- Eligible credits may include those earned through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Credit by Exam, and military service.
- A student must have enrolled at PennWest within five years of leaving the community college and have earned at least 15 additional credits at PennWest to be considered for the program.
- Your PennWest credits will be transferred back to the community college and applied to the requirements for the associate degree.
Earn Credit While You Work
Did you transfer to PennWest from a Pennsylvania Community College before completing your associate's degree, certificate, or other credentials? Through our Reverse Transfer Program, you can increase your earning potential, work while taking classes, and have your previous academic achievements recognized as they are completed.
Pennsylvania Reverse Transfer Agreement
The Pennsylvania Reverse Transfer is for students who have transferred from a Pennsylvania community college to PennWest before earning their associate degree.
Students who began their postsecondary education at any community college in Pennsylvania and earned a minimum of 45 credits before transferring to PennWest can participate in the program.