Transferring and Receiving Course Credit

Ottawa University offers both traditional-aged and adult students a variety of programs and services designed to provide a quality education. At our residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas, students build professional relationships with professors and classmates in a family atmosphere. Ottawa University boasts 30 student organizations on campus, as well as 14 varsity athletic programs that compete in NAIA Division II.

Our adult locations recognize that adult students bring self-motivation, life, work and prior college experience to the classroom. We recognize your desire to earn your degree in a timely manner that fits into your busy lifestyle. At Ottawa University, we've designed our programs specifically to meet the needs of adult students.
Individual academic planning and advising. Your full-time faculty advisor will assist in planning your program from start to finish, allowing you the flexibility to earn your degree at your own pace.

• 8-week terms and 4-semester credit hour courses provide you with the opportunity to complete your bachelor's and or master's degree faster.
• Evening, Weekend and Online Courses are available, making it convenient to earn your degree.
• No Outside Study Groups are required.
• Small Class Sizes provide you with personal attention from our faculty experts and the ability to network with classmates.
• Get the Credit you Deserve! Our transfer credit policy allows you to apply previous college credit toward your Ottawa University program. We also award credit for other learning formats such as professional certifications, military service and other programs according to American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines.
• Learn from Working Professionals. Ottawa University faculty provides you with theory and practical application of course materials. Many are experts in their professions, allowing you to utilize the information immediately.
• Network with Classmates. You will enjoy learning and networking with other working adult students, just like you. Courses are interactive and adult-oriented.

Credit

Ottawa University is committed to recognizing the educational importance of learning that has been accomplished, whether that learning was achieved through formal classroom training or other settings. That is why Ottawa University provides multiple ways to assess credit for adult students that can be applied directly to your degree.

Credit may be awarded through any of the following:

Prior higher educational experiences.
Ottawa University values a student's previous coursework and is concerned that no student be penalized in the process of transferring. We accept up to 80 credits in transfer. All courses completed successfully at regionally accredited institutions of higher education are accepted at face value. Semester credit hours are not transferred for participation in varsity sports, remedial or developmental courses.

Training programs.
Specific professional develop training programs and seminars may be awarded as college credit in conjunction with the American Council of Education (ACE) guide. Students should present proof of successful completion for evaluation.

Credit by Examination such as CLEP, AP and DANTES.
Semester credits are awarded for the successful completion of examinations from approved national testing programs, including Advanced Placement (AP), Berlitz, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Excelisor, DANTES, Regents, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Semester credit awards are based on recommendations of the American Council of Education (ACE), wherever applicable.

Licensure or Certification in selected areas.
Ottawa University will award college credit for specific vocational certifications in accordance with the American Council on Education guidelines.

Military Experience.
Students requesting evaluation of military training must provide original documentation to the Registrar of the Ottawa University campus of choice. Ottawa University transfers directly all associate and baccalaureate credit evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) as defined in the Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces.