Applying to Kutztown
All Transfer Students
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Application with $35 application fee
Final official high school transcript
Additional program requirements (VPA)
30 of final 45 credits must be taken at KU
At least half of your major requirements must
be taken at Kutztown
Under 12 Credits
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SAT/ACT scores
Over 12 Credits
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All post-secondary transcripts
Additional Transfer Requirements
Major
Courses Required
G.P.A. Requirement
Criminal
Justice &
Paralegal
1 Criminal Justice course
2.5 cumulative g.p.a.
Biology PreMed
2.75 cumulative g.p.a.
Education
(all)
3.0 cumulative g.p.a.
Psychology
Intro to Psychology
2.5 cumulative g.p.a.
Computer
Science
2.5 cumulative g.p.a.
Mathematics
2.25 cumulative g.p.a.
Education Major Requirements
Students at or over 48 credits will need the following:
• English composition course
• English Literature course
• Two college level math courses
• Passing score on the PAPA exam or Praxis
Core Assessment
• SAT score of 1550 with a minimum of 500 in each
section can be accepted in place of the PAPA or Praxis
You’re Accepted!
• Visit www.kutztown.edu/accepted
• Pay your $200 Advanced Registration
Deposit to confirm enrollment (nonrefundable)
• Apply for housing and pay the $75
application fee
• Sign up for an Accepted Student Day
event
• Register for CONNECTIONS orientation
 Conditional Acceptance – maintain cumulative 2.0 GPA (or
GPA for major) and good standing or the offer may be
rescinded.
 Offer may be rescinded; must change major
 Submit final, official college transcript(s) immediately after
grades are posted and submit high school transcripts
 Submit official military transcripts
 Submit official test results, AP, CLEP to KU Testing Services.
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Pay the non-refundable $200.00 Advance Registration
Deposit (ARD) by May 1st.
Math Placement Exam(For students without math
credits)
Payment of ARD triggers:
 Ability to apply for on-campus housing at KU
 Invitation to KU’s unique CONNECTIONS Orientation
Program.
 Classification…
 Freshman – 0 to 29 credits
 Sophomore – 30 to 59.9 credits
 Junior – 60 to 89.9 credits
 Senior – 90 or more credits
 Academic Advisement…
 Begins at Connections Orientation
 Undeclared – through Library Services
 All others – through Academic Department
 Declare majors, dual majors and minors through Academic
Department
 Connections is a mandatory program for all new
students. (not mandatory for former KU students)
 During CONNECTIONS new students will:
 Schedule their fall courses
 Meet with academic advisor
 Learn about KU academic policies and procedures
and student life
 Receive their official KU ID card
 Transfer Credit Evaluations
 Self Evaluation – Use Online Credit Evaluation tool. The Registrar’s Office
evaluates courses not on list.
 Following acceptance, a transfer credit report is provided on your MyKU.
 Comparable KU courses earned with a “C-” or higher are transferable.
Residency requirements must be met.
 “D” grades may be considered thru PASSHE Academic Passport program.
 Academic departments determine how credits apply toward a degree program.
 Note: GPAs do not transfer to KU, only credits.
 Residency Requirements to Earn a KU Degree…
 A minimum residence of one year (30 semester hours/credits) at KU
 A minimum of 30 of the last 45 credits completed at KU
 Complete 50% of the major credits for your degree program at KU
Credit Evals
1. Log into your Student Services Center
2. Click the detail link
Credit Evals
3. View your transferring credits
Credit Evaluation Tool
Reverse Transfer Agreements
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Bucks County Community College
Community College of Philadelphia
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lackawanna College
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Montgomery County Community College
Reading Area Community College
Transfer and Articulation
Agreements
• Lehigh Carbon Community College
• Montgomery County Community College
• Reading Area Community College
(TAOC) Transfer & Articulation
Oversight Committee
Program to Program
All PA State System Schools
All Pennsylvania Community Colleges
Discussion Topics
• Most popular majors at KU
• Common stumbling blocks students
encounter
• Opportunities to visit and learn more
about KU
• Suggested application timeline
Questions?