PennWest Transfer Guide 2023-2024

TRANSFER GUIDE

California Campus

Clarion Campus

Edinboro Campus

Better Together

When you choose PennWest University, your transfer will be seamless and your goals will be a priority.

With more than 100 programs to choose from and relevant extracurricular activities, you’ll find your major and your future in one place. We accept credits from accredited two-year and four-year institutions, AP, CLEP/DSST, IB, Joint Service Transcripts and ACE.

Getting Started

You’ve come to the right place. Now you just have to get started. Our simple application procedures help take the complexity out of the admission process.

First, before you begin your application, reach out to receive an application fee waiver at admissions@pennwest.edu. We are happy to help you save a few bucks. Then, you can start your application at PennWest.edu/apply. One great benefit is that we offer a rolling deadline for admission. This means you do not wait until a certain date to apply and be notified of your admission to one of our campuses. Note that some programs may have specific deadline requirements, and it’s best to check with Admissions to be certain.

Once you’ve submitted your application, you will need to request your official college transcripts be sent by email to admissions@pennwest.edu or by mail to: Office of Admissions, 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419. 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).

After you’re admitted, we take a close look at your current credit situation with an evaluation by our Transfer Admissions experts which will help you understand how quickly you will complete your degree with us.

Once You’re Accepted

When you are ready to confirm your enrollment at PennWest, you will just need to submit the $100 Advanced Tuition Deposit to take the next steps for enrollment.

Once you’ve paid your deposit, your courses will be scheduled for you. Also, you will want to consider the following:

• Beginning the scholarship and financial aid processes: PennWest.edu/tuition-and-aid

• Reaching out to the Office of Student Outreach and Success for all the tools to help you succeed: studentsuccess@pennwest.edu

• Selecting housing (if it’s applicable to your situation):

• California: PennWest.edu/campuses/california/housing, calreslife@pennwest.edu or 724-938-4444

• Clarion: PennWest.edu/campuses/clarion/housing, clarionreslife@pennwest.edu or 814-393-2352

• Edinboro: PennWest.edu/campuses/edinboro/housing, bororeslife@pennwest.edu or 814-732-2818

• Register for a New Student Orientation or virtual orientation prior to your start of term.

Note: It is important to mention 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.

Course Delivery

We deliver our courses in three ways:

An In-Person degree emphasizes traditional courses at one or more of our locations.

A Blended degree combines traditional in-person courses with flexible, online educational experiences.

An Online degree is offered 100% online.

Any combination of these delivery systems can help you to finish your degree, but including the online component may help you finish your degree faster by giving you the flexibility and the classes you need when you need them.

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*Approved as of June 2023, subject to change.

Commuter Student?

If you plan to finish your degree by commuting to your chosen campus, it’s important to know that you have access to the same services and support systems as students who live on campus.

Each campus has spaces where you can complete class work or online classes. Whether it’s in our state-of-the-art libraries (library.pennwest.edu/home) or in one of the many lounge spaces on each campus, you’ll have places to get connected to the campus and your fellow students.

Transfer Scholarships

Each year, we award $18 million in scholarships to our students. Admitted transfer students will be reviewed for scholarship consideration based upon academic performance from previous college coursework. PennWest awards thousands of dollars to transfer students every year. You’ll want to be one of them.

Your eligibility for transfer scholarships will be determined by filling out the application for admission and review of your college transcripts. Additional university foundation and departmental scholarships are available, too, and incoming transfer students can apply through the General Scholarship Application (available spring 2024).

Your eligibility for grants and loans will be determined when you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (commonly known as the FAFSA).

Campus student employment opportunities also are available. Our students tend to find employment opportunities in the shops, businesses and restaurants near their chosen campus.

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.

We serve more than 400 veterans, eligible dependents, service members of the National Guard and Reserve, and active-duty service members by helping them:

• Navigate the GI Bill®

• Join the Veterans Club

• Get to know vital campus resources

• Obtain work-study jobs

By being former military, active duty, a reservist, military spouse or a dependent, you will increase your eligibility for certain scholarships, and earn tuition discounts. Learn more at PennWest.edu/military.

Why PennWest?

• 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 industry-recognized certifications once 12 credits are completed at PennWest.

PennWest California

250 University Ave.

California, PA 15419

Pennsylvania Western University

250 University Ave. California, PA 15419

PennWest Clarion

840 Wood St.

Clarion, PA 16214

PennWest Edinboro

219 Meadville St. Edinboro, PA 16444

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Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest California, PennWest Clarion, PennWest Edinboro, PennWest Global Online) is an inclusive and equal opportunity academic community and does not condone any form of unlawful discrimination.