PA TRAC / Pennsylvania Transfer & Articulation Center · Pennsylvania
Policies
54 policies, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
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| Build on what you started | transfer_credit | If you’ve earned credits from a Regionally Accredited Institution, College or University, you may be eligible to transfer credits, up to 75 percent, toward an associate's degree at Montco. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Course Equivalency Search Results | transfer_credit | Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: D To: Delaware County Community College Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: D To: Millersville University of Pennsylvania Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: C To: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: D- To: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: C- To: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: C To: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: D To: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Opens in a new window or tab. ACC 199 - Accounting Transfer Credit Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Framework Course Minimum Grade: C- To: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Bucks County Community College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Butler County Community College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Community College of Allegheny County. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Community College of Philadelphia. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Community College of Beaver County. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Northampton County Area Community College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Montgomery County Community College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Luzerne County Community College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Lehigh Carbon Community College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Enter credit by exam | prior_learning | Enter credit by exam Add Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to see how they may transfer for credit at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Glossary of Terms | prior_learning | Credit for prior learning College-level credit granted toward the award of a postsecondary degree or certificate for experiential learning that can be demonstrated through various means of assessment to be the equivalent of learning gained through formal collegiate instruction, including an Advanced Placement Program exam, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program exam, a College-Level Examination Program exam, Cambridge advanced exam and Dantes Subject Standardized Tests. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| How Do I Know How Bucks Courses Will Transfer? | transfer_credit | (Keep in mind that although a course is equivalent, it may not be required for a particular bachelor's degree program.) Use the Transfer Equivalency Tool to find out which courses at which schools are considered equivalent. To see how many PA schools transfer credit, visit PA College Transfer . Transfer Equivalency Search Tool | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| How Do I Know What Courses Will Transfer to CCAC? | transfer_credit | CCAC's Directors of Registration will evaluate official transcripts from other colleges, universities, technical schools, etc. The following standards and restrictions will apply: College-level course credit is granted for equivalent courses from any institution that is accredited by a Regional Accrediting Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Coursework from nonaccredited postsecondary schools will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to confirm equivalencies of course content and academic rigor. Courses will be accepted for transfer to CCAC if they will fulfill the requirements of your program/major at the time of application for credit transfer. If you change your major, a new evaluation will be necessary; request a reevaluation by emailing transcripts@ccac.edu . Transfer credits must include courses with an earned "C" grade or better. Transfer credits cannot exceed a maximum as defined by CCAC's residency requirements for a degree, certificate or diploma. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| I will be transferring but am not sure where I will transfer. I want to keep the most transfer credits possible. What should I do? | transfer_credit | I will be transferring but am not sure where I will transfer. I want to keep the most transfer credits possible. What should I do? Students who successfully complete courses from the 30-Credit Transfer Framework will have their credits transferred and counted towards graduation at any of the Participating Colleges and Universities. Certain majors have specific requirements. You are responsible for working with an advisor to select appropriate courses as they relate to your major of study. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Information for Transfer In Students | transfer_credit | Transfer of credits are reviewed by Records and Registration in consultation with the V.P. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Information for Transfer In Students | prior_learning | Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted: Credit for prior learning may be awarded to eligible students who completed specific high school technical/vocational programs. Credit For Life Experience: Credit for prior learning may be awarded to eligible students in a variety of circumstances including: successful completion of a nationally recognized exam, active industry credential or licensure, or military training. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Information for Transfer In Students | transfer_credit | They are not obligated to seek transfer credit and are not uniformly tracked. Transfer Applications Accepted: All transfer applicants are accepted. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Pennsylvania’s Statewide College Credit Transfer System | transfer_credit | An advising tool called the 30-Credit Transfer Framework allows students to enroll in up to 30 credits of coursework and have those credits transfer and apply toward graduation at any participating institution. The full transfer of associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of fine arts degree, or associate of applied science degree into parallel bachelor's degrees at the participating institutions; Uniform standards for determining academic credit for prior learning , including an Advanced Placement Program exam, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program exam, a College-Level Examination Program exam, and Dantes Subject Standardized Tests; and A “one-stop” web portal that provides information to the public about the transfer system, the participating IHEs and the student transfer process. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Public Safety Training Institute | transfer_credit | An official evaluation of transfer of credit to LCCC will be provided to the student upon admission. