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Transfer Student Requirements

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What Defines a Transfer Student?

An applicant who has graduated from high school, has attended another regionally accredited post- secondary institution, and has attempted one or more courses, is a transfer student, regardless of credit earned.

NSU Transfer Policy

The following is Norfolk State University’s policy on transfers that meets the requirements of the Virginia State Policy on Transfer for students from the Virginia Community College System and other institutions:

NSU will waive the general education requirements and grant junior-level status to admitted students who have completed an Associate in Arts, an Associate in Science or an Associate in Applied Science program at an accredited institution.

Requirements for specific degree programs and special course requirements for all majors are listed under the Transfer Course Equivalencies and in the NSU Transfer Guide.  Catalogs and Transfer Guides are available at each Virginia community college campus.

General Requirements

Classification of Students

Students who have earned college credits after high school graduation will be classified as transfer students.  Classification of students depends on the number of hours of course work earned.  A minimum of 120 hours are required for graduation.

Classification Credit Hours

Transfer Admissions

Prospective transfer students will be admitted to Norfolk State University if the following requirements have been met:

§    The applicant has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above, on a 4.0 grading scale.

§      The applicant is in good academic, financial, and social standing with all previously attended institutions.

§      A completed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee has been submitted to the Office of Admissions

§      Official transcripts from all colleges attended have been submitted to the Office of Admissions.  High school transcript/GED scores and official copy of standardized test results (SAT/ACT) are required if fewer than 15 college semester hours of credit are transferred.

Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a particular degree granting program or major as they may require a minimum GPA or specific prerequisite for courses.  For more information on admissions requirements for specific programs or majors, visit the Before Transferring to NSU page.

The Office of Admissions makes the final determination concerning acceptance after all transcripts from each college attended have been received and reviewed.  Transfer Credit is accepted for coursework with a grade of “C” or above from regionally accredited institutions of higher learning.

Central Source for Transfer Information

The Admissions office serves as the central source for information on transfers.  Appeals of specific incoming transfer credits may be made to the Assistant Director of Admissions for Transfer Students.  The ability to transfer courses in the major may be appealed to the department head within each school and then to the dean’s office.  A final decision rests with the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Contact Joann Jones, Assistant Director for Transfer Students, if you have questions.   She can be reached at (757) 823-8396 or jmjones@nsu.edu.

New Student Orientation

Admitted transfer students are invited to attend the University transfer orientation program prior to enrollment.  This one-day program offered during the summer and fall introduces the student to the campus and allows for pre-registration to the University.  Contact the New Student Orientation Office at (757) 823-8912 for upcoming orientation dates.

Transferring to Norfolk State University

Acceptance and Application of Credits

A. Students who have earned an associate degree are considered to have met the lower division general education requirements. Whether through an articulation agreement or the associate degree, these students will be considered to have attained junior standing.


(It may take longer than two years to complete the baccalaureate because of prerequisites in the major
or other requirements or circumstances. Transfer from the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) may be worked out through articulation agreements and on a case by case basis.)

B. Transfer students shall receive credits earned  through articulation agreements and/or the transfer module.

Maximum Transfer of Credits

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