Apply for Transcript Evaluations

Any applicant requesting a transfer credit to Brookline College from another school must meet all of Brookline College’s admission requirements.

Students may earn transfer credit in the following ways:

  1. Evaluation of previously earned credit from another postsecondary educational institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  2. Nationally recognized college-equivalency examinations: Successful completion of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).
  3. For international students, official transcript translation (if applicable) and evaluation from a member of the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Requirements for Evaluation:

  1. Academic Credit –For credit to be awarded for previously earned academic credit from another accredited postsecondary institution, an official academic transcript(s) must be submitted to the Registrar. Course descriptions and/or syllabi may be required with the transcript for evaluation purposes. Applicants seeking transfer credit for nursing courses may be requested to complete skill/competency assessments, if applicable, for the course involved. A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required to be considered for transfer credit into Diploma, Associate and Bachelor programs. A grade of “B” (3.0) or higher is required to be considered for transfer into a Graduate-level program. In addition, remedial/developmental coursework is not eligible for transfer.
  2. Substitution for a specific course will be considered for transfer credit.
  3. No academic credit is given for life experience or work experience.
  4. Brookline College does not accept advanced placement and/or credit for experiential learning.
  5. All non-clinical core courses must be taken within one (1) year of program enrollment to be eligible for transfer credit.
  6. Courses or degrees completed at another institution must be similar in content and duration to those offered in Brookline College program for which an applicant has applied.
  7. All Nursing: Transfer Credit for Nursing Core Courses will generally not be accepted.

Transfer Credit Application Requirements by Program

All programs:

Students must submit the at least the following information for transfer credits to be evaluated:

  • Completed Transfer Credit Request Form
  • Sealed official transcripts
  • Official course descriptions may be required (e.g., from syllabi or a school catalog)

Core Allied Health Programs:

Students must have met the following requirements in all applicable transfer credit courses for the applicable Allied Health Programs:

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant programs do not allow students to transfer in core courses.
  • Minimum Grade of “C” as calculated by the granting institution will be accepted.
  • All core courses must be taken within the last five (5) years to be eligible for transfer credit. This only applies to allied health programs that accept core course transfer credits.

Core Practical Nursing Diploma Program:

Students must have met the following requirements in all applicable transfer credit courses for the applicable Allied Health Programs:

  • Minimum Grade of “C” as calculated by the granting institution will be accepted.
  • All core courses must be taken within the last five (5) years of program enrollment to be eligible for transfer credit.

    Courses that may be acceptable for transfer credit include:

    • Vocational/practical nursing courses
    • Certified nurse assistant courses
    • Psychiatric technician courses
    • Registered nursing courses
    • Relevant Military Education and Experience*
    • Successfully completed courses that are equivalent to courses in the program as determined by the program director

Core Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Programs:

Students must have met the following requirements in all applicable transfer credit courses for the applicable Allied Health Programs:

  • Minimum Grade of “C” as calculated by the granting institution will be accepted for general education courses.
  • Core nursing courses with a clinical component are not eligible for transfer credit.
  • All non-clinical core courses must be taken within one (1) year of program enrollment to be eligible for transfer credit.
    • Syllabi will be required for core nursing course transfer credit evaluation.
    • Courses possibly accepted include:
      • Comparable courses from an accredited institution
      • Relevant Military Education and Experience*^

Core Master’s Degree Programs:

Students must have met the following requirements in all applicable transfer credit courses for the Master’s Degree Programs:

  • Minimum Grade of “B” as calculated by the granting institution will be accepted.

Additional information can be found in the Brookline College catalog.

* Credit for Relevant Military Education and Experience Individuals who present with relevant military education and experience equal to but not limited to Basic Medical Technician Corpsman (Navy HM or Air Force BMTCP), Army Health Care Specialist (68W Army Medic) or Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IMDT 4N0X1C) are eligible for advanced placement in a prelicensure nursing program. Students must demonstrate validation of the previously acquired knowledge/skills.