Transfer Your Credits

At Rider, we'll work with you to transfer the maximum amount of credits possible.  Many of our programs allow up to 90 transfer credits combined from two-year and four-year institutions. Students with only two-year credits are capped between 60-72 credits. 

Free Transcript Evaluation

Find out how your credits can be applied towards earning a Rider degree with a free, no-obligation transcript evaluation. Upload your transcript(s) and an experienced counselor will contact you to discuss your options.

Request a Transcript Evaluation

In general, for any class to be eligible for transfer the course must meet the following conditions:

• A grade of a “C” or higher is earned
• The course was completed at an accredited institution
• The course is 100 level or higher*
• The Dean’s Office in each school has final approval of transfer credit
• If you attend a community college in New Jersey, you can also review credit transfer information at the NJ Transfer site.

*Remedial and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are not transferable

Community College Agreements

Rider is simplifying the credit transfer process through formal partnerships with select community colleges. Rider also maintains close ties with a number of other regional institutions. Visit our transfer agreements page to learn more.

• Brookdale Community College
• Bucks County Community College
• County College of Morris
• Mercer County Community College
• Middlesex County College
• Raritan Valley Community College

Non-traditional Credits

You must consult with an advisor to discuss the transferability of your non-traditional credits. Rider accepts the following non-traditional credits:

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credits
• Advanced Placement credits (up to 9 credits)
• Formal military credits which meet Rider standards and procedures
• DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) which meet credit recommendations established by the American Council on Education
• NYU Foreign Language Exam 
• Validation or assessment of specific courses approved by a Rider faculty member.

Learn more about how you can earn credit for prior learning and accelerate the process of completing your degree.