AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Jean Loni 865-7521-jpl21@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for
review with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
University Park Two years of regionally accredited college work attempted and ≥ 2.5 GPA
If ≥ 60 transferable credits, admit to major except AEE, IID and TURF.
If < 60 credits and ≥ 3.0 GPA requesting UP, send to college for review.
AEE - If ≤ 3.0 GPA, send to college for review.
IID – If ≥ 2.5 GPA, and > 27 credits and Biol 110, Biol 230W, Chem 110, 111, 112, 113, Math 140 &
141 graded ≥ C; admit to major. If lacks courses, send to college for review.
TURF – If > 27 credits and has Chem 101 or Chem 110 graded ≥ C, admit to major. If lacks courses,
admit to AG.
TOX – If ≥ 2.5 GPA, and > 27 credits and Biol 110, Biol 230W, Chem 110, 111, 112, 113, Math 140
& 141 graded ≥ C; admit to major. If lacks courses, send to college for review.
VB SC – If ≥ 2.5 GPA, > 27 credits and Biol 100, Chem 110 and Chem 111 graded ≥ C; admit to
major. If lacks courses, send to college for review.
Other Locations ≥ 2.0 GPA and less than two years of regionally accredited college work attempted,
admissible to AG except AEE which requires ≥ 3.0 GPA and college review.
World
TURF
≥ 2.0 GPA admit directly to TURF, GOFFR if has at least 1 academic H.S. math or college substitute
≥ 2.0 GPA without H.S. academic math, regardless of # of credits, GOFFR 2 TSM & send AU512.
AG BM
≥ 2.0 GPA admit directly to AG BM
Associate
≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to major.
World- ≥ 2.0 GPA admit directly to 2 TSM (Turfgrass Science & Management), GOFFR
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Jean Loni 865-7521-jpl21@psu.edu
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for
review with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
If > 27 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, Admissible to major except AEE, IID, and TURF.
If 18 – 27 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to AG.
AEE - If ≥18 credits, ≤ 3.0 GPA, send to college for review.
IID- If ≥ 2.0 GPA, > 27 credits and Biol 110, Biol 230W, Chem 110, 111, 112, 113, Math 140 & 141
graded ≥ C; admit to major. If lacks courses, send to college for review.
TOX - If ≥ 2.0 GPA, > 27 credits and Biol 110, Biol 230W, Chem 110, 111, 112, 113, Math 140 & 141
graded ≥ C; admit to major. If lacks courses, send to college for review.
TURF- If ≥ 2.0 GPA, ≥ 28 credits and Chem 101 or Chem 110 graded ≥ C; admit to TURF. If lacks
courses, admit to AG.
VB SC – If ≥ 2.5 GPA, > 27 credits and Biol 100, Chem 110 and Chem 111 graded ≥ C; admit to
major. If lacks courses, send to college for review.
World –
TURF
≥ 2.0 GPA admit directly to TURF, GOFFR if has at least 1 academic H.S. math or college substitute
≥ 2.0 GPA without H.S. academic math, regardless of # of credits, GOFFR 2 TSM & send AU512.
AG BM
≥ 2.0 GPA admit directly to AG BM
Associate
≥ 9 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to major.
World- ≥ 2.0 GPA admit directly to 2 TSM, GOFFR
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but further review based
on professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: In addition to the minimum requirement of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn
State coursework and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
ARTS & ARCHITECTURE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Polly Krebs, 104 Borland – prk1@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
University Park: Regionally accredited college work and ≥ 2.5 GPA, eligible for consideration as follows.
Admissions Office DOES NOT notify qualified applicants of requirement to submit portfolio or to audition. If a
student inquires about supplemental application requirements, refer them to the appropriate program listed at
http://artsandarchitecture.psu.edu/howtoapply. Two year (approximately 60 credits) requirement may be
waived for all A&A programs.
1.
Architecture (BARCH) Requires submission of portfolio and college transcript(s) between January 1 and
February 15, department head and Dean's recommendation. Fall admission only. Application deadline
is December 31.
2. Landscape Architecture (LARCH) Requires submission of an essay and college transcript(s) between
January 1 and February 15, department head and Dean's recommendation. Fall admission only.
3. Art History (ART H) Admit to major.
4. Art (AAART, ARTBA, ARBFA, IDS) Requires submission of portfolio. Director and Dean’s
recommendation. Admit to AAART.
5. Art Education (A ED) Requires submission of portfolio, 3 credits in general psychology and 9 credits in
art or related areas and > 3.0 GPA, Director and Dean's recommendation. Admit to AAART.
6. Graphic Design (GD) Requires submission of design problem. Department head and Dean’s
recommendation. Offer AADES. Fall admission only.
7. Music (AAMUS, MUSBA, MUSBM, MUBMA) Requires audition, recommendation of director, and Dean.
Recommended filing date February 1. Admit to AAMUS. Fall admission only.
8. Music Education (MU ED) Requires 3 credits each in general psychology, developmental psychology,
and credits in musicianship, theory, music history, or performance, and ≥ 3.0 GPA. Requires audition,
recommendation of director and Dean. Recommended filing date February 1. Admit to AAMUS. Fall
admission only.
9. Theatre (THRBA, THRFA, THRMT) Requires interview/audition, recommendation of director, and Dean.
Fall admission only.
10. Integrative Arts (INART) Requires submission of proposal and departmental review. Program chair and
deans’ recommendation.
Other Locations No admission to Architecture, Art, Art Education, Graphic Design, Integrative Arts,
Interdisciplinary Digital Studio, Landscape Architecture, any Music major, or any Theatre major. If no prior
ART H courses, applicant may choose campus for ART H.
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on professional
judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
There are no associate programs in A & A
ARTS & ARCHITECTURE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Polly Krebs, 104 Borland – prk1@psu.edu
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
≥ 18-59 credits1 and ≥ 2.0 GPA
ART H
AAART, ARBFA, ARTBA, IDS
AADES
A ED
BARCH, LARCH
AAMUS, MUSBA, MUSBM,
MUBMA, MU ED, THRBA,
THRFA, THRMT
INART
Admissible to major.
Notify of portfolio requirement and send for Dean’s review. For ARBFA,
ARTBA, and IDS, offer AAART.
Notify of design problem requirement and send for Dean’s review. Offer
AADES. Fall admission only.
≤ 30 credits, ≥ 2.5 GPA, notify of portfolio requirement and send for
Dean’s review. 31-59 credits, ≥ 3.0 GPA, notify of portfolio requirement
and send for Dean’s review. Offer AAART
Notify of essay requirement for LARCH and send for Dean's review.
Notify of portfolio requirement for BARCH and send for Dean’s review.
Fall admission only.
Notify of interview/ audition requirement and send for Dean’s review. Fall
admission only. Offer AAMUS for all music.
Dean’s review. Requires proposal.
≥ 60 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA
ART H
AAART, ARBFA, ARTBA, IDS
AADES
BARCH, LARCH
AAMUS, MUSBA, MUSBM,
MUBMA, THRBA, THRFA,
THRMT
INART
A ED, MU ED
A ED
MU ED
Admissible to major.
Notify of portfolio requirement and send for Dean’s review. Offer AAART
Requires submission of a design problem. Fall admission only.
Notify of essay requirement for LARCH and send for Dean's review.
Notify of portfolio requirement for BARCH and send for Dean’s review.
Fall admission only.
Notify of interview/ audition requirement and send for Dean’s review. Fall
admission only. Offer AAMUS.
Dean’s review. Requires proposal.
BQL if < 3.0
Notify of portfolio requirement and send for Dean's review if ≥ 3.0. Offer
AAART.
Notify of audition and send for Dean's review if ≥ 3.0. Offer AAMUS. Fall
admission only.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: In addition to the minimum requirement of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn
State coursework and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Smeal College of Business 2015 Criteria
Contact: Debbie Lissenden – 863-1947 – dwl15@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Veterans – send all to college for review.
Adults - There is no waiver of HS Carnegie Units; look for math substitutes on college transcripts.
Baccalaureate
For evaluation purposes, one semester of work will assume that the applicant has attempted a full-time course
load of at least 12 attempted semester credits, not including ESL courses.
University Park
There is no transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who have completed or will have completed at
the time of admission more than 2 semesters of regionally accredited college work (summers not included) are
not admissible for University Park.
Other Locations
1. One semester of regionally accredited college work (between 19 and 23 credits), consider for spring
admission only. ≥ 3.20 cumulative GPA and successful completion of English Composition and
at least 3 credits of college algebra (equivalent to Math 022) or calculus, admissible to BA.
2. Two semesters of regionally accredited college work (> 24 credits), consider for summer/fall admission
only. ≥ 3.20 cumulative GPA and successful completion of English Composition and at least 3
credits of college algebra (equivalent to Math 022) or calculus, admissible to BA. Applicants may
not use summer enrollment after the second semester to complete required courses.
3. Three or more semesters of regionally accredited college work; no transfer admission to Smeal College
of Business and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major.
4. Some locations may have further limitations regarding transfer students into BA status.
5. Transfer students admitted into BA status will be assigned a pool year of the spring following their
admission, and must meet the entrance-to-major requirements for their assigned pool year.
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on the
professional judgment of an admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
Smeal College of Business 2015 Criteria
Contact: Debbie Lissenden – 863-1947 – dwl15@psu.edu
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I. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Veterans – Send all to college for review.
Adults - There is no waiver of HS Carnegie Units; look for math substitutes on college transcripts.
Baccalaureate
University Park
Other than veterans or returning adults, there is no provisional/nondegree to degree into Smeal at University
Park.
Other Locations
1. 18 credits1 ≥ 3.20 GPA and successful completion of English Composition and college algebra
(equivalent to Math 022) or calculus (Math 110 or Math 140), send for Dean’s review.2
2. 19-29 credits1 ≥ 3.20 GPA and successful completion of English Composition or, Calculus (Math 110 or
Math 140), Econ 102, send for Dean’s review.2
3. ≥ 30 credits1 no admission to the Smeal College of Business
4. Provisional and non-degree students admitted into B A status will be assigned a pool year of the spring
following their admission, and must meet the entrance-to-major requirements for their assigned pool
year.
NOTE1: In addition to the minimum requirement of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State
coursework and all attempted coursework from other regionally accredited institutions. Use counselor
judgment regarding math and other requirements. For example, the applicant who has completed a total of 30
credits would not necessarily have completed ACCTG 211, and SCM/STAT 200, but should have these
courses scheduled.
NOTE2: Include the transcripts from any other regionally accredited institutions attended.
COMMUNICATIONS 2015 CRITERIA
ADVST/PNTDG Contact: Jamey Perry – 865-1503 – jrp5@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
NO ADVANCED STANDING ADMISSION TO FILM AND VIDEO AT ANY LOCATION
NO ADVANCED STANDING ADMISSION TO ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS AT ANY CAMPUS
OTHER THAN WORLD CAMPUS (see below)
University Park
Two years of regionally accredited college work
GPA ≥ 2.75 and < 28 credits, admit to COMM.
GPA ≥ 2.75 and ≥ 28 credits, admit to major (JOURN, MEDIA, TELCM only)
Other Locations
GPA ≥ 2.0 and < 28 credits, admit to COMM.
GPA ≥ 2.0 and ≥ 28 credit, admit to major (JOURN, MEDIA, TELCM only)
AD/PR, Strategic Communication option at World Campus
GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to premajor COMM only.
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on professional
judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
18-27 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, admit to COMM.
≥ 28 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: Credits include all Penn State coursework plus all transferable coursework from other regionally
accredited institutions.
DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Terry Musser – txm4@psu.edu
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Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for
review with explanation of exception.
I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Baccalaureate and Associate
University Park
NOT AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS. (Local student consideration: A student who is a
bonafide Centre County resident, has < 30 credits, and merits review for DUS exception based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC before sending to DUS for
approval.)
