Former HNU Students
Transfer Information & Resources
- Do I still need to pay my federal student loans? A university closure does not necessarily mean that student debt or loans will be relieved. Criteria to qualify for federal student loan discharge is dependent on several factors. More information can be found at https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/closed-school.
- Is my HNU scholarship still available? If you attended HNU during the 2022-23 academic year, you may be eligible for scholarship support from HNU at your new institution. Submit your full name, new school name, and degree program to studenttransfer@hnu.edu to determine your eligibility. Scholarships for 2023-24 will be arranged through the institution you are transferring to.
- Where can I request my official HNU transcripts? Due to the closure of the University after the spring semester, Holy Names University is in the process of identifying a custodian of records. Students will always be able to secure an official transcript. Once records are transferred to the custodian, information about ordering transcripts will be updated. Until then, please request transcripts as usual.
- Can HNU send my other college (non-HNU) transcripts? No. You will need to submit official transcripts from all colleges to your future transfer school.
- What is the difference between official and unofficial transcripts? An “unofficial transcript” can be downloaded or printed by the student and sent to the institution or organization requesting it. Unofficial transcripts can be used during preliminary communication between students and school. Transferring institutions will eventually ask a student to request an “official transcript,” which is a transcript that is provided from HNU directly to the requestor, such as transferring institution, an employer or graduate school. An official transcript has the university’s seal and Registrar’s signature.
Former HNU students may access archived course syllabi through Canvas.
Step 1: Enroll in the Syllabi Collection for Transfer Portal course in Canvas: https://hnu.instructure.com/enroll/3M37LW. You will need to enroll in the course using your hnu.edu email address.
Step 2: Read instructions on course page. The archive is arranged chronologically by year, then by term. Please keep in mind that this archive might not have every syllabi, but the goal was to provide as many as possible.
Why should I download my course syllabi?
Schools that you are applying to need information from your HNU courses to see what credits will transfer. Many schools use course descriptions to do this. Sometimes course equivalencies are denied because there is not enough information in the course description. In order to prepare to transfer, make sure to download and save syllabi from all the courses you have taken here at HNU as we cannot guarantee access to Canvas once the school closes.
Access Course Syllabi (Canvas). https://hnu.instructure.com/enroll/3M37LW
Transfer Institutions
HNU developed transfer agreements with many institutions to help expedite the application review process and negotiate some terms that would benefit former students in regards to credits accepted, admissions requirements, and in some cases costs, or other considerations.
Transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions for 2023-24:
CSU East Bay – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with CSU East Bay (PDF)
- Credits: Cal State East Bay will accept all transfer credits from regionally accredited universities up to a maximum of 90 units.
- Admissions: Undergraduate and graduate students transferring from Holy Names will not pay the application fee. Students should contact Admissions at admissionpetitions@csueastbay.edu for a fee waiver.
- Financial Aid: Financial aid and scholarships are available.
- Programs: List of degree programs that are transferable to this institution: Take a look at the programs offered to determine the best fit for your current major.
- Modality: Online, on-ground, and hybrid options are available
- Adult degree completion options: There are four online degree completion programs available: B.S. in Business Administration, B.A. in Ethnic Studies, B.A. in Human Development and M.S. in Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism. There is also a Program for Accelerated College Education (PACE) programs designed to support working adult transfer students completing their bachelor’s degree.
- VA accommodations: Dedicated Veteran Student Services office and veteran student lounge.
- Contact: CSU East Bay Contact person: Alvin Quach, Director of Admissions @ (510) 885-2021; admissionpetitions@csueastbay.edu.
- CSU East Bay webpage for HNU students
California Institute of Integral Studies – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with CIIS (PDF)
- Admissions: Any undergraduate HNU student in good standing (2.0 GPA or higher) will be admitted to California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) as long as they meet the minimum entry requirements. The $65 application fee will be waived for HNU transfers (Use “HNU23” waiver code)
- Credits: Undergrad students must have completed at least 54 transferable semester units, and may transfer up to 75 semester units. Graduate level coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
- Financial Aid: Financial Aid may be available for those who qualify . For up-to-date tuition and fees for CIIS, please contact CIIS’ admissions representative.
- Undergrad Degree Programs: BA Interdisciplinary Studies and/or BS Psychology
- Graduate Degree Programs: Listing of graduate programs.
- VA accommodations: Yes, more info can be found on the CIIS website.
- Modality: Varies by program. Both undergraduate degree completion programs are offered in an 100% virtual format with required weekend meeting dates.
