Admission of Transferring Students

For transfers to PSU, the policy is to accept only two (2) courses (8 units) for transfer credit at the graduate level, and a maximum of thirty-three (33) courses (132 units) for transfer credit at the undergraduate level.  

D.B.A. program applicants who have completed equivalent graduate level courses from a U.S. Department of Education recognized educational institution programs in business, management or related fields with a grade of B or higher may, with the approval of the D.B.A. Admissions Committee, have sixteen (16) quarter units transferred into their programs towards Foundation Courses.   

Students desiring to transfer such credits must make a formal request which includes:   

    * A list of PSU courses for which the student is requesting credits;
    * Official transcript(s) indicating courses that may be equivalent;
    * Descriptions and syllabi/outlines for the course(s) or catalog.

 

It is the student’s responsibility to begin the process by first becoming familiar with the required courses in the PSU program as described in the current catalog.

The D.B.A. Admissions Committee in consultation with the D.B.A. Program Committee determines the equivalency and makes their recommendations to the D.B.A. Program Administrator.  The D.B.A. Program Administrator in consultation with the Executive Vice President is responsible for transfer evaluation.  The Registrar monitors the recommended transfer evaluation, assuring it does not exceed the sixteen (16) units allowed, and makes the necessary notations on the transcript.

The University does not automatically give credit for courses completed at other institutions; it determines whether credit will be given by evaluating each course and its content. Only equivalent courses are transferable.  A or B grades are required at the graduate level, and grades of C or better at the undergraduate level.

Additional requirements for international students transferring to PSU or changing non-immigrant status:

  1. Transfer letter from prior school or attendance letter from prior school;(FORM DOWNLOAD)
  2. Copy of Form I-20 A-B from prior school;
  3. Copy of passport and U.S. Visa stamp;
  4. Copy of I-94 Record; and
  5. Commitment fee of $2,000 (non-refundable) but applicable to tuition.