Transfer Student Engagement
Transfer Engagement provides transfer, readmit and second degree students with the resources and support to achieve their academic goals. Through tailored services and collaborative partnerships, we foster an inclusive, student-centered environment that promotes seamless transitions to Kutztown University, ensuring access to opportunities for success both in and beyond the classroom.
Coordinator for Student Success & Transfer Engagement- Briana Tyler (Zdradzinski), MPA
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New to KU
Transfer students are students who have attended a post-secondary institution after high school and attempted any credit. If you are applying to KU for the first time, as a transfer student, check out the application requirements!
Second Degree students have already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from KU or another accredited institution and are seeking an additional bachelor’s degree at KU. To apply, complete the KU Admissions application process.
If you previously attended KU and did not earn a degree, please review the Returning to KU section below!
Questions about the application process can be sent to transfer@kutztown.edu.
Celebrate your acceptance and pay your Advanced Registration Deposit (ARD) to commit to becoming a Golden Bear. After paying your ARD, please use the New Student Checklist to prepare for your first term with KU!
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Returning to KU
Students who previously attended KU, left, and are interested in completing their KU degree need to complete the free Readmission Application with the Registrar's Office.
If you attended another post-secondary institution since you first attended KU, you must have your official transcripts sent to RegOffice@kutztown.edu to receive credit for this work. You may also be reivewed for a general education waiver with this documentation.
If you have earned an Associate's Degree since leaving KU or have been away from KU for at least two (2) years, you may be eligible for Academic Forgiveness. Requesting Academic Forgiveness will allow your KU GPA to reset after successful completion of 12 credits when your return to KU.
Once approved for readmission to KU, you will receive a confirmation email from the Registrar's Office connecting you with Briana and your major department for further assistance for your return!
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Here to Support YOU!
Briana can help navigate your college experience at KU.
- Work together to prepare for your transition or return to KU
- Confirm all of your transfer benefits- including scholarships and general education waivers
- Clarify PASSHE transfer policies- including 30 Credit Framework and Reverse Transfer
- Review transfer credit acceptance and KU degree progress
- Discover academic opportunities, additional resources, and ways to get involved
- Review study habits, note taking tips, balancing your life and college responsibilities, and more
While working in the Student Success Center, Briana advises Tau Sigma, the national honor society for transfer students, and supports various transfer student events like National Transfer Student Week!
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About Briana
- First generation college student
- Transferred from Reading Area Community College to Kutztown University as a sophomore
- Education:
- Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - RACC through the Reverse Transfer program
- Bachelor's Degree in Sociology - Kutztown University
- Masters in Public Administration - Kutztown University
- Worked in the Registrar's Office at West Chester University, evaluating transfer credits and reviewing transfer articulation agreements
- Worked as the Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions before joining the Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence as the Coordinator for Student Success & Transfer Engagement at KU
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Contact Information
11 Rohrbach Library
610-683-4219 | tyler@kutztown.edu
Students make appointments through Starfish, after paying their Advanced Registration Deposit and approval to return to KU.
