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DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania · IPEDS 210739

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210739
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00398600
City, state
Center Valley, PA
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private nonprofit 4-year or above
Website
www.desales.edu/
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Programs 172

ProgramAwardCIPCreditsEditionSource
Accounting (BS)52.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Accounting (BS) Sample Plan52.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Accounting, Data Analytics/AI Track (BS)52.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Accounting, Data Analytics/AI Track (BS) Sample Plan52.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Accounting, Forensic Accounting Track (BS)52.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Accounting, Forensic Accounting Track (BS) Sample Plan52.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
American Studies MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Aviation Management, Commercial Track (BS)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Aviation Management, Commercial Track - Business Related, (BS) Sample Plan52.02012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Aviation Management, Flight Instructor Track (BS)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Behavioral Neuroscience MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biochemistry-Molecular Biology (BS)26.02022026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology (BA)26.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology (BS)26.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology, Forensic Science Track (BS)26.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology, Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Track (BS)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology, Pre-PA Track (BA)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology, Pre-Vet Track (BS)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biology, Teacher Certification Track (BS)26.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Biomechanics MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Business Administration (BA)52.02012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Business Administration CertificateCertificate52.02012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Business Administration, Data Analytics/AI Track (BA)52.02012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Business Analytics (BS)52.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Business MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Chemistry (BS)40.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Chemistry Forensic Science Track (BS)40.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Chemistry MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Chemistry Teacher Certification Track (BS)40.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Communication and Media Studies, Communication for Public Affairs Track (BA)09.01992026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Communication and Media Studies, Digital Media and Communication Strategy (BA) Sample Plan09.01992026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Communication and Media Studies, Digital Media and Communication Strategy Track (BA)09.01992026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Communication for Public Affairs MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Communication Sciences and Disorders (BA)51.02012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)51.02012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Communication Sciences and Disorders MinorMinor51.02012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Computer Science MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Computer Science, Cyber Security Track (BS)11.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Computer Science, Data Science Track (BS)11.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Computer Science, Digital Art Track (BS)11.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Computer Science, Game Programming Track (BS)11.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Computer Science, General Track (BS)11.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Computer Science, Teacher Certification Track (BS)11.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Creative Writing MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Criminal Justice (BA)43.01042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Criminal Justice MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Criminal Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation Track (BA)43.01042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics Track (BA)43.01042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Criminal Justice, Investigative Forensics Track (BA)43.01042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Criminal Justice, Pre Law Track (BA)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Criminal Justice, Social Studies Teacher Certification Track (BA)43.01042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Cyber Security CertificateCertificate43.04032026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Dance (BA)50.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Data Analytics CertificateCertificate2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Data Analytics/Applied AI MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Digital Art MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Digital Forensics CertificateCertificate43.04032026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Digital Media and Communication Strategy MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE) (BA)13.12102026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Career Track (BA)13.12102026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Early Childhood Elementary Education (PreK-4) and Special Education (PreK-12) Dual Certification (BA)13.12102026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Economics (BS)45.06012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Economics MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Economics, Data Analytics/AI Track (BS)45.06012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Education Studies MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Emergency Medical Services (BS)52.12992026-2027catalog.desales.edu
English MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
English, Literature Track (BA)23.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
English, Self-Design/Interdisciplinary Track (BA)23.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
English, Teacher Certification Track (BA)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
English, Writing, Publishing, and Editing Track (BA)23.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Environmental Science MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Ethical Leadership MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Exploratory Studies2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Finance MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Finance, Core Finance Track (BS)52.08012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Finance, Data Analytics - AI Track (BS)52.08012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Finance, Financial Planning Track (BS)52.08012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Financial Management CertificateCertificate52.08992026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Financial Planning (CFP®) CertificateCertificate52.08042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Health Science (BS)51.07012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Healthcare Administration (BS)52.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics-AI Track (BS)52.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Healthcare Administration: Level 1, Health Systems CertificateHealth Systems Certificate52.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
History (BA)54.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
History MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
History, Business Track (BA)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
History, Social Studies Teacher Certification Track (BA)54.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Homeland Security (BA)43.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Homeland Security MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Homeland Security, Data Analytics, Applied AI Track (BA)43.03012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Human Resource Management (BA)52.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Human Resource Management CertificateCertificate52.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
International Business (BA)52.11012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Journalism MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Law and Society (BA)22.00012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Law and Society MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Leadership CertificateCertificate2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Liberal Studies (BA)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Management (BA)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Management CertificateCertificate2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Management MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Management, Data Analytics - AI Track (BA)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Marketing (BS)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Marketing MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Marketing, Data Analytics-AI Track (BS)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Mathematics MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Mathematics, Actuarial Science Track (BS)27.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Mathematics, Data Science Track (BS)27.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Mathematics, General (BS)27.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Mathematics, Secondary Education Track (BS)27.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Medical Studies (BS)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Music MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Neuroscience (BS)26.15012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Neuroscience (BS) Sample Plan26.15012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Neuroscience - Behavioral Track (BS)26.15012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Neuroscience - Behavioral Track (BS) Sample Plan26.15012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Nursing - Accelerated (BSN)51.38012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Nursing - Accelerated Plus (BSN)51.38012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Nursing - Evening-Weekend (BSN)51.38012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Nursing - Full-Time Traditional Day Major (BSN)51.38012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Nursing - Full-Time Traditional Day, Data Analytics/Applied AI Track (BSN)51.38012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Pharmaceutical Marketing (BS)51.20112026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Philosophy (BA)38.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Philosophy MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Political Science (BA)45.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Political Science MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Political Science, National Security Track (BA)45.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Political Science, Pre-Law Track (BA)22.00012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Political Science, Social Science Teacher Certification Track (BA)45.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Psychology MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Psychology, Applied Psychology Track (BS)42.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Psychology, Clinical/Counseling Track (BS)42.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Psychology, General Track (BS)42.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Psychology, Social Science Teacher Certification Track (BS)42.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Psychology, Social/Cognitive Track (BS)42.01012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Spanish (BA)16.09052026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Spanish MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Spanish, Foreign Language Teacher Certification Track (BA)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Special Education (BA)13.10012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport and Exercise Physiology MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport and Exercise Physiology, General Track (BS)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport and Exercise Physiology, Pre-Athletic Training Track (BS)22.00012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport and Exercise Physiology, Pre-Physical Therapy Track (BS)51.11092026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport and Exercise Physiology, Pre-Prosthetics and Orthotics Track (BS)22.00012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport and Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning Track (BS)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport and Performance Psychology MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport Management (BS)31.05042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport Management MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport Management, Athletic Administration Track (BS)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport Management, Athletic Communications Track (BS)31.05042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Sport Management, Coaching Track (BS)31.05042026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Supply Chain Management (BS)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Supply Chain Management CertificateCertificate2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Supply Chain Management MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics/AI Track (BS)52.14012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre Design/Tech MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre EndorsementEndorsement2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre Performance MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre, Acting for the Stage and Screen Track (BA)50.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre, Arts Administration Track (BA)50.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre, Communication Teacher Certification Track (BA)2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre, Design/Technology Track (BA)50.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre, English Teacher Certification Track (BA)50.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theatre, Musical Theatre Performance Track (BA)50.05012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theology (BA)39.06012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theology CertificateCertificate39.06012026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Theology MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
TV/Film (BA)50.06992026-2027catalog.desales.edu
TV/Film MinorMinor2026-2027catalog.desales.edu

