Making the decision to transfer is a big one!
Transfer students learn quickly what makes ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ so different from other schools. You will be welcomed by genuinely friendly peers, faculty with open-door policies and small lecture classes. Come see the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ difference.
With ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½' generous transfer policy, you can transfer up to 25 three-credit courses toward your ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ degree. If you already have an Associate's degree, all your credits will transfer to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.
How to Transfer to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
In just three steps you can apply to transfer to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
- Use our FREE undergraduate application. You can skip both the essay and the letters of recommendation portion. NOTE: In the essay box simply put "transfer student."
- Send us your official high school transcript and official college transcript from each college you attended.
- Complete the Transfer Questionnaire (PDF).
Admissions Requirements and Deadlines
A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is preferred, but students with GPA above 2.0 may still be considered for admission. The following majors have additional selection criteria: Dance, Theatre, Education, and Nursing. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Recommended Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: July 1 (Recommended)
- Spring Semester: December 1 (Recommended)
Transfer Tuesdays
Join us for Transfer Tuesdays to meet with your Transfer Admissions Counselor and discuss transfer credits, scholarships, and completing your college degree. Campus tours are available during our in-person sessions at 10 a.m., and Virtual Transfer Tuesdays are offered at 2pm.
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Merit Scholarships
Awards starting at $21,000!
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ awards merit scholarships for transfer students based on GPA. Award amount is based on factors like GPA, courses and credits.
Scholarship Opportunities
Catholic High School Grants
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ offers a $3,000/year grant for graduates of Catholic high schools. Graduates of Allentown Diocesan High Schools and Oblate High Schools receive $5,000 awards through the Tuition Incentive Program.
Scholarship Opportunities
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Accepted students who are members of PTK will receive a $2,000/year PTK scholarship, in addition to any transfer scholarship the student qualifies for.
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Transfer Student FAQs
Yes, you can have a car. But you do need to register with the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Police Department Parking Authority. Permit cost per vehicle: Resident Students is $75.00; Non-Resident Students is $25.00.
All degrees at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ require a minimum of 40 three-credit courses to complete. Certain programs have additional requirements. Students must complete a minimum of 15 courses at DSU (five of those courses must be within the major) to earn a degree.
There is no minimum requirement of credits. You can transfer to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ at any point.
Students who have completed 24 or more credits at any post-secondary institution should apply as transfer students. Those with fewer than 24 credits are considered freshmen with college work and should follow the traditional admissions procedures.
There are additional procedures for international students who are interested in attending DSU.
Learn more about being an International Student at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.
At DSU's Academic Success Center, you can get tutoring from both professional and peer tutors in many subjects. Professional tutoring services are available in the areas of Math, Science, and reading comprehension/written expression. Students with documented physical, psychological, and/ or learning disabilities may request accommodations through the Office of Student Accessibility.
Students wishing to major in Education without certification or who are enrolled in foundational education courses should maintain a 2.5 GPA or above. Students who enter the Education program and who are planning to seek Pennsylvania teacher certification must enter with a 2.8 GPA or above in order to enter directly into the Professional Phase of the program. For more information, contact the Department Chair of Education.
For transfer students, the minimum GPA required to be considered for the nursing program is 2.75. In addition, students must complete Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Physiological Chemistry, and Introduction to Psychology (with a grade of C or higher) by the end of their spring semester prior to enrollment. Students can only repeat one science course (Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Physiological Chemistry) in order to remain eligible for program consideration. These science courses must be completed within five years before entering the BSN program. No matter how many credits transfer into DSU, the program will take three years to complete. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a spot into the program.
The minimum 2.5 GPA is preferred, but students with a 2.0 GPA or higher may be considered for admissions. Additionally, once a student is accepted to the University, he or she must audition. Once a student auditions, he or she will be informed of the acceptance decision.
As a transfer student, you cannot directly enter DSU’s accelerated 3+2 medical studies/MSPAS program or DSU’s accelerated 3+3 health sciences/DPT program. Transfer students interested in the MSPAS or DPT program must first complete a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited institution. During or after your senior year, you can apply to DSU’s MSPAS or DPT graduate programs. During your bachelor’s program, you must meet the admissions requirements for these programs. Students who complete their bachelor’s degree program at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ will typically complete the degree in one of our natural science majors (BA in biology recommended for MSPAS students and BS in sport & exercise science or biology recommended for DPT students). Students can complete the prerequisite coursework for MSPAS or DPT during their undergraduate program. Qualified graduates of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ who apply to MSPAS are guaranteed an interview for the graduate program, and qualified graduates of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ who apply to DPT are given preference.
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