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Transfer Requirements by Alphabetical Listing

A: Transfer Requirements


Accounting (ACCAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Accounting (ACCAL_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: Altoona)
3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus required.
Accounting (ACCBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
Suggested: 4 credits of accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, 3 credits of marketing, 3 credits of management, and 4 credits of statistics.
Accounting (ACCTG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Accounting (ACCT_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg) (Start and Finish: World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Accounting (ACNTG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.
Acting BFA (ACTNG_BFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)

Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires prescreen, interview/audition and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Students with more than 2 semesters (3 or more) of attempted college coursework by the time of their projected enrollment are encouraged to contact the School of Theater directly. Contact information and additional application process information can be found at the below link by clicking on your desired major program.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Advertising & Public Relations (ADPR_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to Advertising/Public Relations at University Park or Commonwealth Campuses.
Aerospace Engineering (AERSP_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework are not eligible for AERSP_BS or ENGR_PMAJ (pre-major status).
African American Studies (AAST_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
African Studies (AFRST_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Agribusiness Management (AGBM_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park) (Start and Finish: World Campus)
Requires 4 credits of calculus.
Agricultural & Extension Education (AEE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
Agricultural Science (AGSC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Agricultural Sciences (undecided) (AG_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management (BRS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish at University Park)
Requires 4 credits of calculus and 4 credits of physics.
American Studies (AMSAB_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington):
No additional requirements.
American Studies (AMSCA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
American Studies (AMSUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Brandywine, Scranton)
No additional requirements.
Animal Science (ANSC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Anthropology (ANTH_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Architectural Engineering (AE_BAE)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park):
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of work attempted need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Architecture (BARCHBARCH)
(Start and Finish: University Park):
Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio. Application and portfolio submission deadline is February 15.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

The five-year professional program leads to the bachelor of architecture degree and contains intensive academic studies in architectural and related subjects.

The major provides for the education of architects at the professional and preprofessional levels. This program prepares those who seek careers as practicing architects. It is also professional preparation for those entering related design fields. Graduates holding a Bachelor of Architecture first professional degree are eligible, after appropriate internship experience, for admission to the professional state licensing examination and subsequent registration as architects.

Art (ARTAB_BA)
(Start and Finish: Abington)
2.00 cumulative GPA, suggested entrance to major requirements Art 110, Art 111, and required submission of a portfolio.

Application Requirements

Art (ARTBA_BA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Art B.F.A. (ARBFA_BFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Art Education (AED_BS)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio. Requirement of 3 credits in general psychology and 9 credits in art or related areas.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Art History (ARTH_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Asian Studies (ASIA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASTRO_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 8 credits of calculus-based physics, and 3 credits of general chemistry.

B: Transfer Requirements


Biobehavioral Health (BBHCA BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
Requires 2 semesters of college biology in progress or completed at the time of application.
Biobehavioral Health (BBHUC BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington)
No additional requirements.
Biobehavioral Health (BBH_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park; Start and Finish at World Campus)
University Park: 3.0 GPA. Requires 2 semesters of college biology in progress or completed at the time of application.
Important Dates

Applications and complete credentials for spring semester must be received by October 1 and for summer/fall semester by March 15 for Biobehavioral Health.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMBBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
Suggested: 4 credits of calculus and 6 credits of chemistry plus 1 credit chemistry lab.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 1 credit general chemistry lab are required.
Biological Engineering (BE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Biology (BIOAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Biology (BIOAL_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Biology (BIOBD_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of introductory biology, and 3 credits of introductory chemistry are required.
Biology (BIOBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
Suggested: 8 credits of biology, 4 credits of calculus, and 3 credits of chemistry.
Biology (BIOCA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Biology (BIOL_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of biology concepts and biodiversity, 4 additional credits of biology and 3 credits of general chemistry are required.
Biology (BIOUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, Scranton, York)
Suggested: 8 credits of biology, 4 credits of calculus, and 3 credits of chemistry.
Biomedical Engineering (BME_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of work attempted need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Biotechnology (BIOTC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 1 credit general chemistry lab are required.
Business (BSBAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or calculus are required.
Business (BSBAL_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus required.
Business (BSBBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
Suggested: 4 credits of accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, 3 credits of marketing, 3 credits of management, and 4 credits of statistics.
Business (BSBUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York)
Suggested: 3 credits of college algebra II with analytic geometry.
Business (undecided) (BA_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have completed two or fewer semesters of college coursework, and meet the eligibility requirements listed below may request to start at a Penn State Campus in summer or fall. No admission to spring semester.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Business (undecided) (BCBUS_PMAJ)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 is required.
Business B.S. (BSBIC_BS)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
Requires minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or a higher level math course.
Business Economics (BECON_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.