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Step 4: Register for Classes | prior_learning | Find out how Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) could save you time and money! | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Take your Montco degree further | transfer_credit | As a transfer student, you may be eligible for additional scholarships, too. To transfer credits you've earned at MCCC to another institution, please request an official MCCC transcript . Be sure to have your MCCC student ID and the ID number for the receiving institution ready. Browse course equivalencies below to help transfer credits from Montco. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Application Requirements | transfer_credit | Minimum GPA: No minimum GPA is required for acceptance of transfer students. Official Transcripts: Transfer students wishing to transfer credits toward an NPRC degree are required to submit official transcripts to complete the transcript evaluation process. Associates Degree Required: Not Applicable Other Requirements: Please see NPRC's Transfer Credit Policy. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Application Requirements | transfer_credit | Official Transcripts: Official transcripts must be submitted if student wishes to petition for transfer credit evaluation. Associates Degree Required: An Associate Degree is not required to transfer to us. Other Requirements: Some programs have special admissions requirements. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Application Requirements | transfer_credit | High school transcripts or GED scores are required of all applicants with less than 12 transferable credits. SAT Scores: As long as students have completed at least one full time (12 credits) semester at another college and meet the set minimum transfer admissions criteria, standardized test scores are not required. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Application Requirements | transfer_credit | Official Transcripts: High school transcripts are required if transferring with less than 12 transferable credits. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Application Requirements | transfer_credit | Minimum GPA: A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required for transfer consideration. Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades of D or above will be accepted for transfer. Grades in a course submitted for transfer as a major and/or minor program requirement must meet the minimum grade required by the department. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Application Requirements | transfer_credit | SAT Scores: SAT/ACT scores are not required of transfer students. Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: SRU will consider for transfer all non-developmental post-secondary credits from appropriately accredited institutions for which a letter grade of D or greater was earned. Credits (Min/Max): No limit to number of transfer credits. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades of C or better Credits (Min/Max): Maximum accepted is 30 credits Appeals Process Document: BucksCCC-TAOC-Appeal-Process.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: For courses to be accepted in transfer, they must be listed on a college transcript with a grade of A, B, or C. One D may be accepted if approved by the Provost and V.P. for Academic Affairs Credits (Min/Max): A maximum of 45 credits may be transferred in to BC3 toward an Associate Degree and 15 credits toward a Certificate. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: C Credits (Min/Max): A minimum of 15 credits need to be taken at CCAC for any degree. A certificate or diploma requires a minimum of one-half of the credits required for graduation be taken at CCAC. Credit requirements are exclusive of Advanced Standing/Prior Learning. Transfer Policy Document: PATRAC Credit Transfer at CCAC.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Student Academic Complaint Procedure.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: "D" grades will be considered if the overall QPA on that transcript is a 2.00 or higher. Credits (Min/Max): No more that 45 credits of any form of advanced standing can be accepted. Transfer Policy Document: CCBeaverCty_TransferCreditPolicy_Aug2010.doc Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: CCBeaverCty_TransferCreditAppealProcess_2008.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: CCP will accept courses in which the grade earned was a C- or better, unless otherwise specified by program requirements. Credits (Min/Max): CCP will grant degrees and academic certificates only to students who have earned at least 30 credit hours in residence for a degree and 15 credit hours for an academic certificate. (See Transfer Policy document for further details.) Transfer Policy Document: Policy on Transfer Credit.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Courses completed at regionally accredited institution with a grade of "C" or better and are applicable to an NCC program. Credits (Min/Max): 45 credit maximum Transfer Policy Document: NCC Transfer Credit Guidlines.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: NCC Transfer Credit Guidlines.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades C or better Credits (Min/Max): Up to 30 credits from an accredited school Transfer Policy Document: Luzerne_TransferCreditPolicy_Aug2010.doc Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Luzerne_TransferCreditAppealProcess_Aug2010.doc Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Require C or better earned from institutions accredited by the Regional Accrediting Associations of Colleges and Secondary Schools. No credit is given for science, math or computer courses completed more than 5 years before the admission date. Credits (Min/Max): In accordance with our Transfer of Credit Policy, students can transfer up to 75% of credits (e.g., 45 of 60) required for an associate’s degree. Students must complete 25% (e.g., 15 of 60) of the required degree coursework at Montco. Transfer Policy Document: Transfer Credit and Transcript Evaluations 2021.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades of “D” and “F” will not be accepted for transfer credit. Courses without letter grades (such as pass/fail) will not be accepted. Pass/Fail exceptions are made for coursework impacted by COVID 19. Credits (Min/Max): See graduation requirements. At least fifteen credits of the total required credits must be earned at LCCC. Transfer Policy Document: 03. LCCC - Tranfer Policy 09.12.2022.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Transfer Credit Appeal.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Any course with a grade of C or higher from any institution of higher learning for which an equivalent or related course exists at NPRC is eligible for consideration for the awarding of transfer credit. Credits (Min/Max): Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for completion of a certificate or degree through enrollment in NPRC coursework. Transfer Policy Document: NPRC-9425-Transfer Credits-2023-06-09-final.