American Council on Education Credit

The University supports the awarding of transfer credits to students with college-level learning acquired via professional development programs, training experiences offered by an employer, community-based organizations, or military experience. If these non-college experiences have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) and college credits recommended, the University may accept these credits towards the student’s degree program.  The recommendation from ACE will be reviewed by the Admissions Counselors in consultation with the Academic Advisors and the Registrar’s Office.  Official ACE transcripts must be submitted in order to be accepted for transfer. Credits from certain organizations that are transcripted via ACE are limited to15 credits. Those organizations currently include StraighterLine and Study.com. ACE credits may not be used as the final credits toward a Lesley degree. Students must be registered at Lesley in the semester in which they intend to graduate.