An Option for Everyone
There are two pathways to transfer to North Park. You can transfer as a traditional undergraduate student in one of our 40+ programs in any of our five undergraduate colleges and schools, or you chan choose to transfer as a degree-completion student in our School of Professional Studies.
Undergraduate Transfer
- Primarily daytime classes
- Fall and Spring semester classes, plus Summer Session
- Primarily on-campus in Chicago
- Transfer 12–60 credits
- In-demand majors and programs, plus pre-professional programs.
Degree-Completion
- Primarily online and evening classes
- Seven-week class schedule with meetings just one night a week
- Accelerated programs
- Transfer 12–90 credits
- Six bachelor’s programs offered by the School of Professional Studies (SPS)
Alumni Profile
Javier Millan C’21 transferred to North Park as a traditional undergraduate student, double majoring in mathematics and mechanical engineering. He appreciates North Park’s city-centered ethos, which is highlighted by the variety of cultures found in the surrounding neighborhood.
“At North Park, small class sizes let you interact with and connect to your professors more. To them, you’re not a number, but an individual, and they want to help you succeed.”
Alumni Profile
Halima Cegur C’18 completed her bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and management at the School of Professional Studies. While she found the workload challenging, it was manageable thanks to the flexible class schedule, offered both evenings and online.
“What I learned in class at night, I was able to apply in real-time, the next day at work. Through my time at North Park, I was able to identify transferable skills and strengths, which led me to a new career in human resources.”
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Easy Credit Transfer.
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Admitted Student Resources and Next Steps
Transfer students have a lot of information to wade through as they transition to a new school. We have tools to help you understand your evaluation of transfer credits, answers to frequently asked questions, and more to help you adjust to life at North Park.
Transfer Credit
We accept transfer credits from both two- and four-year colleges and universities, and have specific transfer agreements with many community colleges in the Chicago area. You can transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit to North Park University.
Scholarships
North Park University offers academic scholarships for transfer students and you can apply for any talent-based scholarships for which you qualify.
Financial Aid
Learn about the financial aid options available to you.
Campus Life
Whether you commute or live on campus, there are many ways to get involved in campus life and extracurricular activities.