Other Locations
Generally there is no advanced standing transfer admission into DUS. If there is an exceptional case,
DUS campus approval is required. Any student headed toward restricted or controlled majors will
require written approval from the intended college.
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for
review with explanation of exception.
ALL CAMPUSES, INCLUDING UNIVERSITY PARK
All applicants must receive a clearance by the appropriate campus DUS coordinator. Any intended
major(s) must be identified when possible. Any students headed toward restricted or controlled major
programs must receive written approval from the college of the intended major before entrance to
DUS may be approved. No students with goals in the Smeal College of Business may be approved
for provisional/nondegree to degree admission to DUS.
EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Stacy Davidson – sjp123@psu.edu – 14 Deike Building
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one Carnegie unit or below required GPA. Review high
school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with explanation of
exception.
NOTE: EMS has a GEOSC dual-degree agreement with Fort Valley State University. This school is not listed
with other 3/2 institutions. For checklist for these programs, contact EMS.
REMINDER: If a trad-aged student has 3 years, student is mostly likely a 3/2 (dual degree) applicant, even if
the “Y” on matrix is missing. See list of schools:
http://www.engr.psu.edu/FutureStudents/Undergraduate/Transfer/DualDegree/Institutions.aspx
Also, there are other 3+2 and 2+2 agreements for EMS and ENGR not listed in the above link. Most notably:
China University of Mining and Technology Bejing (CUMTB); Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC);
Fort Valley; and Harbin
Contacts: Betty for CUMTB and INTEC
See Articulation Agreements: http://www.psu.edu/dept/enrmgmt/artic_agrmnts.html .)
Baccalaureate
NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO PNG E AT UNIVERSITY PARK
Students in Dual Enrollment (3/2) or 2+2 programs should be reviewed with Betty or JoAnn
- Students entering the 3/2 also called dual degree parent school (ie Shippensburg, etc) as of FA13 are
ineligible for dual degree consideration for PNG E
- Students who entered the parent school FA12 or before (which would be FA11 and FA12 at this time)
are OK for review. They would be applying for FA14 and FA15. Therefore it is closed as of our FA16
semester.
University Park: Two years of regionally accredited college work and ≥ 2.75 GPA.
When requesting ENENG, ENVSE, MATSE, or METEO and have 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry
and 4 credits of calculus-based physics:
If ≥ 35 transferable credits, admissible to major If
≤ 35 transferable credits, admissible to EM SC
When requesting EARSP and have 4 credits of calculus and 4 credits of chemistry
If ≥ 35 transferable, admissible to major
If ≤ 35 transferable, admissible to EMSC
When requesting GEOBA, GEOBS or GSCBA:
If ≥ 35 transferable credits, admissible to major If
≤ 35 transferable credits, admissible to EM SC
When requesting EBF and has 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry:
If ≥ 35 transferable credits, admissible to major
If ≤ 35 transferable credits, admissible to EM SC
Admissible to major for all other baccalaureate majors: (EARTH, MNG E, GSCBS, GEOBI)
If ≥ 35 transferable credits with 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry and 4 credits of calculus-based
physics.
Admissible to EM SC for all other baccalaureate majors:
If ≤ 35 transferable credits with 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry and 4 credits of calculus-based
physics.
EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Stacy Davidson – sjp123@psu.edu – 14 Deike Building
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Other Locations: ≥ 2.50 GPA and < 35 transferable credits, admissible to EM SC, EXCEPT PNG E
PNG E
< 35 credits, 3.0 GPA, and 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based
physics, and 4 credits of chemistry with C or higher send for Dean’s Review
> 36 credits, not admissible
When requesting ENENG, ENVSE, MATSE, or METEO and has 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry
and 4 credits of calculus-based physics:
If ≥ 35 transferable credits, admissible to major
If ≤ 35 transferable credits, admissible to EM SC.
If ≥ 35 and ≤ 60 without prerequisites, admissible to EM SC
When requesting GEOBA, GEOBS or GSCBA:
If ≥ 35 transferable credits, admissible to major If
≤ 35 transferable credits, admissible to EM SC
Admissible to major for all other baccalaureate majors: (EARSP, EARTH, EBF, GEOBI, GSCBS, MNG E)
If ≥ 35 transferable credits with 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry
Admissible to EM SC for all other baccalaureate majors:
If ≤ 35 transferable credits with or without 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry.
If > 35 and < 60 without 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry
World Campus:
When requesting ESPBA:
If ≥ 60 credits, with three credits of college algebra, > 2.0 admit to ESPBA
If ≤ 60 transferable credits, no college algebra, > 2.0 OR > 60 transferable credits, no college algebra,
> 2.0 admit to EM SC
*Applicants who do not meet advanced standing course requirements but merit further consideration based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be forwarded for Dean’s review.
EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Stacy Davidson – sjp123@psu.edu – 14 Deike
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one Carnegie unit.
Baccalaureate
A.
18-34 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to EM SC.
B.
≥ 35 credits1 > 2.0 GPA, admissible to EM SC or major except PNG E (see below)
1.
2.
3.
4.
If requesting ENENG, ENVSE, MATSE, or METEO and has 8 credits of calculus with analytic
geometry and 4 credits of calculus-based physics, admissible to major.
If requesting GEOBS, GEOBA, GSCBA &, EARSP admissible to major.
If requesting EBF and has 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, admissible to major.
Admissible to major for all other baccalaureate majors with 8 credits of calculus with analytic
geometry and 4 credits of calculus-based physics.
C. PNG E (summer 2013 to present)
18-27 credits > 2.50 GPA, Dean’s review
28-43 credits > 2.75 and completion of MATH 140, 141, PHYS 211 and CHEM 110 & 111, Dean’s review
> 44 credits, not admissible to PNG E
D. PNG E (if the student started at Penn State prior to summer 2013)
18-34 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to EM SC
≥ 35 credits1 > 2.0 GPA and 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry and 8 credits of calculus-based
physics, admissible to major.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/no degree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: In addition to the minimum of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State
coursework and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
EDUCATION 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: ADVST – Dr. Christine Anthony – 865-0488 – cxb8@psu.edu
(Greg Mason, gtm119@psu.edu while Dr. Anthony is out)
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
University Park
1. Two years of regionally accredited college work and ≥ 3.0 GPA, all majors require Dean’s review, except
EPP and RHS. (must send hard-copy when sending to ED for dean’s review) Can send electronic copy if
available.
2. EPP and RHS ≥ 2.5 GPA ok to admit to ED
3. All WF ED applicants (except Industrial Training option which requires a 2.5 GPA and department review)
must have ≥ 3.0 GPA and be reviewed by the admissions team coordinator and Dean's review (send to Dr.
Mark Threeton, 301B Keller Building). Approval is to include those ADVST credits to be used as course
work related to the student’s field of study (add as WF ED general credits on AUC).
4. 2 WF ED requires a high school diploma, 2.0 cumulative GPA and 18 of the last 30 credits in the degree
must be completed at Penn State. Two years of work experience is preferred. Must be reviewed by the
admissions team coordinator and Dean's review (send to Dr. Mark Threeton, 301B Keller Building). Only
available at the University Park campus.
Other Locations
1. ≥ 3.00 GPA with 3 or more semesters but < 60 transferable credits, all majors require Dean’s review,
except EPP and RHS.
2. EPP and RHS ≥ 2.5 GPA ok to admit to ED
3. ≥ 3.0 and up to two semesters admit to *ED (*except two weeks prior to beginning of semester/session
requires Dean’s review), and email cxb8 to request ETM pool.
4. All WF ED applicants must have ≥ 2.5 GPA and be reviewed by the admissions team coordinator and
Dean's review (send to Dr. Mark Threeton, 301B Keller Building, mdt177@psu.edu).
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on professional
judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
EDUCATION 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: ADVST – Dr. Christine Anthony – 865-0488 – cxb8@psu.edu
PNTDG – Dr. Christine Anthony – 865-0488 – cxb8@psu.edu
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
18-30 credits1 ≥ 2.5 GPA, all majors require Dean's review, except ED
31-59 credits1 ≥ 3.00 GPA, all majors require Dean’s review, except EPP and RHS. 2
≥ 2.0 GPA, ok to admit to EPP and RHS
≥ 60 credits1
≥ 3.0 GPA, all majors require Dean’s review, except EPP and RHS.2
≥ 2.0 GPA, admit to EPP and RHS only; BQL all others.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: In addition to the minimum of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State
coursework and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
NOTE 2:
All WF ED applicants must be reviewed by the admissions team coordinator and Dr. Mark
Threeton, 301B Keller Bldg, who will identify the courses related to the student’s field of study.
ENGINEERING 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Michelle Aungst – 865-7539 – maungst@engr.psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans with GPA below the requirement. If appropriate, send to college
for review with explanation of exception. There is no waiver of HS Carnegie units; look for math substitutes on
college transcripts.
Special Notes:
1) No PDACC ENGR transfer student for fall should be moved / deferred until spring. Deferrals require dean’s
review.
2) If AP math is indicated for Math 140, the College of Engineering assumes that the AP scores will be added
to the student’s record because it is an entrance-to-major requirement. Request unofficial email scores from
applicants to expedite the review. OFFER shouldn’t be made until official scores are on record.
3) 3/2 is a special program/contract with other schools for majors that are not under enrollment control.
(***now being called “DUAL DEGREE) – note: credits come in a block of 76, no individual transferred courses.
See: http://www.engr.psu.edu/FutureStudents/Undergraduate/Transfer/DualDegree/default.aspx
4) 2+2 programs with INTEC and CUMTB have special admission criteria for specific majors. See Betty or
Sherri with any questions.
5) An applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree in any major will not be admitted to a controlled
baccalaureate degree program in the College of Engineering.
OPEN MAJORS: B E, E E, ENGR, E SC ≥ 3.0
G E ≥ 2.5 (see note # 5 below)
ENROLLMENT CONTROLLED MAJORS: A E, AERSP, BME, C E, CH E, CMPSC, CMPEN, I E, M E, NUC E:
 Advanced standing admission directly into major is not available.
 Students may be considered for premajor ENGR at CWC if < 43 credits, ≥ 3.0 (see guidelines below)
 A E is completely closed. Even if a student has < 43 credits & requesting a campus other than UP and
is approved by the College for ENGR student will never be able to enter AE.
Baccalaureate
Deadlines:
*
Applications for fall must be filed by July 1 with complete credentials. Spring grades may be required for
consideration.
*
Applications for spring must be filed for spring by December 1 with complete credentials.
No applicant who will have completed 3 semesters of work will be considered for SP admission.
Applications for open majors received after Dec 1 for those who have 3 semesters and meet minimum
requirements for an open major should be moved to fall and current fall grades and spring schedule
should be requested
*
If someone has completed 4-5 semesters elsewhere and has required ETM’s for an open major, s/he may
be considered for spring admission to an open major. Such an applicant would not have to wait until fall.
*
Applications for summer must be filed by May 1. Fall and possibly spring grades are required for
consideration.
ENGINEERING 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Michelle Aungst – 865-7539 – maungst@engr.psu.edu
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University Park:
1. < 43 usable credits, ≥ 3.0 GPA, and successful completion of at least Calculus with Analytic Geometry I,
send for Dean’s review. Without any Calculus, refer to other campuses programs.
NOTE: Put “ENGR / intended major” on review form.
NOTE: Students, if offered premajor ENGR at CWC, can be considered (no guarantee) for enrollment
controlled majors (except A E) if entrance-to-major requirements and deadlines are met once the student
enrolls at Penn State.
2.
≥ 43 usable credits and not qualified for an open major (lacks some course requirements), ≥ 3.0 GPA,
send for Dean’s review.
NOTE: Put “ENGR / intended major” on review form.
3.
> 43 credits, missing all ETM course requirements, BQL and refer to other campuses programs
4.