C: Transfer Requirements


Chemical Engineering (CHE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework are not eligible for CHE_BS or ENGR_PMAJ (pre-major status).
Chemistry (CHEM_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 2 credits of general chemistry lab and 3 credits of organic chemistry are required with a combined GPA of 2.5.
Chemistry (CHMBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Chinese (CHNS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Civil Engineering (CECA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Civil Engineering (CE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park):
No additional requirements.
Communication (COMBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Communication Arts and Sciences (CASBK_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.
Communication Arts and Sciences (CASUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Brandywine, York)
No additional requirements.
Communication Arts and Sciences B.A. (CAS_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Communication Arts and Sciences B.S. (CASBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDCA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Communications (COMAL_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Communications (COMCA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Communications (COMM_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park):
Communications (Undecided): Available for transfer applicants with less than two (2) years of course work at another University or College. For University Park: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required for all College of Communication majors.
Communications (COMUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Brandywine, New Kensington)
No additional requirements.
Community, Environment and Development (CED_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Comparative Literature (CMLIT_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Computer Engineering (CENBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required. Suggested: 8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based Physics and 3 credits of introductory Chemistry.
Computer Engineering (CMPEN_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework are not eligible for CMPEN_BS or ENGR_PMAJ (pre-major status).
Computer Science (CMPAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 3 credits of introductory programming, 3 credits of intermediate programming and either 3 credits of Biology or 4 credits of Chemistry with Lab or 4 credits calculus-based Physics.
Computer Science (CMPBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required. Suggested: 8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 3 credits of introductory programming, 3 credits of intermediate programming and either 3 credits of Biology or 4 credits of Chemistry with Lab or 4 credits calculus-based Physics.
Computer Science (CMPSC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework are not eligible for CMPSC_BS or ENGR_PMAJ (pre-major status).
Computer Science (COMP_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Computer Science (CSENG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, Hazleton)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade, 3 credits of introductory programming with a "C" or higher grade, and 3 credits of intermediate programming with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Corporate Communication (CCBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Corporate Communication (CCUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Fayette, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York)
No additional requirements.
Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Creative Writing (CWRIT_BFA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice (CRIMJ_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg, World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.A. (CJAAB_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.A. (CJABK_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.A. (CJBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.A. (CRMUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre. )
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.S. (CJBS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.S. (CJSAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.S. (CJSBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.
Criminal Justice B.S. (CRMUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre. )
No additional requirements.
Criminology B.A. (CRMBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Criminology B.S. (CRMBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations B.S. (CAOAB_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, University Park, York and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations B.S. (CAOAL_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, University Park, York and Finish: Altoona)
Suggested: 4 credits of introductory statistics, 9 credits of information sciences and technology, and 3 credits of computer systems literacy.
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations B.S. (CAOBK_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, University Park, York and Finish: Berks)
3 credits of cybersecurity, 9 credits of information sciences and technology, and 4 credits of statistics.
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations B.S. (CAOCA_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, York and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations B.S. (CAOUC_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, York and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, Greater Allgheny, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, or York)
Suggested: 3 credits of cybersecurity, 9 credits of information sciences and technology, and 4 credits of statistics.
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations B.S. (CAOWC_BS)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
2.0 GPA, No additional requirements
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations B.S. (CYAOP_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park) No transfer admission to University Park. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements.
Direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 22 and a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA

D: Transfer Requirements


Data Sciences, Applied Data Sciences (DATSC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park) No transfer admission to University Park. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements.
Direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 22 and a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA

Applied Data Sciences - This option focuses on the principles, methods, and tools for assembly, validation, organization, analysis, visualization, and interpretation of large and heterogeneous data, to support data-driven discovery and decision making, with emphasis on addressing pressing scientific, organizational, and societal challenges. A combination of required and elective courses provides students with the training and skills needed to develop advanced tools and domain-specific analyses that yield actionable knowledge from data. This option also provides critical analytical skills needed to assess the benefits and limitations of data analytics across a broad range of applications.

