Director of Transfer Credit Services Tasha Rockey answers some of your questions regarding the process of transferring in credits.
Prospective Students
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a way to earn college credit by proving you have gained certain knowledge or skills via work experience, volunteer projects, military service, independent study, or other means.
We know that being a new student can be an overwhelming experience at first, especially when it comes to learning online. We want to help you ease those nerves, so we asked students and alumni on our social media platforms to drop some advice they wish they’d had when starting their education with Penn State…
Nearly 90% of Penn State World Campus students transfer credits from another educational institution to help complete their degrees. We recently spoke with Tasha Rockey, the assistant director of transfer credit services, whose job is to help our students sort through which credits will transfer to Penn State and how they may be used toward…
If you’re thinking about going back to school and aren’t sure where to start, consider some of these pointers as you think about how advancing your education can help you meet your career goals.
My name is Matthew Miller, and I’m an admissions counselor at Penn State World Campus. I work with our military students to help them transition from serving our country to becoming a successful online learner. Since I’m both a veteran and a Penn State alumnus, I understand the intricacies of military credit and what it’s…
What is the World Campus Alumni Ambassador Program? The Penn State World Campus Alumni Ambassador program was established to match prospective students with current students or recent graduates who can share their experiences with distance education at Penn State as well as tips for success in an online environment. Alumni Ambassadors are most typically recent…
Many students and prospective students often ask how Penn State World Campus compares to THE Penn State. Well, they are the same! This is the real Penn State. You are taking the same classes with the same curriculum developed by the same professors who teach courses at our brick and mortar campuses. You can expect…
My name is Amber and I’m an admissions counselor with Penn State World Campus Admission Services and Financial Aid. I’m one of the many staff members here at Penn State that reviews incoming applications for admission to Penn State World Campus. I’d like to share some of what I look for during the review process,…
Matthew Miller, an admissions counselor at Penn State World Campus, works with military students to help them transition from serving our country to becoming successful online learners. We recently talked with Matt about his experiences helping our students, and his own background in the military. Please tell us about yourself and your background. I was…