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College Credit Pathway at Excelsior University
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UPI Study × Excelsior University
Excelsior University has a partnership with NCCRS. UPI Study courses are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and NCCRS — UPI Study students can request a free credit evaluation and receive 10% off tuition at Excelsior — visit excelsior.edu/nccrs to connect with their team.
Excelsior University is a private, nonprofit online university in Albany, New York, serving working adults through 100% distance education since 1971. UPI Study's full catalog — 90+ courses worth 270+ total credits — is recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and NCCRS, the same standards Excelsior evaluates for transfer credit. Complete courses online, self-paced, then connect with Excelsior's team to see how your credits apply.
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How College Credit Works at Excelsior University
UPI Study courses are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS), and Excelsior University evaluates credit recommended by both for transfer. Excelsior's admissions team has personally invited UPI Study students to reach out for guidance — including a free credit evaluation, a genuine benefit available before you formally apply.
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UPI Study · Full ACE & NCCRS Course Catalog
Our ACE & NCCRS catalog
All 90+ UPI Study courses (258+ total credits) are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and NCCRS — the standards Excelsior University evaluates for transfer. Select courses to estimate your total credits.
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UPI Study ACE & NCCRS-Recommended Courses (90+)
Every course below is recommended for college credit by NCCRS, and many also by the American Council on Education (ACE). Ask your Excelsior advisor how each applies to your program.
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Helpful Resources
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FAQ
Common Questions Answered.
Everything you need to know about using UPI Study's NCCRS-recommended courses with Excelsior University.
Is UPI Study an official partner of Excelsior University?
Not yet — UPI Study and Excelsior University have not signed a formal articulation agreement. But Excelsior has personally invited UPI Study students to explore college credit: UPI Study courses are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and NCCRS, and Excelsior's admissions team has offered to provide a free credit evaluation for UPI Study students as a partnership benefit.
Does Excelsior University accept ACE and NCCRS-recommended credit?
Yes. Excelsior University evaluates transfer credit recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS), including credit recommended for UPI Study courses. Excelsior maintains a dedicated page at excelsior.edu/nccrs with contact information for admissions guidance.
How do I find UPI Study on Excelsior's website?
Excelsior's partner page doesn't yet list every individual member organization by name. If you search "UPI" on the Excelsior University website, it will bring you to their NCCRS page, where you'll find contact information for further guidance.
Can I get a free credit evaluation before enrolling at Excelsior?
Yes. Excelsior's admissions team has indicated they can provide a free, unofficial evaluation for UPI Study students as a partnership benefit — a great way to see how your credits might apply before you formally apply. Visit excelsior.edu/nccrs for contact details.
Do UPI Study students get a discount at Excelsior University?
Yes — as a benefit of UPI Study's NCCRS membership, UPI Study students receive 10% off tuition at Excelsior University. Confirm current discount terms with an Excelsior admissions advisor.
Why doesn't this page show an equivalency table?
Excelsior University hasn't published course-by-course equivalencies for UPI Study, and no formal articulation agreement is signed yet. Rather than guess, this page lists all UPI Study courses recommended for college credit along with their credit values. For exact equivalency to a specific Excelsior course, ask your advisor at Excelsior.
Which UPI Study courses are ACE and NCCRS-recommended?
UPI Study's full catalog — 90+ courses, 258+ total credits — is recommended for NCCRS college credit, spanning Business & Accounting, English, Math, Computer Science, Health, Science, History, Humanities & Arts, World Languages, and Psychology & Social Science. A subset of these courses is also recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) — look for the ACE + NCCRS badge next to each course above.
What is the difference between ACE and NCCRS?
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) are both nationally recognized bodies that evaluate non-traditional learning and recommend college credit for it. All UPI Study courses are recommended for NCCRS credit; many are also recommended by ACE. Both are widely recognized by colleges and universities nationwide, including Excelsior University.
How do I submit my UPI Study transcript to Excelsior?
Complete your UPI Study courses and request your official transcript. Contact Excelsior University's admissions team via excelsior.edu/nccrs to learn their current process for submitting your credit for evaluation.
What degrees does Excelsior University offer?
Excelsior University, based in Albany, New York, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through two schools: the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It serves primarily non-traditional, adult working students through 100% online distance education.
How long does it take to complete a UPI Study course?
Most students complete an individual course in 2–6 weeks at a few hours per week. There are no deadlines or class schedules — finish a course in a focused weekend or spread it over months.
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About the University
About Excelsior University
Excelsior University is a private, nonprofit online university headquartered in Albany, New York. Founded in 1971 as the Regents External Degree Program under the New York State Board of Regents — later known as Regents College, then Excelsior College — the university has spent over 50 years focused on one mission: making higher education accessible to working adults. Its motto, "Ever Upward," reflects that focus. Excelsior offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through two schools: the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, serving students entirely through online, distance education.
The ACE & NCCRS Pathway
UPI Study courses are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) and NCCRS, and Excelsior University evaluates credit recommended by both for transfer. While UPI Study and Excelsior have not yet signed a formal articulation agreement, Excelsior's admissions team has invited UPI Study students to reach out directly for a free credit evaluation and confirmed that UPI Study students receive 10% off tuition. Visit excelsior.edu/nccrs to connect with their team — or simply search "UPI" on the Excelsior website to be directed to the same page.
💡 Tip: Because equivalency isn't formally published yet, the most reliable next step is a direct conversation with Excelsior's admissions team. Bring your UPI Study course list (or a printout of the catalog on this page) to your free evaluation.
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Albany, New York · 100% Online
Nonprofit · Founded 1971 · Motto: "Ever Upward"