Data Sciences, Computational Data Sciences (DTSCE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
Not available for transfer admission.

Computational Data Sciences - This option focuses on the computational foundations of the data sciences, including the design, implementation and analysis of software that manages the volume, heterogeneity and dynamic characteristics of large data sets and that leverages the computational power of multicore hardware. Students in this option will take upper-level courses in computer science and related fields to develop the skills necessary to construct efficient solutions to computational problems involving Big Data.

Data Sciences, Statistical Modeling Data Sciences (DTSCS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Not Available for transfer admission.

Statistical Modeling Data Sciences - This option focuses on statistical models and methods that are needed to discover and validate patterns in Big Data. Students in this option will take upper-level statistics and mathematics courses, learning to apply the theoretical machinery of quantitative models to the solution of real-world problems involving Big Data.

Digital Arts and Media Design (IDS_BDES)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Digital Journalism and Media (DGJRM_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Digital Media, Arts, and Technology (DIGIT_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required.
Digital Multimedia Design (DIGMD_BDES)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS_PMAJ)
Not available for transfer admission.

E: Transfer Requirements


Earth & Mineral Sciences (undecided) (EMSC_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work is required, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.
Earth Science and Policy (EARSP_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Earth Sciences (EARTH_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

Economics (ECNS_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.
Economics B.A. (ECLBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park; Start and Finish at World Campus.)
Suggested: 3 credits in introductory macroeconomics and 3 credits in introductory microeconomics.
Economics B.S. (ECLBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park; Start and Finish at World Campus.)
Suggested: 3 credits in introductory macroeconomics and 3 credits in introductory microeconomics.
Education (undecided) (ED_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required. Applicants who will have completed two-years of college course work are expected to have met the entrance to major requirements for their intended major.
Education and Public Policy (EPP_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required as well as completion of at least 2 completed semesters from an accredited institution for review for admission at University Park. Applicants may apply directly to University Park after one year of college coursework (2 or more semesters). Applicants with less than 2 semesters from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 will be reviewed for a Commonwealth Campus.
Electrical Engineering (EEBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required and 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of chemistry with a lab, and 4 credits of calculus-based physics.
Electrical Engineering (EENG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Electrical Engineering (EE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Electrical Engineering Technology (EETEN_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Wilkes-Barre )
A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. No additional requirements.
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required and 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of chemistry with a lab, and 4 credits of calculus-based physics.
Electro - Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona, Berks, Fayette, New Kensington, York)
A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for consideration.
Elementary Education (ELEM_BELED)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required and no additional requirements.
Elementary and Early Childhood Education (CEAED_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: Abington, Altoona, Berks, Behrend, University Park)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required as well as completion of at least 2 academic semesters from an accredited institution for review for the Education Pre-Major at any campus. Applicants with more than 4 completed semesters are encouraged to reach out to the College of Education to discuss academic planning.
Energy Engineering (ENENG_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and the completion of 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 & 141 equivalent), 2 credits of Calculus of Several Variables (Math 231 equivalent), 5 credits of Chemistry (Chem 110, Chem 111, & Chem 112 equivalents), and 8 credits of Calculus based Physics (Phys 211 & 212 equivalents). All courses must have a grade of "C" or better.

Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESPBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Greater than 1 semester of work attempted. Available at World Campus only.
Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESPBS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Available at World Campus only.
Energy, Business and Finance (EBF_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admissions at University Park. Applicants who have less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better may apply for admission to the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences pre-major status at a campus other than University Park.
Engineering (undecided) (BCEGN_PMAJ)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required.
Engineering (undecided) (ENGR_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than two semesters of attempted college coursework may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. 4 credits of college calculus are required. Students in this category typically have one year to complete entrance-to-major coursework to qualify for entrance into a College of Engineering major at University Park.
Engineering B. S., Applied Materials (GE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Dubois)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Engineering B.S., Alternate Energy/Power Generation (GE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Hazleton)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Engineering B.S., Multidisciplinary Engineering Design (GE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington, Brandywine)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Engineering Science (ESC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
English (ELISH_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
English (ENGAB_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
English (ENGAL_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
English (ENGCA_BHUM)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
English (ENGL_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
English (ENGUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Brandywine, Scranton, York)
No additional requirements.
Enterprise Technology Integration, B.S. (ETCHI_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park; Start at World Campus and Finish at World Campus) No transfer admission to University Park. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements.
Direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 22 and a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA.
Enterprise Technology Integration, B.S. (ETICA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Environmental Resource Management (ERM_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Requires 4 credits of calculus, 4 credits of chemistry, and four credits of biology.
Environmental Science (ENVSC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Environmental Studies B.A. (ENVBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Environmental Studies B.S. (ENVBS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Environmental Systems Engineering (ENVSE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and the completion of 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 & 141 equivalent), 3 or 4 credits of Differential equations (Math 250 or 251 equivalent), 3 credits of Chemistry (Chem 110 equivalent), and 8 credits of Calculus based Physics (Phys 211 & 212 equivalents). All courses must have a grade of "C" or better.

Exploratory (Division of Undergraduate Studies) (DUS_PMAJ)
Not available for transfer admission.

F: Transfer Requirements


Film Production (FILM_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to Film Production.
Finance (FINCE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Finance (FIN_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Finance (FNCE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Finance (FNC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend) (Start and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.
Food Science (FDSC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
4 credits of biology concepts and biodiversity, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 2 credits of general chemistry lab, and 4 credits of calculus.
Forensic Science (FRNSC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 6 credits of general chemistry, 1 credit of general chemistry lab and 3 credits of forensic science are required.
Forest Ecosystem Management (FOREM_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
French and Francophone Studies B.A. (FRBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
French and Francophone Studies B.S. (FRBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Functional Data Analytics B.S. (FDTAN_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Behrend) (Start and Finish at World Campus.)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and no additional requirements.

G: Transfer Requirements


General Arts & Sciences (GAS_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Geobiology (GEOBI_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

Geography B.A. (GEOBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Geography B.S. (GEOBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50

University Park: Greater than 48 credits attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Geosciences B.A. (GSCBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: GGreater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

Geosciences B.S. (GSCBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

German B.A. (GERBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
German B.S. (GERBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park
No additional requirements.
Global Studies (GLBST_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.
Global and International Studies (GSBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Global and International Studies (GSBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Golf Management (GHHD_NODEG)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Requires verified golf hadicap of 12 or lower.
Graphic Design (GD_BDES)
(Start and Finish: University Park):
Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of Evidence of Creative Work.
Important Dates

Application and portfolio submission deadline is February 15

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

H: Transfer Requirements


Health & Human Development (undecided) (HHD_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Health Humanities (HHUM_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Health Humanities (HHUM_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Health Policy and Administration (HPACA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Health Policy and Administration (HPAUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto and Shenango)
No additional requirements.
Health Policy and Administration (HPA_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park; Start at World Campus and Finish at World Campus)
No additional requirements.
History (HISAL_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
History (HIST_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park or Start and Finish: World Campus)
No additional requirements.
History (HSTAB_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
History (HSTBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Hospitality Management (HMBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.
Hospitality Management (HM_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Human Capital Management (HCPMG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements
Human Development and Family Studies (HFSAL_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Human Development and Family Studies (HFSCA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Human Development and Family Studies (HFSUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, Scranton, Shenango, York)
No additional requirements.
Human-Centered Design and Development, B.S (HCDCA_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York and Finish: Harrisburg)
No Additional requirements
Humanities (HUMN_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional Requirements
Humanities (HUMUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Fayette)
No additional Requirements

I: Transfer Requirements


Immunology and Infectious Disease (IID_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
Requires 8 credits of biology, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 2 credits of lab and 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry.
Industrial Engineering (IESBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required. Suggested: 8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based Physics and 3 credits of introductory Chemistry.
Industrial Engineering (IE_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Information Sciences and Technology B.S. (ISSCA_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Information Sciences and Technology B.S. (ISSWC_BS)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
2.0 GPA, No additional requirements.
Information Sciences and Technology B.S. (ISTBS_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York and Finish: University Park)
Penn State University Park:
Not available for transfer admission
Penn State Commonwealth Campuses
Applicants who have completed three or fewer semesters of college coursework and meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements.
Direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 22 and a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA.
Information Systems (INFSY_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Information Technology B.S. (ITSAB_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and Finish: Abington):
No additional requirements.
Information Technology B.S. (ITSAL_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and Finish: Altoona):
No additional requirements.
Information Technology B.S. (ITSBK_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.
Information Technology B.S. (ITSUC_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensignton, Wilkes-Barre, York )
12 credits of information sciences and technology.
Integrated Social Sciences (ISOSC_BS)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Integrative Arts (IARAB_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Integrative Arts (INART_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
Requires submission of Integrative Arts proposal, and 3.0 GPA
Important Dates

