Official transcript of grades and course outlines must be presented no later than July 15th for evaluation.
Transfer credit will not be granted after the August 1st deadline. A portfolio evaluation may be required.
No more than 50% of the program may transfer. Transferring credit may reduce program length, however reduction is not guaranteed. Transferring credit may require the student to drop to a part time status at certain times during the program.
Credit is not available for life experience.
Standard High school courses other than AP or Running Start classes do not apply.

Transfer Credit’s Criteria:
- Studio art classes must have been completed within the last 10 years. (There is no time limit on general education classes).
- Classes must be comparable with NCAD classes.
- Applicant can demonstrate appropriate skill.
- Transfer class credit is equal to or above NCAD class credit.
- Class grade is a C+ or above.
Advanced Placement (AP) Evaluation Requirements
Advanced Placement (AP) credits taken in high school and evaluated by The College Board will be evaluated for transfer credit based on the following requirements:
Score of 5
NCA faculty review of AP portfolio to determine what class the credits will be transferred for i.e. Drawing, Color/Form, Design, etc. Faculty reserves the right to interview the student before transfer is approved.
Score of 5
This class will be transferred for Art Introduction — the first semester class in the Art History series.
Score of 4-5
AP Course (English / Psychology / Environmental Science / Quantitative Principles) will be transferred for appropriate NCAD general education class. NCAD faculty reserves the right to interview the student before transfer is approved.
Transfer Credit From NCAD To Another College
(NCAD does not guarantee the transferability of NCAD credits.)
Northwest College of Art & Design is not a school that concentrates on preparing students to continue their education in another field or at another school. NCAD programs are technical in nature with an emphasis on preparation for entry level arts occupations and therefore may not be transferable to other arts programs.
Students interested in transferring credits should check with the receiving institution directly to determine to what extent, if any, credits can be transferred.