≥ 43 usable credits and qualified for an open major: Must have completed 8 credits of calculus with
analytic geometry; 3-4 credits of differential equations (Math 250 or 251 equivalent), 8 credits of calculusbased physics (Mechanics = PHYS 211 and Electricity & Magnetism = PHYS 212), and 3 credits of
college chemistry with all grades of “C” or higher in each. If GPA requirements listed are met, send for
Dean’s review.
Other Locations
PLEASE NOTE: Penn State Shenango (SV) does not offer engineering coursework. Please notify the campus
admission office if you have a College of Engineering applicant. DO NOT send to the College of Engineering
for clearance under any circumstances.
1. < 43 usable credits, ≥ 3.0 GPA, and successful completion of at least Calculus with Analytic Geometry I,
send for Dean’s review. Without any Calculus, refer to other campuses programs.
NOTE: Put “ENGR / intended major” on review form.
NOTE: Students, if offered premajor ENGR at CWC, can be considered (no guarantee) for enrollment
controlled majors (except A E) if entrance-to-major requirements and deadlines are met once the student
enrolls at Penn State.
2.
≥ 43 usable credits and missing ETM’s for an open major, ≥ 3.0 GPA, Dean’s review.
NOTE: Put “ENGR / intended major” on review form.
3.
≥ 18 usable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA*, admissible to SUR E at WB.
4.
For all Engineering Technology degrees, send to campus contact for clearance for review by program
coordinator at campus. Send adults lacking one Carnegie unit to campus for review.
5.
The new General Engineering Degree G E is available at DS (Applied Material option), HN (Alternative
Energy & Power Generation option) and OZ or DE (Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Option).
Students will be considered for admission to G E with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and applicants must have
completed 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry; 3-4 credits of differential equations (Math 250 or
251 equivalent), 8 credits of calculus-based physics (Mechanics = PHYS 211 and Electricity & Magnetism
= PHYS 212), and 3 credits of college chemistry with all grades of “C” or higher in each. If missing
requirements, send for review. Qualified applicants for GE should be sent to DEAN'S OFFICE for
approval.
ENGINEERING 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Michelle Aungst – 865-7539 – maungst@engr.psu.edu
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When communicating with engineering applicants:
Applicants should be informed that even if they meet these minimum criteria, admission is not assured.
The departments participate in the decision and other circumstances may affect the outcome of the
application.
Applicants should be informed that in general, advanced standing admission to the common year of
Engineering ENGR at University Park is not available. Engineering will consider adult and/or military
exceptions.
Applicants should be informed that in general, if they did not qualify for, or were denied advanced standing
admission to any College of Engineering program, they will not be able to change to the college at a later
date if they were admitted to another program at Penn State.
Dean’s comments on approval form pertaining to conditional offers must be communicated to student &
the communication documented (imaged). (The pool date listed on approval form is internal to the college
and should not be shared with student by admissions.)
……………
Associate
ADULTS LACKING CARNEGIE UNITS, NO WAIVER OF HS MATH REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOC
DEGREES.
≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to major
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on professional
judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
**********************************************************************************************************************
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Adults lacking Carnegie units, no high school math waiver for ENGR degrees.
Admission to majors under enrollment control, A E, AERSP, BME, C E, CH E, CMPSC, CMPEN, I E, M E,
NUC E: is not available
Baccalaureate
1.
18 - 27 usable credits1, ≥ 2.75 GPA, Dean’s review2.
2.
28 - 43 usable credits1 , ≥ 2.75 GPA and completion of at least 4 of the following courses with a grade of
“C” or higher in each: MATH 140, 141, PHYS 211, 212, and either MATH 250/251 or MATH 230, and
CHEM 110 or CMPSC 122, Dean’s review2.
ENGINEERING 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Michelle Aungst – 865-7539 – maungst@engr.psu.edu
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3.
≥ 43 usable credits1, ≥ 2.75 GPA and must have completed 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry;
3-4 credits of differential equations (Math 250 or 251 equivalent), 8 credits of calculus-based physics
(Mechanics = PHYS 211 and Electricity & Magnetism = PHYS 212), and 3 credits of college chemistry
with all grades of “C” or higher in each. Dean’s review 2.
4. All Engineering Technology degrees and SUR E at WB, send to the Campus Admissions Officer
for review by the Program Coordinator at campus. Send adults lacking one Carnegie unit to campus for
review.
Associate
ADULTS LACKING CARNEGIE UNITS, NO WAIVER OF HS MATH REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOC
DEGREES.
≥ 9 credits and ≥ 2.0 GPA, admit to major.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1:
NOTE 2:
In addition to the minimum of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State
course work (including scheduled courses that will be completed prior to the requested
semester of enrollment) and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited
institutions. In determining usable credits, exclude English and math courses that do not meet
graduation requirements; e.g., English 004, 005, math courses below Math 140.
Any request for Dean’s review for fall should be received in the College
of Engineering by June 15.
HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Deb Houser, dmh44@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
No waiver of any Carnegie units, per HHD (1/2011).
Baccalaureate
University Park Two years of regionally accredited college work and ≥ 2.5 GPA, admit to major,
except KINES and ATHTR which both require ≥ 3.0, and “C” or higher grades in college coursework
comparable to physiology, inorganic chemistry with lab and either trigonometry, pre-calculus or
calculus and Dean’s review . No transfer directly into the athletic training major since students must
be selected after completing pre-athletic training course work. See
http://www.hhd.psu.edu/kines/undergraduate/athletic-training/ for details. Students may be admitted
to pre-major status to complete the athletic training coursework.
Note: “Limit Reached” (LR) date for KINES and ATHTR – University Park is March 15 for Fall
transfer and October 1 for Spring transfer. This is the date by which the Department must have all
materials for review.
RPTM Golf Management Option (GHHD)
≤ 40 credits and GPA ≥ 2.5, send AU038 to request handicap verification and forward to Stevie Lovell
704J Ford Bldg. for review
Other Locations
No transfer admission to GHHD @ campuses
< 27.1 completed credits GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to H H D, except KINES and ATHTR which both require ≥
2.75 and Dean’s review. No direct advanced standing admission to ATHTR. Students must meet
additional ETM criteria.
≥ 27.1 completed credits GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to major, except KINES and ATHTR which both require ≥
2.75 and Dean's review. No direct advanced standing admission to ATHTR. Students must meet
additional ETM criteria.
World Campus
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking all Carnegie units. Review high school record
and any completed college math/science. If appropriate, send to college for review with explanation of
exception. No Carnegie units can be waived for the HHD/NODEG (pre-major).
< 27.1 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA offer admissions to HHD/NODEG (pre-major) until they meet the
minimum credit requirement to then change majors into HD FS/LSHS B.S.
≥ 27.1 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA and has the required Carnegie units, admit to major.
≥ 27.1 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing the required Carnegie units, send for review (Deb
Houser, 5 Henderson, dmh44).
≥ 43 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing required Carnegie units, send for review (Deb
Houser, 5 Henderson, dmh44)
HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Deb Houser, dmh44@psu.edu
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Associate
World Campus- ≥ 2.0 GPA, 2EHFS admit to major
Berks Campus- ≥ 2.0 GPA, 2HRIM, requires review by Jennifer Wakeman (jvp5)
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
No waiver of any Carnegie units, per HHD (1/2011).
Baccalaureate
18-27 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to H H D, except KINES and ATHTR which both require Dean’s
review and Rec/Park Golf Management option which requires review by UAO.
28-59 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to H H D or to major, except KINES and ATHTR which both
require Dean's review and Rec/Park Golf Management option which requires review by UAO. No
direct advanced standing admission to ATHTR. Students must meet additional ETM criteria.
≥ 60 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review. Rec/Park Golf Management option requires review by UAO.
Associate
World Campus- ≥ 2.0 GPA, 2EHFS admit to major, PDACC
Berks Campus- ≥ 2.0 GPA, 2HRIM, requires review by Jennifer Wakeman (jvp5)
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review
based on professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: Credits include all Penn State coursework plus all attempted coursework from other
regionally accredited institutions.
INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Jeanie Peritz – 865-8947 – jperitz@ist.psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Baccalaureate
NO HIGH SCHOOL MATH WAIVER FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR
ADULTS LACKING CARNEGIE UNITS.
University Park
There is no Advanced Standing admission to ISTBA.
ISTBS: ≥ 3.0 GPA, Math 110, 3 credits of Java or C++, ENGL 015, CAS100 (preferred) & ECON 102
SRA: ≥ 3.0 GPA, Math 022 or higher, 3 credits of Java or C++, ENGL 015 & 4 credits of descriptive statistics.
Send for review.
Unless specified by the College, all students will be admitted to INFST. Admission to the program will likely
require more time to complete. IST and SRA courses are unique and substitutions from previous coursework is
limited.
Other Locations
Transfer students can still apply for ISTBS, ISTBA, or SRA at a campus with the intention of finishing
the degree at University Park as long as they have 3 or fewer semesters of regionally accredited work.
Follow campus criteria below. If they have more than 3 semesters of work admit them to appropriate
campus college codes, not INFST. Not all campuses offer the SRA ETM courses needed for the SRA
major. Campus of interest should be contacted.
Note: DS, FE, and SV are permitted to enroll students in INFST status even though these locations only offer
the associate 2 ISCC degree. Send to campus for approval.
At AA: If GPA is ≥ 2.5 with less than 3 semesters of regionally accredited work and has Math 022, admit to
INFST for SRA needs IST 110, SRA 111, and SRA 211 with C or higher. Service Area students only.
At BD: No Transfer Admission to INFST, ISTBS, ISTBA, or SRA program.
At BR, DE, HN, AN, MK, NK, SL, WB, WS, and YK: (SL, WB, YK do not offer SRA courses)
If GPA ≥ 2.5, admit to INFST.
If GPA < 2.5, send to campus for clearance. If approved, admit to INFST.
At BK, MA: If GPA ≥ 2.5, and Math 022 admit to INFST.
At CL If GPA ≥ 2.5, admit to INFST. Admission to the program will likely require more time to complete.
At OZ: If GPA ≥ 2.5, send to campus for clearance. If approved, admit to INFST for ISBBS only. Admission to
the program will likely require more time to complete.
World Campus
≥ 2.0 GPA with a C or higher in IST 110, IST 210 and IST 220. Admissible to ISTBS major.
≥ 2.0 with a C or higher in IST 110, SRA 111 and SRA 211. Admissible to SRA major.
≥ 2.0 GPA and lacks IST or SRA courses but has H.S. trig or college substitute, admissible to INFST.
≥ 2.0 GPA, missing H.S. trig or college substitute, regardless of number of credits,
offer 2 IST – Letter AU512 *NOTE: NO WAIVER OF HIGH SCHOOL MATH CARNEGIE UNITS
INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Jeanie Peritz – 865-8947 – jperitz@ist.psu.edu
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Associate
At University Park (Continuing Education) ≥ 2.0, send for Dean’s review.
World Campus ≥ 2.0, admit to 2 IST. World Campus review not required.
NOTE: NO WAIVER OF HIGH SCHOOL MATH CARNEGIE UNITS
Students who successfully complete the associate 2 IST degree may apply re-enrollment into the
baccalaureate ISTBS major at any campus that offers the bachelor’s degree and gets approval.
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on the
professional judgment of an admissions counselor should be referred to the College.
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Baccalaureate
NO HIGH SCHOOL MATH WAIVER FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR
ADULTS LACKING CARNEGIE UNITS.
All campuses must be sent for Dean’s review.
Associate
At University Park, send for Dean’s review
World Campus ≥ 2.0, admit to 2 IST. World Campus review not required.
Students who successfully complete the associate 2 IST degree may apply re-enrollment into the
baccalaureate ISTBS major at any campus that offers the bachelor’s degree.
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on the
professional judgment of an admissions counselor should be referred to the College.
