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
How to Transfer My Courses
Students who have completed coursework at regionally accredited colleges or universities may have their coursework evaluated for transfer credit if all the following conditions are met:
- The coursework is completed at a regionally accredited institution.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended are sent to the centralized application system.
- The final grade for each potential transfer course is a “C” letter grade (or above).
- The coursework meets the admission requirement standards for timeframe and previous course attempts.
Transfer credit grades are not included in the Goldfarb School of Nursing cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Any previously approved transfer course equivalencies can be found using the Transfer Evaluation System. If you do not see your course listed, you can email [email protected] to request a transfer course articulation. Transfer credit must be approved prior to the start of the term.
Please see instructions below for transferring nursing courses.
BSN Program
Students wishing to transfer credits into the BSN Program must receive approval from the Program Director, as credits are evaluated on an individual basis. A grade of "C" or higher must have been earned at a regionally accredited institution to be considered for transfer credit. A maximum of nine (9) 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. For more information on this procedure, please contact the Admission Advisors.
MSN Program
Students wishing to transfer credits into a graduate program will have their credits evaluated on an individual basis. A grade of "B" or higher must have been earned at a regionally accredited institution to be considered for transfer credit. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours, or 3 courses, of graduate course work may be applied as transfer credit and must be evaluated prior to starting the program. For the post-master's certificate programs, a gap analysis of the applicant’s prior graduate coursework will be performed to determine a plan of study. Length of time since course completion is at discretion of program director. Transfer courses are not computed in the GPA.
DNP Program
A maximum of nine (9) credit hours, or 3 courses, of graduate course work may be applied as transfer credit for students pursuing the DNP degree and must be evaluated prior to starting the program. A grade of “B” or higher must have been earned at a regionally accredited institution to be considered for transfer credit. Transfer courses are not computed in the GPA.
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 (HSPHL) program, a partnership program with Washington University’s McKelvey School of Engineering.
The student must submit his/her transcripts to the centralized application system, 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.