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American Studies MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 16 items
Behavioral Neuroscience MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 13 items
Biology MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 3 items
Biomechanics MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 13 items
Business Administration CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Business MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 8 items
Chemistry MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 12 items
Communication for Public Affairs MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)2026-20272 groups · 26 items
Communication Sciences and Disorders MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Computer Science MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 5 items
Creative Writing MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 15 items
Criminal Justice MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Cyber Security CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 7 items
Data Analytics CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 7 items
Data Analytics/Applied AI MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 8 items
Digital Art MinorMinor2026-20274 groups · 10 items
Digital Forensics CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 4 items
Digital Media and Communication Strategy MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Economics MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 9 items
Education Studies MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
English MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 17 items
Environmental Science MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 9 items
Ethical Leadership MinorMinor2026-20274 groups · 32 items
Finance MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 0 items
Financial Management CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 4 items
Financial Planning (CFP®) CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 8 items
Healthcare Administration: Level 1, Health Systems CertificateHealth Systems Certificate2026-20271 groups · 4 items
History MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 2 items
Homeland Security MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 12 items
Human Resource Management CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 4 items
Journalism MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 8 items
Law and Society MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Leadership CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 4 items
Management CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 4 items
Management MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Marketing MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Mathematics MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 3 items
Music MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 16 items
Philosophy MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 2 items
Political Science MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 13 items
Psychology MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 6 items
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)2026-20272 groups · 13 items
Spanish MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 1 items
Sport and Exercise Physiology MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 10 items
Sport and Performance Psychology MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 9 items
Sport Management MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 5 items
Supply Chain Management CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 4 items
Supply Chain Management MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 5 items
Theatre Design/Tech MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 16 items
Theatre EndorsementEndorsement2026-20271 groups · 4 items
Theatre Performance MinorMinor2026-20274 groups · 15 items
Theology CertificateCertificate2026-20271 groups · 13 items
Theology MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 2 items
TV/Film MinorMinor2026-20271 groups · 5 items