NOTE1: In addition to the minimum requirement of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State
coursework and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
LIBERAL ARTS 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Andrea Crews, 101 Sparks, 863-3870 – alc25@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking all Carnegie units or below required GPA. Review high
school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with explanation of
exception. If missing high school math Carnegie units only, review is not required.)
Baccalaureate
NOTES:
No ADVST admission to LAS (except WD) – Campuses Letters, Arts, and Sciences programs (finish at
campus) are available.
OL BS & OL BA must have adult indicator.
University Park: Two years of regionally accredited college work (can offer adults and veterans if they have less
than two years of work) and the following for admission:
For all majors except ECLBA, ECLBS, PSYBA and PSYBS
< 28 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA, admit to LA
≥ 28 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA, admit to major
ECLBA and ECLBS
≤ 59 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA and missing entrance to major requirements, admissible to LA
≥ 2.5 GPA, and the following courses each graded C or higher: ECON 102 and ECON 104, admit to major
≥ 60 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA and missing Entrance to Major Requirements, BQL
PSYBA and PSYBS
≤ 59 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA and missing entrance to major requirements, admissible to LA
≥ 2.5 GPA, and the following courses each graded C or higher: PSYCH 100; STAT 200 or PSYCH 200; 3
additional credits of GQ (quantification); and 3 credits of GS (social/behavioral sciences) courses, admit to
major
≥ 60 transferable credits and missing Entrance to Major Requirements, BQL
Other Locations ≥ 2.0 GPA and < 60 transferable credits, admissible as given for University Park.
World Campus/Outreach Degree Programs
≥ 2.0 admissible to OL BA & OL BA (adult indicator required for OL BA & OL BA), INTPL, LAS, LAWSC,
LBEBA, LBEBS, PL SC – GOFFR
ECLBA and ECLBS
≤ 27.0 transferable credits & ≥ 2.0 GPA, admit to premajor LA
≥ 27.5 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA, has both ECON 102 and ECON 104 equivalents, admit to major
≤ 59 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA, and missing either ETM course, admit to LA
≥ 60 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA, and missing either ETM course, admit to LAS
LIBERAL ARTS 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Andrea Crews, 101 Sparks, 863-3870 – alc25@psu.edu
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(World Campus cont’d)
PSYBA and PSYBS
≤ 28 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to LA
≥ 28 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA, and the following courses each graded C or higher: PSYCH 100, STAT
200 or PSYCH 200, 3 additional credits of GQ (quantification); and 3 credits of GS (social/behavioral sciences)
courses, admit to major
28 – 59 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing Entrance to Major Requirements admit to LA
≥ 59 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing Entrance to Major Requirements offer LAS
University Park
≥ 2.0, adult indicator, CE@UP service area, admissible to OL BS – GOFFR
Associate
≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to major
University Park
≥ 2.0, adult indicator, CE@UP service area, admissible to 2LAS - GOFFR
World Campus
≥ 2.0 admissible to 2LAS -GOFFR
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on professional
judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking all Carnegie units or below required GPA. Review high
school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with explanation of
exception.
Baccalaureate
No ADVST admission to LAS (except WD)
OL BS & OL BA must have adult indicator.
All programs except PSYBA and PSYBS, and ECLBA, ECLBS
18 - 27 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to LA.
28 - 59 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, and ≥ 2.0 in major courses admissible to major.
≥ 60 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean’s review.
ECLBA and ECLBS
< 28 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to LA
≥ 28 credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA, and the following courses each graded C or higher: ECON 102 (formerly ECON 002),
ECON 104 (formerly ECON 004, admit to major
28 – 42 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing Entrance to Major Requirements, admit to LA
≥ 60 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing Entrance to Major Requirements, BQL
LIBERAL ARTS 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Andrea Crews, 101 Sparks, 863-3870 – alc25@psu.edu
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PSYBA and PSYBS
≤ 28 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to LA
≥ 28 transferable credits, ≥ 2.0 GPA, and the following courses each graded C or higher: PSYCH 100 (formerly
PSY 002), STAT 200 or PSYCH 200 (formerly PSY 015), 3 additional credits of GQ (quantification) and 3
credits of GS courses, admit to major
28 – 59 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing Entrance to Major Requirements admit to LA
≥ 60 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA and missing Entrance to Major Requirements send for Dean’s review
Outreach Degree Programs
World Campus
≥ 2.0 admissible to OL BA & OL BS(adult indicator required for OL BA & OL BS) LAS, LAWSC, LERBA,
LERBS, PL SC - GOFFR
University Park
≥ 2.0, adult indicator, CE@UP service area, admissible to OL BS - GOFFR
Associate
9 credits > 2.0 GPA, admissible to major.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: In addition to the minimum of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State
coursework and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
COLLEGE OF NURSING 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Rachel Northamer – 865-2027 –
rmz122 Diane Jankura – 863-8185 –
dle2@psu.edu Page 1 of 3
I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
For NURS: Adults lacking Carnegie units, no waiver.
For NURN: give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review
with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
University Park
NURS-No advanced standing admits
NURN > 2.0 GPA, current RN License in good standing, associate degree in nursing or RN nursing diploma,
admit to major. NURS courses are offered online only and campus may be changed to WD when enrolled in
those courses; UP NURN students may take non-NURS courses at UP.
NRCOM ≥ 2.0 GPA, 45 or fewer credits; prospective students must understand that admission to NURS at UP
is not an option and they will need to leave UP if selected for NURS; admission to NRCOM does not
guarantee admission to NURS.
Other Locations
NURS (General) Available at AA, BD, FE, MA, WS
Admission through competitive review only; priority is given to PSU students. November 30th deadline for
application. Anatomy & physiology with lab must be completed with a C or better, along with at least 9 other
college level credits. Program will take 3 years to complete once enrolled.
Second Degree NURS at Altoona and Harrisburg effective fall only ≥ 2.5, Baccalaureate Degree and
successful completion of prerequisite non-Nurs courses – send for review to SKK6 Altoona or ALS25
Harrisburg – Fall only – November 30 recommended deadline.
NURN > 2.0 GPA, current RN License in good standing, associate degree in nursing or RN diploma, admit to
major. Available via AA, BD, CL, FE, MA, NK, OZ, SL, SV, WS, and WD.
NRCOM ≥ 2.0 GPA, 45 or fewer credits, 1 Carnegie Unit of math maybe waived for adults must be completed
for consideration for NURS GNURS; available at all campuses except AN, WB and WD; admission to NRCOM
does not gurarantee admission to NURS; if later accepted to NURS, available campuses include AA, BD, FE,
MA, WS (not UP)
COLLEGE OF NURSING 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Rachel Northamer – 865-2027 – rmz122@psu.edu
Diane Jankura – 863-8185 – dle2@psu.edu
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
For NURS: Adults lacking Carnegie units, no waiver.
For NURN: give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review
with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
University Park
NURS- Not available for provisional or nondegree admission
NURN > 2.0, current RN License in good standing, associate degree in nursing or RN diploma, admit to major.
NURS courses are offered online only and campus may be changed to WD when enrolled in those courses;
UP NURN students may take non-NURS courses at UP.
NRCOM > or equal to 2.0, 451 or fewer credits; prospective students must understand that admission to NURS
at UP is not an option and they will need to leave UP if selected for NURS; admission to NRCOM does not
guarantee admission to NURS.
Other Locations
NURS- Available at AA, BD, FE, MA, WS. Applicants must participate in annual competitive review for
admission. 3 years to complete once enrolled.
Second Degree NURS at Altoona and Harrisburg effective fall only ≥ 2.5, Baccalaureate Degree and
successful completion of prerequisite non-NURS courses – send for review to SKK6 Altoona or ALS25
Harrisburg – Fall only – November 30 recommended deadline.
NURN > 2.0, current RN License in good standing, associate degree in nursing or RN diploma, admit to major.
Available via AA, BD, CL, FE, MA, NK, OZ, SL, SV, WS, and WD.
NRCOM > or equal to 2.0, 451 or fewer credits; available at all campuses except AN, WB and WD; admission
to NRCOM does not guarantee admission to NURS; if later accepted to NURS, available campuses include
AA, BD, FE, MA, WS (not UP)
Note 1: In addition to PSU course work count all other transferable course work from regionally accredited
institutions.
SCIENCE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: individual departments, listed below
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans below required GPA. If appropriate, send to college for review
with explanation of exception. Generally there is no waiver of high school Carnegie units.
NOTE:
If AP math is indicated for Math 140 or Math 141, the College of Science will need to have the
AP scores added to the student’s record because it is an entrance-to-major requirement.
Therefore, AP scores should be requested from the prospective students if files are sent for
college review.
Baccalaureate
No Advanced Standing admission to Science/BS/MBA or Premedical-Medical.
University Park Two years of regionally accredited college work:
a) ≥ 2.5 GPA, and if meets requirements (see below), admissible to major.
b) C or better in each course specified by major below
c) If student does not meet requirements for the major(s) below, send to Program for review.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
8 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), 8 credits of calculus-based physics (PHYS 211,
212), 3 credits of general chem (CHEM 110), 3 credits of calculus physics-based astronomy (ASTRO 291). If
review required: Christopher Palma (cpalma@psu.edu), 525 Davey.
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
8 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), 6 credits of general chem (CHEM 110, 112), 1
credit of general chem lab (CHEM 111). If review required: James Howell (jeh37@psu.edu), 202 S. Frear
BIOLOGY
8 credits calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), 4 credits biology (BIOL 110), 4 credits of additional
biology (220W or 230W or 240W), 3 credits of general chem (CHEM 110). If review required: Barbara DeHart
(bzd2@psu.edu), 113 Ritenour Bldg.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
8 credits of calculus w/analytical geometry (MATH 140, 141), 6 credits of general chem (CHEM 110,112), 1
credit of general chem lab (CHEM 111). If review required: James Howell (jeh37@psu.edu), 202 S. Frear
CHEMISTRY
8 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), 6 credits of general chem (CHEM 110, 112), 2
credits of general chem lab (CHEM 111, 113), 3 credits of organic chem (CHEM 210), and a combined GPA
for these courses of a 2.50. If review required: Mark Maroncelli (maroncelli@psu.edu) 408 Chemistry.
FORENSIC SCIENCE
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), 6 credits of general chemistry (CHEM 110, 112),
and 1 credit of general chem lab (CHEM 111). If review is required: Jennifer Smith (jas1110@psu.edu), 114
Whitmore.
MATHEMATICS
8 credits of calculus w/analytical geometry (MATH 140, 141). If review required: James Sellers,
(jxs23@psu.edu), 104 McAllister
SCIENCE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: individual departments, listed below
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MICROBIOLOGY
8 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), 6 credits of general chem (CHEM 110,112), 1
credit of general chem lab (CHEM 111). If review required: James Howell (jeh37@psu.edu), 202 S. Frear
PHYSICS
8 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140,141), 8 credits of calculus-based physics (PHYS 211,
212), 3 credits of general chem (CHEM 110). If review required: Richard Robinett, 303J Osmond
(RICK@phys.psu.edu) Fax: 865-3604.
PREMEDICINE
8 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), 4 credits of biology (BIOL 110), 3 credits of general
chem (CHEM 110). If review required: Ron Markle (ram29@psu.edu), 213 Whitmore.
SCIENCE
8 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141) and 2 of the following courses: 4 credits of general
calculus or non-calculus based physics (PHYS 211, 250), 3 credits of general chemistry (CHEM 110) or 4
credits of biology (BIOL 110). If review required: Ron Markle (ram29@psu.edu), 213 Whitmore.
STATISTICS
8 credits calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141). If review required: Murali Haran (muh10@psu.edu).
