
Strayer University holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as an institution; it should not be read as a separate professional endorsement of every degree or concentration.
Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, subject to the usual program and student requirements. It also gives other colleges a basis for reviewing transfer credit, but a receiving institution decides whether particular courses apply to its degrees. Students pursuing teaching, accounting licensure, or another regulated occupation should check the applicable state board's rules and any program-specific recognition separately. They should also confirm that the precise Strayer program and delivery format they intend to enter meet those requirements.
Strayer reports an open-admission policy for entering undergraduates. Degree-seeking applicants generally need to document high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, and complete the university's application and enrollment process. Open admission does not mean that documentation, financial-aid eligibility, or program prerequisites can be skipped.
Applicants with previous college coursework should disclose it and arrange for transcripts if they want those credits evaluated. Graduate applicants must meet the requirements of their particular program, including any prior-degree requirements. Applicants educated outside the United States or seeking a program with professional prerequisites may face additional documentation or evaluation steps. Before applying, confirm the current catalog's requirements for your applicant category rather than assuming that the undergraduate open-admission policy applies to every credential.
Applicants should verify the current application fee, if any, in Strayer's application or published admissions materials before submitting. A charge described as an application fee is distinct from tuition, a course-material charge, or an enrollment-related payment.
If an application presents a fee, ask admissions whether a waiver is available for your applicant category and whether it must be approved before submission. Do not assume that eligibility for a federal Pell Grant, military education benefits, or an employer tuition benefit automatically waives an application charge. Keep the written fee or waiver terms for the term and program to which you apply.
Prospective students should not assume that Strayer University-North Carolina operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit in Greensboro. An ROTC program at another Greensboro-area college would not automatically be open to a Strayer student.
Participation through a host institution would require a verified cross-enrollment arrangement, approval from the ROTC unit, and compliance with that branch's academic, physical, citizenship, and service requirements. ROTC scholarships and eventual service obligations are governed by the relevant program, not simply by enrollment at a nearby college. Anyone considering this route should obtain confirmation from the specific host unit and Strayer before including ROTC in an enrollment or financial plan.
Strayer generally considers coursework from other accredited institutions for transfer, but admission and credit acceptance are separate decisions. The university also recognizes certain alternative-credit routes, including CLEP, DSST, and credit carrying eligible American Council on Education recommendations, subject to its academic rules.
Transfer applicants should submit transcripts from each previous college and request a written, program-specific evaluation. An accepted course may count as a general elective without replacing a required major course; limits on transferable credits and minimum credits completed through Strayer can also affect the remaining time and cost. Credit for prior learning or an exam is not automatic merely because Strayer recognizes that category. Compare the evaluation against the degree audit before enrolling, especially if finishing a bachelor's degree quickly is central to your plan.
Students should not assume that a semester abroad, exchange partnership, or faculty-led international trip is part of Strayer University-North Carolina's regular offerings. A study-abroad option would need to be confirmed for the student's specific program and enrollment term.
Before paying an outside provider, obtain written guidance on whether Strayer would accept the coursework, which degree requirements it would satisfy, and whether financial aid could apply. A course taken overseas does not become transferable solely because the provider awards college credit. Students interested primarily in international professional experience may also want to distinguish an academic study-abroad program from independently arranged travel or employment.
Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.