- Contact: Desiree Murillo (Admissions Counselor for CIIS undergraduate programs); dmurillo@ciis.edu; Appointment Calendar: https://calendly.com/dmurillo-1
- Website: https://www.ciis.edu/
Dominican University of California – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with Dominican University (PDF)
- Admissions: If you were admitted to an undergraduate program at HNU, you will be automatically admitted to Dominican for Summer/Fall 2023. Depending on your major/discipline and academic standing, you may need to meet additional requirements. If your current major will not be offered at Dominican or you do not meet the qualifications for the Dominican major you wish to enroll in, you will be offered an alternative option. DU Application Portal
- Financial Aid: Dominican will match undergraduate HNU tuition for individuals, as per their award letters. Online Financial Aid Appointments
- Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Full program transfer: BA in Criminology, BA/BS in Kinesiology, BA in Sociology
- List of other degree programs that are transferrable to this institution: HNU_DU Articulation Agreement 2023.
- Liberal Arts to Education Studies articulation agreement
- Graduate programs:
- Full program transfer: MA and certificate in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology (ASPP)
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential articulation agreement
- Single Subject Teaching Credential articulation agreement
- Modality: On-ground, with some programs offering hybrid modality.
- VA accommodations: Visit Dominican’s Veterans Education Benefits
- Adult degree completion options: Visit Dominican’s Adult Degree Completion
- Contact information/person: enroll@dominican.edu | 415-485-3204
- Articulation Agreement: HNU and Dominican Articulation Agreement
- Additional resources: Schedule a Visit; HNU Student Transfer Flyer
- Dominican’s webpage for HNU students
Menlo College – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with Menlo College (PDF)
- Credits: Menlo will accept all transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges or universities.
- Admissions: Guaranteed admission for students in good standing, instant admission decision.
- Financial Aid: Menlo will match current HNU out-of-pocket cost.
- Degree Programs: All Business and Psychology Programs.
- Modality: On-ground only
- VA accommodations: VA benefits and scholarships available.
- Contact information/person: Fransheska Saldana, fransheska.saldana@menlo.edu.
- Menlo webpage for HNU students
Notre Dame de Namur University – Transfer Agreement Highlights (Graduate Programs Only)
- Details: Transfer Agreement with NDNU (PDF)
- Credits: NDNU will accept for transfer all graduate coursework you have taken at HNU that applies to your NDNU degree (with grade of B or higher)
- Admissions: Students in good standing at HNU who are currently enrolled, or were enrolled at HNU during 2022, are invited to use NDNU’s fast-track enrollment process. There are no application processes or additional enrollment fees required.
- Financial Aid: NDNU will guarantee that you will not pay more at NDNU than you are currently paying at HNU. Among other generous financial aid offerings, NDNU offers a Catholic Teacher Scholarship for Education programs, providing a 30% reduction on tuition.
- Degree Programs: Professional master’s programs in Business, Clinical Psychology, and Education. No undergraduate program transfers.
- Contact information/person: Education: Quinta Ekong, oqekong@ndnu.edu; Business: Dr. Tyree Robinson, tyrobinson@ndnu.edu; Psychology: Abby Principe, aprincipe@ndnu.edu.
- NDNU webpage for HNU students
Pacific Oaks College – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with Pacific Oaks (PDF)
- Credits: Varies by program, see transfer agreement
- Admissions: Pacific Oaks College will waive admission application fees for HNU students.
- Financial Aid: Varies by program, see transfer agreement
- Degree Programs: BA Business (management, finance, or international emphasis); Bilingual Authorization: BILA; BA Psychology; Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential; Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential; Master of Arts in Teaching; MEd, Education; MA, Counseling Psychology
- VA accommodations: Pacific Oaks is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon school and it is a privilege for us to provide support for those who serve. Only post-9/11 veterans (or spouse/dependents under Transfer of Entitlement) at the 100% benefit level qualify. There is no cap to the annual funding you can use, and no limit to how many members of the military, their spouse/dependents, or veterans can participate.
- Adult degree completion: All degree programs at Pacific Oaks College are accessible and designed to accommodate the adult learner, and are degree completion compatible.
- Modality: Modality varies by programs, with HyFlex, Online and On-ground options.
- Contact information/person: Nubian London, Associate Vice President, Admissions; Office: 626.529.8070; https://calendly.com/POCLondon; nlondon@pacificoaks.edu
- Pacific Oaks Website
Saint Mary’s College of California – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with St. Mary’s College of California (PDF)
- Admissions: Guaranteed admission for undergraduate students in good standing, instant admission decision. Preference given for graduate students in good standing
- Credits: SMC will accept all transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges or universities.
- Financial Aid: 50% tuition discount for undergraduate students
- Undergraduate Degree Programs: Undergraduate degree programs. In addition, new majors launching in Fall 2023 include: Business Analytics, BS; Creative Writing, BA; Finance, BS; General Business, BS; Innovation Management, BS; Kinesiology, BS; Management and Leadership, BS; Marketing, BS.
