Transfer Profile

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, regional, comprehensive institution committed to providing access and offering high-quality undergraduate education, select post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Address:
West Chester University - Admissions Emil H. Messikomer Hall 100 West Rosedale Avenu West Chester, PA 19383 Chester County United States
Transfer Admissions Contact Information:
Catherine Oberholtzer Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions, Admissions 610-436-3411 ugtransfer@wcupa.edu
Phone Number:	610-436-3411
Email:	ugtransfer@wcupa.edu
Website:	www.wcupa.edu/

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:	Yes. In fact, West Chester University enrolls the largest number of transfer students in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Transfer Applications Received:	3,640
Transfer Applications Accepted:	1,821
Percentage Accepted:	50%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:	1,179

Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid

More than 80% of students at West Chester University receive some form of financial assistance.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:	While the minimum cumulative grade point average for transfer consideration to the University is a 2.00, a 2.30 is recommended. However, priority is given to applicants with the strongest credentials. Certain majors have more selective requirements and enrollment limitations.
Official Transcripts:	All course work presented for transfer must appear on an official transcript sent directly from the original teaching institution to West Chester University.
SAT Scores:	Required of transfer students applying with less than 30 college credits completed and we recommend a minimum of a 500 critical reading score and 500 math score.
Letters of Recommendation:	N/A
Essay:	All applicants must submit a Personal Statement.
Application Fee:	$35
Interview:	An audition is required for all Music applicants and an interview may be required for Pre-Medicine, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Nursing and Liberal Studies applicants.
Other Requirements:
Apply Here:	www.applyweb.com/apply/pawest/menu.html

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:	D grades may be accepted for transfer only if the overall GPA is greater than 2.00. Grades in a course submitted for transfer as a major program requirement must be the same or higher than the minimum grade required by the department.
Credits (Min/Max):
Transfer Policy Document:	WestChester_TransferCreditPolicy_2010.pdf
Transfer Credit Appeals Process Document:	WestChester_TransferCreditAppealProcess_2010.pdf

Last updated on 7/6/2010 11:12:45 AM by West Chester University of Pennsylvania.