Transfer Resource Center

The Net Price Calculator will estimate your eligibility for financial aid and show how your cost of attending an affordable college may be reduced with scholarships, grants and student loans. Your “net price” is the difference between the cost of attendance (tuition, room, board, etc.) and your financial aid.

The calculator is based on answers to some basic questions about your parents’ financial situation, so it may be helpful to have recent tax forms or pay stubs before you begin. Completing the calculator will take about 20 minutes. The calculator is designed to give you and your family an early estimate of financial aid. To receive an actual financial aid award you must be accepted for admission and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The York College Financial Aid Office will process your actual financial aid award.

The calculator will estimate financial aid for transfer students who are U.S citizens. International students should contact the York College Financial Aid Office for more information about financial aid.

Check out all that York College of Pennsylvania can do for incoming transfer students, either by going directly to our online brochure or viewing below (try going full screen).

York College reviews courses for transfer credit for all modes of delivery from all regionally accredited institutions.   

Students who transfer in 30 credits or more at the time of admission to the college will be waived from the FYS 100: First Year Seminar requirement.  Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaurete (IB), and Dual Enrollment credit does not count toward the FYS waiver. 

Students who transfer in 60 credits or more at the time of admission to the college will be waived from the Constellation requirement except for Education majors. 

Transfer students admitted beginning Fall 2015 will follow our new general education requirements titled Generation Next.  Please refer to our Generation Next information on our website.  

In accordance with AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Officers) guidelines, transfer credits will be awarded as they are comparable and appropriate to the academic programs and general education requirements of York College. Credits may vary in how they are applied to satisfy degree requirements.

A maximum of 75 credits will be accepted from two-year colleges.  Transfer students admitted to the college with an associate’s degree must satisfy all York College general education requirements not completed as transfer credit.  Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in residence at York College to be eligible for a degree.

York College awards credit but not quality points for transfer work.  Transfer grades are not computed into the cumulative grade point average except in the calculation of graduation honors.  

Courses transferring as electives (1XX, 2XX, 3XX, 4XX) may transfer as specific courses.  Please see the appropriate academic department for further information if you believe that these elective courses are equivalent to a York College course.

The following courses will not transfer:

• Grades of “D”, “F”, “W”, “Inc”, “Au” or “In Progress”.
• Continuing education units (CEU’s).
• Technical courses such as agriculture, electronics, drafting, dental hygiene, paralegal, EMT, etc.
• Remedial courses typically numbered from 000 to 099 and include English, math, reading and study skills courses.

If the Advanced Placement and/or CLEP credits are listed on another college’s transcript for credit, we require an official copy of the score reports for York College to evaluate.

The World Education Services must evaluate credentials from all foreign universities.  Forms are available in the Admissions Office or at  www.wes.org.

For further detailed information, please refer to the College Catalog.  

York College has formal articulation agreements with Harrisburg Area Community College and Harford Community College. Please use the following links to find more information about these agreements:

• HACC Articulation Business
• HACC Articulation Hospitality Management
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Biology
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Criminal Justice
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Human Services
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Math
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Music Industry
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Professional Writing
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Psychology
• Harrisburg Area Community College - RN to BSN Nursing
• Harrisburg Area Community College - Sociology
• Harford Community College

Additionally, York College articulates coursework from all regionally accredited institutions. Please see our Transfer Course Equivalencies page for information on over 90 of our frequent transfer credit institutions.

If you have questions about transfer credits or a specific college/university, please contact Katie Schwienteck, Associate Registrar for Transfer Articulation at 717.815.1448 or kschwien@ycp.edu.

Transferring Dual Enrollment Credits to York College

York College transfers in credit from all regionally accredited institutions. If you completed a Dual Enrollment program through an accredited college while in high school, we will review this for transfer credit. Please submit an official college transcript to the York College Admissions Office as part of you application process to have your credits reviewed. Your official transcript can be mailed to:

Off-Campus Study Approval Process

Students already matriculated at York College who would like to take a course off campus will need to complete the Off Campus Study Approval Form prior to the beginning of off-campus courses to be assured that academic credit will be awarded by York College.

It is necessary for the student to provide the Academic Advisor and the Registrar's Office with course descriptions to determine the appropriate York College course equivalencies. The course descriptions are typically found in college catalogs.

Once your form is signed by both you and your academic advisor, please submit the form to our Registrar’s Office for final approval.  The Registrar’s Office is located in the Miller Administration Building, Room 32.

Off-Campus Study Approval Policies

*Permission is NOT GRANTED for off-campus repeats of courses taken at York College.