Fall deadline: February 15, Spring deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies (IBE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
International Business (INTB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required and no additional requirements.
International Politics (INTPL_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park, Start at World Campus and Finish at World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Italian B.A. (ITBA_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Italian B.S. (ITBS_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.

J: Transfer Requirements


Japanese (JAPNS_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Jewish Studies (JST_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Journalism (JOURN_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.

K: Transfer Requirements


Kinesiology (KINAL_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Kinesiology (KINBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.
Kinesiology (KINCA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Kinesiology (KINES_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
University Park: 3.0 GPA. Requires 3 credits in physiology or 6 credits in anatomy and physiology, 4 credits in general chemistry with a lab, and 3 credits in college trigonometry or calculus. Penn State Campuses: 2.75 GPA.
Important Dates

Applications and complete credentials for spring semester must be received by October 1 and for summer/fall semester by March 15 for Kinesiology.

Korean (KORBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.

L: Transfer Requirements


Labor and Human Resources B.A. (LHRBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park) (Start and Finish at World Campus):
No additional requirements.
Labor and Human Resources B.S. (LHRBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park) (Start and Finish at World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Landscape Architecture (LARCH_BLA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of an essay by February 15 to assure full consideration. Submissions after that date will continue to be considered until the class is filled.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

The five-year Landscape Architecture program leads to a professionally accredited bachelor of landscape architecture degree.

Landscape architecture is the art of design, planning, or management of the land and of the natural and built elements upon it. As an academic discipline, it embodies creative, cultural, philosophical, and scientific knowledge bases. As a professional discipline, the practice of landscape architecture includes site design, urban design, master planning, community planning, regional planning, resource conservation, and stewardship.

Landscape Contracting (LSCPE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Latin American Studies (LATAM_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Law and Society (LAWSC_BA)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Liberal Arts (undecided) (BCHSS_PMAJ)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Liberal Arts (undecided) (LA_PMAJ)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Linguistics B. A. (LING_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.

M: Transfer Requirements


Management (MGMT_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Management (MNGMT_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Management Information Systems (MISBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.
Management Information Systems (MIS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Marketing (MKTG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Marketing (MRKTG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.
Marketing (MRKT_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg or Start and Finish: World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Materials Science & Engineering (MATSE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, along with a combined GPA of 2.5 of the follow eight entrance to major courses; 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (MATH 140 & MATH 141 equivalents), 2-3 credits of Matrices (Math 220 equivalent), 6 credits of general chemistry (CHEM 110 & 112) and 2 credits of general chemistry lab (CHEM 111 & 113), and 4 credits of Physics (PHYS 211). All courses must have a grade of "C" or better.

Mathematics B.A. (MTHBA_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry are required.
Mathematics B.S. (MASC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Mathematics B.S. (MTHBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry.
Mathematics B.S. (MTHBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry are required.
Mechanical Engineering (MEAL_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
2.6 minimum GPA required. Suggested: 8 credits of college calculus, 3 credits of college chemistry, and 4 credits of college physics.
Mechanical Engineering (MEBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required and 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of chemistry with a lab, and 4 credits of calculus-based physics.
Mechanical Engineering (MEBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
Suggested: 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of chemistry with a lab, and 4 credits of calculus-based physics.
Mechanical Engineering (MECA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Mechanical Engineering (ME_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 260 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework are not eligible for ME_BS or ENGR_PMAJ (pre-major status).
Mechanical Engineering BS. (MEENG_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Scranton)
No transfer admission at University Park. Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Mechanical Engineering Technology (METBC_BS)
(Start and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required. Suggested: 8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based Physics and 3 credits of introductory Chemistry.
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Media Studies (MEDIA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Medieval Studies (MEDVL_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science (METEO_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

Microbiology (MICRB_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 1 credit general chemistry lab are required.
Middle East Studies (MESTD_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park):
No additional requirements.
Middle Level Education (MLVED_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required as well as completion of at least 2 academic semesters from an accredited institution for review for the Education Pre-Major at any campus. Applicants with more than 4 completed semesters are encouraged to reach out to the College of Education to discuss academic planning.
Mining Engineering (MNGE_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)

Commonwealth Campuses: Less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.

