Crest Point University Transfer Credits via ACE and NCCRS - Course Equivalency Guide.

Yes — Crest Point University and UPI Study signed a formal Articulation Agreement on May 19, 2025, signed by Stephen Haas, CAO of Crest Point University, and Manit Kaushal, CTO of UPI Study. CPU recognizes UPI Study courses (ACE & NCCRS-recommended) for credit in its undergraduate degree programs. The equivalency table on this page shows every approved CPU course code and General Elective designation pulled from Appendix 1 of the agreement.

The signed Appendix 1 maps 26+ UPI Study courses to named CPU codes. Key matches include:

Business & Economics: ENG-102 (Business Communications), BUS-401 (Small Business Management), BUS-101 (Principles of Management), BUS-306 (Organizational Behavior), BUS-202 (Business Ethics), BUS-301 (Organizational Management and Leadership), BUS-111 (Human Resources Management), BUS-201 (International Business), BUS-102 (Principles of Marketing), PLG-105 (Business Law and Bankruptcy), PLG-401 (Small Business Administration), ECO-101 (Microeconomics), ECO-102 (Macroeconomics), FIN-101 (Principles of Finance).
Psychology: PSY-101 (Introduction to Psychology), PSY-340 (Research Methods in Psychology), PSY-204 (Educational Psychology), PSY-200 (Abnormal Psychology), PSY-152 (Psychology of Personality), PSY-315 (Social Psychology).
Math & Science: MAT-102 (Principles of Statistics), MAT-201 (Business Math / Ideas in Math), SCI-105 (Chemistry I), SCI-102 (Introduction to Biology I), BIO-225 (Introduction to Biology II), HLT-301 (Healthcare Finance).
Criminal Justice: PLG-103 (Introduction to Criminology), SOC-201 (Introduction to Sociology).
All remaining courses receive General Elective credit.

No. Per Section C of the Articulation Agreement, Crest Point University will not charge tuition for the UPI Study courses it recognizes as credit. Students pay only the UPI Study subscription fee to complete the courses. CPU awards the credit at no additional cost to the student.

Six psychology courses transfer with named CPU codes:
• PSY-101 — Introduction to Psychology (Psychology 110)
• PSY-340 — Research Methods in Psychology (Psychology 111)
• PSY-204 — Educational Psychology (Psychology 120)
• PSY-200 — Abnormal Psychology (Psychology 180)
• PSY-152 — Psychology of Personality (Psychology 300)
• PSY-315 — Social Psychology (Psychology 310)
Psychology of Diversity transfers as a General Elective.

ACE (American Council on Education) evaluates non-traditional learning and recommends credit to colleges and universities. NCCRS (National College Credit Recommendation Service), operated by the New York State Education Department, does the same. Both are nationally recognized standards — the same evaluation system used by CLEP, DSST, and military training programs. UPI Study courses carry recommendations from one or both bodies. Per Section A of the CPU Articulation Agreement, CPU will only recognize UPI Study courses that carry valid ACE or NCCRS recommendations.

All UPI Study computer science courses (30+ courses) transfer as General Elective credit toward Crest Point University undergraduate programs under the May 2025 agreement. This includes Database Fundamentals, Fundamentals of IT, Introduction to JavaScript, Programming in Python, Introduction to Java, Cybersecurity, Introduction to AI, Network Security, Software Engineering, and many more. While these don't have named CPU codes, they count toward your degree's elective credit requirements.

Yes. UPI Study allows you to take individual courses and earn ACE and NCCRS-recommended college credit completely independently — no university enrollment, no application, no admission process required. Complete the courses, get your official transcript, then submit it to Crest Point University for credit evaluation when you're ready to enroll.

Use the equivalency table on this page. Search by course name, subject area, or CPU course code (e.g. ECO-101, PSY-101, BUS-401) to find exact matches. Courses showing a specific CPU code transfer directly to that requirement. Courses listed as General Electives count toward your elective credit requirements. When in doubt, book a call with our team — we'll walk you through your specific degree plan.

The agreement signed on May 19, 2025 is in effect for three years and automatically renews for successive one-year terms unless either party provides 60 days written notice before the end of any term. Either party may also terminate the agreement with or without cause after 60 days written notice to the other party.

UPI Study offers up to 90 ACE and NCCRS-recommended credits — the equivalent of two full years of traditional college. Combined with other ACE/NCCRS sources like CLEP, DSST, or military training, many students build 70–90+ total credits before enrolling. Crest Point University's standard academic policies on maximum transfer credit per program apply — contact the CPU registrar for specifics.

Community college typically costs $300–$600 per credit hour, requires fixed class schedules, and involves semester deadlines. UPI Study offers ACE & NCCRS-recommended credits from $42/month (US) or $250/course (international) with no deadlines, no fixed class times, and no campus required.

Yes — military students and first responders (police, fire, EMS) are some of our most active members. UPI Study credits use the same ACE and NCCRS standards as military training evaluations and can be stacked with existing military training credits on a single Excelsior OneTranscript. US citizens and military personnel have access to subscription plans starting from $89/month.

It's one of the best options available. UPI Study is fully self-paced with no deadlines — adult learners with jobs and families can study whenever they have time, pause when they don't, and pick back up without penalty. Most adult learners complete 6–12 courses in their first year around their existing lives, building credits before ever paying Crest Point University tuition.

You can pause or cancel your subscription at any time with no penalty and no questions asked. Credits you've already earned remain valid permanently. If you pause and return later, you pick up exactly where you left off.

Five management and leadership courses have direct CPU code matches:
• BUS-101 — Principles of Management (Business 101)
• BUS-306 — Organizational Behavior (Business 206: Leadership and Organizational Behavior)
• BUS-301 — Organizational Management and Leadership (Business 213: Leading Organizational Change)
• BUS-111 — Human Resources Management (Business 306)
• BUS-201 — International Business (Business 300 and Business 309: Globalization)
Additional business courses (project management, business essentials, foundations of leadership, financial management) receive General Elective credit.

Four science courses have named CPU codes:
• SCI-105 — Introduction to Chemistry (Chemistry 111)
• SCI-102 — Introduction to Life Processes (Biology 100: Intro to Biology 1)
• BIO-225 — Microbiology (Biology 200: Intro to Biology 2)
• HLT-301 — Healthcare Financial Management (Healthcare 301: Healthcare Finance and Budgeting)
Physics I, Medical Terminology, Healthcare Organization and Management, and HR in Healthcare receive General Elective credit.

Two math courses have named CPU codes:
• MAT-102 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics) — both ACE and NCCRS versions
• MAT-201 — Ideas in Math (Math 100: Business Math)
Calculus I, Calculus II, Discrete Mathematics, and Quantitative Analysis all receive General Elective credit.

Per Section E of the Articulation Agreement, UPI Study will send official transcripts electronically in PDF format via email to the email address designated by Crest Point University upon course completion. Students should notify UPI Study of their enrollment at CPU to coordinate transcript delivery. The institution's standard admissions procedures for transfer credit evaluation then apply.