Transfer Students
Program Information
A Transfer-Friendly University
Transfer up to 90 credits and discover a university that sees you.
At Naropa University, we understand that the path to a degree isn’t always linear—and we welcome students who are ready to finish what they started. You may be eligible to transfer up to 90 credits toward your undergraduate degree and complete your studies in as little as one year.
You won’t be alone—78% of our undergraduates are transfer students, many of whom came here seeking something deeper: a more personal, purposeful education. With small class sizes and a community rooted in mindfulness, Naropa offers the kind of connection and support that helps you thrive, not just get by.
Whether your credits are from years ago or just last semester, we’ll work with you to make sure your hard work counts. Wherever you’ve been, Naropa meets you where you are—and helps you grow into who you’re becoming.
Naropa by the Numbers—
Transfer Students*
*Data based on Fall ’23 enrollment.
29
Average Age
78%
of undergrads are transfer students
87%
Received scholarships
upon acceptance
Pre-Transfer Advising for Prospective Students
Naropa offers Pre-Transfer Advising as a resource for prospective Undergraduate students planning to transfer credits into one of Naropa’s degree programs. We provide preliminary advising for prospective transfer students to support you with a successful and smooth transition to Naropa.
We can help you:
- Explore all the undergraduate degree programs that Naropa offers
- Understand all the requirements to complete your degree
- Estimate your time to completion after transfer credits are applied
- Identify potential Naropa scholarships
- Connect with campus resources to assist you on your path
- Identify courses in advance that will be transferred into your chosen degree program
- Outline all details of the application and enrollment process
Meet with Your Pre–Transfer Credit Counselor
To transfer into Art Therapy, Interdisciplinary Studies, Environmental Studies, Religious Studies, Creative Writing & Literature, or Visual Arts, schedule with Rachel Thompson:
Connect
with your counselor
Rachel Thompson
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
- 303-970-9831
- rachel.thompson@naropa.edu
- Schedule Appointment
To transfer into Psychology, Yoga Studies, or an Undeclared major, schedule with Jenna Priest:
Connect
with your counselor
Jenna Priest
Admissions Counselor
*Please have all applicable transcripts with eligible transfer credits ready for evaluation during your scheduled meeting time if they are not already uploaded to your application.
Unofficial Transfer Credit Evaluation
The Naropa Transfer Guarantee
We value the time you’ve already put in at your previous academic institutions. Our Transfer Student Guarantee provides financial and advisory aid to all transfer students. All students with 12 or more transferrable post-high school credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher will receive the following aid:
- $5,000 Transfer Scholarship
- A campus visit customized to your needs and interests
- No hidden course fees
- Free transfer evaluation to help you transfer credits
- Pre-registration advising
- Ability to transfer up to 30 credits from career or vocational training
- Ability to transfer up to 90 university credits
- Open admissions for a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Access to housing in Boulder, CO
Transfer Credit Policies
As an undergraduate transfer student, you’re eligible to transfer up to 90 semester credits to Naropa. Consider our transfer credit policies:
- Coursework must be for-credit, college-level, and completed with a “C-” or higher.
- Credits must be earned from regionally accredited colleges and institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- A maximum of 18 transfer credits can be applied toward most BA major requirements.
- A maximum of 30 technical/vocational credits can be transferred.
- To convert quarter credits into Naropa semester credits, multiply the quarter credit number by 0.67. Naropa does not accept any credit under 0.5.
- A maximum of 30 semester credits may be earned through a combination of the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
- We accept College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) exams. However, life experience does not count as college credit.
- For questions about transferring credit from exams or international coursework, fill out our transfer evaluation or get in touch with a counselor.