University Park: Greater than 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Multidisciplinary Studies (LASAB_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Multidisciplinary Studies (LASAL_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Multidisciplinary Studies (LASUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Mont Alto, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton )
No additional requirements.
Multidisciplinary Studies (LAS_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park) ( Start and Finish at World Campus):
No additional requirements. No transfer admission to Multidisciplinary Studies except through the World Campus or campus locations.
Music B.A. (MUSBA_BA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Music B.M. (MUSBM_BMA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Music Education (MUED_BME)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. 2.5 GPA. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Musical Arts (MUBMA_BMA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Musical Theatre (THRMT_BFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park):

Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires requirements an interview/audition, and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Students with more than 2 semesters (3 or more) of attempted college coursework by the time of their projected enrollment are encouraged to contact the School of Theater directly. Contact information and additional application process information can be found at the below link by clicking on your desired major program.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

N: Transfer Requirements


Nuclear Engineering (NUCE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who will have up to 2 semesters of work attempted may apply for admission to the College of Engineering pre-major status (ENGR) at a campus other than University Park. Direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) and a minimum of a 2.60 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Applicants with more than 2 semesters of attempted college coursework need a minimum of 2.60 cumulative GPA, direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 140 and Math 141 (8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry) with a "C" or higher grade, and either 3 credits of Biology, 3 credits of Chemistry, or 4 credits of calculus-based Physics with a "C" or higher grade to be considered for review.
Nursing (NURS_BSN)
Penn State University Park: No Transfer Admission
(Start and Finish at: Altoona, Behrend, Fayette, Mont Alto, Schuylkill or Scranton)
Penn State University Park:
No transfer admission to Penn State University Park. The General Nursing option admits applicants as first year students only and is not available for transfer admission.
Penn State Commonwealth Campus Locations:
Available for transfer admission. Nursing requires a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher in addition to 4 credits in anatomy and 3 credits physiology. Course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Deadline:

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on space available. with priority review for applications completed by the December 1 deadline.

Nursing (Second Degree Option)
(Start and Finish: Altoona and Harrisburg)
Requires a BS or BA degree (with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA) and completion of all required non-nursing courses for the BS degree (with at least a C or better), including 6 credits of English composition and writing, 3 credits of speech communication, 6 credits of quantification (including statistics), sociology (or other social science), psychology, human development, nutrition, 6 credits of arts, 6 credits of humanities, and the following sciences with labs: chemistry, microbiology, anatomy, and physiology.
Deadline:

Applicants should submit a School of Nursing application with transcripts, directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office by December 1. Please visit the Nese College of Nursing website for more information.

Nursing (Second Degree Option) Program

Nursing (for RN's Only)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: Abington, Fayette, New Kensington, Shenango, World Campus):
A minimum of a 2.00 cumulative GPA is required for consideration. Requires a current RN License in good standing, associate degree in nursing or RN nursing diploma.
Nutritional Sciences (NUTR_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of anatomy and physiology with labs, 3 credits of general chemistry, 3 credits of organic chemistry, and 3 credits of introductory nutrition.

Students interested in the Nutrition and Dietetics Option, courses transferred need to meet accreditation requirements. Students should refer to the Program Completion Requirements and/or program contact Mary Dean Coleman Kelly (mdc15@psu.edu)

O: Transfer Requirements


Occupational Science B.S (OCCSC_BS)
(Start and Finish: Mont Alto)
To be eligible for admission to the BS in Occupational Science applicants must have completed an associate degree in either Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Important Dates

Preffered Application Submission Dates:

Summer Semester Applicants: April 1 Fall Semester Applicants: December 1 Spring Semester Applicants: November 1

Organizational Leadership B.A. (OLBA_BA)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Organizational Leadership B.S. (OLBS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks, World Campus)
No additional requirements
Organizational and Professional Communication B.A. (ORPCM_BA)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
No additional requirements.
Organizational and Professional Communication B.S. (ORPCM_BS)
(Start and Finish: Berks; World Campus)
No additional requirements.

