NAU Transfer and Credit Mobility
Find details to Plan Your Transfer to NAU including transfer pathways and transfer-friendly majors, Connect to Tools to See How Your Credit Transfers to NAU, Explore how Non-credit learning experiences and credentials (Prior Learning Assessment-PLA, or Credit for Prior Learning) transfer to NAU, including what counts for credit, what evidence to submit, how faculty review PLA, and where to find PLA equivalency crosswalks. Review NAU’s domestic and international partner transfer agreements, and non-CHEA-recognized institution transfer agreements. You’ll also find information for easy access to contacts and instructions to check your evaluation status whenever you need support.
Plan Your Transfer to NAU
- Explore step-by-step the transfer process to NAU.
- Obtain clear Transfer Pathways (Degree Progression Plans) from partner community colleges to NAU.
- Review the undergraduate majors designed to support transfer students.
- Understand the policy for transferring credit to NAU as an:
Connect to Tools to See How Your Credit Transfers to NAU
- Use JacksPath to map out your transfer credits and remaining NAU coursework.
- Conduct course equivalency searches for institutions in Arizona by institution or course.
- Review block transfer options from Arizona (AGEC) and California (Cal-GETC, previously IGETC and CSUGE).
Non-credit learning experiences and credentials (Prior Learning Assessment)
- Explore the types of credentials that are evaluated, the evidence to submit, and the process for PLA.
- PLA equivalency crosswalks.
NAU degree programs accepting more than 64 transfer units
Current catalog programs
These programs are listed in NAU's current academic catalog and allow students to transfer more than 64 units toward degree completion.
| NAU degree program | Allowable transfer credit units |
|---|---|
| Applied Business Management (BS) | 75 units |
| Applied Human Behavior (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Applied Science (BAS) – all specializations (Arizona community colleges only) | 75 units |
| Biology (BS) | 75 units |
| Career and Technical Education (BSED, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Criminal Justice Administration (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Early Childhood Education – Non-Certification (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Emergency Management (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Engineering Technology (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Health Sciences – Fitness Wellness (BS) | 75 units |
| Health Sciences – Allied Health (BS) | 90 units |
| Hospitality Leadership (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Hotel and Restaurant Management (BS) (only applicable for students completing transfer coursework at Arizona community colleges) | 75 units |
| Interior Design (BS) (only applicable for students completing transfer coursework at Maricopa Community College) | 73 units |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (B, 90–30): Emergency Management, Justice Studies | 90 units |
| Journalism (BSJOUR) | 75 units |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BS) | 75 units |
| Nursing – Option for Registered Nurses (BSN) (associate degree and Arizona RN license required) | 90 units |
| Public Administration (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
| Secondary Education (BSED) (only for students in the NAUTeach program at Maricopa Community Colleges): Biology, Earth Science, General Science, Mathematics, Physics | 69 units |
| Secondary Education – Chemistry (BSED) (only for students in the NAUTeach program at Maricopa Community Colleges) | 74 units |
| Social Work (BSW) | 75 units |
| Strategic Leadership (BS, 90–30) | 90 units |
Programs from previous catalog years
These programs were available in past academic catalogs and also allowed over 64 transfer units, but may no longer be accepting new students.
| NAU degree program | Allowable transfer credit units |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Technology (BA or BS) (Personalized Learning) | 75 units |
| Health Sciences (BS): Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy, Medical Assisting, Paramedic Care, Physical Therapist Assisting, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology | 90 units |
| International Hospitality Management (BS) | 75 units |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (B/BA/BS, 90–30) – all specializations (Note: some Interdisciplinary Studies programs are not 90–30 degrees) | 90 units |
| Liberal Arts (BA or BS) (Personalized Learning) | 75 units |
| Management (BA or BS) (Personalized Learning) | 75 units |
NAU Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with partner institutions
NAU’s domestic MOU partnerships:
| Partner institution | Agreement |
|---|---|
| Aspen University | Nursing (BSN) |
| Aspen University | Nursing – Option for Registered Nurses (BSN) |
| Aspen University | Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Center for the Future of Arizona Beat the Odds Leadership Academy | National Institute for School Leadership – Executive Development Program |
| University of Arizona | James E. Rogers College of Law – 3+3 Program |
Center for International Education agreements
NAU’s international academic partnerships:
Transfer Pathway
| University and country | Program | Allowable transfer credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Education Centre Limited, Sri Lanka | Psychology | 87 units |
| SDH Institute, Singapore | Hotel and Restaurant Management | 48 units |
Dual (Second) Degree
| University and country | Program | Allowable transfer credits |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing Hospitality Institute, China | Hotel and Restaurant Management | 71 units |
| Chongqing Univ. of Posts and Telecommunications, China | Electrical Engineering | 90 units |
| Chongqing Univ. of Posts and Telecommunications, China | Computer Engineering | 90 units |
| Grenoble INP, France | Computer Science (MS) | 12 units |
| Grenoble INP, France | Electrical Engineering (MS) | 12 units |
| Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China | Business Economics | 44 units |
| Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China | Finance | 44 units |
| Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China | Management | 41 units |
| Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China | Marketing | 38 units |
| Huaqiao University, China | Accounting | 46 units |
| Huaqiao University, China | Finance | 46 units |
| Huaqiao University, China | Civil Engineering | 27 units |
| Jiangsu University, China | English | 64 units |
| Jiangsu University, China | Mechanical Engineering | 37 units |
| Nanjing University of the Arts, China | Creative Media and Film | 44 units |
| Sanda University, China | Hotel and Restaurant Management | 76 units |
| Shanghai Business School, China | Hotel and Restaurant Management | 86 units |
| Shanghai Polytechnic University, China | Hotel and Restaurant Management | 88 units |
| Soochow University, China | English | 56 units |
| Tianhua College of Shanghai Normal University, China | Psychology | 88 units |
| Tianhua College of Shanghai Normal University, China | English | 88 units |
| Tianhua College of Shanghai Normal University, China | Early Childhood Education | 77 units |
| University of Bordeaux, France | Biological Sciences | 90 units |
| University of Bordeaux, France | Geology | 90 units |
Review NAU’s domestic and international partner transfer agreements and non-CHEA-recognized institution transfer agreements
- Review NAU’s domestic articulation agreements and pathways.
- Review NAU’s international partner-specific transfer agreements.
- Review non-CHEA-recognized institutions with approved Transfer Pathways.