Transfer credits are reviewed for associate and bachelor's degree programs, and may help you finish your program faster.
For incoming students, an official transfer credit evaluation will be completed after an incoming student's enrollment deposit has been received. If you're eligible for VA benefits, you should email registrar@laboure.edu to discuss transfer credit before submitting your enrollment deposit.
To receive an unofficial transfer credit evaluation before submitting a deposit, please contact admissions@laboure.edu. 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 with a minimum grade earned at regionally and programmatically accredited institutions.
- Most courses require a minimum grade of C (2.0) except the following natural and biological science courses in the nursing and respiratory care programs, which require a minimum grade of C+: Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Human Biology.
- Natural and biological science courses for the nursing and respiratory care programs expire after 5 years unless the student holds a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
The College offers limited credit for some general education course credits through evaluation of experiential learning, CLEP, and military credit. The nursing program does not allow credit earned by experiential learning, CLEP, and military service for professional nursing courses.
For a complete overview of the transfer credit policy, please review the College Catalog.
Transfer Credit By Program Level
Transfer credits are not accepted for certificate programs.
However, IONM students currently working in the field or with relevant certifications may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credit for IOM 1010 and IOM 1032. IONM students can connect with an advisor or the IONM program chair to explore their options.
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.
For a look at equivalent courses for transfer, please visit our College Catalog.
A continuing degree student may apply for up to 8 additional transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges or universities, or Credit for Prior Learning after they begin their program at Labouré. Continuing students can speak with an Academic Advisor to learn about their options.
For questions about ASN program course exemption or transferring professional nursing courses, please review the 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. A student may receive a maximum of six credits from the introductory level; all other courses must be at the upper level. A minimum grade of C is required.
The Senior Capstone is not transferable. All students are required to complete their Senior Capstone project 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.
Transfer of courses in the professional core of a bachelor's degree program will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Registrar with guidance from the program director, chair, or dean.
Eligible students who complete an associate degree at a Massachusetts community college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and are admitted to a related bachelor's degree program at Labouré College of Healthcare can transfer credits up to 60 credits 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
Other Types of Transfer Credit
Students at Labouré College of Healthcare can receive up to 12 credits by examination through the College Board's College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
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
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.
Labouré's CLEP code is 3287.
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
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) helps students earn college credit for learning and skills acquired outside of the traditional college classroom. CPL credits are considered transfer credits; they do not count toward a student's GPA or fulfill college residency requirements.
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.