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Policies 12

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credit_by_examAP test credits will be accepted for BI 151 (AP score of 4 or 5), PS 109 (AP score of 4 or 5), and MA 121 (AP score of 4 or 5 on Calculus test AB or 3 or higher on Calculus test BC) in accordance with guidelines as stated in Academic Regulations , under the heading of Advanced Placement.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Admission Requirementstransfer_creditTransfer credits will be evaluated in accordance with DeSales University policy.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Certificate Programstransfer_creditCredit for Prior Learning Change of Major Attendance Policy Refund Schedule Course Withdrawal Policy Tuition/Fees Tuition, Fees, and Deferred Payment In 1977, the Adult Studies Program (formerly ACCESS) was established to serve the educational and career needs of working adults. Credit for experiential learning may also be awarded through prior learning assessment. Each student must provide proof of high school completion or GED before matriculating.An official transfer credit evaluation is conducted by the Office of Adult Studies upon receipt of all official transcripts.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Classification of Studentstransfer_creditConfidentiality of Student Records Rights, Responsibilities, and Freedoms of Students Grading System Grade Change The Pass-Fail Option Auditing Final Exams Attendance Policy No-Show Policy Grade Reports Grade Point Average (GPA) Dean’s List Commencement Request to Participate in Commencement as a Non-Graduate Commencement Honors Honorary Societies Acceptable Academic Standing Academic Probation for Traditional Day Students Academic Probation for Adult Studies Students Overload Course Withdrawal Policy Repeat Course Policy Make-up of Failures Academic Forgiveness Transfer Credit and Residency Requirement for Graduation Transfer Course Approval Change of Major Credit by Examination The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Advanced Placement Separation from DeSales University Traditional Day Students in Online Courses Traditional Day Students in Summer/Winter Adult Studies Courses Traditional Day Students in Graduate Courses Adult Studies Students in Traditional Day Courses Adult Studies Students in Graduate Courses Course Computing/Technical Requirements Cancellation of Courses and Elimination of Programs Academic Honesty Policy Academic Grievance Petition Classification of Students A regular student is one who is matriculated in a degree program on either a full-time or part-time basis. Once students are accepted into Adult Studies, they are ordinarily not permitted to take courses at other colleges for transfer purposes except as noted in the policy on Supplemental LVAIC Cross Registration or unless special circumstances are noted and approved in writing by the executive director of Adult Studies.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Credit by Examinationprior_learningCredit by Examination Undergraduate students who have acquired substantial knowledge in certain subject areas may apply for permission to verify this knowledge by examination, and consequently receive credit. Credit by examination may be earned for any course unless specifically excluded by the offering department (e.g., EN - 100 An Introduction to Academic Writing ; MA - 107 Mathematics for Teachers I , MA - 109 Survey of Mathematics , MA - 110 Finite Mathematics , and MA - 111 Probability and Statistics ; and the 101-102 level of a foreign language). Students should verify with individual departments concerning other courses not open to credit by examination. An examination is always required, but other forms of evaluation may also be required by a department and/or college/school, e.g., written, laboratory, studio, or other type of evidence as is normally required by students who are regularly enrolled in the course. Interested students may obtain from the department and/or college/school titles of books normally listed in the course syllabus or other information as to course content. Students who believe they have the necessary knowledge, preparation, or background to establish credit by examination shall make application to the appropriate department chair and/or academic dean no later than the end of the third week of the term. If, in the opinion of the appropriate department chair and/or academic dean, the student has a reasonable chance of establishing credit, the student, by no later than the close of the term, shall arrange for the examination together with satisfactory completion of all course assignments and requirements demanded by the department. The nature of the examination given shall be entirely the decision of the department chair and/or academic dean in consultation with members of the department. No course in which the student has at any time previously been registered for either credit, auditing, or enrichment purposes may be challenged under this program. A student attempting credit by examination shall not be entitled to formal instruction in the subject matter of the course. Ordinarily, a student may attempt only one challenge examination per semester. Before the examination the student will choose one of two methods of evaluation: The student may request that the examination be assigned a specific letter grade. In this case the student may accept or decline the grade made. If the student accepts, the grade will be placed on the student’s permanent record. If the student declines, the grade will not be recorded, but the student will forfeit any further credit by examination opportunity in the course and receive no credit. The examination may be evaluated as Pass or Fail and recorded on the permanent record if passed. Failures will not be recorded on the student’s permanent record, but the student will forfeit any further credit by examination opportunity in the course and receive no credit. A $75 administrative fee is required of all full-time traditional students. All other students, including Adult Studies students, are required to pay 30% of the course tuition to sit for the exam.