Contact the Prior Learning Assessment Department at Penn State, you can reference the Acquisition of Credit policy here.

Penn State World Campus is the second largest campus in The Pennsylvania State University system with more than 20,000 students. Penn State World Campus provides an accessible, quality Penn State education online to address the needs of individuals who seek a higher education beyond the traditional campus experience. Partnering with Penn State’s academic units and colleges allows Penn State World Campus to offer more than 150 degree and certificate programs developed and taught by Penn State faculty.

As an innovative leader in online learning, Penn State World Campus creates opportunities for students to be highly engaged throughout their educational experience. Access to adaptive curriculum, renowned faculty, a global student body, research opportunities, and the world’s largest alumni network allows our students to thrive in an online environment.

Penn State Global Recommendations:

Students should consult their Academic Advisor, as well as Penn State World Campus’ Transfer Credit Policies, and ACE policies at Penn State’s Policy: Credit by Training (ACE CREDIT)

Once you have consulted with an advisor, enroll and study the course at your own pace, and pass the Direct Credit Exam. To learn more about college/university credit for Saylor Academy courses, please visit our credit page here.