For transfers to PSU, the policy is to accept a maximum transfer credits of six (6) courses (24 credit units) for MS program, seven (7) courses (28 credit units) for MBA program, and sixteen (16) courses (64 credit units) at the undergraduate level.
The University does not automatically give credit for courses completed at other institutions; it determines whether credit will be given by evaluating each course and its content. Acceptable institutions for transferable credit must be accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education or its equivalent. In general, the course content should be the same as that at PSU. Only courses with a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher are eligible for credit transfer.
To assist in the transfer process a student desiring to transfer such credits should provide the Registrar’s Office with the following:
- A list of PSU courses for which the student is requesting credits;
- Official transcript(s) indicating courses that may be equivalent;
- Descriptions and syllabi/outlines for the course(s) or catalog.
It is the student’s responsibility to begin the process by first becoming familiar with the required courses in the PSU program as described in the current catalog.
Additional documentation for an international student transferring to PSU:
- Copy of Form I-20 from prior school;
- Copy of passport and U.S. Visa stamp;
- Copy of I-94 Record. Retrieve from I-94 Official Website;
- Deposit of $2,000 (non-refundable, applicable to the first quarter tuition);
- Copy of Employment Authorization Card (Required ONLY for students on OPT);
- Completed Status Verification Form from prior school (Status Verification Form available at PSU admissions Department).