P: Transfer Requirements


Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admissions at University Park. Applicants who have less than or equal to 4 semesters of work attempted, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and the completion of 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry (Math 140 equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better may apply for admission to the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences pre-major status at a campus other than University Park.
Pharmacology and Toxicology (TOX_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Requires 8 credits of biology, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 2 credits of lab and 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry.
Philosophy (PHIL_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Physics (PHYBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 8 credits of calculus-based physics, and 3 credits of general chemistry are required.
Physics (PHYS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 8 credits of calculus-based physics and 3 credits of general chemistry are required.
Planetary Science and Astronomy (PASTR_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 8 credits of algebra- or calculus-based physics (PHYS 250, 251 or PHYS 211, 212), and 3 credits of general chemistry are required.
Plant Sciences (PLANT_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Plastics Engineering Technology (PLTBC_BS)
(Start and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required. Suggested: 8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based Physics and 3 credits of introductory Chemistry.
Political Science B.A. (PLSCA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Political Science B.A. (PLSC_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park; Start and Finish at World Campus.)
No additional requirements.
Political Science B.A. (POLSC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Political Science B.S. (PLSBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park or Start and Finish at World Campus)
Suggested: 4 credits of college level calculus with a grade of C or better and 3 credits of a Quantitative Political Analysis class with a grade of C or better.
Polymer Engineering and Science, B.S. (PES_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required. Suggested: 8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based Physics and 3 credits of introductory Chemistry.
Premedical-Medical (Accelerated Program BS/MD) (PMM_BS)
Not available for transfer admission.
Premedicine (PM_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits Biology: Molecules and Cells (BIO230W), 4 additional credits of biology and 3 credits of general chemistry are required.
Professional Photography (PHOTO_BDES)
Start and Finish at University Park
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Project and Supply Chain Management (PSCM_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend) (Start and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.
Project and Supply Chain Management (PSMCA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Project and Supply Chain Management (PSMUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, or York
Suggested: 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits of statistics.
Psychological and Social Sciences B.A. (PSSBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Psychological and Social Sciences B.S. (PSSBS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Psychology B.A. (PSCBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Psychology B.A. (PSHBA_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Psychology B.A. (PSYBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park) (Start and Finish at World Campus)
Suggested: 3 credits in introductory psychology, 3 credits in social or behavioral science, 3 credits in college level math, and 4 credits in statistics or statistics for psychology.
Psychology B.A. (PYAUC_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, York)
No additional requirements.
Psychology B.S. (PSCBS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Psychology B.S. (PSHBS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Psychology B.S. (PSYBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park) (Start and Finish at World Campus)
Suggested: 3 credits in introductory psychology, 3 credits in social or behavioral science, 3 credits in college level math, and 4 credits in statistics or statistics for psychology.
Psychology B.S. (PSYC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Psychology B.S. (PYSBK_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional Requirements.
Psychology B.S. (PYSBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional Requirements.
Psychology B.S. (PYSUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, York)
No additional Requirements.
Public Policy (PUBPL_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.

R: Transfer Requirements


Race and Ethnic Studies B.A. (RETHS_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Rail Transportation Engineering (RTEAL_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Real Estate (REST_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTM_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHSAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHSUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Hazleton,Lehigh Valley, Wilkes-Barre)
No additional Requirements.
Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required as well as completion of at least 2 academic semesters from an accredited institution for review for admission at University Park. Applicants may apply directly to University Park after one year of college coursework (2 or more semesters). Applicants with less than 2 semesters from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 will be reviewed for a Commonwealth Campus.
Risk Management (RM_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
Options in this program include: Enterprise Risk Management and Real Estate. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Russian (RUS_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.

