Transfer to Bastyr

Transferring to a new university can be stressful. Our admissions team is here to help simplify the process.

Transfer to Bastyr

You may fulfill prerequisite course requirements for Bastyr's programs through fast, affordable and transferable online college courses from StraighterLine or Portage Learning.

Visit StraighterLine and Portage Learning more information.

Their coursework is approved to cover prerequisites for:

  • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
  • MS in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics
  • MS in Midwifery
  • MA in Maternal Child Health Systems
  • MS in Nutrition and MA in Counseling Psychology (dual degree)
  • MA in Counseling Psychology
  • BS in Herbal Sciences

All students entering undergraduate degree programs at Bastyr University are considered transfer students. To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program at Bastyr University, students must meet the following criteria:   

  1. Complete 90 quarter (60 semester) credits from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent (only courses with a grade of C or higher are transferrable)*   

  1. Achieve a Cumulative GPA of 2.5 and Prerequisite GPA of 2.0   

  1. Complete the General Education and Program Prerequisite requirements   

Undergraduate transfer students who complete one of the following transfer degrees will satisfy the General Education requirements:   

  • Associate of Arts (AA)   

  • Associate of Science (AS)   

  • Direct Transfer Associate (DTA) [WA state]   

  • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) [CA state]   

  • California State University Breadth [CA state]   

  • Associate Degree for Transfer [CA state]   
    Note: Technical degrees, such as Applied Science degrees, will not automatically satisfy the General Education requirements. They will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis.   

  • Students may transfer a maximum of 135 quarter credits or 90 semester credits toward an undergraduate degree at the University.   

  • Take the next step in your education journey, connect with an admissions advisor and have your unofficial transcripts evaluated today. 

Bastyr University accepts graduate transfer credits earned at accredited colleges and universities. If you have completed a professional program such as chiropractic, allopathic or osteopathic medicine, you may be eligible for advanced standing. Additionally, if you have attended but not graduated from similar graduate or professional programs, such as acupuncture and east Asian medicine, you may be eligible to transfer your credits.   

Please see the Transfer into a Graduate Degree page for detailed information and policies. 

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

We know finding the financial information and resources to afford your education can be daunting. Our financial aid team will work closely with you to determine which aid you qualify for and answer any questions that you have.