FAQs for Transfer Students

Here at KU, we have a two-year residency requirement for all incoming students. There are several exemptions to this policy that students can apply for. Especially for newly admitted transfer students, there is an exception that if you have more than 48 credits you will be transferring into KU, have completed 4 full semesters at another institution, or have obtained your associate degree. You can see the full Residency Requirement policy here. 

• Transfer students, pending availability in the selection process, can select to live in any of our on-campus facilities. Click here to see our different resident halls. 

• Transfer Student Only Housing is an opportunity for transfer students on campus to live and connect with other transfer students, as well as participate in a variety of activities together throughout their first year on campus. These housing opportunities are located in University Place and Golden Bear Village South. To learn more information, please click here. 

• Students that are Transferring in the Spring will have their housing assigned for them by our Housing Staff. To learn more, please check out our Transfer on Campus Housing page.

We have a program called MyCollegeRoomie and every student has an account. You can update your profile to share your interests and a little bit about yourself finding a roommate. Need help navigating MyCollegeRoomie? Check out our informational video here. 

Every room has a twin XL bed (80”), a desk and chair, drawers, and a closet. To learn more about the specific buildings, click here! 

Kutztown University offers a variety of suite-style and apartment-style housing options, each equipped with essential amenities to support student living.

Suite-Style Housing: 

• Dixon Hall: Features double-occupancy bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Amenities include air conditioning, high-speed wireless internet, moveable furniture, and access to study lounges and laundry facilities. The building also houses the Dixon Marketplace for student convenience. Click here to see what the residence hall looks like!  

• University Place: Each suite comprises four double-occupancy bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a shared living room area. Residents enjoy air conditioning, high-speed wireless internet, and moveable furniture. The building offers a recreation area with a TV, laundry facilities, and a kitchen area. Click here to see what the residence hall looks like!   

Apartment-Style Housing: 

• Golden Bear Village West & South: These apartment complexes offer four-person, five-person, or six-person units. Each apartment includes a furnished living room, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, chairs, and an end table. Kitchens are equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and oven. Please note that microwaves are permitted in apartments but not in suite-style rooms. To see more about the specific amenities please check out this facilities page. Click here to see what Golden Bear Village West looks like. Click here to see what Golden Bear Village South looks like. 

• Honors Building: Designed for Honors Program students, this building offers apartment-style living with two double-occupancy bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a kitchenette. The common area is furnished with a couch, armchairs, and a dining table. Residents have access to high-speed wireless internet and air conditioning. Click here to see what the residence hall looks like!  

All on-campus housing options are equipped with high-speed wireless internet, air conditioning, and moveable furniture. Additionally, students have access to study lounges, laundry facilities, and various recreational areas.  

You cannot have a microwave in the traditional or suite style halls, but you can have a mini fridge that does not exceed 3.2 cubic feet. If you would like a microwave, you can rent a micro-fridge unit through KUSSI— check out the link here! 

All students are permitted to have cars on campus and are assigned a parking lot upon registering. Find out how to register your car by visiting the Transportation Services website. To find out where to park, click here!  

Students living on campus abide by the on-campus visitation policy. For the most up-to-date visitation policy, please check out our policy here! 

The Registrar’s Office evaluates and prepares the reports of what credits transfer into KU and where they fulfill your major’s requirements. Check out their website for more information and different tools for credit evaluation! 

All transfer students create their class schedule at Transfer Orientation. Find out when Transfer Orientation is being offered here! 

Kutztown University offers generous transfer scholarships to support incoming students, including automatic merit-based awards, a one-time $500 book award, and a $1,000 renewable housing award for those who have earned an associate degree. Transfer merit scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 annually based on cumulative college GPA and are renewable for up to six semesters with a minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment.

Additional benefits are available for out-of-state and international students, including a reduced tuition rate and eligibility for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Students in dual admissions programs with partner community colleges may also qualify for waived application fees, book and housing awards, and exclusive scholarships. No separate application is required for most scholarships— eligibility is determined upon admission and submission of the associate degree transcript. For details, visit Kutztown University’s Financial Aid or Admissions webpages. 

Students living in a Residence Hall (except Golden Bear Village Apartments, Honors Building, and efficiency apartments in Dixon Hall) must have MyTime Dining Diamond Meal Plan, MyTime Dining Platinum Meal Plan, or MyTime Dining Gold Meal Plan. Click here for more information. 

During the first two weeks of the semester there are no changes within housing unless there is an emergency. Students should work with their Community Assistant (CA) for mediation with their roommates/suitemates. If you have any questions, please reach out to housing@kutztown.edu.

At Kutztown University, students are generally required to vacate their residence halls during major academic breaks, including Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break. However, accommodations can be arranged for students who need to remain on campus during these periods. To request housing during these breaks, students must contact the office in advance. Requests can be made by emailing housing@kutztown.edu or visiting 106 Old Main. 

The pet policy in residence halls is quite restrictive. Students are permitted to have only goldfish or tropical fish in self-sustaining aquariums or fishbowls, with a maximum capacity of 10 gallons. Other pets, including emotional support animals (ESAs), are not allowed in the residence halls unless they are registered with the Disability Services Office (DSO). To see the Pet Policy please click here. 

When you come to campus for your first year of the transfer year residential experience, you will be assigned a Transfer Mentor! They are there to support you, be a guide, and serve as a resource for you throughout your first year on campus. They do specific programming and outreach to help you acclimate to KU. Click here to see all the things that they do to help support transfer students! 

• As a Transfer Student, there are many ways to get involved around campus! Within our Transfer Community, there are various events throughout the school year, from the Transfer Year Residential Experience Graduate, Transfer Mentors, Transfer Activities Council & more opportunities to interact with other Transfer Students.  

• Engage: Transfer students looking to get involved in clubs or organizations on campus can access the Engage page. By logging in with their KU credentials, students can explore all student involvement opportunities available. Click here to find out more. 

• Office of Student Involvement (OSI): The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) provides resources, guidance, and support for students seeking ways to engage in extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations. Click here to find out more. 

• Employment Opportunities: Transfer students can also find a variety of employment opportunities on campus, allowing them to gain work experience while contributing to the campus community. Click here to find out more.