Review the academic requirements for transferring to Penn State to pursue a two-year, associate degree.
We are glad that you are interested in transferring to Penn State. Associate degree programs are available at many campuses across the state and through our World Campus. To help you prepare to apply for one of our degree programs, please review our online guide to associate degrees to help you determine the best fit for your academic and career goals.
In addition to the general transfer eligibility for applicants, students wishing to pursue two-year, associate degrees will also have to meet the eligibility requirements outlined below.
The academic colleges offering our associate degree programs have different academic requirements. Please review the following eligibility information:
Please be advised that a student’s tuition will increase when the Penn State transcript reflects 59.1 cumulative credits. Credits earned from tests, like AP or IB exams, are considered transfer credits and are included in the cumulative credit total. If the credits you are transferring or have transferred to Penn State place you above 59.1 cumulative credits after the start of the semester, your tuition will increase immediately. You will receive a bill for the additional tuition on the first day of the following month. For more information, visit the Office of the Bursar's website
Select the academic college below to determine the requirements for your intended program of study. Please contact your campus of interest with any further questions about transferring to Penn State.
(Start and Finish: Abington)
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Abington):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Altoona):
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Altoona):
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Altoona):
No additional requirements.
Start and Finish: Altoona):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Altoona):
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Behrend):
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Behrend):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Berks):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Berks):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Berks):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Berks):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
Start and Finish: Harrisburg)
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Harrisburg; or Start and FInish: World Campus
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Harrisburg):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Mont Alto):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: World Campus):
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: DuBois):
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: World Campus):
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Altoona):
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: University Park, World Campus):
One unit of algebra and one unit in any combination of advanced algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, or trigonometry. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: World Campus):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: University Park, World Campus):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, World Campus):
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Greater Allegheny):
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Mont Alto):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
Start and Finish: DuBois, Greater Allegheny,Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Hazleton, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton ):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Hazleton):
One unit of algebra and one unit in any combination of advanced algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, or trigonometry are required, one unit each in biology and chemistry is recommended. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: New Kensington, Schuylkill):
One unit of algebra and one unit in any combination of advanced algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, or trigonometry. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: DuBois):
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, World Campus):
One unit of algebra and one additional unit of mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: Harrisburg; or Start and FInish: World Campus
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: World Campus):
No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: University Park, World Campus):
One unit of algebra and one unit in any combination of advanced algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, or trigonometry. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: World Campus):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: University Park, World Campus):
Any combination of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or general mathematics. No additional requirements.
(Start and Finish: World Campus):
No additional requirements.
Please be advised that a student’s tuition will increase when the Penn State transcript reflects 59.1 cumulative credits. Credits earned from tests, like AP or IB exams, are considered transfer credits and are included in the cumulative credit total. If the credits you are transferring or have transferred to Penn State place you above 59.1 cumulative credits after the start of the semester, your tuition will increase immediately. You will receive a bill for the additional tuition on the first day of the following month. For more information, visit the Office of the Bursar's website