Looking to move your StraighterLine transfer credits to a college or university in the western U.S.? Good news — many schools across the West recognize the value of flexible, affordable online courses and have credit transfer policies that help you save time and money on your degree by offering you the freedom to take some of your required courses independently online. Whether you’re planning to stay close to home or searching for the perfect online program, this guide will help you find transfer-friendly universities in the region that accept StraighterLine credits.
How Credit Transfer Works with StraighterLine
StraighterLine is an online platform offering college courses for the affordable price of $79, compared to the usual $1,200+ per course at traditional colleges and universities. Since 2008, more than 350,000 students have saved a collective $300 million on higher education by taking courses with StraighterLine and transferring the credits they earned to their schools to count toward their degree. Over 180 schools partner with us to guarantee your completed courses transfer seamlessly to their institution, but the opportunities don’t stop there. More than 3,000 colleges and universities nationwide accept StraighterLine credits, so if your dream school isn’t one of our partners, chances are they still have policies in place for how they accept transfer credits — including those earned online through StraighterLine. It’s always a good idea to check with the admissions or registrar’s office to confirm credit eligibility.
Western Universities That Accept StraighterLine Transfer Credits
From bustling campuses in California to remote learning programs across the Rockies, these are our partner universities in the West that directly accept StraighterLine credits.
Arizona
California
National University (formerly Northcentral University)
Colorado
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Washington
Looking for StraighterLine partner schools from states in other regions of the country? Check out these other regional guides of schools that are guaranteed to accept StraighterLine credit:
- Midwest Colleges and Universities That Accept StraighterLine Credits
- Northeast Colleges and Universities That Accept StraighterLine Credits
- Southern Colleges and Universities That Accept StraighterLine Credits
Steps to Successfully Transfer Your StraighterLine Credits
Even if a university accepts StraighterLine transfer credits, you’ll want to take a few key steps to make sure your transfer process goes smoothly.
Identify Your Target School Early: If you’re not already enrolled at a college or university, research which schools align to your academic goals.
Confirm Course Equivalencies: Each school has its own policies, so it’s important to check which StraighterLine classes match the courses required for your degree, and how the courses you complete with us will be applied to your degree.
Complete Your Courses: Have everything confirmed with your school? The next step is to enroll in your StraighterLine courses. Remember, your courses move at your pace — there are no timelines or deadlines for progressing through your studies. So long as you complete your course with a final grade of 70% or above, your credits will be eligible to transfer to your school.
Send Your Transcript: After finishing your course(s), request a transcript from your StraighterLine account and we’ll deliver your grades to your school hassle-free and at no extra cost to you.
Why Use StraighterLine?
Knocking out some of your required courses online and transferring the credits to your university can make a huge difference in making college more affordable and flexible. Here’s why students choose StraighterLine:
Cost Savings — Our courses are a fraction of the price of traditional college, just $70 per course, plus monthly membership ($99). Compare that to the typical cost of just one college course (about $1,200).
Self-Paced learning — No timelines or deadlines makes it so that you can fit your coursework around everything else you have going on in your life … not the other way around. Complete your courses in days, weeks, or months — it’s up to you.
Guaranteed Credit Transfer — With 180+ partner schools (including several in the West) guaranteed to transfer your credits, and 3,000 more that accept StraighterLine credits.
Take the Next Step Toward Your Degree
To sum it all up, StraighterLine is a faster, more flexible and affordable way to earn college credit and save thousands on your tuition. Whether you’re attending (or thinking about attending) a university in California, Washington, Arizona, or anywhere else in the West, you have plenty of options to put your transfer credits to good use.
Explore our courses today and start building a smarter, more affordable path to your degree!
