Transfer Credits

Transfer Credits into Ashworth College or James Madison High School

Transferring credits from a previous college or university is one way you can reach your academic goals even faster. Students may receive transfer credit for up to 75% of their degree program. Our Registrar's Office is ready to evaluate your transcripts and let you know how many transfer credits will apply towards your diploma or degree. See more information below.

Did you know that you can also get credit for work and life experience? If you're an Associate or Bachelor's student, you may be able to save additional time and money by receiving credit for what you already know! Ask your Admission Advisor for details.

Another good reason to continue your education with Ashworth -- we accept all transfer credits from Ashworth Associate of Science Degree programs to Ashworth Bachelor's Degree programs in the same major, as well as General Studies. Associate degree graduates only need 60 credit hours to complete the Ashworth Bachelor's degree program.

Transfer Credits Available by Program:

High School

James Madison High School gives financial and academic credit for High School transfer credits. We accept full and half credits, which means you can transfer a partial year of high school. To receive transfer credits, an official transcript from an accredited institution must be submitted for evaluation. Prompt receipt of student transcripts allows us to finalize your program in a timely manner. To transfer credits from another high school, send a High School Transcript Request Form (download from the Ashworth Student Community) to your school or board of education to ensure your official transcript is submitted to us in a timely manner. Your school must fax or mail the transcript to us at the following address: Registrar, James Madison High School, P.O. Box 922697, Norcross, GA 30010-2697. Fax: (770) 729-8578.

If you were homeschooled, you may or may not have a traditional transcript. We will admit homeschooled students who submit a complete portfolio of their work and/or proper documentation. You must include the Home School Form with your portfolio. Students who do not have a homeschool portfolio can request a test from us. Passing the test will allow students to continue, but will no credit will be awarded for passing it.

Associate Degree

You may receive credit for up to 75% of your degree program as a combination of transfer credits from other institutions and life/work experience (with a limit of 25% life/ work experience credit) toward the credit hours required for your associate degree. Credits must be no more than ten years old.

To transfer credits from another college or university, send a College Transcript Request Form (download from the Ashworth Student Community) to your school to ensure your official transcript is submitted to us in a timely manner. Your school must fax or mail the transcript to us at the following address: Registrar, Ashworth College, P.O. Box 922697, Norcross, GA 30010-2697. Fax: (770) 729-8578.

Bachelor's Degree

You may receive credit for up to 75% of your degree program as a combination of transfer credits from other institutions and life/work experience. Life/work experience credit is limited to 30 credits: 15 credits for general education courses and 15 credits for core and/or concentration courses. Credits must be no more than ten years old and be from an accredited institution.

Master's Degree

You may earn up to nine (9) semester hours of graduate level credit from other accredited institutions. Transfer credits must be less than ten years old, and you must have earned a grade of B or higher. Content equivalency is required of any course you wish to transfer.

Will my Ashworth College credits transfer to other schools?

According to a 2010 study, of the graduates who sought to have their DETC accredited degree accepted by other academic institutions, approximately three in four were successful in transferring credits.* Acceptance of transfer credits is at the discretion of the individual school. The decision whether to accept transfer credits is usually determined by the similarity of courses completed to courses offered. If you are planning to continue your education with another college or university after you earn your degree from Ashworth College, you should check with that institution regarding credit transfer policies. We are happy to provide the necessary documentation to assist you with the credit transfer process.

*Source: DETC Degree Programs: Graduates and Employers Evaluate Their Worth