Transfer credits are reviewed for degree programs, and may help you finish your program faster.
An initial review and granting of transfer credits will be completed by the Department of Admissions at the point of acceptance to all degree programs, and accepted students will be notified of their transferable credits in their acceptance packet. Transfer credit is not available for certificate programs.
Courses considered for transfer credit must be equivalent to those offered at Labouré in terms of nature, content, level, and number of credits earned. Transfer credits are awarded only for courses completed at an accredited college/university.
Transfer credits are granted at the discretion of the Department Chair and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Contact admissions@laboure.edu if you have questions about whether your courses will transfer.
Transfer Credit By Program Level
Transfer credits are not accepted for certificate programs.
However, exemptions of IOM 1010 and IOM 1032 may be made for students currently working in the field of IONM. Applicants must provide proof of employment by submitting a resume with administrative confirmation. Decisions on credit by exemption will be made by the Division Chair or Program Director and may require an interview.
Transfer credit is available for courses in the Arts and Sciences core of an associate degree program, as well as for program electives and health science core courses in an associate degree program.
External Transfer Credit
As long as College residency requirements are met, students may transfer up to seven (7) credits from other institutions after program matriculation. Students must submit an External Transfer Request Form to the Office of the Registrar. The form must be submitted with a copy of the course description and/or syllabus. The Office of the Registrar will submit completed request forms to the Program Dean who may designate a faculty member in the course discipline to review the transfer course equivalency. Once a decision has been made, the student will be contacted via email by the Office of the Registrar.
This process must be followed prior to the start of a student taking their desired course outside of Labouré College of Healthcare. Once the course is complete, an official transcript including final course grade must be sent to the Office of the Registrar at Labouré College of Healthcare. The course and requirements will remain incomplete until an official transcript is received, to verify course completion and minimum grade required. If the course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for another course, the transcript must be received before registering for the requisite or co-requisite course.
Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science Transfer Credit
Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science transfer credits are determined on an individual basis. Transfer credits in Natural and Biological Sciences must have to have been earned within five years of acceptance to the college for the desired start term on the admissions application. Courses are considered within 5 years to the semester of acceptance. Students who hold a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license are exempt from the time limit on science course transfer.
*Policy on Transfer of Science Courses More than Five Years Old
Students who have taken a 4-credit laboratory course in Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, and/or Microbiology at a regionally accredited college/university more than five years ago calculated at the point of the start term/matriculation have the following options:
- Retake the course(s) at Labouré College of Healthcare and earn a C+ in the course(s)
- Retake the course(s) at a regionally accredited institution and earn a C+ in both the course and the lab (if graded separately). Note: students who enroll at Labouré are limited to seven (7) transfer credits post-matriculation.
- If they earned a C+ or higher in the course and lab (if graded separately), they may demonstrate mastery of course content by completing an equivalent course and lab through an approved partner. Equivalent courses offered by an approved partner will be evaluated by the discipline faculty and recommended by the appropriate Dean to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Those who choose to demonstrate mastery by taking courses through an approved partner will be responsible for paying the course fees, sending official partner transcripts to the Admissions Office, and earning the equivalent of a C+ grade in the course and lab (if graded separately).
Courses considered for transfer credit must be equivalent to those offered at the College in terms of nature, content, level, and number of credits earned. Transfer credits are awarded only for courses completed at a regionally accredited college/university or approved partner. Courses must meet the criteria outlined below, and are subject to approval by the Division Chairperson or Dean.
For a look at equivalent courses for transfer, please visit our College Catalog.
Bachelor of Science degree programs at Labouré College of Healthcare require students to complete arts and sciences credits beyond the associate degree level. Students may transfer courses from other accredited academic institutions to meet some of the requirements, provided they meet the following conditions:
- Statistics: One 3-credit course at any level either with a grade of C or higher. If taken as part of an associate degree program, MAT 3410 is waived and the student will take an elective instead. If the course was not counted toward an associate degree, then it may be transferred for credit toward the BSN or Healthcare Administration degree.
- Ethics: One 3-credit course at any level either with a grade of C or higher. If taken as part of an associate degree program, ETH 3210 is waived and the student will take an elective instead. If the course was not counted toward an associate degree, then it may be transferred for credit toward the BSN or Healthcare Administration degree.