• Credits earned with a 'C' or better may be transferred back to York College.
• Grades earned in courses at other institutions do not transfer to York College. Therefore, only credits completed at York College are computed in the student's grade point average and can be used to raise prior 'D' or 'F' grades.
• Students must complete the last 30 credit hours of their program at York College to be eligible for graduation.
• The student is responsible for having the college/university named on this form send an official transcript once grades are posted at the institution.

You may send your completed form to:

Starting Fall 2015, transfer students will follow our new general education requirements, titled Generation Next. See below for more information detailing the general education curriculum. If you have any questions contact Katie Schwienteck at kschwien@ycp.edu.

Generation Next - Relating to Transfer Student Requirements

This requirement is comprised of four pieces:

1. First Year Seminar: a course introducing students to higher education and how to be successful as a student. This course is waived for all students who transfer in with 30 credits at the time of admission to York College. Waiver of this credit may require additional coursework to make up the credits. Students must work with his/her academic advisor to determine requirements. A grade of a 2.0 or higher is required in this area.
2. Foundations: courses are comprised of five areas: Communication, Advanced Communication, Quantitative Fluency, American Citizenship, and Global Citizenship. Students choose one course from each of the five areas within Foundations. Specific requirements for this area may be satisfied by major. Please consult with your academic advisor for specific requirements as they relate to Foundations. A grade of a 2.0 or higher is required in this area.
3. Disciplinary Perspectives: courses are comprised of four areas: Humanities, Arts, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Natural/Physical Sciences. Students choose one course from each of the four areas within Disciplinary Perspectives. Specific requirements for this area may be satisfied by major. Please consult with your academic advisor for specific requirements as they relate to Disciplinary Perspectives.
4. Constellation: a requirement where a student chooses one of 12 topics and must complete 12 credits within the chosen area with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Education majors are required to complete the Children and the Family constellation. Students must take four courses (12 credits) from at least three separate subject areas. *Note: The constellation requirement is waived for students transferring in with 60 or more credits at the time of admission to York College.

Constellation Topics (starting Fall 2015):

*Choose One

• Diversity 
• Health/Wellness 
• Media and Popular Culture 
• Sustainability
• Aesthetics/Creativity
• Big Ideas
• Children and the Family
• Globalization
• Community
• Peace/Conflict/Ethics and Justice
• Professionalism/Leadership and Entrepreneurship
• Science/Technology

Graduate Student Transfer Policies

• Students who desire to take courses at another institution must secure prior approval from the appropriate Graduate Program Coordinator.
• Official graduate transcripts from another institution must be submitted.
• Transfer credits will be evaluated by the appropriate Graduate Program Committee.
• Only courses where a grade of 'B' or better is earned will be eligible for transfer.
• Transfer credits will carry no grades or quality points; thus, these credits will not be used in calculating the student's grade point average.

Master of Business Administration - Students in the MBA Program may transfer no more than nine (9) credits of 510-level or above coursework into the program. Transfer credits will be added to the York College transcript after a student has successfully completed twelve (12) 510-level or above credits at York College.

Master of Science in Nursing - Typically, matriculated students may transfer six (6) credits of 500-level or above coursework into the program. Transfer credits will be added to the York College transcript after a student has successfully completed twelve (12) 500-level or above credits at York College.

The student is responsible for having the college/university named on this form send an official transcript of the work pursued.

You may send the completed form to:

Records Office
York College of Pennsylvania
441 Country Club Road
York, PA 17403-3651

Phi Theta Kappa has recognized York College as one of 40 top colleges and universities as members of the inaugural Excellence in Community College Transfer Honor Roll. Colleges are selected for creating dynamic pathways to support community college transfers and offer exemplary programs, initiatives, and benefits for students. Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest, largest and most prestigious honor society recognizing students pursuing two-year degrees.

Advanced Placement and college credit may be granted to entering students who perform satisfactorily on one or more of the following:

• College Board Advanced Placement Examinations
• College Level Examination Program® (CLEP)
• American College Testing/PEP examination
• Other proficiency tests that have been approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs and the chair of the department
• Examination for a course (If a student believes that he/she has sufficient knowledge based on previous experience, training, and background, he/she may petition the department chair to be given a suitable examination for the course desired)

Advanced Placement

• AP Equivalencies

The following regulations apply to students who earn credit and/or advanced standing:

• The department chair or the student may initiate procedures resulting in credit or advanced standing for a course
• College credit will be granted to entering freshmen who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the individual subject tests of the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations
• Courses for which credit and/or advanced placement has been granted will be noted on the transcript and will represent credit for, or a waiver of, a specific course, whichever is appropriate
• The maximum number of credits which any one person may earn by advanced placement and/or credit by examination is 60 for the Baccalaureate Degree and 30 for the Associate Degree
• The department chair and Dean of Academic Affairs will determine what is a satisfactory score on performance tests used by the College other than the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations, College Level Examination Program, and the American College Testing/PEP examinations

International Baccalaureate Credit

The International Baccalaureate is a non-profit educational foundation founded in 1068 in Geneva, Switzerland and is a demanding pre-university course of study designed for highly motivated high school students. The program was designed to establish a common curriculum and university entry credential for students moving from one country to another. International educators believed students should share an academic experience emphasizing critical thinking, intercultural understanding and exposure to a variety of points of view.

