Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  SRU considers all admissions applicants for scholarships; there is no separate application. Please see the Transfer Admission website for current information.
• Tuition and Fees:
  SRU offers an out-of-state tuition reduction for transfer students who enter with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0. This typically results in a yearly tuition cost savings of approximately $3,500 as compared to the full out-of-state tuition rate.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes! SRU has a long-standing history of providing excellent service to transfer students. The admission, scholarship, and credit evaluation processes are housed in the Undergraduate Admissions Office, making possible a streamlined transition.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  1400 for fall/spring/summer terms
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  1100 for fall/spring/summer terms
• Percentage Accepted:
  65% Accepted
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  74% Enroll at the University
• Transfer Agreements:
  SRU participates in the Pennsylvania Program-to-Program Statewide Articulation Agreement program. These agreements are between the 14 Pennsylvania community colleges and Lackawanna College, and SRU. Currently, there are approximately 280 agreements.
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Accounting (BSBA) | Leadership Studies | Liberal Arts | Health Care Administration & Management | Management (BSBA) | Marketing (BSBA) | Philanthropy & Nonprofit Management | Nursing (RN to BSN)
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  SRU will consider transfer credits for coursework recognized by NOCTI and recorded on an Excelsior transcript.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  2.0 and Academic Good Standing. Some academic majors may require a higher cumulative GPA for admission to their programs.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts are required from each post-secondary institution. An official high school transcript is required if the applicant has attempted less than 30 college credits.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT/ACT scores are not required of transfer students.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Essay:
  Essays are optional.
• Application Fee:
  $30 application fee is required.
• Interview:
  Interviews are not required.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Associate Degrees are not required.
• Other Requirements:
  Applicants to Nursing programs are asked to submit proof of RN licensure, once earned. Applicants who have military experience are encouraged to submit a JST or CCAF transcript for consideration of college credit.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.sru.edu/admissions/apply-nowOpens in a new window or tab.

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  SRU will consider for transfer all non-developmental post-secondary credits from appropriately accredited institutions for which a letter grade of D or greater was earned.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  No limit to number of transfer credits. Refer to SRU catalog - Transfer Credit Policy webpage for more details: https://catalog.sru.edu/academic-policies/transfer-credit/External linkOpens in a new window or tab..

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