The teacher certification program requires a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA from all schools previously attended. The evaluation of credits from other institutions of higher education is the responsibility of the Office of Admissions and the academic college dean who has jurisdiction over the student's desired major. Normally, courses considered for transfer are only those taken from institutions which are accredited by the six regional accrediting agencies. Each course is evaluated separately. However, only credits transfer, not grade-point average.
Most introductory courses are generally equivalent.
Transferring to the College of Education Students who transfer from other colleges and universities to IUP and the College of Education and Educational Technology must complete application for Step 1 of the 4-Step Process, Teacher Certification. The appropriate forms will be sent to students by the College of Education and Educational Technology after they have been accepted. Only students who have completed Step 1 of the 4-Step Process are eligible to take Core Education coursework. In some programs, students must meet these requirements to take professional courses as well. Students who do not meet the cumulative GPA of 2.5 are not eligible for admission to the College of Education and Educational Technology.