Transfer Guide
If you are looking to transfer to Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing from a different institution, we want to ensure you have all of the resources you need to make the process as smooth as possible. Take a look at the following policies, processes and requirements to get started.
Transfer Guide
Our transfer guides are designed to give you a clear road map of how your coursework can fulfill the prerequisites for admission to Goldfarb. By following these guides, you’ll be able to choose classes that will transfer to Goldfarb, saving you time and money as you move closer to your dream of becoming a nurse. Never fear, other courses may meet the criteria as well! Just ask us.
Our admissions advisors are available to provide personalized assistance and answer any questions you may have along the way.
Ready to see how your courses transfer, or to plan your path to Goldfarb? Explore our guides here and start planning your future with confidence today.
East Central College to Goldfarb
Lewis & Clark to Goldfarb School of Nursing
Missouri Baptist University to Goldfarb
Mizzou to Goldfarb School of Nursing
St. Charles Community College to Goldfarb
St. Louis Community College to Goldfarb
Credit Transfer Policies
Transfer credit must be approved prior to the start of the term.
BSN Programs
Students wishing to transfer nursing credits into the BSN Program must receive approval from the program director, as nursing credits are evaluated on an individual basis.
A maximum of nine (9) nursing credit hours of undergraduate nursing course work may be applied as transfer credit and must be evaluated prior to starting the program. Transfer courses are not computed in the GPA.
DNP Graduate Programs
Students may transfer up to nine (9) credit hours toward their DNP coursework. Transfer credit is considered for courses taken elsewhere.
The following graduate courses must have been taken within five years of admission:
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Pathophysiology
Work presented for transfer credit must be from an accredited college/university and is subject to evaluation in light of the degree requirements of the college. Transfer courses are not computed in the GPA.
The student must submit an official transcript to the DNP Program Director of the specific track they are applying to, and he/she must make a request for the transfer credit, demonstrating successful completion of the courses. A course syllabus must also be submitted. A grade of “B” or higher must have been earned in each course. The courses will be recorded on the student’s record to fulfill the program requirements.
Washington University Course Credit in the Healthcare Operational Excellence Program
Credit for previous courses completed in the Health Care Operational Excellence program at Washington University in St. Louis will be accepted and not considered transfer credit.
A maximum of 15 credit hours (5 courses) will be accepted for courses that are identical to the courses required in the DNP Health Systems & Population Health Leadership program, a partnership program with Washington University’s McKelvey School of Engineering.
The student must submit his/her transcripts to the DNP program director of the HSPHL track, demonstrating successful completion of each course. A grade of “B” or higher must have been earned in each course. The courses will be recorded on the student’s record to fulfill the program requirements.
Contact Us
Do you have additional questions about transferring to Goldfarb? Please contact the Admissions Department.