- Graduate programs: Graduate degree programs. Note: SMU is not accepting students into the online MBA program
- Modality: SMC programs are in-person at the undergraduate level and generally in-person or hybrid at the graduate level with a few exceptions.
- VA accommodations: Yes. More info can be found here.
- Adult degree completion options: BALOS (Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies)
- Contact information/person: Undergraduate students: Craig Means, Associate Dean of Transfer Admissions at cmeans@stmarys-ca.edu and 925-631-4226.
- SMU main website
San Francisco State University – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with San Francisco State (PDF)
- Admissions: SF State will waive application fees for HNU students applying to SF State in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Students apply to SF State using the Cal State Apply system, although they should reach out in advance to receive an application fee waiver. Contact Rosemary Flynn, raidino@sfsu.edu, to request an application fee waiver for undergraduate programs, and Katrina Echon, mkechon@sfsu.edu for graduate programs.
- Undergraduate Credits: SF State will review all transfer credit earned at regionally accredited colleges and universities for transferability. Please see transfer agreement for special considerations.
- Graduate Credits: For graduate programs, in general, no more than 9 units of transfer work for the requirement of a 30-unit program and proportionally more for programs that exceed 30 units, may be used in meeting the requirements of a program.
- Financial Aid: SF State offers financial aid to eligible students. Students may be eligible for need-based scholarships and may qualify for the tuition-based State University Grant.
- Degree Programs: We welcome students from any degree programs to apply for admission to SF State. A list of all of the programs we offer is available here.
- Modality: Classes are offered in online, hybrid, and in-person modalities.
- VA accommodations: Veterans and military affiliated students can attend SF State using their benefits. More information available here: https://veterans.sfsu.edu/
- Adult degree completion options: Yes, SF State offers two online degree completion programs. Students can choose between a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies and Ethnic Studies.
- Housing options: SF State has set aside 200 spaces for any Holy Names students who may want to live on campus. If there is interest we can create cohorted housing for students who transfer over.
- Undergraduate contact person: Rosemary Flynn, raidino@sfsu.edu
- Graduate contact person: Maria Katrina Echon mkechon@sfsu.edu, (415) 338-2234
- SFSU transfer website
Saybrook University – Transfer Agreement Highlights (Graduate Programs Only)
- Details: Transfer Agreement with Saybrook University (PDF)
- Admissions: Saybrook University pre-approves admission of all eligible HNU Students and the $50 application fee will be waived for HNU students.
- Credits: Saybrook will accept all earned credits based on HNU’s degree completion audit. Saybrook will suspend residency requirements for students covered by this transfer agreement.
- Financial Aid: Students seeking financial aid will be required to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at least four weeks prior to the start of their first term using Saybrook University’s School Code: G21206. See transfer agreement for special tuition rates.
- Degree Programs: MA in Counseling Psychology (will be an MA in Counseling, Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling); MA in Performance and Sport Psychology (will be an MS in Sport Performance Psychology).
- Modality: Online for both programs with a 4 day in-person session at the start of Fall and Spring terms
- VA accommodations: Saybrook is a Yellow Ribbon school, all students who are eligible for VA benefits may utilize them at Saybrook. The MA Counseling program has a residency requirement which will impact the housing allowance. Our Veteran’s benefits extend to Veterans and their spouses/dependents.
- Contact person: Siu Hung (JT) Tam, Senior Admissions and Partnership Counselor: Stam@Saybrook.edu
- Saybrook admissions website
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Transfer Agreement Highlights
- Details: Transfer Agreement with the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PDF)
- Admissions: Varies by program, see transfer agreement
- Credits: Varies by program, see transfer agreement
- Financial Aid: Varies by program, see transfer agreement
- Degree Programs: B.A. Criminology; B.A. Psychology; B.A. Business; M.A. Forensic Psychology (Non-Licensure)
- Modality: Fully online and campus-based options available, varies by program
- VA accommodations: Yes. More information available here: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/why-us/service-members-veterans-dependents/
- Admissions contact person: Sarah Lamkin, Associate Vice President of Admissions: 312.467.2436, slamkin@thechicagoschool.edu
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Admissions Website
University of San Francisco
- Details: Transfer Agreement with USF
- Credits: All university-level credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities with grades of a C- or higher. Refer to the transfer agreement for special waivers that have been put in place for HNU students.
- Course Equivalency: USF Course Equivalency for HNU MA in Counseling Psychology; Check the transfer agreement for USF Undergraduate Course Equivalency
- Financial Aid: Merit Scholarship information.