S: Transfer Requirements


Science (undecided) (BCSCN_PMAJ)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Science (undecided) (SCIEN_PMAJ)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry.
Science B.S. (SCBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry plus 2 of the following courses are required: 4 credits of general calculus or non-calculus based physics, 3 credits of chemistry or 4 credits of biology.
Science B.S. (SCIAB_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Abington)
No Additional Requirements.
Science B.S. (SCIBK_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
Suggested: 4 credits of calculus, 4 credits of biology, 3 credits of chemistry, and 4 credits of physics.
Science B.S. (SCICA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Science B.S. (SCIUC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Scranton, York)
4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry and two of the following: 4 credits of Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity, 3 credits of Chemical Principles, 4 credits of Mechanics, or 4 credits of Introductory Physics.
Science B.S. (SCNBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
No additional requirements.
Science Business / M B A (SCBUS_BS)
Not available for transfer admission.
Secondary Education (SECED_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required as well as completion of at least 2 academic semesters from an accredited institution for review for the Education Pre-Major at any campus. Applicants with more than 4 completed semesters are encouraged to reach out to the College of Education to discuss academic planning.
Secondary Education, Mathematics (SECBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required.
Secondary Education, Social Studies (SESSTBSOSC)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required and no additional requirements.
Security and Risk Analysis (SRAAL_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, York and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.
Security and Risk Analysis (SRABK_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, York and Finish: Berks)
Suggested: 6 credits of information sciences and technology and 6 credits of security risk analysis.
Security and Risk Analysis (SRACA_BS)
(Start at Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Shenango, York and Finish: Harrisburg):
No additional requirements.
Security and Risk Analysis (SRAWC_BS)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
2.0 GPA, No additional requirements
Security and Risk Analysis (SRA_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park) No transfer admission to University Park. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements.
Direct transfer equivalency to PSU courses Math 22 and a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA.
Social Data Analytics (SODA_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Suggested: 8 credits of college level calculus with a grade of C or better, 3 credits of a Quantitative Political Analysis class with a grade of B or better, and 8 credits of programming and computation classes with a grade of C or better.
Social Work (SOCWK_BSW)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Greater Allegheny.)
12 credits of social work.
Sociology B.A. (SOCBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Sociology B.S. (SOCBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Sociology B.S. (SOCIO_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Software Engineering (SEBC_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend; Start and Finish at World Campus.)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required. Suggested: 8 credits of Calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based Physics and 3 credits of introductory Chemistry.
Spanish B.A. (SPNBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Spanish B.S. (SPNBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Special Education (SPLED_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required as well as completion of at least 2 academic semesters from an accredited institution for review for the Education Pre-Major at University Park. Applicants with more than 4 completed semesters are encouraged to reach out to the College of Education to discuss academic planning.
Statistics (STAT_BS)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry are required.
Strategic Communications (STRCM_BA)
(Start and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Structural Design and Construction Engr Technology (SDCET_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Harrisburg)
No additional requirements.
Supply Chain and Information Systems (SCIS_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: University Park)
No transfer admission to University Park and no subsequent movement to Smeal from another college or major. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to start at a Penn State Campus and transition to University Park on completion of entrance to major requirements. No transfer admission into any program in Smeal College for applicants who have completed more than 2 semesters of college coursework.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 is required as well as 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II (with analytic geometry) or college level calculus.
Surveying Engineering (SURE_BS)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Wilkes-Barre)
A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for consideration.

T: Transfer Requirements


Telecommunications and Media Industries (TELCM)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Theatre B.A. (THRBA_BA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires interview/audition, and 2.5 GPA.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Theatre B.F.A. (THRFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)

Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires requirements an interview/audition, and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Students with more than 2 semesters (3 or more) of attempted college coursework by the time of their projected enrollment are encouraged to contact the School of Theater directly. Contact information and additional application process information can be found at the below link by clicking on your desired major program.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Turfgrass Science (TURF_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park) (Start and Finish at World Campus):
Requires 3 credits in general chemistry.

U: Transfer Requirements


Undecided (division of Undergraduate Studies) (DUS_PMAJ)
Not available for transfer admission

V: Transfer Requirements


Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences (VBSC_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Requires 4 credits in Biology, and 3 credits in General Chemistry plus 1 credit of lab.
Visual Arts Studies (VAST_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.

W: Transfer Requirements


Wildlife and Fisheries Science (WFS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Women's Studies B.A. (WSBA_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Women's Studies B.S. (WSBS_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Workforce Education and Development (WFED_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required for the Industrial Training option.
World Languages Education (WLED_BS)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required. Applicants who will have completed two-years of college course work are expected to have met the entrance to major requirements for their intended major.
Writing and Digital Media B.A. (PWRIT_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Berks)
No additional requirements.