PUPURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
Purdue University Global grew out of the former Kaplan University system and operates as Purdue’s online public university, with students spread across the country rather than one residential campus. UPI Study courses are self-paced, online, carry ACE/NCCRS recommendations, and can be submitted through the registrar after completion. That matters because ACE and NCCRS college courses are considered by 2,100+ US universities collectively.**
Take your courses with us, then transfer the credit to Purdue University Global — with the help of UPI.
Choose courses that cover your gen-ed or major requirements. Start the same day — no application, no waitlists.
Complete video lessons, quizzes, and a final exam at your own pace. No fixed deadlines. Study around your schedule.
Request your official ACE/NCCRS-recommended transcript and submit it to Purdue University Global's registrar for credit evaluation.
Purdue University Global recognizes ACE/NCCRS-recommended credits — the same standard used for military training evaluations and CLEP exams. The process is straightforward: complete your UPI Study course, request an official transcript, and submit it to the Purdue University Global registrar for evaluation. Final acceptance varies by program and department, so it's worth confirming with your academic advisor before you start.
Match UPI Study courses to Purdue University Global equivalents. Select courses to estimate transferable credits and tuition savings. Equivalencies are based on ACE/NCCRS recommendations and syllabus matching. Always confirm with your PU academic advisor before enrolling.
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| UPI Study Course | Credits | PU Equivalent Course | Credits | Enroll | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormal PsychologyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PSY — Abnormal PsychologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Advanced Social PsychologyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PSY — Social PsychologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Advanced Technical WritingUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | COMM — Technical WritingPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Business CommunicationUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | BUS — Business CommunicationPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Business EssentialsUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Business EssentialsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Business EthicsUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | PHIL — Business EthicsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Business LawUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | BUS — Business LawPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Business MathUPI Study CourseMathematics | 3 | MATH — Business MathPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Calculus 1UPI Study CourseMathematics | 4 | MATH — Calculus IPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 4 | ||
| Calculus 2UPI Study CourseMathematics | 4 | MATH — Calculus IIPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 4 | ||
| Chemistry IUPI Study CourseScience | 3 | CHEM — General Chemistry IPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Computer Concepts and ApplicationsUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CIS — Computer Concepts and ApplicationsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Current Trends in Computer Science and ITUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Current Trends in Computer Science and ITPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| CybersecurityUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — CybersecurityPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Data Structure and AlgorithmsUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Data Structures and AlgorithmsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Database FundamentalsUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CIS — Database FundamentalsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Database ProgrammingUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CIS — Database ProgrammingPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Discrete MathematicsUPI Study CourseMathematics | 4 | MATH — Discrete MathematicsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 4 | ||
| Educational PsychologyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PSY — Educational PsychologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| EntrepreneurshipUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — EntrepreneurshipPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Environmental ScienceUPI Study CourseScience | 1 | ENVS — Environmental SciencePU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 1 | ||
| Ethics in TechnologyUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | PHIL — Ethics in TechnologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Ethics in the Social SciencesUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PHIL — Ethics in the Social SciencesPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Financial ManagementUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | FIN — Financial ManagementPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Foundations of LeadershipUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Foundations of LeadershipPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Fundamentals of Information TechnologyUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | IT — Fundamentals of Information TechnologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Globalization and International ManagementUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Globalization and International ManagementPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Healthcare Finance and BudgetingUPI Study CourseScience | 3 | HCA — Healthcare Finance and BudgetingPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Healthcare Organization and ManagementUPI Study CourseScience | 3 | HCA — Healthcare Organization and ManagementPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Human Resource Management in HealthcareUPI Study CourseScience | 3 | HCA — Human Resource Management in HealthcarePU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Human Resources ManagementUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Human Resources ManagementPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| International BusinessUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — International BusinessPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Intro to Biology 1UPI Study CourseScience | 3 | BIOL — Introduction to Biology IPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Intro to Biology 2UPI Study CourseScience | 3 | BIOL — Introduction to Biology IIPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Introduction to Artificial IntelligencePU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to ComputingUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CIS — Introduction to ComputingPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to CriminologyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | CJ — Introduction to CriminologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to HTML and CSSUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Introduction to HTML and CSSPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to JavaUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Introduction to JavaPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to JavascriptUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Introduction to JavascriptPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to LinuxUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Introduction to LinuxPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to NetworkingUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | IT — Introduction to NetworkingPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Operating SystemsUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Introduction to Operating SystemsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to PsychologyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PSY — Introduction to PsychologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Introduction to SociologyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | SOC — Introduction to SociologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Leadership and Organizational BehaviorUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Leadership and Organizational BehaviorPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Leading Organizational ChangeUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Leading Organizational ChangePU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| MacroeconomicsUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | ECON — MacroeconomicsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Managerial AccountingUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | ACCT — Managerial AccountingPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Marketing ResearchUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MKTG — Marketing ResearchPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Medical TerminologyUPI Study CourseScience | 3 | HSCI — Medical TerminologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| MicroeconomicsUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | ECON — MicroeconomicsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Network and Systems SecurityUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Network and Systems SecurityPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Physics IUPI Study CourseScience | 3 | PHYS — General Physics IPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Principles of FinanceUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | FIN — Principles of FinancePU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Principles of ManagementUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Principles of ManagementPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Principles of MarketingUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MKTG — Principles of MarketingPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Principles of PhilosophyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PHIL — Principles of PhilosophyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Principles of StatisticsUPI Study CourseMathematics | 3 | STAT — Principles of StatisticsPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Programming in CUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Programming in CPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Programming in C++UPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Programming in C++PU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Programming in PythonUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Programming in PythonPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Project ManagementUPI Study CourseBusiness | 3 | MGMT — Project ManagementPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Psychology of DiversityUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PSY — Psychology of DiversityPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Psychology of PersonalityUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PSY — Psychology of PersonalityPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Quantitative AnalysisUPI Study CourseMathematics | 3 | MATH — Quantitative AnalysisPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Research Methods in PsychologyUPI Study CourseSocial Science | 3 | PSY — Research Methods in PsychologyPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| Software EngineeringUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CS — Software EngineeringPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 | ||
| System Analysis and DesignUPI Study CourseComputer Science | 3 | CIS — System Analysis and DesignPU equivalentConfirm course code with your university catalog | 3 |
Purdue University Global launched in 2018 and is based in Indianapolis, not on Purdue’s main West Lafayette campus. It serves a large adult student population, with enrollment in the tens of thousands. Most students study online, often while working full time. That shapes the whole academic setup.
The university’s strongest areas are practical, career-focused programs. You’ll see a lot of attention on business, IT, criminal justice, nursing, health sciences, and public safety. Purdue Global also has dedicated schools and colleges for business, nursing, education, and social and behavioral sciences. Its programs are built for working adults who need flexible scheduling.
Transfer credit is handled through registrar review, and Purdue Global evaluates prior college work, military training, CLEP, and ACE/NCCRS-recommended coursework. Credits usually come in as general education or elective hours unless a department approves a direct course match. Students should expect an official transcript review before the credit posts. For nontraditional credit, the syllabus and learning outcomes matter a lot.
Browse all UPI Study courses or talk to an advisor to plan which courses fit your Purdue University Global degree plan.
Purdue University Global uses rolling admission, so there usually isn’t a hard fall or spring transfer deadline. That said, you’ll want your transcript review done before your start date, because credit evaluation can affect your course plan. A transfer applicant typically needs prior college work in good standing, and competitive files are straightforward: completed transcripts, a clear academic history, and any required program-specific materials. Some programs, especially in nursing and other licensure fields, have extra requirements beyond general admission.
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Step 1 — What type of student are you?Real experiences from UPI Study students who transferred credits toward their degree.
I checked that Purdue University Global accepted ACE/NCCRS credits before we paid for anything. That saved us a lot of guessing. My child finished the UPI Study courses over the summer and transferred them in without a problem.
I worked full time and studied at night. UPI Study fit my schedule when my university classes didn’t. It was slow, but it worked.
I earned US college credits online from India. The credits transferred to my university, and that made finishing my degree much easier. I didn’t have to leave home to keep moving.
I’m a paramedic, so my schedule changes all the time. I needed credits I could finish between shifts. UPI Study made that possible.
These UPI Study courses have the highest transfer acceptance rates among PU-accepted ACE & NCCRS-recommended credits — ideal for fulfilling general education requirements at Purdue University Global.
Answers to what students actually search for before they enroll.
Yes. Purdue University Global reviews ACE and NCCRS recommendations through its registrar, along with CLEP and military training. The key is that the course has to be documented on an official transcript or credential record before it can be evaluated. For example, a UPI Study course with an ACE recommendation can often come in as elective or general education credit if it matches the degree plan.
