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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

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.