Transfer Admissions Requirements

Contact the Admissions Office to have an application form sent to you, or complete an online application right now. Transfer students enrolled in a Dual Admissions program should not apply on-line.

Complete an online inquiry form

Transfer students should send the following information to the Admissions Office:

$30 Application Fee
Official transcripts from each college/university previously attended
High School transcript and SAT or ACT scores, if transferring with less than 30 college-level credits

When should I apply?

You should apply for admission no later than one semester prior to the semester in which you plan to attend. For some majors such as Criminal Justice, Business and Elementary Education, transfer students are encouraged to apply as early as a year in advance.

When is the deadline for application?

Shippensburg University uses a rolling admissions deadline, which means you may apply at any time prior to the start of the semester in which you plan to enroll. Please be aware that space is limited in some majors and applying early is the best way to ensure a seat in your degree program.

When will I know if I've been accepted?

File review takes between 4-6 weeks. The Admissions Office will notify you by mail as to your acceptance status. You can also check your Application Status online.

What are the admissions criteria for transfer students?

Transfer students are evaluated on the basis of ALL work attempted at accredited institutions. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) is computed based on all work attempted above the developmental level.

A minimum college GPA of 2.2 and more than 30 course credits is required for admission. Students with an Associate of Arts or Science Degree can transfer into some majors with a 2.0 GPA.

Students transferring with less 30 college-level credits need to submit a high school transcript and SAT scores along with their college transcripts when applying. An admissions decision will be based on all criteria.

Some majors require prerequisite courses or a minimum GPA prior to transferring. Applicants who meet the criteria for admission but who cannot be accommodated in the major of choice will be permitted to select another major or defer admission until a later date.

The following is a list of admissions criteria for such majors:

MAJOR	ADMISSIONS STANDARDS
Applied Physics	2.5 GPA
Biology/Chemistry Medical Technology	2.5 cumulative GPA, completed at least 15 credits, “C” or better in Principles of Biology I, and Chemical Bonding.
Biology/Chemistry/Health Profs.	2.8 cumulative GPA, completed at least 15 credits, “C” or better in Principles of Biology I, and Chemical Bonding.
Business (BSBA/BA Econ.)	"C" or better in College Algebra
Information Technology for Business Education	"C" or better in College Algebra (3.0 with certification)
Communication Journalism	2.3 GPA
Computer Science (BS)	"C" or better in CSC110 Computer Science I
Criminal Justice	2.5 GPA
Elementary Education	3.0 GPA
Exercise Science	2.5 GPA, "C" or better in Principles of Biology I
Math (BA)	"C" or better in Calculus I
Math (BSED)	3.0 GPA with a "C" or better in Calculus I
Math/Computer Science (BS)	"C" or better in Calculus I AND CSC253 Computer Science I
Psychology	2.3 GPA
Secondary Education/Certification	3.0 GPA
Social Work	2.2 GPA for 0-30 credits; 2.4 GPA for 31-59 credits 2.5 GPA for 60 credits and over