Can I apply to a major?

If you have 30 college credits achieved or in progress you can apply for a chosen major, or as ‘undeclared’ if you’re not certain which major to choose. Applicants with fewer than 30 credits
should apply to the bachelor’s program as an ‘undeclared’ student.

Are there extra application requirements if I apply to a major?

Yes, supplemental applications are required for Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Visual Arts, BFA in Performance and Writing and Literature (which also requires a writing sample: 10–15 pages of original poetry or prose fiction).

Can I send an unofficial printout of my transcript?

No, official transcripts and/or results are required from each institution that awarded your
credits, and should be mailed directly to:

Office of Admissions
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302

Do I need to send my high school transcripts?

Yes, unless you’ve already completed 30 college credits.

How many credits can I transfer?

A maximum of 60 semester creditscan be transferred into the Bachelor’s degree from other institutions, since at least 60 of the required 120 credit hours must be completed
at Naropa University.

What type of credits will transfer?

Naropa accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited schools and colleges, from military colleges and through the AP, IB, CLEP and DANTES exams. Grade requirements and specific course exclusions are shown below.

Will my credits count as core requirements?

Yes, if the course content is equivalent to a Naropa core course syllabus (with some exceptions,  see below). Transferable credits that don’t match core requirements will be
assigned as electives.

Can I transfer courses from schools outside the United States?

Yes, if they are independently evaluated by an international evaluation agency and shown to be equivalent to college level work in the United States. See “Applicants Educated Outside the United States” for more information.

Can I get college credit for life and professional experience?

Yes, by using mechanisms such as the CLEP and DANTES exams in your chosen subjects.

When do I find out how my credits count towards my Naropa degree?

Naropa evaluates transfer credits for applicants after they are accepted into the University’s degree programs. The Registrar’s Office sends successful applicants an initial transfer evaluation report within a few weeks of acceptance, and students have until the end of their entering semester to finalize their transfer credits with their academic advisor. Credits that are “in progress” during the application process can be evaluated for transfer once final grades are received.

Can I transfer credits into my major?

Generally, no. The exception is Naropa’s Interdisciplinary Studies major, which potentially allows
6 transfer credits where a student can demonstrate those courses’ academic relevance to their learning agreement. If a student already has credits similar to their chosen major’s required course the academic department may allow an alternative class to be taken instead.

Will my GPA be affected by transfer credits?

Your GPA at Naropa will not include your grades from other institutions.

Can I take courses only online?

Residency is required in the first semester, but after that you’re able to take some of Naropa’s online courses.

Who can help me with complicated transfer questions?

Our admissions counselors will be happy to help in person, via 303-546-3572 or
800-772-6951 or by email.