Other Locations
a) < 60 transferable credits
b) ≥ 2.5 GPA with at least 4 credits of calculus w/analytic geometry with a grade ≥ C
Admissible to SCIEN
Applicants who do not meet advanced standing requirements but merit further review based on professional
judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
SCIENCE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: individual departments, listed below
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
ADULTS LACKING CARNEGIE UNITS, NO HIGH SCHOOL MATH WAIVER FOR BACC DEGREE
Eberly College of Science Entrance to College and Major Requirements Entrance-toCollege Requirements ≥ 18 credits
In order to be eligible for entrance to the Eberly College of Science in premajor (SCIEN) status, a student must
have:
1. Attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average
2. Completed MATH 140 with a grade of C or better
A student who meets the above requirements, but who has not demonstrated a comparable level of
scholarship in other mathematics and science courses applicable to the programs of the college, is strongly
encouraged to contact the Eberly College of Science Academic Advising Center or other appropriate advising
personnel for assistance.
Entrance-to-Major Requirements ≥ 18 credits
In order to be eligible for entrance to a major in the Eberly College of Science, a student must have:
1. Attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average
2. Completed MATH 140 with a grade of C or better
3. Satisfied all additional academic requirements as specified by the major
18-59 credits1
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS (ASTRO)
Completed ASTRO 291 GN(3), CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), PHYS 211 GN(4),
and PHYS 212 GN(4); and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses. If review required: Jane
Charlton (jcc12@psu.edu), 515 B Davey.
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (B M B)
Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), and MATH 140 GQ(4); and earned a
grade of C or better in each of these courses. If review required: James Howell (jeh37@psu.edu), 202 S.
Frear Bldg.
BIOLOGY (BIOL)
1. Completed BIOL 110 GN(4), CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4); and earned a grade of C or better in
each of these courses.
2. Completed at least one of the following courses, BIOL 220W GN(4), 230W GN(4), or 240W GN(4), with
a grade of C or better.
If review required: Barbara DeHart (bzd2@psu.edu), 113 Ritenour Bldg.
BIOTECHNOLOGY (BIOTC)
Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), and MATH 140 GQ(4); and earned a
grade of C or better in each of these courses. If review required: James Howell (jeh37@psu.edu), 202 S.
Frear Bldg.
SCIENCE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: individual departments, listed below
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CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 113 GN(1), CHEM 210(3), MATH
140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4); earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses; and earned a
combined grade point average of at least 2.50 in these courses. (Note: If courses are repeated, only the
better grade will be used in this calculation.) If review required: Mark Maroncelli (maroncelli@psu.edu) 408
Chemistry.
FORENSIC SCIENCE
Completed CHEM 110, 112, 111, MATH 140, MATH 141, and earned a grade of C or better in each of these
courses. If review required: Jennifer Smith (jas1110@psu.edu), 114 Whitmore.
MATHEMATICS (MTHBA) (MTHBS)
Completed MATH 140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4); and earned a grade of C or better in each of these
courses. If review required: James Sellers,(jxs23@psu.edu) 104 McAllister Building.
MICROBIOLOGY (MICRB)
Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), and MATH 140 GQ(4); and earned a
grade of C or better in each of these courses. If review required: James Howell (jeh37@psu.edu), 202 S.
Frear Bldg.
PHYSICS (PHYS)
Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), PHYS 211 GN(4), and PHYS 212 GN(4),;
and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses. If review required: Richard Robinett
(rick@phys.psu.edu), 303J Osmond.
PREMEDICINE (P M)
Completed BIOL 110 GN(4), CHEM 110 GN(3), and MATH 140 GQ(4); and earned a grade of C or better in
each of these courses. If review required: Ron Markle (ram29@psu.edu), 213 Whitmore.
SCIENCE (SC BS)
1. Completed MATH 140 GQ(4) with a grade of C or better.
2. Completed at least two of the following courses, BIOL 110 GN(4); CHEM 110 GN(3); PHYS 211 GN(4)
or PHYS 250 GN(4), with a grade of C or better.
If review required: Ron Markle (ram29@psu.edu), 213 Whitmore.
STATISTICS (STAT)
Completed MATH 140 GQ(4) and Math 141 GQ(4); and earned a grade of C or better in each of these
courses. If review required: Murali Haran (muh10@psu.edu), 323C Thomas Building.
≥ 60 credits1
Same criteria as in 18-59 credits except no admittance into SCIEN.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
NOTE 1: In addition to the minimum of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State coursework
and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
ABINGTON COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Jackie Payrow (215)-881-7391—jmp9@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPAa. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for
review with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
American Studies (AMSAB)
Criminal Justice B.A. Degree (CJAAB)
Criminal Justice B.S. Degree (CJSAB)
Corporate Communication (CCBA)
English (ENGAB)
History (HSTAB)
Psychological and Social Sciences B.A. Degree (PSSBA)
Psychological and Social Sciences B.S. Degree (PSSBS)
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.00 admit to ABHSS
≥ 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.00 admit to major
Do not offer admission to Integrative Arts (IARAB) or Letters, Arts, and Sciences (LASAB) Offer ABHSS Proposal Required.
Art (ARTAB)
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.00 admit to ABHSS
≥ 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.00, equivalent of ART 110S, ART 111, ART 120 and successful completion of
portfolio review. Without requirements, send for review.
Biology (BIOAB) and Science (SCIAB) (Options in general and life science)
< 45 credits, GPA ≥ 2.00 admit to ABSCN
≥ 45 credits, GPA ≥ 2.00 with minimum 4 credits each in Calculus with Analytical Geometry, Chem, and
Bio admit to BIOAB or SCIAB
≥ 45 credits, GPA ≥ 2.00 without requirements, send for Review
Business (BSBAB)
< 45 credits GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to ABBUS
≥ 45 credits GPA ≥ 2.0, MATH 22 or higher (Math 40, 41, 110, or 140), admit to BSBAB
≥ 45 credits GPA ≥ 2.0, without MATH 022 or higher (Math 40, 41, 110, or 140), admit to ABBUS
Childhood & Early Adolescent Education, PK-4 (CEAED)
≤ 2 semesters, GPA ≥ 3.0, admit to ED
≥ 3 semesters, GPA ≥ 3.0, send to Abington for review
General Engineering (GE)
Program offered by the College of Engineering-see Engineering requirements
ABINGTON COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Jackie Payrow (215)-881-7391—jmp9@psu.edu
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Information Sciences and Technology (ABIST or ISSAB)
If GPA ≥ 2.00, Admit to ABIST.
Associate
Business Administration (2BAAB)
Letters Arts and Sciences (2LAAB)
GPA ≥ 2.00 admit to major
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE
(give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required
GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for
review with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
Criminal Justice B.A. Degree (CJAAB)
Criminal Justice B.S. Degree (CJSAB)
Corporate Communication (CCBA)
English (ENGAB)
History (HSTAB)
Psychological and Social Sciences B.A. Degree (PSSBA)
Psychological and Social Sciences B.S. Degree (PSSBS)
< 28 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to ABHSS
≥ 28 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
Do not offer admission to Integrative Arts (IARAB) or Letters, Arts, and Sciences (LASAB) Offer ABHSS
Art (ARTAB)
< 28 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to ABHSS.
≥ 28 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.0, completion of ART 110S, ART 111, ART 120 & entrance to major portfolio review,
admit to ARTAB.
Business (BSBAB)
< 45 credits1 ≥ 2.0 admit to ABBUS
≥ 45 credits1 send to Abington for review.
Biology (BIOAB) and Science (SCIAB) (Options in general and life science)
< 45 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.00 admit to ABSCN
≥ 45 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.00 with minimum 4 credits each in Calculus with Analytical Geometry, Chem, and
Bio admit to BIOAB or SCIAB
ABINGTON COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Jackie Payrow (215)-881-7391—jmp9@psu.edu
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Childhood & Early Adolescent Education PK-4 (CEAED)
18-30 credits, GPA ≥ 3.0, admit to ED
31-59 credits, GPA ≥ 3.0, send to Abington for review
General Engineering (GE)
Program offered by the College of Engineering-see Engineering requirements
Information Sciences and Technology (ABIST or ISSAB)
If GPA ≥ 2.00, send to campus for clearance. If approved admit to ABIST.
NOTE 1: In addition to the minimum requirement of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn
State course work and all transferable course work from other regionally accredited colleges or
universities.
Associate
Business Administration (2BAAB)
Letters Arts and sciences (2LAAB)
≥ 9 credits GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
OLEAD officially closed.
ALTOONA COLLEGE CRITERIA 2015
Contact: Eric Biddle (814) 949-5560—edb4@psu.edu
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Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception. Altoona’s academic divisions and faculty program coordinators want to review the
records of deficient adult learner/veteran applicants.
ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Baccalaureate
Biology (BIOAL)
Options in General Biology, Ecology and Vertebrate Physiology
< 60 transferable credits and ≥ 2.0 GPA and C or better in at least 4 credits of calculus with analytical geometry,
admissible to ALSCN. If applicant does not meet criteria, send for review.
≥ 60 credits and ≥ 2.0 GPA and C or better in 4 credits in biology (BIOL 110), 4 credits of additional
biology (220W or 230W or 240W), 4 credits calculus with analytic geometry (MATH 140), and 3
credits general chemistry (CHEM 110) admissible to major. If student does not meet requirements
for the major, send to program coordinator for review.
Bachelor of Science in Business (BSBAL)
≤ 28 transferable credits with high school trig and GPA ≥ 2.00, admissible to ALBUS
> 28 transferable credits, GPA > 2.0 and MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), admit to BSBAL
>28 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), and missing only the ½ unit high
school Trig, and GPA > 2.0, admit to ALBUS
> 28-59 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), and missing more Carnegie
units than the ½ unit of high school trig, and GPA > 2.0, refer to 2BAAL
> 59 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), and missing more Carnegie units
than the ½ unit of high school trig, and GPA > 2.0, send for review to 2BAAL
Note: MATH 022, equivalent or higher is a requirement for all students to enter BSBAL. Regardless of credits or adult
status, if a student does not have at least MATH 022, 040, 041, 110, or 140, or its equivalents student cannot be
approved for BSBAL. (courses designated as pre-calculus may satisfy the MATH 022 criteria).
Communications (COMAL)
Criminal Justice (CJBA or CJBS)
English (ENGAL)
History (HISAL)
Human Development and Family Studies (HSFAL)
Political Science (PLSAL)
Psychology (PSCBA or PSCBS)
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, admissible to ALHSS
≥ 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, admissible to major
Environmental Studies (ENVST)
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 and completed ENVST 100 with a C or higher, admissible to ALHSS. If applicant does not
meet completed course criteria, send for review.
≥ 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 and completed ENVST 100 with C or better grade, admit to ENVST. If applicant does not
meet completed course criteria, admit to ALHSS.
ALTOONA COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Eric Biddle (814) 949-5560—edb4@psu.edu
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ADVANCED STANDING (cont.)
Information Sciences and Technology (ALIST or SRAAL)
If GPA is ≥ 2.0 with less than two years of regionally accredited work, admit to ALIST
If GPA is ≥ 2.0 with two or more years of regionally accredited work and completed IST 110, SRA 111 and
SRA 211 with a C or better, admit to SRAAL.
If GPA is ≥ 2.0 with two or more years of regionally accredited work but lacks one or more of the three
designated courses, send to campus for review.
Integrative Arts (IARAL)
≥ 18 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 send for review. If approved, < 28 credits, admissible to ALHSS; ≥ 28 credits admissible to
IARAL.
Letters, Arts, and Sciences (LASAL)
≥ 18 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 send for review. If approved, < 27 credits, admissible to ALHSS
≥ 27 credits admissible to LASAL.
Mathematics (MTAAL or MTSAL)
< 60 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA and 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry with a grade of C
or better, admissible to ALSCN. If applicant does not meet requirements, send for review.
≥ 60 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA, and 8 credits of calculus w/analytical geometry (MATH 140 and
141) with a grade of C or better, admit to major. If applicant does not meet requirements for the major, send for
review.
