Courses and exams taken under the Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate,
CLEP and DSST programs may be applied toward advanced placement in the University
and/or toward credit requirements for graduation and are considered “test credit”.
More information about Test Credits is available on the Transfer Credit Center: Test Credit.
Information about the exciting opportunities to study abroad while at West Chester
University can be found with the Global Engagement Office. It is important to know that credits earned while abroad are considered "transfer
credits" and must be evaluated by West Chester University. Students must have coursework
pre-approved to make sure it will apply to their degree plans.
As a current West Chester students, classes taken at another college or university,
such as summer classes, must be approved prior to taking courses at another college or university by submitting a Transfer Credit Permission form . Your request must be approved before any courses are taken elsewhere. The transfer
credit permission form confirm the course will transfer, if passed, and how the course
will be transfer back to WCU (i.e. equivalent course).
Any WCU Student wishing to take courses at another PA State System (PASSHE) institution
should complete the PASSHE Visiting Student Application . WCU Students are only eligible to participate in the PA State System (PASSHE) Visiting
Student program if they have completed a minimum of 12 credits at WCU and are in good
academic standing (Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better).
West Chester University and Cheyney University will provide the opportunity for students
to enroll concurrently at both institutions. Please contact the Registrar's Office
if you are interested in participating in this program. As part of this program, the
two institutions will be able to coordinate consortium agreements to help facilitate
the disbursement of financial aid.
