Transfer Student FAQs

Housing Mentorship and Resources

Learn about the Transfer Year Experience here!  This program connects transfer students with mentorship, resources, and events during the first year after transferring to KU.

Transfer students are able to secure on-campus housing for the duration of their time at KU.  Transfer students can live in suite-style or apartment and townhouse living options.  View our housing options here.

Commuter Lounge

Transfer students who commute to KU have access to our Commuter Lounge, which is located in the McFarland Student Union Building.  The Commuter Lounge features computers for student use, a microwave, and a comfortable place to study between classes

Student Services

Transfer students are encouraged to utilize all of the beneficial student services on campus that are free of charge!  These services include both academic and general services that will help you to make the most of your time at KU.

Student Involvement

KU offers more than 200 student organizations including Greek, academic, religious, cultural, social, athletic, and performance-related groups.  Choose to get involved and make your time on campus memorable!  KU's transfer-specific organizations include the Kutztown Alliance of Transfer Students and the Tau Sigma National Honor Society for Transfer Students.

Partnerships

KU has established transfer agreements with many community colleges to ensure a smooth transfer.  View our transfer agreements here.  

Internships and Research

Transfer students are able to complete internships for academic credit.  Some programs require internships as part of the curriculum.  Transfer students also have opportunities to complete research with faculty and on their own.

Honors Program

Transfer students are able to participate in the Honors Program if the criteria are met.

A: You would complete the freshman application. The credits you have earned will be evaluated toward your KU degree.

A: When applying, please submit your official final high school transcript with the graduation date and your current official college transcript to admissions@kutztown.edu. Be sure to send your updated official college transcript when you receive your grades for the semester.

A: Kutztown University currently is a test-optional school and does not require SAT or ACT scores with an application. Transfer students who have completed 12 or more credits at the 100-level or higher are not required to provide SAT or ACT scores.

A: If you are earning an Associate’s Degree, you do not need to send your high school transcript for the admissions review process. You will need to submit your high school transcript with proof of graduation if you are not earning an Associate’s Degree. Proof of graduation is required for financial aid purposes. Please have all official transcripts sent to admissions@kutztown.edu.

A: You will need to send an official transcript from each college institution you have attended, even if you do not want certain credits to be transferred. Please have all official transcripts sent to admissions@kutztown.edu.

A: All college-level credits from institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted as transfer credits.  This includes D grades.  Certain courses may need to be repeated in order to meet major requirements for graduation. Be sure to work with your academic advisor and the Registrar’s Office for degree requirements and progress.

A: Your courses and credits from previous institutions may transfer, but your GPA will not. The grades obtained only from courses completed at KU will determine your GPA at KU.

A: Kutztown University does not set a limit on how many credits may transfer. Keep in mind that all students must complete a minimum of 120 credits total to earn a Bachelor’s Degree. Students must complete at least 30 of the final 60 credits at KU and 50% of their major/minor courses must be taken at KU. Be sure to work with your Academic Advisor and the Registrar’s Office for degree requirements and progress.

A: All college-level credits from institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted as transfer credits.  This includes D grades.  Certain courses may need to be repeated in order to meet major requirements for graduation. Be sure to work with your academic advisor and the Registrar’s Office for degree requirements and progress.

A: The Admissions Office needs a copy of your final official transcript showing that you completed an Associate’s Degree. Please have all official transcripts sent to admissions@kutztown.edu.With this documentation, you are also eligible for the Transfer Housing and Book awards.

A. After completing an Associate’s Degree, many students who are enrolled full-time can plan on completing a Bachelor’s Degree in two years. It would be beneficial to be enrolled in a similar major degree program for the Associate’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree. Students would need to work closely with an academic advisor. Students must complete and pass all prerequisite, major, and degree elective courses. Certain degree programs could require additional coursework.

A: You can access a listing of our Academic Majors (https://www.kutztown.edu/academics/courses/checksheets-and-planners.html) where you explore the degree requirements and academic planners of our many majors and minors available. Be sure to review the current version of our check sheets by selecting the document with a green checkmark next to it.

A: The academic department of your intended major will determine how your transferrable credits will apply to your degree program. This can be clarified at our orientation experience and reviewed again every time you met with your assigned Academic Advisor.

A: After receiving all official transcripts, courses will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar's Office determines the acceptability of these credits following acceptance to KU. Courses completed 10 or more years prior to continuing a degree, or starting a new degree, might not count towards requirements for graduation. For transfer students, these courses might not transfer. Such courses may no longer be required for the degree or updated in content. Be sure to work with your academic advisor and the Registrar’s Office for degree requirements and progress.

A: Transfer students do have the ability to live on campus. Housing options can be found here (https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/residence-life-housing-and-dining-services/housing-information-and-residence-halls.html).

A: After you pay your Advanced Registration Deposit, you will register for the Transfer Student Orientation. As part of your orientation experience, you will obtain your first KU schedule. Each academic department handles this differently. Be sure to keep an eye on your KU Student email for updates. Any questions can be asked to the New Student Orientation team at orientation@kutztown.edu.

A: On your first day of classes at Kutztown University, you will be assigned an advisor within your major department. This is visible in your student portal once assigned.