University Transfer – Ask the Panther /ask-the-panther Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:07:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What is the difference between an Associate of Art Oregon Transfer, Associate of Science, and Associate of General Studies Degree? /ask-the-panther/173/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:44:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2013/07/11/what-is-the-difference-between-an-associate-of-art-oregon-transfer-associate-of-science-and-associate-of-general-studies-degree/ Essentially they are degrees that students designed to transfer to a four year college or university. Because each degree is different, students must work with an to make sure that requirements are met for the university and major and that it meets your academic needs.

Learn more about the degrees in Panther Tracks and visit for transfer guides.

]]> Do “D” grades earned at PCC count toward my degree or certificate? /ask-the-panther/27/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:43:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2013/04/22/do-d-grades-earned-at-pcc-count-toward-my-degree-or-certificate/ In many cases coursework completed with a grade of “D” will still count toward your degree or certificate. However, specific degrees, certificates, or coursework require a “C” or better. For example, the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree requires that all coursework be completed with a “C” or better, as does all Math and Writing Competency coursework.

Consult the section of the current for comprehensive degree requirement information. Also, if you are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in one of the Career/Technical Education (CTE) programs, be sure to check the for that program. If you have any doubts or questions about degree or certificate requirements, arrange to meet with an or your CTE program advisor or faculty chair.

]]> I have failed a class twice. Am I allowed to take it a third time at PCC? /ask-the-panther/413/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:35:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2011/06/08/i-have-failed-a-class-twice-am-i-allowed-to-take-it-a-third-time-at-pcc/ At PCC, the state you may re-take a course in which you earn a letter grade of D or lower, Audit, or No Pass (NP), as many times as it takes to pass the class. Your transcript will reflect each attempt, and your most recent grade will be the one used to calculate your GPA.

There are two things you should be aware of. The first is that if you are planning to transfer, the institution you transfer to may take the best grade, the most recent grade, or an average of all attempts. This is completely up to the transferring institution. The second is that some programs of study may limit the number of times you are allowed to re-take a course and continue to be eligible for that program.

If you have questions speak with an . Additionally, there are limitations to financial aid covering repeat courses, so make sure to speak with Financial Aid before repeating a class.

]]> Do I have to get course descriptions from my previous school in order to transfer them to PCC? /ask-the-panther/575/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:38:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2013/04/25/do-i-have-to-get-course-descriptions-from-my-previous-school-in-order-to-transfer-them-to-pcc/ Usually not. PCC has access to course catalogs and descriptions for most other U.S. colleges and universities from 1996 to the present. If you have coursework that is older than 1996, we may require you to provide us with course descriptions in order to complete an evaluation of your transfer coursework. Most other schools keep copies of older catalogs in their libraries for students to use, or they may provide old course descriptions as a service to former students.

For more information, visit or .

]]> If I took a class for 3 credits, and now PCC is offering it for 4 credits, can I buy the missing credit? /ask-the-panther/333/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:13:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2010/12/15/if-i-took-a-class-for-3-credits-and-now-pcc-is-offering-it-for-4-credits-can-i-buy-the-missing-credit/ No. Courses that have changed from 3 credits to 4 credits have had substantial changes in both breadth and depth of material covered.  So, students may not simply pay for an extra credit and have the 4 credit version of a course posted to their transcript.

For additional information, contact an .

]]> If I have taken a class for 3-credits at another college, and PCC offers this class as a 4-credit class, can I still use it to meet prerequisite and degree requirements? /ask-the-panther/331/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:32:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2010/08/24/if-i-have-taken-a-class-for-3-credits-at-another-college-and-pcc-offers-this-class-as-a-4-credit-class-can-i-still-use-it-to-meet-prerequisite-and-degree-requirements/ Yes. PCC will allow students to use the 3-credit version of courses that have recently changed to 4-credit courses at PCC as prerequisites and to meet program requirements.  The course requirement will be met, but if you took the course for 3 credits, you will not receive 4 credits.

So, if the 3-credit course you took at another college or university is determined to be equivalent to our version of the class, then it will work as a prerequisite or program requirement – just as if you had taken that class at PCC.

For additional information, speak with an academic or program advisor.

]]> Are online credits transferable to other colleges? /ask-the-panther/82/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:46:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2014/10/31/are-online-credits-transferable-to-other-colleges/ Online credit classes are listed on your transcript in the same way as on-campus credit classes. It is important to note that some colleges won’t accept certain courses if they are taken online. Contact the college you are transferring to for more information regarding the potential transfer of online courses.

Contact an Online Advising Specialist at dladvise@pcc.edu for additional information.

]]> How do I get my PCC courses transferred to another school? /ask-the-panther/443/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:18:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2016/02/02/how-do-i-get-my-pcc-courses-transferred-to-another-school/ See how to request a transcript.

]]> How do I know which PCC classes transfer to a college or university? /ask-the-panther/38/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:04:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2016/02/02/how-do-i-know-which-pcc-classes-transfer-to-a-college-or-university/ The best way to find out how PCC courses transfer to another college or university is to contact those schools directly.

Many transfer guides have been developed for common majors for our local colleges and universities. You can view these guides on the .  Many Oregon and Washington colleges have a transfer equivalency web page that lists how PCC courses will transfer. There may be some exceptions to certain subjects and schools.

We highly recommend that you consult with an about degree and transfer requirements.

]]> What are the differences between an Associate’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree? /ask-the-panther/54/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:04:00 +0000 /ask-the-panther/2020/01/29/what-are-the-differences-between-an-associates-degree-and-a-bachelors-degree/ The Associate’s Degree consists of 100 and 200 level classes and is a minimum of 90 quarter credits or 60 semester credits. A Bachelor’s Degree consists of 100-400 level classes and is a minimum of 180 quarter credits or 120 semester credits.

Typically, an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT), Associate of Science (AS) or and Associate of Science Oregon Transfer-Business (ASOTB) will satisfy the first 90-120 quarter credits of a Bachelor degree, leaving the student to complete only the additional 60-90 credits of upper division work (300 and 400 level) for the Bachelor degree at an (public or private). For most full-time students, this means it will take another 2 years of full-time course work after they earn their Associate degree to earn a Bachelor degree.

Though there is no “major” or “minor” on a transfer degree, there may be 100 and 200 level courses required by the transfer institution that can be included on your PCC transfer degree and applied toward you Bachelor degree major or minor.

PCC students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree should meet with an academic advisor to determine if the Associate Degree they are working on has coursework applicable to a Bachelor degree program.

ѲԲCareer Technical degrees (AAS) have transfer options to Bachelor degree programs.

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