Undergraduate Admissions

What we transfer

Credits earned at two-year and four-year institutions accredited by a regionally recognized accrediting organization may transfer to PNCA as they apply to course requirements for the student's chosen major.

Only credits earned with a letter grade of “C-” or better will be considered for transfer. A maximum of 72 semester credits will be transferred. All students will be required to complete a minimum of 48 semester credit hours at PNCA.

How it works

When you are admitted, PNCA's Academic Advisor, in consultation with faculty, reviews your transcripts to determine your level of placement in liberal arts courses.

The transfer of studio classes is based on the college transcripts and review of examples of work completed in studio classes indicated on the transcripts. The Academic Advisor and faculty will consider the courses taken as they apply to the curriculum for the student’s chose major. Transfer students will receive a credit audit, indicating which previously earned credits will apply towards PNCA’s graduation requirements for their chosen major.

What we don't transfer

We do not accept transfer credit from non-accredited institutions, but may consider on a case-by-case basis the transfer of credits from schools accredited under the category of trade and technical schools, provided the curriculum is similar in content, purpose, and standards to the curriculum of PNCA. Credits from an institution which is a candidate for regional accreditation may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no time limit on the transfer of credits.

Transferring Credits from Institutions from Outside the U.S.

A credential evaluation from WES, ECE, or any other NACES member is required from students who wish to transfer undergraduate credits from an institution located outside of the United States that is not accredited by a U.S. accrediting body. The credential evaluation must be received before a transfer audit can be completed. A course-by-course is the type of evaluation to be ordered. Any questions concerning a credential evaluation can be emailed to international@pnca.edu.

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AP/IB Credit Transfer Policy

PNCA grants credit for specific requirements based on scores from the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Board as well as International Baccalaureate Exam for courses taken at the Higher Level (HL).

Advanced Placement Examinations: Scores must be submitted by the testing service to the College. Credit is available in Art History, Natural Science, Literature, Social Science and Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Exam (HL): Scores must be submitted by the testing service to the College. Credit is available in Art History, Natural Science, Literature, Social Science and Math.

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