The Pennsylvania Statewide Transfer and Articulation System makes moving between colleges simple and seamless. At its heart is PA College Transfer, a free, interactive website serving as your “one-stop shop” for everything transfer-related in Pennsylvania.
What You’ll Find on PA College Transfer
- Course Equivalencies: Instantly compare courses you’ve completed (or plan to take) with their equivalents at participating colleges.
- Search PA Transfer Programs: Discover which associate and bachelor’s degrees transfer smoothly—and how many credits you’ll carry with you.
- Check Participating Institutions: Browse profiles, contact info, and key details for every college and university in the system.
- Statewide Transfer Policies: Learn about the 30-Credit Transfer Framework and Parallel Program Articulation agreements.
- Step-by-Step Guides: Follow easy instructions—from choosing courses to sending final transcripts.
The Five Key Components of Pennsylvania’s Transfer System
- By state law, Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges and 10 State System universities fully join the system.
- Penn State, Temple, and Pitt meet minimum requirements by accepting at least 30 credits from the 30-Credit Transfer Framework.
- Additional colleges participate voluntarily—view the full list on PA College Transfer.
- A ready-made menu of general education courses (English, math, sciences, social sciences, and humanities).
- Pick up to 30 credits—roughly one full year of coursework—that will transfer toward nearly any major.
- Designed for students finishing specified associate degrees.
- Allows you to step into a related bachelor’s program as a junior, maximizing how many credits apply to your major.
- Until spring of 2026, search specific Program-to-Program agreements on PA College Transfer.
- Beginning July 1, 2026, search Parallel Program agreements on PA College Transfer.
- The central hub for tools, resources, and policies supporting your transfer journey.
- Plan your courses, compare colleges, and learn how to make the most of statewide agreements.
- Overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Includes representatives from community colleges, state system universities, state-related universities, and relevant governing bodies.
- Ensures continuous improvement, policy alignment, and clear communication across all participating institutions.
By using PA College Transfer and these five system components together, you’ll streamline your transfer, safeguard your credits, and keep your path to graduation on track.