If you wish to transfer credits earned from a previous institution to Rio Salado College, start by obtaining your official transcripts from that institution for transfer credit evaluation. Acceptable transcripts include:
- College or University
- ACT/SAT
- Credit by evaluation: Military training/credentialing
- Credit for prior learning exams: CLEP/DSST/International Baccalaureate
- Advanced Placement
- International (translated and evaluated)
Get College Credit - for What You Already Know
Credit for prior learning allows you to receive college credits for learning that you acquired through your work or other experience. Prior learning can be evaluated for college credit through national standardized tests or departmental credit by evaluation, existing certificates and licenses. Find more information on our Credit for Prior Learning webpage.
Open Admissions Policy
Rio Salado College has an open admissions policy. Anyone in one of the following categories can attend:
- A graduate of a high school that is accredited by a regional accrediting association, or
- At least 18 years of age and demonstrates evidence of potential success in community college, or
- Eligible and qualified high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, or
- Transfer student in good standing from another college or university, or
- High school equivalency diploma holder, as earned through GED test completion or other acceptable methods.
Rio Salado College’s Admissions, Records and Registration department can assist you with a variety of transfer student services, including obtaining transcripts, determining residency for tuition, verification of prior education and prerequisites approvals. Contact the Admissions, Records and Registration department at 480-517-8540.
Find more information about transferring to Rio Salado College.
Meet Jacqueline Elliott
Jackie Elliott earned an associate degree in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders from Rio Salado College in 2023 before transferring her credits as a block to Ottawa University to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
"I chose Rio because I needed my courses to be all online. As a working parent, attending classes on a college campus was out of the question. Rio was the difference between me being able to go to school or not.”
Learn More
Want to learn more about the transfer process? Join in any of the upcoming, in-person events held at Maricopa Community Colleges.