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Transfer Process

The Application Process

  • Complete the online application at https://admissions.psu.edu/MyPennState
    • Application Fee = $65
      • Ask about a fee waiver for attending an admissions event!
  • Provide your official high school transcript(s) and/or GED (if applicable)
  • Provide an official transcript from ALL colleges/universities you have attended
  • If applicable, provide any Test Credits (AP, IB, CLEP, DSST), Military Credits (JST) or Dual-Enrollment Credits

Submitting your Materials

  • Official transcripts must be sent directly from the original institution to Penn State
  • Transcripts can be sent via:
    • Email: berksadmissions@psu.edu
    • Virtually: Parchment, e-Scrip, National Transcript Clearinghouse
    • Fax: 610-396-6077
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201 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802-1294

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Penn State Berks Admissions Office
Perkins Student Center Rm. 14
P.O. Box 7009
Reading, PA 19610-6009

Application Deadlines

Semester Deadline
Fall July 31
Spring November 30
Summer April 30

Basic Admission Requirements

  • A minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0 is required for admission to Penn State Berks
    • Accounts for ALL courses attempted (including repeated courses) at ALL institutions attended
    • If you last attended 4 or more years ago, and had a GPA below 2.0, it will not be used as a factor in reviewing your application
  • Programs finishing at another Penn State Campus have different requirements
    • Please discuss with us ASAP for more information
  • Math Minimum: Either Algebra I and II and Geometry in high school OR college math at the level of college algebra.  For adults there is some flexibility for majors in the humanities, liberal arts, arts, and social sciences.
  • Majors in Science, Business, Engineering, and Information Sciences, require at least Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus in either high school or college for admission.

Admissions Decisions

  • Typical timeline for review: 1-3 weeks
  • Decision posted online in your MyPennState portal
  • Offer letter and transfer credit evaluation sent via mail

 

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