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Credit for Prior Learningprior_learningCredit for Prior Learning DeSales University recognizes that many adults acquire college level learning in non-collegiate settings such as work, the military, community organizations, and independent study. The Adult Studies program provides the adult learner with a variety of methods to demonstrate that they have acquired college level learning. Students who desire to earn college credit for their prior learning may choose from one or a combination of the following options:2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Make-up of Failurestransfer_creditPrior approval to take any course for transfer credit at another institution must be obtained from the associate dean of academic life, in accordance with the transfer course approval policy below.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Portfolio Assessmenttransfer_creditThe process involves the collection of evidence and documentation to support a formal credit request for specific courses and is considered transfer credit.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)prior_learningDeSales University offers students the possibility of receiving credit by examination through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Credits earned through CLEP are considered transfer credits (See the Undergraduate Transfer Policy heading under Admissions ). By recognizing college-level achievement earned through employment experiences, purposeful private study, military-industrial-business training, or advanced work in high school, this program gives the student an opportunity to reduce the cost of a degree at DeSales University in terms of time and money. A student is eligible to take any or all of the General Examinations if he or she has not taken or transferred more than one course in the specific areas covered by the exam or exams.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Transfer Course Approvaltransfer_creditFor matriculated students, a maximum of nine (9) transfer credits may be applied toward degree requirement. The director of the academic success center will consult with a department chair or academic dean for approval only in cases where a course is required for the major and has not been evaluated for transfer credit previously by the department chair or dean. Individual courses will be evaluated in accordance with the undergraduate transfer policy, which can be found in the Admissions section of this catalog. Transfer of grades is allowed only if a student takes an approved course through the Council of Independent Colleges Online Course Sharing Consortium, or cross registers at one of the LVAIC institutions (Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, Muhlenberg, and Lehigh).2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Transfer Credit and Residency Requirement for Graduationtransfer_creditTransfer Credit and Residency Requirement for Graduation For matriculated students, a maximum of nine (9) transfer credits may be applied toward degree requirements. In addition, matriculated students must satisfy the University’s residency requirement by completing at least 24 of the final 30 credits toward the degree through DeSales.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu
Undergraduate Transfer Policytransfer_creditThe following regulations govern the transfer of credits into DeSales University. Department of Education (namely, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges) are eligible for transfer consideration at DeSales if the courses are meant to be transferable, are completed with a grade of C- or higher, and are consistent with DeSales’ mission, philosophy, and liberal arts tradition. The acceptance or denial of transfer credit is not determined exclusively on the basis of the accreditation of the sending institution or the mode of delivery, but, rather, considers course equivalencies, including expected student learning outcomes and comparison with DeSales’ curricula and standards. Courses that are accepted for transfer must be substantially equal in quantity and quality to the DeSales work for which they are offered as a substitute. No course in which a grade below C- was earned is accepted for transfer credit, except in the case that the student has completed an A.A. All credits earned through courses completed at the institution granting that associate’s degree and meant to be transferable will be transferred to DeSales, provided that the student achieved (a) a minimum cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 for all courses presented for the DeSales degree and (b) a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for courses required in and offered by the major at DSU. If the student has not satisfied both (a) and (b), the student’s courses will be evaluated individually, and only courses in which a C- or higher has been earned will transfer into DeSales. For matriculated students, a maximum of nine (9) transfer credits may be applied toward degree requirement. Only credit is transferred. Courses not using traditional letter grades (A-F) will be considered for transfer only if additional documentation detailing successful completion of the courses is provided. The determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credit is made by the director of academic success, in consultation with the relevant academic department. Traditional day and Adult Studies students are required to fulfill (either at DeSales or through equivalent courses taken at another institution) the remaining Connections Curriculum requirements. Each agreement lists courses that have been pre-approved for transfer and courses that will not be accepted for transfer.2026-2027catalog.desales.edu

Agreements 2

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The pre-professional health professions advisor will also provide assistance regarding affiliation agreements with Temple University/St.partnershipcatalog.desales.edu
Undergraduate Transfer Policycross-registrationcatalog.desales.edu

Comparability 8

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Not yet held

Street address
Not in our database
Mission statement
Not in our database
Pathways
Harvested, none found · Harvest
Frameworks
Gathered, not harvested · Harvest
Certifications
Gathered, not harvested · Harvest
References
Gathered, not harvested · Harvest
Accreditation
No harvest reader yet · Harvest
Academic calendar
No harvest reader yet · Harvest

An empty section is a gap in our capture, not in the college's catalog. Each one names our step that has not reached it yet: Gather, Harvest or Serve.

Every fact on this page is from DeSales University's own published catalog, cited where it appears. Read from CourseShelf publish 59, built 2026-10-04.