We are excited that you are interested in transferring to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. We know that a major concern is if and how previous coursework and experiences are going to transfer. Our Registrar’s Office will work with you in evaluating your transfer courses.
Use this information as a guide in planning your transfer. If you need further help, please email the Registrar’s Office or call 814.262.6439.
Evaluating Credits Earned at Another College or University
Official transcripts showing previous college work must be submitted directly to our Registrar’s Office at 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904.
Credit evaluations are completed for students who have applied and have been accepted by the Penn Highlands Admissions Office. Once the evaluation is complete, notification of credit transfer will appear on your Penn Highlands transcript.
Click here to learn more about the Penn Highlands transfer policy.
Transfer Course Equivalencies
Penn Highlands offers courses that have been accepted for transfer credit in the past from our more popular local colleges. For any questions or to request an evaluation of a class for transfer credit, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 814.262.6439 or email the Registrar’s Office.
- Allegany College of Maryland
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Mount Aloysius College
- Penn State University
- Saint Francis University
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Penn Highlands participates in PA College Transfer
PA College Transfer helps students find equivalent courses across Pennsylvania’s community colleges, the PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities, and other participating institutions. PA College Transfer is a great place to begin researching credit transferability.
Click here to visit PA College Transfer and begin researching.
Credit by Examination
Penn Highlands will accept credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams, Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. Minimum test scores will apply.
Click here to view a full list of accepted exams, their coordinating courses, and minimum exam scores.
Career and Technology Course and Program Transfer
For students who have completed a career and technology program, Penn Highlands will accept up to 15 credits of technical electives applied to the Entrepreneurship Associate of Applied Science program. New students should contact their Admissions Counselor to begin the evaluation and transfer process, while current students may contact the Registrar’s Office directly for guidance.
Pennsylvania Highlands has established partnerships with numerous SOAR-approved programs offered through Career and Technology centers across Pennsylvania, creating seamless pathways for students to advance their education and careers.
Click here for a full list of SOAR agreements with the resulting transfer credit awarded by program of study.
Credit for Life Experience/Prior Learning Assessment
Not all learning is done in the classroom. Did you know that you could earn college credit for work or life experience? By using College Credit Fast Track, current and prospective students will get help with earning college credit at Penn Highlands or one of Pennsylvania’s Community Colleges based on prior work or life experience. Credit can be awarded for:
- Employment
- Training programs
- Military service
- Independent study
- Community service
- Completing free online courses
College Credit Fast Track will help you find the right course to petition for credit, put you in contact with an advisor, and assist you with building your e-portfolio and sending it to an assessor for review.
Penn Highlands Police Academy
Graduates of the Penn Highlands Police Academy can earn 24 credits toward the Criminal Justice A.A.S. program. To receive these credits, students must submit their official certification of completion, along with their final transcript.
Click here to learn more about the Criminal Justice A.A.S. program.
PA State Police Academy
Pennsylvania State Police Academy graduates can earn 24 credits toward the Criminal Justice A.A.S. program. This pathway values your prior training, helping you save time, cut costs, and simplify your coursework as you work toward your degree.
Click here to learn more about this PA State Police Academy agreement.