Excelsior University

Overview

Excelsior University (Excelsior College until July 31, 2022) is one of "The Big Three" schools (the other two being Thomas Edison State University and Charter Oak State College) that offer generous credit transfer policies with very low residency requirements (and no physical, on-campus requirement).  Formerly known as Regents and a long-time player in the adult learner field, Excelsior is a fully regionally-accredited school located in Albany, NY.

Wikipedia excerpt on Excelsior College:

Excelsior College is a private, non-profit institution of higher education in Albany, New York. It is a constituent member of The University of the State of New York, and has its own charter and Board of Trustees. Excelsior College offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level. The college comprises four schools: the School of Business and Technology, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Nursing.

Resources

• Excelsior degree plans
• Compiled List of Courses and Corresponding Tests
• Excelsior College official website
• Full list of degree programs offered by Excelsior
• Excelsior academic policies, including the student handbook
• DegreeForum.net sub-forum specifically discussing big 3 schools, including Excelsior