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What is Excel’s Credit Transfer Policy?

Both Excel High School and Northgate Academy make it easy for students to transfer previously earned credits, helping you stay on track toward graduation without repeating completed coursework. This guide explains the process and requirements for transferring credits into your chosen program.

How Many Credits Can I Transfer?

  • Students may transfer up to 75% of the required credits for graduation.
  • At least 25% of credits must be completed at Excel High School to earn a diploma.
  • This means students must take a minimum of 6 courses (or 5.5 credits) at Excel to meet graduation requirements.

Credit Transfer Limits Based on Diploma Track

  • 21.5-Credit Graduation Track – Students can transfer up to 16 credits.
  • 24-Credit Graduation Track – Students can transfer up to 18 credits.
  • The remaining credits must be earned through Excel High School courses.

How to Submit Transfer Credits

  1. Request an official transcript from your previous school.
  2. Have the transcript sent directly to Excel High School at:
  3. Official credit evaluations occur after a student is enrolled (i.e., after completing a payment plan). Once enrolled, the academic team will review the transcript and determine which credits transfer.

What Types of Credits Can Be Transferred?

✅ Core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
✅ Electives and foreign language courses
✅ Honors courses (if equivalent to Excel’s honors curriculum)
✅ Some career or technical education courses

What Cannot Be Transferred?

❌ Non-accredited coursework (such as homeschool curricula not evaluated by a recognized accrediting agency)
❌ Courses from unaccredited or non-traditional programs
❌ Incomplete or failing grades

How Long Does Credit Evaluation Take?

  • Official credit evaluations only happen after a student has enrolled and completed a payment plan.
  • Most transcript evaluations are completed within 5-7 business days after the official transcript is received.
  • Once credits are approved, they will be added to the student’s record, and the student will be placed in the appropriate courses to complete their diploma.

Get Started with a Credit Transfer

To begin the credit transfer process, request an official transcript from your previous school and have it sent to records@excelhighschool.com.