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades of C or higher from accredited institutions will transfer when an equivalent course is required in the student's program of study. Credits (Min/Max): Up to 1/2 (50%) of a student's program requirements (in credits) may be met through transfer work. At least 1/2 (50%) of a student's program requirements (in credits) must be met as Pennsylvania Highlands Community College local credit. Transfer Policy Document: Transfer of Credits Into Penn Highlands Policy.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Transfer of Credits Into Penn Highlands Policy.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Only courses in which students have earned a C or higher may be accepted for credit at RACC. All transfer policy information is available at https://www.racc.edu/services/assessment-services External link Opens in a new window or tab. . Credits (Min/Max): All presented credits that meet grade and curricular requirements will be accepted at RACC. 25% of the credits required for an associate's degree and 25% of the credits required for a college certificate or diploma must be completed at RACC. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Normally a grade of C or better required. However, acceptance depends on course appropriateness to selected curriculum and specific requirements within particular majors. Credits (Min/Max): No more than 36 transfer credits may be applied Transfer Policy Document: Transfer of Credit Process_1.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Transfer of Credit Process_1.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Generally credit is awarded only for coursework in which the student has received credit with a letter grade of A, B, or C, except for Physical Education credit, which will transfer if a grade of P or S was received. Credits (Min/Max): Up to 45 credits are accepted for transfer into HACC | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: College-level courses with a grade of 'C' or better from accredited institutions will be considered for transfer credit. Courses with grades of 'C-' or 'D' may transfer under the guidelines of the BOG Student Transfer Policy. Credits (Min/Max): Cheyney University does not have a maximum transfer credit limit. Although students must meet all University Graduation & Residency Requirements of their major. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: College-level courses with a grade of 'C' or better from accredited institutions will be considered for transfer credit. Courses with grades of 'C-' or 'D' may transfer under the guidelines of Academic Passport. http://www.esu.edu/academicpassport External link Opens in a new window or tab. Credits (Min/Max): ESU does not have a maximum transfer credit limit. Although students must meet all University Graduation & Residency Requirements of their major. Transfer Policy Document: ESU Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy 9-01-2016.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: ESU Transfer Credit Appeal Policy 8-19-2016.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Address: | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades must be a "C" or above to be transferred to Carlow. Courses taken for pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades may only be transferred if it can be verified that a pass or satisfactory grade is equivalent to a C or higher. Credits (Min/Max): A maximum of 90 credits can be transferred from another institution. Transfer Policy Document: TRANSFER OF CREDITS_Updated Sept 2020.docx Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Transfer Credit Appeals Process_Updated Sept 2020.docx Opens in a new window or tab. Virtual Tour Click the Take a | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: D Credits (Min/Max): 12 minimum credits for transfer eligibility | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: D grades accepted, but some academic programs may require such courses to be repeated to earn a higher grade, particularly when required in the major. Credits (Min/Max): There is no minimum number of credits required to transfer to PennWest. There is no maximum number of credits that will be accepted, with the exception of the graduation residency requirement: https://files.pennwest.edu/policies/ac033-grad-residency External link Opens in a new window or tab. Transfer Policy Document: ac034-transfer-credit.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Virtual Tour Scroll down for | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades of C or better will transfer. In some cases D grades may transfer. Credits (Min/Max): Residency degree requirements require that A) Students complete at least 30 of their last 60 credits at SU to earn a Shippensburg University degree and B) At least half of the required credits in a student's major must be completed at Shippensburg. Transfer Policy Document: Policy 1999-01-A (7).pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Transcript Evaluation and Credit Summary.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: 2.0 Cumulative GPA Credits (Min/Max): 12 credits-100 level or better minimum. Transfer Policy Document: Transfer Policy_Lincoln University Catalog 24_25.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Appeals Process Lincoln University Catalog 24_25.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Courses in which a grade of D was earned are transferable from other accredited institutions. Credits (Min/Max): Minimum credits - 12 credits. Transfer Policy Document: Academic Policy-UD -Transfer of Credit.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Address: | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: In most circumstances a minimum grade of "C-" is required for transfer consideration. Students with an Academic Passport may be able to transfer courses with grades of "D." See the FAQ section of www.kutztown.edu/transfer for additional details. Credits (Min/Max): Students with a minimum of 12 college-level credits will be evaluated based on their cumulative GPA from college coursework. Developmental or remedial courses do not count toward the 12 credits. KU does not have a maximum transfer credit limit. Transfer Policy Document: TRANSFER CREDITS.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Transfer Appeals Process.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
| Transfer Credit Policy | transfer_credit | Transfer Credit Policy Minimum Grade: Grades of D will be accepted. Remedial credits and those considered to be technical in nature will not be transferred. Credits (Min/Max): Students must earn half of their major credits at IUP or another state system school and at least 30 credits of the last 60 have to be taken at IUP. Transfer Policy Document: 2022-54 Student Transfer 2024.pdf Opens in a new window or tab. Appeals Process Document: Transfer Appeals process 2022-2023- Re-evaluation of credit.docx Opens in a new window or tab. | 2026 | collegetransfer.pa.gov |
Source: PA TRAC / Pennsylvania Transfer & Articulation Center's catalog, linked per record · table academic_policy · CourseShelf publish 59