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Transfer Student or Adult Learner?
You might be wondering if you are a transfer student or an adult learner. That depends on the type of learning and experience you have when you come to Lesley University.
Adult learners frequently juggle multiple roles and need a flexible schedule. They have transfer credits from one or more colleges, and as well as college-level learning from work and experience. Sound like you? We can help you receive credit for your prior learning and help you complete your bachelor's degree.
At Lesley, we accept up to 90 credits. So, whether you are a transfer student or adult learner, we'll help you maximize the credits that you bring in from other colleges. Log in to Transferology, add the courses you've taken, and see how they'll transfer here.

Awarding of Advanced Credit
There are several ways you can earn college-level credit before you start your undergraduate program, shortening the time it takes to earn your degree. At Lesley, we award undergraduate students advanced credit in the following ways.
- Transfer Credit
- Advanced Placement (AP) Credit (AP Courses and Equivalencies PDF)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination Credit (IB Exam Curriculum Mapping PDF)
- General Certificate of Education Advanced Level – GCE A-Level (A-Level Course Mapping PDF)
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams
- American Council on Education Credit (college-level learning from training, professional development, or military experience)
- Lesley’s Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Process (earn credit for past work and life experience)
Learn more about our policies and procedures for Awarding Advanced Credit.
- 617.349.8800
- admissions@lesley.edu
- Contact a counselor
- Undergraduate Admissions
101 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Center for the Adult Learner
Doble Campus Office: 37 Mellen St., Room 105
South Campus Office: Sherrill 333
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Mailing Address
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Virtual or in person - Weekends by appointment only