Transfer Credit & Tuition Agreements

In addition to our standard Transfer Credit Policy, Union Institute & University has extensive transfer credit and tuition agreements with universities, organizations, and institutions across the country. Please make a selection from the dropdown menu to determine the amount of credit you are eligible to transfer from previous studies, or if an employer/affiliation provides alternative tuition options.

FAQs
Q: What is an articulation agreement?
A: An articulation agreement is a formal agreement between two or more institutions that matches coursework between schools. Union Institute & University has developed articulation agreements with both two-year colleges and post-secondary training institutions to allow learners to receive credit for previous coursework and job training.

Q: How do I know if I am eligible for an articulation agreement? A: Each agreement has different eligibility requirements, which are listed below. All agreements apply only to students enrolled in an undergraduate program at UI&U. Eligibility is established by the Admissions office or program office.

*NOTE: Students being readmitted to Union will need to have made SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) during their original term at Union in order to be eligible for tuition discounts.

Adirondack Community College (NY)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Adirondack Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Antonelli College (OH)
Articulation Agreement

Requirements
Graduates of Antonelli College’s Associate degree programs with at least a 2.0 overall GPA will receive guaranteed admission to UI&U’s undergraduate degree program upon completion of:

The admissions application form with essay.
The receipt of all official transcripts from Antonelli College as well as any other college/university attended.

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (AR)
Course Equivalency Table

Berkshire Community College (MA)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Berkshire Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Brown Mackie College (FL)
Articulation Agreement

Business Management
Criminal Justice Management

Benefits

Brown Mackie College students will receive a 100% scholarship to offset the tuition for the final four credit course in the BS program.

California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Course Equivalency Table

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations
Course Equivalency Table

California State Firefighters Association
Course Equivalency Table

Cape Cod Community College (MA)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Cape Cod Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Center for Financial Training, Tri-State
The American Institute of Banking was founded in 1907, and today, over a century later, AIB continues to provide quality, cost-effective education and training to bankers. As the largest industry-sponsored adult education program in the world, AIB benefits over 150,000 bankers who enroll in its courses each year.
Course Equivalency Table

Chatfield College (OH)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Business
Early Childhood Studies
Human Services
Justice Studies
Social Work
*NOTE: Other programs may qualify – speak to your advisor for more information

Benefits

10% discount tuition in recognition of the services CUS students get at their home campus: library, computer services, and childcare services.

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (OH)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Business Administration
Business Management
Criminal Justice Management
Early Childhood Studies
Emergency Services Management
Human Services
Leadership
Maternal Child Heath: Lactation Consulting
Psychology
Social Work

Benefits

10% scholarship each term as long as the learner maintains satisfactory standing.
100% scholarship to offset the tuition for the final four credit course in the BS program.

Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documentation to UI&U:

Official transcripts of all college work for evaluation of transfer credit.
Proof of current employment with the CAA

Cincinnati Police Department

Benefits

100% scholarship to offset the tuition for the final four credit hours (provided the learner maintains continuous enrollment with UI&U, and a “C” or better in the courses taken in the final semester term of enrollment).
This agreement applies to current spouses of Cincinnati police officers.

Requirements

Successful completion/graduation from the Cincinnati Police Academy Officer Basic Training Program (including dates of attendance/completion) including successful completion of at least one year’s probationary experience.
Certification of successful completion of the Basic Training program of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (OH)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Associate of Arts
Associate of Science

Benefits

10% discount on the tuition rate
100% scholarship to offset the tuition for the final four credits so long as continuous enrollment at UI&U is maintained.
Waived application narrative essay

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science students may transfer coursework earned with a grade of “C” or better (on a 4.0 grade point scale) and receive a minimum of 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) towards the BA or BS degree requirements at UI&U.

Requirements

UI&U admissions application form.
Official transcripts of all college work for evaluation of transfer credit.

Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (CO)
Course Equivalency Table

Community College of Vermont
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Community College of Vermont.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Delaware Technical & Community College
Course Equivalency Table

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Training –
Basic Recruit Training program (FL)
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Florida National College (FL)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Associate of Arts in Education

Benefits

10% discount per credit on all credits earned at UI&U upon matriculation.
All other regular admissions policies shall be waived.

Requirements

A.A. degree in Education from FNC with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
Grade of a “C” or better (on a 4.0 grade point scale) on course work.
A formal interview with a Faculty Adviser and a review of all program requirements. This will occur with a UI&U Faculty Representative the semester prior to the granting of the AA degree from FNC.
Official transcripts of all college work for evaluation of transfer credit.

Greenfield Community College (MA)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Greenfield Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Healthy Children’s Project
Course Equivalency Table

Holyoke Community College (MA)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Holyoke Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Institute for Addiction Studies (FL)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

BS majors

International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants
Course Equivalency Table

International Union of Police Associations
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

10% tuition scholarship for IUPA members. If individuals hold membership in more than one association qualifying for scholarship, only one scholarship will be awarded per individual.
Last 4 semester credit hour toward the degree are free, provided they maintain continuous enrollment with the university, and receive a grade of at least “C” in the courses taken in the final semester/term of enrollment.
These benefits also apply to spouses of IUPA members.

Requirements
Official verification of the following:

Successful completion/graduation from a law enforcement basic training program (including dates of attendance/completion) including successful completion of at least one year’s probationary experience.
Certification of successful completion of the basic training program as required by the member’s state of certification .

Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (KY)
Course Equivalency Table

Los Angeles Police Department
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Criminal Justice Management

Benefits

Scholarship of $100 per semester credit for the first 30 credits.

Documentation

Official verification of employment status with the LAPD

Middlesex Community College (MA)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Middlesex Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Military Education
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Up to 34 semester credit hours will be awarded in transfer credits after submission of the requirements listed below:

Requirements

Certification of successful completion/graduation from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Training – Basic Recruit Training Program (including dates of attendance/completion).

Mount Wachusett Community College (MA)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Mount Wachusett Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Municipal Police Officers' Education & Training Commission (PA)
Course Equivalency Table

National Fraternal Order of Police University
Union Institute & University is one of the 10 members of the National Fraternal Order of Police University (FOPU) consortium of colleges and universities, which provides members of the National FOP with varied learning programs. The formation of FOPU allows FOP members the ability to take courses which will accommodate the unique necessities of a working law enforcement officer's schedule. Courses can be taken online to make it easier for members to obtain their degrees. All 10 participating colleges and universities are accredited institutions.

Benefits

10% tuition scholarship for undergraduate studies (5% for graduate studies) upon enrollment.
Last 4 credits free (with continuous enrollment through graduation)

Northern Essex Community College (MA)
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Benefits

Tuition discount of $31 per credit hour for the first 48 hours taken in up to four trimesters.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from Northern Essex Community College.
Acceptance and enrollment into a Bachelors of Arts program at Union Institute & University.

Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police - Police Executive Leadership College
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Ohio Firefighters
Tuition & Articulation Agreement

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OH)
The Peace Officer Training Academy provides instruction in basic, advanced, and technical subjects for the Ohio law enforcement community using the latest research and recommended professional practices. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Course Equivalency Table

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy – Bailiff (OH)
Course Equivalency Table

Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards –
Basic Police Training
Course Equivalency Table