Transfer Your CREDITS

Can I finish what I started? The answer is YES.

Pennsylvania’s 10 State System universitiess offer a seamless, student-friendly pathway to maximize your past academic investments. We design our transfer policy to keep your graduation goals within reach. In fact, our specialized agreements ensure you receive the highest possible credit count for your completed coursework. Use this information to map out your credit transfers, review your eligibility pathways, and connect with our campus admissions teams.

Know Your Options

We recognize and celebrate each individual’s unique learning journey. These options help you map guaranteed pathways alongside individualized credit evaluations conducted by our dedicated staff.

Structured Pathways

  • Associate Degree Guarantee: Complete an AA or AS degree at a PA community college, Lackawanna College, or Northern Pennsylvania Regional College to secure guaranteed university admission.
  • Junior Standing: Enter directly as a junior upon completing an AA or AS degree in a parallel academic program.
  • Statewide P2P Agreements: Access seamless, pre-approved program-to-program pathways across Pennsylvania.

Individualized Experiences

  • Course-by-Course Transfers: Individual credits evaluated from other accredited colleges or universities..
  • Military-Connected Learning: Academic translation of your active-duty service experience.
  • Work & Life Experience: Turning your adult professional learning history into earned college credit.

Detailed Transfer Pathways

While baseline admission guarantees apply across the system, final credit evaluations vary based on your choice of university, completed courses, and degree alignment.

Note: Some high-capacity or strictly accredited programs may be restricted from further growth and excluded from automatic guarantees.

Transfer Category Eligibility & Status Notes / Details
In-State Associate Degree Guaranteed Junior Standing Applies to completed AA or AS degrees from PA community colleges, Lackawanna College, or Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.
P2P Statewide Pathways Direct Program Alignment Maximizes credit counts into parallel matching majors.
Inter-System Transfer Seamless System Mobility Easily transfer completed courses between and among any of our 10 State System universities.
Military & Veteran Credit Variable Prior Learning Credit Universities work directly with you to translate service into academic credit.
Reverse Transfer PA 2-Way Transfer System Earn your associate degree using State System credits if you transferred early.

Check My Specific Course Transfers (PA College Transfer)

Transfer Support

You do not have to navigate your transition alone. Each university’s transfer admission office is ready to help build a customized, sustainable academic roadmap:

  • Campus Connections: Direct support lines link you to transfer experts at your target school.
  • Credit Optimization: Faculty work directly with you to capture maximum credit for past hard work.
  • Advising Plans: Dedicated advisors map your remaining courses to ensure a timely graduation.