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Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Excelsior University

Type of Institution: 
Private, nonprofit, comprehensive
Degrees Available: 

Excelsior University, an accredited, not-for-profit distance learning institution founded in 1971, is focused on providing educational opportunities to adult learners. Having helped more than 190,000 students earn their degree, Excelsior offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, and certificate programs in six areas of study: business, health sciences, liberal arts, nursing, public service, and technology.

Forms of Credit: 

With generous credit acceptance practices, learners can transfer academic credit from previous college experiences; receive credit for military and workforce training; professional licenses and certifications, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and other approved exams; and undergo portfolio assessments of real-world experience.

Additional Information: 

Excelsior University and NCCRS Educational Benefits

Employees, members, and students of NCCRS member organizations are eligible to receive many educational benefits at Excelsior University, including:

  • Tuition discounts
    • 20 percent off undergraduate and 15 percent off graduate
  • Tuition deferral
  • Online, courses
  • Credit for military and corporate training
  • Financial aid, scholarships, and military/veteran benefits.

Please visit www.excelsior.edu/nccrs to learn more about the collaboration between Excelsior University and NCCRS.

Excelsior University and NCCRS Transcript Service

Excelsior University offers a transcript service to learners of NCCRS member organizations. If you have completed NCCRS-evaluated training, courses, or examinations from one of Excelsior University’s sponsor organizations, you may be eligible to apply to have those courses listed on an official Excelsior University transcript.

Benefits:

  • Validate your learning with a transcript from a regionally-accredited institution
  • Easily showcase all your earned credits to employers or colleges to advance your education and career
  • Save time and money by eliminating multiple transcript requests

To learn more, visit https://explore.excelsior.edu/NCCRS.html.

Contact Information

If you have questions about Excelsior University’s Educational Benefits or Transcript Service, please contact:

Cortney Shaughnessy, Partnership Manager
Phone: (917) 999-8428 / Email: cshaughnessy@excelsior.edu

Contact Information

Admissions Office
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
United States
Phone: 
(844) 843-9296

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