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Academic Credit

Penn State can award credit to future students for previous college work completed, examinations, and other experience.

Transferring College Credit

Penn State will evaluate transfer students’ previous course work for possible transfer credit.

Credit Types

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AP Credit

If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP) tests, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.

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Advanced Level Credit

Students who have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) Examinations may be able to earn Penn State credit.

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IB Credit

Students who have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations may be able to earn Penn State credit.

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CLEP Credit

Taking College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations may allow you to earn Penn State credit.

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DSST Credit

Students may be able to earn Penn State credit by taking DSST exams.

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Military Credit

Military students may be eligible for credit from educational experiences in the armed forces.

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Credit By Validation

Course work completed at non-accredited institutions may be eligible for credit by validation.

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