Prospective students and their families at the April 8 Spring Open House at Penn State New Kensington. Transfer students can get individual attention to review the campus’ admissions process.
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. -- Students transferring to Penn State New Kensington from other institutions can make individual appointments to review the campus’ admissions process at one of nine transfer events every Tuesday in May and June. “Transfer Tuesday” activities are set from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and June 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Prospective Penn Staters can learn about the admissions process, financial aid and degree programs. Those who bring post-secondary transcripts to the appointment will receive a preliminary review of transfer credits. In addition, all participants will receive a waiver of the $65 applications fee.
“The transfer admissions process can be a confusing one,” said Patty Brady, director of enrollment management. “We really encourage any student who is considering transferring to Penn State New Kensington in the fall to come visit us during any Transfer Tuesday. We will help you start the process and give you an idea of how your college credits will transfer to Penn State.”
To streamline the transfer procedure, the University developed articulation agreements with community colleges across Pennsylvania, including Community College of Allegheny County, Westmoreland County Community College and Butler County Community College. Students who earn associate degrees from the community colleges in the region have a pathway to transfer their credits toward a parallel bachelor’s degree program at Penn State New Kensington or one of Penn State’s 14 Commonwealth campuses.
The coordination of transferable coursework, supported through academic advising, provides a successful transition for students. When transferring to Penn State, students must apply for admission, submit required transcripts and meet the University’s admissions requirements. Penn State will waive application fee for CCAC, WCCC and BC3 students who apply for baccalaureate programs.
The New Kensington campus offers 10 bachelor’s degree programs: administration of justice; biobehavioral health; business; communications; electro-mechanical engineering technology; information sciences and technology; nursing; project and supply chain management; and psychology (bachelor of arts and bachelor of science).
Bill Woodard
Alumni and Public Relations Specialist