Whether you’ve completed a few classes or an associate degree, your hard work matters.
At PennWest, we make transferring simple and transparent—so every credit you’ve earned
can help you move closer to your goals.
From transfer tools to statewide agreements, we’re here to help you understand how
your credits apply and what your next steps are. Explore the resources below to see
how your journey continues at PennWest.
Adhering to the PA Board of Governors (BOG) Student Transfer Policy, all college-level
credits with a passing grade from post-secondary institutions with accreditation recognized
by the US Department of Education will be accepted in transfer. PennWest does not
set a maximum number of credits to be accepted—however, the Residency requirement
dictates that you must complete 30 of the last 60 semester hours through PennWest
for a bachelor's degree and/or 15 of the last 30 semester hours for an associate's
degree. In addition, 50% of the major course requirements must be from a PA State
System university.
To turn your associate degree into a bachelor's degree, take advantage of Pennsylvania's
statewide Program-to-Program (P2P) Agreements. They allow students who graduate with
specified associate degrees to transfer as juniors into bachelor degrees in similar
fields of study at PennWest. More information on Program-to-Program agreements can
be found at www.patrac.org.
Use our Transfer Equivalency Self-Service tool to easily see how your previous coursework
aligns with PennWest's programs, ensuring a smooth and informed transition.
Submit your application to PennWest and choose your preferred campus or online program.
You can start your application anytime — there’s no commitment until you’re ready.
Request official transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended. If
you’ve taken Advanced Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), or
military coursework, include those too so we can evaluate all possible credits.
3. Credit Evaluation
Once we receive your transcripts, our transfer specialists will carefully review your
coursework to see how it fits within your chosen PennWest program. You’ll receive
an official transfer credit evaluation outlining what’s accepted and how it applies
toward your degree.
4. Meet With an Academic Advisor
After admission, you’ll work with an advisor to plan your degree completion path.
Together, you’ll review which classes you’ve already fulfilled and what’s next to
reach graduation.
5. Start Your PennWest Journey
Finalize your enrollment and register for classes — your next chapter begins here.
Our team will support you every step of the way, from credit evaluation to your first
day of class.
Admissions pretty much handled all my paperwork. And my advisors did a great job seeing
which classes were able to transfer and still maintain my trajectory to graduate on
time.
Anthony Guercio, Transfer Student
Your next chapter is within reach.
Let's make every credit count. Our transfer specialists can help you review your transcripts
or explore degree options.
