Transfer Student FAQs
Application Questions:
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Q: I just graduated high school and have dual enrollment credits and/or an associate degree. Am I a transfer applicant?
A: You would complete the freshman application. The credits you have earned will be evaluated toward your degree.
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Q: I’m a first-semester student freshman at another institution. Do I apply as a transfer student?
A: When applying, please submit your official final high school transcript with the graduation date and your current official college transcript to admissions@kutztown.edu. Be sure to send your updated official college transcript when you receive your grades for the semester.
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Q: Do I need to send my high school transcript?
A: If you have or will be earning an associate degree, you do not need to send your high school transcript for the review process. You will need to submit your high school transcript with proof of graduation if you are not earning an associate degree. Proof of graduation is required for financial aid purposes. Please have all official transcripts sent to admissions@kutztown.edu.
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Q: I attended several institutions but don’t want my credits transferred from all of them. Do I still need to send all my transcripts?
A: You will need to send an official transcript from each college institution you have attended, even if you do not want certain credits to be transferred. Please have all official transcripts sent to admissions@kutztown.edu.
Credit Evaluation:
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Q: Does a “D” grade transfer?
A: Credits at the 100-level or higher with a grade of a D- or better will be accepted as transfer credits. Certain courses may need to be repeated in order to meet major requirements for graduation. Be sure to work with your academic advisor and the Registrar’s Office for degree requirements and progress.
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Q: Does my GPA transfer?
A: Your courses and credits from previous institutions may transfer, but your GPA will not. The grades obtained only from courses completed at KU will determine your GPA at KU.
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Q: I have been out of school for 10 or more years. Do I have to start over again?
A: After receiving all official transcripts, courses will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar's Office determines the acceptability of these credits following acceptance to KU. Courses completed 10 or more years prior to continuing a degree, or starting a new degree, might not count towards requirements for graduation. For transfer students, these courses might not transfer. Such courses may no longer be required for the degree or updated in content. Be sure to work with your academic advisor and the Registrar’s Office for degree requirements and progress.