Rail Transportation Engineering (ALENG or RTEAL) – effective summer 2014
≤ 28 transferable credits with high school trig and GPA ≥ 2.0, admissible to ALENG
> 28 transferable credits, GPA > 2.0 and Math 140, Math 141, Chem 110, Phys 211 or equivalents, admit to RTEAL
Science (SCIAL)
Options in General, Life Science, and Mathematical Science; Physical Science option
< 60 credits, GPA ≥ 2.5 and C or better in at least 4 credits of Calculus w/analytic geometry, admissible to ALSCN
≥ 60 credits, GPA ≥ 2.5 and 8 credit sequence in Calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), and two of the
following courses: 4 credits of general calculus or non-calculus based physics (PHYS 211, 250), 3 credits of general
Chemistry (CHEM 110), or 4 credits of biology (BIOL 110), admit to SCIAL
If applicant does not meet the requirements for the SCIAL major, send to campus for review.
Visual Art Studies (VAST)
≥ 18 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 send for review – if approved & < 60 credits, admissible to ALHSS
≥ 60 credits, admissible to VAST
Associate
Business Administration (2BAAL)
Criminal Justice (2 CJ)
Human Development and Family Studies (2FSAL)
Letters Arts and Sciences (2LAAL)
Science General Option (2SCAL)
GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
NOTE: 42+ attempted credits, send all associate for review regardless of GPA.
ALTOONA COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Eric Biddle (814) 949-5560—edb4@psu.edu
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE
PROV nonfreshman category represents Penn State students who were not originally admitted into degree
status as freshman or are nondegree students applying for degree status.
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
Biology (BIOAL)
Options in Ecology, General Biology, and Vertebrate Physiology
< 28 credits, ≥ 2.0 cum GPA, admissible to ALSCN
≥ 28 credits, ≥ 2.0 cum GPA, completed BIOL 110, CHEM 110, and MATH 140 with a grade of C or
better in each course, and completed at least one of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
BIOL 220W, 230W, or 240W, admit to major. If student does not meet requirements for the major,
send for review by program coordinator.
Bachelor of Science in Business (BSBAL)
≤ 28 transferable credits with high school trig and GPA ≥ 2.00, admissible to ALBUS
> 28 transferable credits, GPA > 2.0 and MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), admit to BSBAL
> 28 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), and missing only the ½ unit high
school Trig, and GPA > 2.0, admit to ALBUS
> 28-59 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), and missing more Carnegie
units than the ½ unit of high school trig, and GPA > 2 .0, refer to 2BAAL
> 59 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, or 140), and missing more Carnegie units
than the ½ unit of high school trig, and GPA > 2.0, send for review to 2BAAL
Note: MATH 022, equivalent or higher is a requirement for all students to enter BSBAL. Regardless of credits or adult
status, if a student does not have at least MATH 022, 040, 041, 110, or 140, or its equivalents student cannot be
approved for BSBAL. (courses designated as pre-calculus may satisfy the MATH 022 criteria).
Communications (COMAL)
Criminal Justice (CJBA or CJBS)
English (ENGAL)
History (HISAL)
Human Development and Family Studies (HSFAL)
Political Science (PLSAL)
Psychology (PSCBA or PSCBS)
< 28 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.0 admissible to ALHSS
≥ 28 credits1, GPA ≥ 2.0 admissible to major
Environmental Studies (ENVST)
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 admissible to ALHSS
≥ 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 and completed ENVST 100, with C or better grade, admit to ENVST. If applicant does not
meet completed course criteria, admit to ALHSS.
ALTOONA COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Eric Biddle (814) 949-5560—edb4@psu.edu
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PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (cont.)
Information Sciences and Technology (ALIST or SRAAL)
If GPA is ≥ 2.0 with less than two years of regionally accredited work, admit to ALIST
If GPA is ≥ 2.0 with two or more years of regionally accredited work and completed IST 110, SRA 111 and
SRA 211 with a C or better, admit to SRAAL.
If GPA is ≥ 2.0 with two or more years of regionally accredited work but lacks one or more of the three
designated courses, send to campus for review.
Integrative Arts (IARAL)
≥ 18 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 send for review. If approved, < 28 credits, admissible to ALHSS; > 27 credits,
admissible to IARAL
Letters, Arts, and Sciences (LASAL)
≥ 18 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 send for review. If approved, < 28 credits, admissible to ALHSS; > 27 credits,
admissible to LASAL
Mathematics (MTAAL or MTSAL)
18 - 59 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA and MATH 140 and 141 with a grade of C or better, admit to ALSCN
≥ 60 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA and Math 140 and 141 with a grade of C or better, admit to major. If applicant does not meet
requirements, send for review.
Rail Transportation Engineering (ALENG or RTEAL – effective summer 2014
≤ 28 transferable credits with high school trig and GPA ≥ 2.0, admissible to ALENG
> 28 transferable credits, GPA > 2.0 and Math 140, Math 141, Chem 110, Phys 211 or equivalents, admit to RTEAL
Science (SCIAL)
Options in General, Life Science, Mathematical Science, and Physical Science.
< 60 credits, GPA ≥ 2.5 and C or better in at least 4 credits of Calculus w/analytic geometry, admissible to ALSCN
≥ 60 credits, GPA ≥ 2.5 and 8-credit sequence in Calculus w/analytic geometry (MATH 140, 141), and two of the
following courses: 4 credits of general Calculus or non-Calculus based physics (PHYS 211, 250), 3 credits of general
Chemistry (CHEM 110), or 4 credits of Biology (BIOL 110), admit to SCIAL
If applicant does not meet the requirements for the SCIAL major, send to campus for review.
Visual Art Studies (VAST)
≥ 18 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 send for review – if approved & < 60 credits, admissible to ALHSS
≥ 60 credits, admissible to VAST
Note1 : In addition to the minimum of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State coursework and all
transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
If applicant does not meet the requirements, send for review.
BEHREND COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Aaron Sanner — acs242@psu.edu
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(Behrend does its own reviews for applicants requesting BD majors at BD)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA. Review high
school record and any attempted college math. Send to college for review with explanation of exception.
I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Coursework to be considered must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university.
Baccalaureate
Behrend Business
< 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA, admissible to BCBUS.
≥ 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.5 GPA
Behrend Business
Dean’s review. Entrance to Major Requirements include: ACCTG 211(4); ECON 102 GS(3);ENGL 015 GWS
(3) or ENGL 030 GWS (3); MATH 110 GQ (4) or MATH 140 GQ (4); STAT 200 GQ (4) or SCM 200 (4), and a
2.00 or higher cumulative grade point average.
Behrend Education
< 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to BCEDU.
≥ 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review.
Behrend Engineering
< 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.7, admissible to BCEGN.
≥ 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.7 GPA, completion of 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculusbased physics and 4 credits of college chemistry including a laboratory, Dean's review.
The Engineering major is available to second baccalaureate degree applicants.
Behrend Engineering Technology
ONLY AVAILABLE AT PENN STATE-BEHREND
< 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.7, admissible to BCEGN.
≥ 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.7 GPA, completion of 6 or more credits of math that includes algebra,
trigonometry, and pre-calculus OR 4 or more credits of calculus; 3 credits of physics; Dean’s review.
Behrend Humanities & Social Sciences
< 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA admissible to BCHSS.
≥ 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review.
Behrend Science
< 45 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA admissible to BCSCN.
≥ 45credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, send for Dean’s review.
Behrend Environmental Science
< 45 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA admissible to BCSCN
≥ 45 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, send for Dean’s review
BEHREND COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA (con’t)
Contact: Donna Fuller (814) 898-6100—dmf9@psu.edu
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The following majors in Behrend Science have Entrance to Major Requirements. Students must complete
these courses to be admitted to the major.
Biology
1. A student must have attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; (only criteria needed)
Chemistry
1. A student must have completed more than 27 credits, and attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
Mathematics
1. A student must have attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; and
2. Completed MATH 140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4) and earned a grade of C or higher in each of these
courses.
Physics
1. A student must have attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; and
2. Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4), and PHYS 211 GN(4) and PHYS
212 GN(4) and earned a grade of C or higher in each of these courses.
Associate
General Business (2GBBC)
Letters, Arts and Sciences (2LABC)
GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
WORLD CAMPUS:
Advanced standing students for BCBUS/FNC at WORLD. All reviews will be done by Behrend.
o
Completion of 27.1 credits or higher; 2.50 cumulative grade point average and completion of ACCTG
211, ECON 102, ENGL 015 or ENGL 030, MATH 110 or MATH 140, SCM 200 or their equivalents.
Requires Behrend Dean’s review.
o
< 45 transferable credits, missing the above ETMs, must have a combined collegiate GPA of at least
2.50. They must meet Carnegie Unit requirements but 1 unit of mathematics, including trigonometry,
will be waived for adult learners. OK for BCBUS.
o
45 credits A Behrend dean’s review is required of all students who have earned 45 or
more transferable credits.
BEHREND COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA (con’t)
Contact: Donna Fuller (814) 898-6100 – dmf9@psu.edu
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA. Review high
school record and any attempted college math. Send to college for review with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
Behrend Business
1
< 45 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to BCBUS.
≥ 45 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA,
Dean’s review. Entrance to Major Requirements include: ACCTG 211 (4); ECON 102 GS (3); ENGL 015
GWS (3), or ENGL 030 GWS (3); MATH 110 GQ (4) or MATH 140 GQ (4); STAT 200 GQ (4) or SCM 200 (4),
and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average.
Behrend Education
< 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to BCEDU.
≥ 45 transferable credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review.
Behrend Engineering
1
< 45 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible BCEGN.
≥ 45 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review. Must have completed MATH 140 and 141, PHYS 211, and CHEM
110 with a grade of C or higher.
Associate degree student or graduate to engineering ≥ 3.0 GPA, Dean's review.
Behrend Engineering Technology
ONLY AVAILABLE AT PENN STATE-BEHREND
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET), Mechanical Engineering Technology (METBD) and
Plastics Engineering Technology (PLTBD) reviewed on an individual basis by Behrend Admissions Staff and
the Department Chair of academic program.
Behrend Humanities & Social Sciences
1
< 45 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA, admissible to BCHSS.
≥ 45 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review.
Behrend Science
1
< 45 credits ≥ 2.0 GPA admissible to BCSCN.
≥ 45 credits1 ≥ 2.0 GPA, Dean's review.
The following majors in Behrend Science have Entrance to Major Requirements. Students must complete
these courses to be admitted to the major.
Biology
1. A student must have attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA;
2. Completed BIOL 110 GN(4), CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4) and earned a grade of C or higher in
each of these courses; and
3. Completed at least one of the following courses with a grade of C or higher: BIOL 220W GN(4), BIOL
230W GN(4), or BIOL 240W GN(4).
Environmental Science
A student must have attained at least a 2.0 CUM GPA
A student must have completed more than 27 credits
BEHREND COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA (con’t)
Contact: Donna Fuller (814) 898-6100 – dmf9@psu.edu
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Chemistry
1. A student must have completed more than 27 credits, and attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA;
Mathematics
1. A student must have attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; and
2. Completed MATH 140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4) and earned a grade of C or higher in each of these
courses.
Physics
3. A student must have attained at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; and
4. Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4), and PHYS 211 GN(4) and PHYS
212 GN(4) and earned a grade of C or higher in each of these courses.
Applicants who do not meet provisional/nondegree to degree requirements but merit further review based on
professional judgment of admissions counselor should be referred to ARC.
1
NOTE :
In addition to the minimum of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn State
coursework and all transferable coursework from other regionally accredited institutions.
Associate
General Business (2GBBC)
Letters, Arts and Sciences (2LABC)
GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to major
BERKS COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: 610-396-6118
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02) These are students applying for admission with 18 or more attempted credits.
