Transferring to Penn State

If you’ve attended a regionally accredited college or institution that provides college-level courses, and you’ve completed 18 or more semester credits subsequent to high school graduation, you may be considered for admission with advanced standing.

Learn about transferring to Penn State

College Policy

Advanced-standing transfer students may be admitted directly to a major (if entrance requirements have been met), or admitted to the College in pre-major status (if transferring with less than 59.1 credits and can meet the entrance to major requirements prior to fifth-semester classification).

Procedures

High school and college transcripts are required to complete a transfer application.
Students transferring to University Park must have taken 60 credits (2 years of full-time college coursework) before the time of transfer.
For more information about the transfer requirements, visit the Undergraduate Admissions website.

Advising

Transfers to University Park

Transfer students in pre-major or major status at University Park are advised by a department academic adviser.
Students are encouraged to contact the major adviser as early as possible to discuss a viable schedule of courses for the entering semester.

Transfers to Commonwealth Campus

Students transferring to a Commonwealth campus are advised by our Commonwealth Campus Advisers until eligible for a change of campus to University Park.
To assist with course sequencing and scheduling, review the major Suggested Academic Plan.

Housing

Transfer students who wish to live on campus must follow the procedures detailed with Penn State Housing.
Students planning to live off campus should review housing opportunities made available through the Division of Student Affairs at University Park.