Purdue Global is fairly transfer-friendly, but the exact maximum depends on the program. For many bachelor’s degrees, students can bring in a large share of outside credits, though the university still requires a minimum number of credits earned through Purdue Global itself. Some majors, especially in nursing and other licensure areas, have tighter rules and fewer substitute options. General education credits usually transfer more easily than major-specific courses.
Most regionally accredited community college credits are reviewed course by course. Purdue Global also works with transfer pathways and articulation agreements, so credits from partner schools can move more smoothly into a degree plan. Community college credits and UPI Study credits are handled differently on paper, but both are evaluated against course outcomes, level, and applicability to the major. If a course doesn’t fit a major requirement, it often lands as elective credit instead.
First, finish the UPI Study course and request the official transcript or transcript record from UPI Study. Then send it to Purdue University Global’s registrar for evaluation. After that, the credit is reviewed against your program and posted if it matches an approved category. The process usually takes some time, so students should send transcripts early and ask whether a pre-evaluation is possible before enrolling.
Purdue University Global’s undergraduate tuition is about $371 per credit hour. Thirty credits there would cost about $11,130 before fees. UPI Study’s $499 yearly plan is far cheaper if you’re using it to finish general education or elective credits first. The savings get bigger if several UPI Study courses transfer into your degree plan.
Purdue Global is best known for nursing, business, IT, criminal justice, and health sciences. Those programs move faster when you’ve already cleared general education requirements with transfer credit. UPI Study courses can free up space in your schedule so you spend more time on upper-level major classes, labs, and program-specific work. That’s especially useful in majors with fixed course sequences.
Purdue Global generally looks for prior college work in good standing, and many transfer students come in with at least a 2.0 GPA. Some programs can be more selective, especially where licensure or clinical placement is involved. UPI Study course grades don’t usually count into your Purdue transfer GPA the way college grades do, but the completed transcript still matters for credit evaluation.
Purdue University Global uses rolling admissions, so transfer applications are accepted throughout the year. That means there usually isn’t a single fall or spring cutoff date for most programs. Still, it’s smart to finish UPI Study courses well before your intended start so the registrar has time to review the transcript. Program-specific deadlines can apply in nursing and other restricted majors.
Purdue University Global uses rolling admissions, so students can usually start several times during the year. It’s not a one-shot fall-only calendar. That helps transfer students because they don’t have to wait for a single term to begin.
There usually isn’t one fixed deadline for all applicants because Purdue Global runs on rolling admissions. Most students apply for the start date they want, then complete any transcript and aid steps before classes begin. Some programs have their own deadlines, especially in nursing and other licensure tracks.
Yes, it’s built for transfer students and adult learners. A large share of students come in with prior college credit, military training, or workplace learning that can be reviewed for credit. The university also has transfer pathways and accepts a broad range of external coursework.
For most undergraduate programs, Purdue Global doesn’t require SAT or ACT scores. Transfer students are usually reviewed on their college record instead. That makes it easier for adult learners who’ve been out of high school for a while.
Yes. New students usually complete an online orientation before classes start, and transfer students go through the same general onboarding process. It’s meant to cover the learning platform, student services, and what to expect in online classes.
Purdue University Global is primarily online. It doesn’t operate like a traditional residential campus, so dorms aren’t part of the model. Students study from wherever they live, which is why it works well for working adults and military students.
Purdue Global offers a mix of institutional scholarships, tuition reductions, and program-specific aid. Transfer students can qualify for some of them, especially if they’re bringing in prior credits or coming through certain pathways. Military-affiliated students may also have separate funding options.
Most students finish a single course in 2–4 weeks studying a few hours per day. There are no deadlines. You can go faster if you already know the material, or spread it out over a couple of months if you're working full-time. The self-paced format means your schedule decides the timeline, not a semester calendar.
ACE (American Council on Education) and NCCRS (National College Credit Recommendation Service) are organizations that evaluate non-traditional coursework and recommend it for college credit. They're the same bodies that evaluate military training and CLEP exams. Over 2,100 US universities have policies to accept credits from ACE/NCCRS-evaluated sources. The recommendation doesn't automatically mean a specific university will take every course — each registrar evaluates independently — but it's the standard credential for this type of transfer.
Once you pass a course, you can request an official transcript through the UPI Study portal. Transcripts are processed within a few business days and sent directly to your university's registrar, or provided as a PDF for you to submit yourself. The transcript lists completed courses, credit hours, grades, and the ACE/NCCRS recommendation reference.
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