior.edu

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

• Federal Financial Aid
• Payment Plans
• Scholarships

           www.excelsior.edu/financialaid

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFERS:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS UNIQUE TO THIS SCHOOL:

Excelsior College helps busy working adults earn the degrees they need with flexible distance education programs. The College, formerly Regents College, was founded in 1971 on the fundamental philosophy that what you know is more important than where or how you learned it. We recognize that adult learners can attain college-level knowledge in many ways. Our name, which means "Ever Upward," depicts how, with over 100,000 graduates, we propel students just like you toward their goals.