The Diploma Program for students ages 16 to 19 is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course of study, leading to examinations demanding the best from motivated students and teachers. This program is widely recognized for its high academic standards.

• The two-year curriculum is rigorous and intellectually coherent, encouraging critical thinking through the study of a wide range of subjects in the traditional academic disciplines while encouraging an international perspective.
• Beyond completing college-level courses and examinations, Diploma Programme students are also required to engage in community service, individual research, and an inquiry into the nature of knowledge.
• The two-year course of study leads to final examinations in six subject areas and a qualification widely recognized by the world's leading colleges and universities.

York College recognizes the quality of the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The college awards one course credit in each subject for higher level examination scores of five or higher.

English A: Language and Literature Higher Level requires a score of 6 or better.

CLEP Equivalencies Prior to Fall 2015

Current CLEP Equivalencies

The table below lists the York College equivalent class for the CLEP test and score listed. The following is for students matriculated after 2015. Please see the CLEP Equivalencies link above for a PDF of the students matriculated prior to 2015.

The minimum score required for CLEP credit is 50.
Maximum credits allowed through CLEP toward Baccalaureate Degree: 60 credits; Associate Degree: 30 credits

PLEASE NOTE: York College policy requires that the final 30 credits toward a student's degree must be taken in residence. Please be sure you are in compliance with this requirement before registering for a CLEP examination.

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams allow students who feel they already have sufficient knowledge in a given subject to accelerate their learning by taking an examination in a particular subject. If the student receives a passing grade (as defined by their college institution) on the test, the course will then be defined as "equivalent."

• CollegeBoard CLEP Information
• CLEP Registration Form

General Information:

Students may obtain up to 60 credits (Baccalaureate) or 30 credits (Associate) toward their degree from credits earned from the Advanced Placement or CLEP.

College credit may be granted to entering students who perform satisfactorily on the CLEP. The following regulations apply to students who earn credit and/or advanced standing:

• Credit will be granted on CLEP examinations on the basis of the York College CLEP Equivalency report. No more than six (6) credits shall be granted for any one of the tests. To obtain credit the student must score above 50 in each test and meet any other requirements specified on the Equivalency report or by the College.
• CLEP examinations may not be scheduled within the final 30-credit residency period.
• The department chair and Dean of Academic Affairs will determine what is a satisfactory score on performance tests used by the College other than the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations, College Level Examination Program, and the American College Testing/PEP examinations.

How to Register:

After you have completed your registration online through the CLEP My Account Registration Portal, complete the ‌CLEP Registration Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office at least two weeks prior to the test date:

Registrar's Office
CLEP Registration
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA 17403-3651

For information and a registration booklet, you may e-mail Lori Prowell at lprowell@ycp.edu or contact:

CLEP Information at 717.815.6667
OR
Registrar's Office at 717.815.1273

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Fall and Spring)
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Summer)

Test Dates & Times:

CLEP tests are scheduled at York College according to the dates listed below:

The fee for each CLEP exam is $87. You may register for a maximum of two exams per test date. All CLEP exam payments must be made by test-takers online through the CLEP My Account Registration Portal. 

*York College also requires a separate nonrefundable Service Fee of $20 per test date (check or money order only, made payable to York College of Pennsylvania. 

Location of Exams:

CLEP exams are given on the York College campus, in the Humanities Building Room 015.

In Case the College is Closed due to Inclement Weather:

If the College is closed and classes are canceled due to inclement weather on the day of the scheduled CLEP testing, the testing will be canceled for that date. Closings and cancellations are announced on local radio stations and the College homepage.

Other Helpful Information:

Once your registration has been processed you will receive an email confirming the date and time of your CLEP exam.

You must bring your CLEP Exam Registration Ticket with you on exam day. Your registration ticket is given to you once you successfully complete your exam registration online through the CLEP website. Please print this information and have it with you on your exam day. Extended time for tests must be scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday. 

*NOTE: Beginning with the Fall 2015 semester, York College will no longer accept Foreign Language CLEP credits for use in York College curriculums. We will still offer the exams for students from other colleges, but York College students will not be allowed to apply those credits toward their degrees.

ATTENTION York College Students: York College policy requires the final 30 credits toward a student's degree must be taken in residence. Please be sure you are in compliance with this requirement before registering for a CLEP examination.