Graduation & Transfer

Many students graduate after two years; some students come for one semester, one year, or three years. An Associate's degree is awarded upon completion of 64 credit hours, which usually takes two years or four semesters. (Please note: Northwest College does offer a limited number of classes during the summer.) However, students who arrive needing extra help in English, math, reading, or writing should expect to spend five to six semesters (2½ to 3 years) completing their degree.

When you are ready to transfer to another institution, we will work with you to find the right place and to make sure that your application is complete. Successful transfer depends on careful research, your academic record, strong letters of recommendation, and your financial resources. Make sure your Academic Advisor is aware of your plans and is kept informed of any changes in your long-term goals.

Northwest students have transferred to colleges and universities all over the United States and Canada, institutions such as: University of Wyoming, University of Montana, Cornell University, Brigham Young University, University of Utah, Arizona State University, State University of New York, Brooks Institute of Photography, Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Colorado College, Bates College, University of California at Berkeley, University of California at Los Angeles, Humboldt State University, Michigan State University, Portland Art Institute, Universities of Toronto and British Columbia, Florida Gulf Coast University, Columbus School of Design, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, South Dakota State School of Mines and Technology, Indiana University, Washington State University, Idaho State University, and many others.  Northwest also has a growing list of 4-year institutions with whom we have articulation agreements.  For more information...