Nexford University has entered into a significant Articulation Agreement with UPI Study, which will be effective from April 24, 2026. This agreement establishes a formal credit transfer pathway for students pursuing undergraduate degrees at Nexford. Under this arrangement, Nexford will assess UPI Study courses that carry ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations, facilitating their transfer into Nexford’s undergraduate programs. This initiative allows students to select from nearly 70 courses aligned with Nexford’s offerings in fields such as business, computer science, AI, math, science, and social sciences, enabling them to complete these courses online at their own pace either before or during their enrollment at Nexford.
This new pathway is tailored to benefit working adults, career changers, and learners with busy schedules by offering a more efficient and cost-effective route to earning a degree. By allowing learners to enter Nexford with pre-earned credits, it reduces both the time required to graduate and the overall cost of their education. Dr. Ann Larson, Chief Academic Officer at Nexford University, emphasized the university’s commitment to flexible learning, stating, “At Nexford, we believe the path to a degree should fit the life you already have, not the other way around. This partnership with UPI Study provides learners a credible, recognized way to build toward their degree before they even enroll.”
UPI Study provides self-paced, ACE and NCCRS-recommended college-level courses at a starting price of $89 per month, which presents a cost-effective alternative to the typical $300 to $600 per credit hour charged by traditional community colleges. Students can complete individual courses, earn an official transcript, and submit their credits directly to Nexford for evaluation. A comprehensive course equivalency guide, detailing the pathway, is available online for interested learners.
Nexford University, headquartered in Washington, DC, is a modern institution that prioritizes career outcomes over traditional educational models. Its programs are designed to be fully flexible, accommodating the needs of working adults who are balancing their careers, families, and personal ambitions. More information about Nexford can be found on their website. Similarly, UPI Study offers online, self-paced college-level courses that are accepted by over 2,100 universities, providing a flexible learning option without the need for physical attendance or deadlines.
For further inquiries, the media can contact Ragen Dodson at Nexford University via email at [email protected]. This announcement underscores the commitment of both institutions to provide accessible and affordable education pathways for learners seeking to advance their careers and academic qualifications.