Transfer Credits
Courses considered for transfer credit must be completed with a grade equivalent to "C" or higher. Further, you will need to meet with an academic adviser to determine which courses you can apply toward completing your degree.
To see if specific courses from another university will transfer, please check our transferring credits tool.
For students with transfer credits that do not transfer as specific Penn State courses: An exception is needed to have transfer credits used for specific course requirements. You must submit a prior learning request on LionPATH for review of courses. See your academic adviser or Biddy Brooks, director of Adult Learner Services, for additional information.
Learn more about how to apply as a transfer student.
This walkthrough shows you how to access the Transfer Credit Tool to see how credits taken at other universities transfer to Penn State.
Additional Methods of Credit Acquisition
Credit may also be obtained through the College Level Exam Program (CLEP), Credit by Examination, Credit by Validation or Portfolio Assessment. Contact the Office of Adult Learner Services or the Admissions Office for information regarding these three methods of credit acquisition.