- Degree Programs: Undergraduate majors and graduate and professional experience
- Modality: Primarily all classes have since returned to in-person
- VA accommodations: More information: https://myusf.usfca.edu/veteran-affairs; Veterans Office at 415-422-7260
- Contact information/person: Arnoldo Valdivieso Martinez, Admission Counselor at avaldiviesomartinez@usfca.edu or 415-422-6507
- Additional resources: Schedule a Visit; Transfer Brochure; Virtual Information Sessions
- USF transfer webpage
Education students: if you are interested in Multiple Subject Credential or Master’s degree in Teaching, check out BATTI
Other Colleges and Universities
Compilation of basic information on other institutions students may be considering for transfer. Please note that HNU does not have a transfer agreement in place for these institutions. Students will need to apply to each school they are interested in. Acceptance decisions are made by the receiving institution, not HNU.
Private Colleges and Universities
Academy of Art University (San Francisco, CA):
Private
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: 75% of degree chosen
Tuition: $25,728 (annual)
Azusa Pacific University (Azusa, CA)
Private
GPA: 2.2
Max Transferable Units: 90 units
Tuition: $41,510
Biola University (La Mirada, CA)
Private
GPA: 2.5
Max Transferable Units: 100 units
Tuition: $44,382
Chaminade University of Honolulu (Honolulu, HI)
Private
GPA: 2.0
Max Transferable Units: 90 units
Tuition: $28,544
Fall Deadline: June 1, 2023
Concordia of Irvine University (Irvine, CA)
Private
GPA: 2.3
Max Transferable Units: 96 units
Tuition: $39,330
Fall Deadline: August 1, 2023
Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu, HI)
Private
GPA: 2.5
Max Transferable Units: 90 units
Tuition: $30,020
Fall Deadline: January 15*
University of La Verne (La Verne, CA)
Private
GPA: 2.7
Max Transferable Units: 88 units
Tuition: $47,000
Special Transfer Agreement – In Progress
Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, CA)
Private
GPA: 2.0
Max Transferable Units: 70 units
Tuition: $40,400
Fall Deadline: February 15, 2023
Saint Mary’s College of California (Moraga, CA)
Private
GPA: 2.0
Max Transferable Units: 64 units
Tuition: $53,372
Fall Deadline: June 1, 2023
Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA)
Private
GPA: 3.3 – 3.5
Max Transferable Units: Varies
Tuition: $56,880
University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)
Private
GPA: 3.0
Max Transferable Units: No limit. 30 units must be taken at SD State to receive degree
Tuition: $53,810
Fall Deadline: March 1, 2023
Vanguard University (Costa Mesa, CA)
Private
GPA: 2.5
Max Transferable Units: 64 units
Tuition: $48,840
Fall Deadline: March 1, 2023
Westmont College (Montecito, CA)
Private
GPA: 3.45
Max Transferable Units: No minimum
Tuition: $37,700
Fall Deadline: March 15, 2023
William Jessup University (Rocklin, CA)
Private
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: 90 units
Tuition: $37,000
Public Colleges and Universities
Cal State Northridge (Los Angeles, CA)
Public
GPA: 2.0
Max Transferable Units: 70 units
Tuition: 7,043
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (Hilo, HI)
Public
GPA: 2.0
Tuition: $20,304
Fall Deadline: July 1
San Francisco State University (San Francisco, CA)
Public
GPA: 2.0
Max Transferable Units: No limit. 45 units must be taken at San Francisco State to receive degree
Tuition: $7,522
Fall Deadline: Jan 15, 2023*
San Jose State (San Jose, CA)
Public
GPA: 2.0
Max Transferable Units: No limit. 45 units must be taken at SJ State to receive degree
Tuition: $7,899
Fall Deadline: November 30, 2022*
Community Colleges
American River JC (Sacramento, CA):
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Berkeley City College (Berkeley, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Chabot College (Hayward, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
City College of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
College of Alameda (Alameda, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
College of Marin (Kentfield & Novato, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
College of San Mateo (San Mateo, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Consumnes River JC (Sacramento, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill & San Ramon, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Folsom Lake JC (Folsom, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Fresno City College (Fresno, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Laney College (Oakland, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Las Positas College (Livermore, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Los Medanos College (Pittsburg, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Merritt College (Oakland, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Modesto JC (Oakland, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Ohlone College (Fremont, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Sacramento JC (Sacramento, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
San Joaquin Delta JC (Stockton, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Santa Rosa JC (Santa Rosa, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Sierra JC (Rocklin, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
Skyline College (San Bruno, CA)
Community College
GPA: No minimum
Max Transferable Units: No limit
Tuition: $46 per unit
*Check with your advisor to see if special deadline arrangements are available