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one (for business) or two Carnegie units or below
required GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college
for review with explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
Accounting (BSBBL)
< 60 credits and ≥ 2.0 GPA without MATH 022, admit to BLBUS
≥ 28 transferable credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and Math 022 or higher (Math 040, 041, 110, or 140), admit to ACCBL
≥ 60 transferable credits without Math 022, BQL
Applied Psychology (APSYC)
Criminal Justice
Communications Arts & Sciences (CASBL)
Global Studies (GLBST)
Professional Writing (PWRIT)
< 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to BLHSS
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
GPA ≥ 2.0 without course requirements, admit to BLSCN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and completed CHEM 110, CHEM 111, CHEM 112 & MATH 140 with a C or higher,
admit to BLBMB
Biology (BIOBL)
GPA ≥ 2.0 without course requirements, admit to BLSCN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and completed BIO110, CHEM110, & MATH140 with a C or higher plus BIO220W;
230W,
or 240W admit to BIOBL
Business (BSBBL)
< 60 credits and ≥ 2.0 GPA without MATH 022, admit to BLBUS
≥ 28 transferable credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and Math 022 or higher (Math 040, 041, 110, or 140), admit to BSBBL
≥ 60 transferable credits without Math 022, BQL
Hospitality Management
*Do not waive any Carnegie Units*
If GPA ≥ 2.0 and required Carnegie Units or MATH 021 equivalent, admit to BLHHD
Information Sciences and Technology (BLIST, ISSBL, or SRABL)
*Do not waive any Carnegie Units*
If GPA ≥ 2.0 and required Carnegie Units or MATH 022 equivalent, admit to BLIST
Kinesiology (KINBL)
*Do not waive any Carnegie Units*
< 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to BLCOM
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to KINBL
BERKS COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: 610-396-6118
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Mechanical Engineering (ME BL)**
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 without entrance to major requirements listed below, admit to BLEGN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 with a C or better in MATH 140, 141, CHEM 110, and PHYS 211 admit to ME BL.
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and completion of the following with C or better: 8 credits of calculus with analytic
geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based physics, and 4 credits of college chemistry including a laboratory, send to
Berks Program Coordinator to determine ME BL or BLEGN.
**NOTE: If a student has failed any ETM course more than once, s/he is inadmissible to either BLEGN or
ME BL regardless of GPA. Cases where an exception should be considered may be forwarded to Berks
for review.
Science (SCIBL)
GPA ≥ 2.0 without course requirements below, admit to BLSCN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and MATH 140 and 8 credits in BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS admit to SCIBL
Theatre (THABL)
≥ 2.0 admit to THABL. Students audition following enrollment.
Associate
Business Administration (2BABL) Letters
Arts and Sciences (2LABL)
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (2HRIM)
GPA > 2.0 admit to major.
Occupational Therapy (2OTBL)
GPA ≥ 2.0 review by campus in conjunction with Felicita Fritsch (UAO). Meeting minimum criteria does not
assure admission.
BERKS COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: 610-396-6118
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one (for business) or two Carnegie units or below
required GPA. Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for
review with explanation of exception.
NOTE : In addition to the minimum requirement of 18 Penn State credits, count all other additional Penn
State course work and all transferable course work from other regionally accredited colleges or
universities to determine total credit count.
Baccalaureate
Accounting (BSBBL)
< 60 credits and ≥ 2.0 GPA without MATH 022, admit to BLBUS
≥ 28 transferable credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and Math 022 or higher (Math 040, 041, 110, or 140), admit to ACCBL
≥ 60 transferable credits without Math 022, BQL
Applied Psychology (APSYC)
Criminal Justice
Communications Arts & Sciences (CASBL)
Global Studies (GLBST)
Professional Writing (PWRIT)
< 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to BLHSS
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
GPA ≥ 2.0 without course requirements, admit to BLSCN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and completed CHEM 110, CHEM 111, CHEM 112 & MATH 140 with a C or higher,
admit to BLBMB
Biology (BIOBL)
GPA ≥ 2.0 without course requirements, admit to BLSCN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and completed BIO110, CHEM110, & MATH140 with a C or higher plus BIO220W;
230W,
or 240W admit to BIOBL
Business (BSBBL)
< 60 credits and ≥ 2.0 GPA without MATH 022, admit to BLBUS
≥ 28 transferable credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and Math 022 or higher (Math 040, 041, 110, or 140), admit to BSBBL
≥ 60 transferable credits without Math 022, BQL
Hospitality Management
*Do not waive any Carnegie Units*
If GPA ≥ 2.0 and required Carnegie Units or MATH 021 equivalent, admit to BLHHD
Information Sciences and Technology (BLIST, ISSBL, or SRABL)
*Do not waive any Carnegie Units*
If GPA ≥ 2.0 and required Carnegie Units or MATH 022 equivalent, admit to BLIST
BERKS COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: 610-396-6118
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Kinesiology (KINBL)
*Do not waive any Carnegie Units*
< 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to BLCOM
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to KINBL
Mechanical Engineering (ME BL)**
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 without entrance to major requirements listed below, admit to BLEGN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 with a C or better in MATH 140, 141, CHEM 110, and PHYS 211 admit to ME BL.
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and completion of the following with C or better: 8 credits of calculus with analytic
geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based physics, and 4 credits of college chemistry including a laboratory, send
to Berks Program Coordinator to determine ME BL or BLEGN.
**NOTE: If a student has failed any ETM course more than once, s/he is inadmissible to either BLEGN
or ME BL regardless of GPA. Cases where an exception should be considered may be forwarded to
Berks for review.
Science (SCIBL)
GPA ≥ 2.0 without course requirements below, admit to BLSCN
≥ 28 credits and GPA ≥ 2.0 and MATH 140 and 8 credits in BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS admit to SCIBL
Theatre (THABL)
≥ 2.0 admit to THABL. Students audition following enrollment.
Associate
Business Administration (2BABL)
Letters Arts and Sciences (2LABL)
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (2HRIM)
GPA > 2.0 admit to major.
Occupational Therapy (2OTBL)
GPA ≥ 2.0 review by campus in conjunction with Felicita Fritsch (UAO). Meeting minimum criteria does not
assure admission.
CAPITAL 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Capital (Harrisburg) Admissions (717) 948-6250
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(Capital does its own reviews for applicants requesting CL majors at CL)
I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. Send to college for review with explanation of
exception.
Baccalaureate
≥ 2.0 GPA admit to appropriate Capital Pre-Major except Education which requires ≥ 3.0 and college review.
*Exception for World: Students go into major CRIMJ with > 2.0 regardless of number of credits, OFFER
Associate
Business Administration (2BACA)
Letters Arts and Sciences (2LACA)
GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10) –Capital does their own type 10s
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. Send to college for review with explanation of
exception.
Baccalaureate
≥ 2.0 GPA admit to appropriate Capital Pre-Major except Education
**Exception for World: Students go into major CRIMJ regardless of number of credits, OFFER
Education
≤ 30 credits and ≥ 2.5 GPA send for college review
≥ 31 credits and ≥ 3.0 GPA send for college review
Associate
Business Administration (2BACA)
Letters Arts and Sciences (2LACA)
GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
INTERCOLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Penny Carlson – 863-0327— phc11@psu.edu
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Per dra4/Donna Anderson/1/2013 - Send students for review to advising@outreach.psu.edu with the Subject:
BSBIC PEN 62 - Last name of Student).
Bachelor of Science in Business (BSBIC) – Intercollege Program
Major requires MATH 22, so there is no math Carnegie unit waiver for adults for BSBIC. For associate
degree programs, may waive Carnegie units.
Intercollege Program sponsored by Abington, Altoona, Berks, and University Colleges and offered only
through the World Campus (WD)
I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Baccalaureate – Bachelor of Science in Business
http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/bachelorinbusiness.shtml
EFFECTIVE SU13, THERE IS A COMMON YEAR for BSBIC, code ICBUS.
(<18 attempted credits a student is a first-year applicant)
< 28 transferable credits with high school Trig and GPA > 2.0 admit to ICBUS
< 28 transferable credits with high school Trig and GPA > 2.0, and has MATH22, admit to ICBUS
> 28 transferable credits, GPA > 2.0 and MATH 022 or higher (Math 40, 41, 110 or 140), admit to BSBIC
ADULT LEARNERS: > 17 – no maximum transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (Math 40, 41, 110
or 140), and missing ONLY the ½ unit high school Trig, and GPA > 2.0, admit to ICBUS
TRAD-AGED APPLICANTS: >17 missing the ½ unit high school trig, offer 2BACC (AU512)
ADULT LEARNERS: > 17 - 59 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (Math 40, 41, 110 or 140),
and missing more Carnegie units than the ½ unit high school Trig, and GPA > 2.0, offer 2BACC (AU512)
TRAD-AGED: > 17 - 59 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (Math 40, 41, 110 or 140), and
missing more Carnegie units than the ½ unit high school Trig, and GPA > 2.0, offer 2BACC (AU512). If
missing all Carnegie units – put in PEN and send for review to advising@outreach.psu.edu. In subject line,
state “BSBIC PEN62” and last name of student.
> 59 transferable credits, without MATH 022 or higher (Math 40, 41, 110 or 140), and missing more
Carnegie units than the ½ unit high school Trig, and GPA > 2.0, send for review to
advising@outreach.psu.edu. In subject line, state “BSBIC PEN62” and last name of student.
Note 1: MATH 22, equivalent or higher is a requirement for all students to enter BSBIC. Regardless of
credits or adult status, if a student does not have at least MATH 022, 040, 041, 110, 140, or its equivalents,
he or she cannot be approved for BSBIC.
(courses designated as pre-calculus may satisfy the MATH 022 criteria).
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Criteria is the same as for regular degree admission
SCHUYLKILL 2015 CRITERIA
******************** Now part of University College ******************
Contact: Schuylkill Admissions (570) 385-6000
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
Capital College Programs
Psychology (PSYC)
GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to common year major, CAHSS.
University College Programs ~ see University College Criteria
Associate
Business Administration (2BACC)
Human Development and Family Studies (2FSCC)
Letters Arts and Sciences (2LACC)
GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
Medical Laboratory Technology (2MLT) First year available at Schuylkill
Radiology Technician Option (2RSCC)
GPA ≥ 2.0 requires review by Felicita Fritsch (UAO)
SCHUYLKILL 2015 CRITERIA
******************** Now part of University College ******************
Contact: Schuylkill Admissions (570) 385-6000
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II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA.
Review high school record and any attempted college math. If appropriate, send to college for review with
explanation of exception.
Baccalaureate
Capital College Programs
Psychology (PSYC)
GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to Capital common year, CAHSS.
University College Programs
~ see University College Criteria-Prov / non degree to degree
Associate
Business Administration (2BACC)
Human Development and Family Studies (2FSCC)
Letters Arts and Sciences (2LACC)
≥ 2.0 GPA, admit to major
Medical Laboratory Technology (2MLT) First year available at Schuylkill
Science: Radiology Technician Option (2RSCC)
≥ 2.0 GPA, requires review by Felicita Fritsch (UAO)
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Penny Carlson 863-0327 – phc11@psu.edu
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I. ADVANCED STANDING (type 02)
Give special consideration to adults/veterans lacking one or two Carnegie units or below required GPA. Review
high school record and any attempted college math. Send to Penny Carlson (phc11) for review with explanation
and requested exception.
Baccalaureate
NO ADMISSION TO COMMON YEAR (CCHSS, CCSCN, or CCBUS) FOR ANYONE WITH
60 OR MORE TRANSFERABLE CREDITS. EXCEPTIONS REQUIRE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE REVIEW
(PENNY CARLSON).
NOTE: NO ADMISSION TO PREMAJOR CCEDU; ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6 (EEDCC) CURRENTLY
ON HOLD.
