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How to Transfer to Penn State

Application Deadlines 

Penn State Scranton has rolling admissions, which means we continue to evaluate applications as they are received up until the deadline. We recommend that you apply as early as possible to increase your chance of getting your first choice in major and campus.

Students have different dates and deadlines to track based on their applicant type. Please review the information about the important dates of the application process on the Penn State Undergraduate Admissions site.

  • Penn State Undergraduate Admissions Dates & Deadlines

If you have any questions, call the Admissions office at 570-963-2500 for more information.

How Do I Transfer to Penn State? 

Transfer status is based on credits earned after high school graduation.

Eligible transfer students can apply to one of 13 majors that can be completed at the Scranton campus or one of 275+ Penn State majors that can be started at Penn State Scranton and completed at University Park or another Penn State campus.

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Transfer Application Process

Step 1: Create a MyPennState Profile

Step 2: Access the Application and Review Important Dates

Step 3: Start Your Penn State Application in MyPennState

Step 4: Submit Your Application

Step 5: Submit Required Application Material

  1. Application
  2. Official high school transcript (and/or GED, if applicable) or proof of graduation*
  3. Official transcripts from any post-secondary institution where course work was attempted

*Note: If you are an adult learner and have completed 18 or more credits at a regionally accredited university, you may be considered for admission without a high school transcript by confirming your graduation from high school.

Step 6: Check Your Application Status in MyPennState

Step 7: Receive Your Admission Decision

For further details on the required supplemental materials and to see what programs accept transfer students, visit the admissions requirements for transfer students.

Additionally, some programs require additional items to complete your application. Please review our Penn State’s eligibility information for requirements and deadlines.
 

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