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TRANSFER GUIDE
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There’s a reason you’ve chosen to continue your education at PennWest and we want your transfer to be seamless. We accept credits from accredited two-year and four-year institutions, AP, CLEP/DSST, IB, Joint Service Transcripts and ACE. With more than 100 programs to choose from and more than 300 relevant extracurricular activities, you’ll find your major and your future in one place. Built on Tradition. Built for your Future.
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Getting Started
Reach out to us directly to receive an application fee waiver.
Before you begin your transfer, please note that PennWest offers a rolling deadline for admission, but your program of choice may have specific deadline requirements, and it’s best to check with Admissions to be certain. Start your transfer by filling out an online application at PennWest.edu and click on the Apply button.
In order to apply, you will need to request your college transcripts and submit to admissions@pennwest.edu. A 2.0 GPA is required to transfer to PennWest, but certain programs may have greater requirements. You may also need to submit high school transcripts or GED equivalency if you have fewer than 12 transferrable credits, or for certain majors (i.e. Nursing).
When you apply, we take a close look at your current credit situation with a formal evaluation by our Transfer Admissions experts.
It is important to note that your previous life experience could put you a few steps closer to the future you really want. Our Prior Learning Assessment looks at experiences like employment, military experience and independent industry-recognized certifications to find opportunities to turn that experience into actual college credits. Because you’re serious about PennWest, start applying for financial aid.
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Once You’re Accepted
It is important to note that 30 of your last 60 credits must be completed at PennWest for a baccalaureate degree. For an associate degree, 15 of your last 30 credits must be completed at PennWest.
Once you are accepted, you’ll want to set your sights on:
• Scholarships and other financial aid PennWest.edu/tuition-and-aid
• Schedule courses Check your PennWest email for that information once you’ve been accepted.
• Choose an orientation time Times and dates will be announced on each campus website.
• Select housing (if it’s applicable to your situation). Contact:
• California: housing@calu.edu or 724-938-4444
• Clarion: reslife@clarion.edu or 814-393-2352
• Edinboro: boroliving@edinboro.edu or 814-732-2818
Transfer
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Scholars Admitted transfer students will be reviewed for scholarship consideration based upon academic performance from previous college coursework and need. PennWest awards thousands to transfer students every year. You’ll want to be one of them. GPA All New Transfers Out-of-State /International* 3.00 - 3.49 3.50+ $3,000$3,000 $2,000$1,500 * Two-year room award • 2 year room award for out-of-state students/ international is in addition to the merit scholarship. The 2 year room award is NOT applicable to: • Reinhard Villages, Vulcan Villages or Venango Campus housing. • Students are required to live on-campus and have a meal plan in order to receive and maintain the housing scholarship. • Merit scholarships are not applicable to Global Online, West Penn, Educational Alliance Program or Somerset students
Military Preference
PennWest prides itself on being Military Friendly and we want to make certain your past service is honored here. Your military experience can yield Prior Learning Credits because we review your Joint Service Transcript if you are/were in the Army, Navy or Marines, and your CCAF transcript if Air Force.
By being former military, you will increase your eligibility for certain scholarships, earn tuition discounts, and have access to our Military and Veterans Affairs Office, which specializes in helping former military transition to academic life.
Discover how being a former member of the military can benefit your PennWest experience by contacting:
Director Robert L. Prah prah@pennwest.edu or 724-938-4076
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PennWest Facts for Transfer students
Transferring to PennWest means you have the opportunity to transfer up to 90 credits toward your major of choice.
PennWest makes it is easy to transfer by evaluating your credits before you decide on PennWest.
Transfer students receive thousands of dollars in scholarships each year at each of our three campuses.
Transfer students can earn Prior Learning Credit for past employment, military training, and independent industryrecognized certifications.
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