Arts Administration (ARACC) – available at AN
Administration of Justice BA Degree (AJACC) - available at FE, SL, WB, MK, DS
Administration of Justice BS Degree (AJSCC) - available at BR, FE, NK, SL, SV, WB, MK, DS
American Studies (AMSCC) - available at DE, WS
Psychology (PYACC & PYSCC) - available at AN, DE, BR, HN, MK, NK, FE
Communications (COMCC) - available at BR, DE, MK, NK;
Communications Arts and Sciences (CASCC) - available at DE, YK
English (ENGCC) - available at DE, MK, WB, WS, YK
Corporate Communications (CCCC) available at AN, HN, SL, WB, WS
Human Development and Family Studies (HFSCC) - available at DE, DS, FE, MA, SV, WS, YK
Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHSCC) – available at AN, HN, and WB.
< 28 transferable credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to CCHSS
≥ 28 transferable credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
Biology (BIOCC) – available at DE or YK ONLY with options in General Biology and Vertebrate
Physiology
≥ 28 credits, GPA > 2.0 and completed BIO110, CHEM110, & MATH140 with a C or higher plus
BIO220W; 230W, or 240W admit to BIOCC.
≥ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0 without entry courses, with high school TRIG or transfer equivalent, admit to
CCSCN.
≥ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0 without entry courses, missing high school TRIG or transfer equivalent, BQL
Note 1: BIOL 110 GN(4), CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), and one of the following, BIOL 220W
GN(4), BIOL 230W GN(4), or BIOL 240W GN(4) with a C or higher, are requirements for all students to
enter BIOCC. Regardless of adult status, if a student does not have these entry courses he or she
cannot be approved for BIOCC.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Penny Carlson 863-0327 – phc11@psu.edu
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Business (BSBCC) - available at all University College Campuses
≥ 28 credits, GPA > 2.00 and Math 022 or higher (Math 040, 041, 110 or 140) or equivalent admit to
BSBCC.
≤ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140), with ½ unit of high
school Trig Carnegie unit or transfer equivalent admit to CCBUS.
≤ 60 credits without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140), GPA >2.0, and missing only ½
unit of high school TRIG Carnegie unit:
 Adult students waive ½ unit of trig Carnegie unit and admit to CCBUS.
 Traditional-aged students refer to 2BACC where available. Where not available send to PHC11
for review.
≤ 60 credits without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140), GPA > 2.0 and missing more
Carnegie units than the ½ unit high school trig, refer to 2BACC where available. For campuses where
2BACC is not available send to PHC11 for review.
> 60 credits without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140, GPA >2.0) send to PHC11 for
review.
Note1: MATH 022, equivalent or higher is a requirement for all students to enter BSBIC. Regardless of
credits or adult status, if a student does not have at least MATH 022, 040,041,110, 140, or its equivalent
he or she cannot be approved for BSBCC. Courses designated as calculus or pre-calculus may satisfy
the MATH 022 requirement.
Information Sciences and Technology (ISSCC)
≥ 28 credits, GPA > 2.00, with ½ unit of high school trig or transfer equivalent and a C or higher in IST
110, 210, and 220 or equivalent, admit to ISSCC.
≤ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0, missing three entry courses:
 Students with ½ unit of TRIG, admit to CCIST.
 Students missing more than ½ unit of TRIG, admit to 2ISCC where available. If 2ISCC is not
available send to PHC11 for review. May waive ½ unit of TRIG for adults and admit to
CCIST.
> 60 credits, GPA > 2.0, missing three entry courses:
 Students with ½ unit of TRIG, admit to CCIST.
 Students missing ½ unit of high school TRIG or equivalent send to PHC 11 for review.
 Students missing more than ½ unit of high school TRIG or equivalent BQL.
Note 1: IST 110, 210 and 220 equivalent or higher are requirements for all students to enter ISSCC.
Regardless of credits or adult status, if a student does not have all these entry to major requirements he
or she cannot be approved for ISSCC.
Note: DS, FE, and SV are permitted to enroll students in CCIST status even though these locations only offer
the associate 2 ISCC. Send to campus for approval.
Letters, Arts and Sciences (LASCC) - available at DE, DS, HN, MA, MK, SV, WS, YK
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to CCHSS
≥ 28 credits to < 80 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to LASCC
≥ 80 credits & < 91 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, send for Dean’s review
≥ 91 credits, deny
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Penny Carlson 863-0327 – phc11@psu.edu
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Science (SCICC) - available at WS, YK
≥ 28 transferable credits, GPA > 2.0, and completion of Math 140 and two of the following:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110, PHYS 211, or PHYS 250 with grades of C or higher, admit to SCICC.
≤ 60 transferable credits, without entry course requirements, with high school trig or transfer equivalent, and
GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to CCSCN.
≥ 60 transferable credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, without entry course requirements, send for review
Associate
Business (2BACC) AN, DE, DS, FE, HN, MA, NK, SL, SV, WB, WD, WS, YK
Human Development and Family Studies (2FSCC) Available at DE, DS, FE, MA, SL, SV, WS, YK
Information Sciences and Technology (2ISCC) Can waive two units of math for adult learners. Available at
AN, DS, FE, HN, MA, NK, SV, WB, WS, YK
Letters, Arts, and Sciences (2LACC) DE, DS, FE, HN, MA, NK, SL, SV, WB, WS, YK
Mining Technology (2MNGT) FE
GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to major
ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS
Medical Laboratory Technology (2 MLT) Available at HN
Occupational Therapy (2 OTCC) Available at DS, MA, SV
Physical Therapist Assistant (2 PTA) Available at DS, FE, HN, MA, SV
Radiologic Technologist (2RSCC) Available at NK, SL
GPA ≥ 2.0, requires review by Felicita Fritsch or Kathryn Gaylord-Miles (UAO)
II. PROVISIONAL/NONDEGREE TO DEGREE (type 10)
Baccalaureate
ALL ADULTS LACKING CARNEGIE UNITS, SEND TO PENNY FOR REVIEW
NO ADMISSION TO COMMON YEAR (CCHSS, CCSCN, CCBUS) FOR STUDENTS WITH
60 OR MORE TRANSFERABLE CREDITS. ANY EXCEPTIONS REQUIRE COLLEGE REVIEW (PENNY
CARLSON).
Arts Administration (ARACC) – available at AN
Administration of Justice BA Degree (AJACC) Available at FE, SL, WB, MK, DS
Administration of Justice BS Degree (AJSCC) Available at BR, FE, NK, SL, SV, WB, MK, DS
American Studies (AMSCC) Available at DE, WS
Psychology (PYACC & PYSCC) - available at AN, DE, BR, HN, MK, NK, FE
Communications (COMCC) Available at BR, MK, NK; DE (FA04)
Communications Arts and Sciences (CASCC) Available at DE, YK
Corporate Communications (CCCC) available at AN, HN, SL, WB, WS
English (ENGCC) Available at DE, MK, WB, WS, YK
Human Development and Family Studies (HFSCC) Available at DE, DS, FE, MA, SV, WS, YK
Rehabilation and Human Services (RHSCC) Available at AN.
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to CCHSS
≥ 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to major
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Penny Carlson 863-0327 – phc11@psu.edu
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Biology (BIOCC) – available at DE ONLY with options in General Biology and Vertebrate Physiology
≥ 28 credits, GPA > 2.0 and completed BIO110, CHEM110, & MATH140 with a C or higher plus BIO220W;
230W, or 240W admit to BIOCC.
≤ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0 without entry courses, with high school TRIG or transfer equivalent, admit to CCSCN.
≥ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0 without entry courses, missing high school TRIG or transfer equivalent, BQL
Note 1: BIOL 110 GN(4), CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), and one of the following, BIOL 220W GN(4),
BIOL 230W GN(4), or BIOL 240W GN(4) with a C or higher, are requirements for all students to enter BIOCC.
Regardless of adult status, if a student does not have these entry courses he or she cannot be approved for
BIOCC.
Business (BSBCC) -Available at all University College campuses
≥ 28 credits, GPA > 2.00 and Math 022 or higher (Math 040, 041, 110 or 140) or equivalent admit to BSBCC.
≤ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0, without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140), with ½ unit of high school
Trig Carnegie unit or transfer equivalent admit to CCBUS.
≤ 60 credits without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140), GPA >2.0, and missing only ½ unit of
high school TRIG Carnegie unit:
 Adult students waive ½ unit of trig Carnegie unit and admit to CCBUS.

Traditional-aged students refer to 2BACC where available. Where not available send to PHC11 for
review.
≤ 60 credits without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140), GPA > 2.0 and missing more
Carnegie units than the ½ unit high school trig, refer to 2BACC where available. For campuses where
2BACC is not available send to PHC11 for review.
> 60 credits without MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110 or 140, GPA > 2.0) send to PHC11 for review.
Note1: MATH 022, equivalent or higher is a requirement for all students to enter BSBIC. Regardless of credits
or adult status, if a student does not have at least MATH 022, 040,041,110, 140, or its equivalent he or she
cannot be approved for BSBCC. Courses designated as calculus or pre-calculus may satisfy the MATH 022
requirement.
Information Sciences and Technology (ISSCC)
≥ 28 credits, GPA > 2.00, with ½ unit of high school trig or transfer equivalent and a C or higher in IST 110,
210, and 220 or equivalent, admit to ISSCC.
≤ 60 credits, GPA > 2.0, missing three entry courses:
 Students with ½ unit of TRIG, admit to CCIST.
 Students missing more than ½ unit of TRIG, admit to 2ISCC where available. If 2ISCC is not
available send to PHC11 for review. May waive ½ unit of TRIG for adults and admit to CCIST.
> 60 credits, GPA > 2.0, missing three entry courses:
 Students with ½ unit of TRIG, admit to CCIST.
 Students missing ½ unit of high school TRIG or equivalent send to PHC 11 for review.
 Students missing more than ½ unit of high school TRIG or equivalent BQL.
Note 1: IST 110, 210 and 220 equivalent or higher are requirements for all students to enter ISSCC.
Regardless of credits or adult status, if a student does not have all these entry to major requirements he
or she cannot be approved for ISSCC.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2015 CRITERIA
Contact: Penny Carlson 863-0327 – phc11@psu.edu
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Letters, Arts and Sciences (LASCC) Available at DE, DS, HN, MA, MK, SV, WS, YK
< 28 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to CCHSS
≥ 28 credits to < 80 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to LASCC
≥ 80 credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, send for Dean’s review
≥ 91 credits, deny
Science (SCICC) - Available at WS, YK
< 28 transferable credits, GPA ≥ 2.0 admit to CCSCN
≥ 28 transferable credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, and completion of Math 140 and two of the following:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110, PHYS 211, or PHYS 250 with grades of C or higher, admit to SCICC.
< 60 transferable credits, without entry course requirements, with high school trig or transfer equivalent, and
GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to CCSCN.
> 60 transferable credits, GPA ≥ 2.0, without entry course requirements, send for review
Associate
Business (2BACC) AN, DE, DS, FE, HN, MA, NK, SL, SV, WB, WD, WS, YK
Human Development and Family Studies (2FSCC) Available at DE, DS, FE, MA, SL, SV, WS, YK
Information Sciences and Technology (2ISCC) Can waive two units of math for adult learners. Available at
AN, DS, FE, HN, MA, NK, SV, WB, WS, YK
Letters, Arts, and Sciences (2LACC) DE, DS, FE, HN, MA, NK, SL, SV, WB, WS, YK
Mining Technology (2MNGT) FE
GPA ≥ 2.0, admit to major
ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS
Medical Laboratory Technology (2 MLT) Available at HN
Occupational Therapy (2 OTCC) Available at DS, MA, SV
Physical Therapist Assistant (2 PTA) Available at DS, FE, HN, MA, SV, SV
Radiological Sciences (2RSCC) Available at NK, SL
GPA ≥ 2.0, requires review by Felicita Fritsch or Kerri Loveless (UAO)