College Credit while in High School

Some high schools have developed relationships with colleges or universities that allow college credit to meet high school graduation requirements. Students wishing to enter North Park with such credit may apply for admission as a 1st year student or as a transfer student under the following respective policy stipulations. Students must choose between being a 1st year or transfer student. This decision must be made after a student is admitted, but prior to the awarding of financial aid and prior to registration.

Enter as a First-Year Student

• The subject matter and course level conform to North Park’s policy for any college course.
• The college credit is granted by a regionally accredited college or university.
• The credit is recorded on an official college or university transcript.
• If transferable, the final courses up to the last 16 college credit hours will be evaluated and accepted as college level transfer credit, according to our guidelines and policies.
• For purposes of admission and financial aid, including academic scholarships, the student will be considered a first year student at the university regardless of the amount of credit transferred.

Enter as a Transfer Student

• The subject matter and course level conform to North Park’s policy for any college course.
• The college credit is granted by a regionally accredited college or university.
• The credit is recorded on an official college or university transcript.
• If transferable, all college credit hours will be evaluated and accepted as college level transfer credit, according to our guidelines and policies.
• For purposes of admission and financial aid, including academic scholarships, the student will be considered a transfer student at the university regardless of the amount of credit transferred.