- Arts and Sciences Electives: Up to 18 credits in the humanities, social sciences and/or natural sciences beyond the associate degree. Six credits may be transferred from the introductory level but at least 6 credits must be at the level equivalent to or higher than a 2000-level Labouré course. A minimum grade of C is required.
- Capstone: The Senior Capstone project in non-transferable. It must be completed in residence.
Students may fulfill up to 18 of the required arts and sciences credits through the transfer process. They may meet the statistics and ethics requirements through transfer or in residence. All students are required to complete their Senior Capstone project in residence.
Transfer of courses in the professional core of a bachelor's degree program will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Department of Admissions with guidance from the program director or division chairperson or program dean. For questions regarding transfer of professional course credits, please contact Admissions.
For graduates of Massachusetts community colleges, transfer credits are granted through the MA Guarantee. Learn more at the MA Guarantee and Labouré here.
The baccalaureate degree program in Nursing at Labouré College of Healthcare is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. Website: www.ccneaccreditation.org
For a complete overview of the transfer credit policy, please review the College Catalog.
Other Types of Transfer Credit
Labouré College of Healthcare accepts a total of 24 DSST credits toward a degree. Once enrolled at Labouré, a student must obtain the approval of an academic advisor and the Registrar prior to taking any - or additional - DSST examinations. Credit will be given only if credit has not already been awarded or earned for the related course content. Labouré College of Healthcare accepts a total of 30 credits from all testing sources combined.
Credit by DSST examination is subject to the following policies:
- Students cannot receive DSST credit for an exam that is equivalent to a course they have already completed
- Credit awarded through DSST is considered transfer credit, not residence credit
Possible DSST Exams and Equivalencies:
| Category | DSST Exam | Minimum Score | Credits | Labouré Course |
| ETHICS | Ethics in America | 48/400 | 3 | ETH 1010 |
| HISTORY | A History of the Vietnam War; History of the Soviet Union; The Civil War and Reconstruction; Art of the Western World; Principles of Public Speaking | 48/400 | 3 | HUM 2000 |
| PSYCHOLOGY | Introductory Psychology | 48/400 | 3 | PSY 1010 |
| PSYCHOLOGY | Lifespan Development Psychology; Health and Human Development (TBD) | 48/400 | 3 | PSY 2010 |
| MATH | Principles of Statistics | 48/400 | 3 | MAT 3410 |
| RELIGION | Introduction to World Religions | 48/400 | 3 | THE 2050 |
| SCIENCE | Astronomy; Environmental Sciences | 48/400 | 3 | SCI 3000-4000 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE | Substance Abuse; Foundations of Education; Human/Cultural Geography; Fundamentals of Counseling | 48/400 | 3 | SSC 3000-4000 |
Listed below are examinations offered by the College Board's College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the minimum score required for transfer acceptance, and the course type and equivalency. Students at Labouré College of Healthcare can receive up to 12 credits by examination through CLEP; the listing of courses for which students can receive credit can be found in the table below. Credit by examination is subject to the following policies:
- Credit shall be awarded only for basic courses in the humanities and social sciences
- Students cannot receive a CLEP credit for an exam that is equivalent to a course they have already completed
- Credit awarded through CLEP is considered transfer credit, not residence credit
| Labouré Course | CLEP Exam(s) | Minimum Score | Credits |
| HUM 1010 | College Composition | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | American Literature | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | English Literature | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | Humanities | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 |
| HUM 2000 | Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 |
| PSY 2010 | Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 |
Credit by examination is subject to the following policies:
- Credit shall be awarded only for basic courses in the humanities and social sciences
- Students cannot receive CLEP credit for an exam that is equivalent to a course they have already completed
- Credit awarded through CLEP is considered transfer credit, not residence credit
CLEP exams are offered in more than 1,800 civilian and military testing centers throughout the United States. Students who are interested in this option can find a testing center and download study materials from https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams.
Residency Requirement
To be awarded a bachelor's degree or an associate degree, students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at Labouré College of Healthcare, regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded.
