Transfer Profile

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located along the Susquehanna River in Northeastern PA. Bloomsburg embraces the general mission of the system to assure excellence in higher education at an affordable cost. The university is a midsized coeducational liberal arts institution serving students of diverse backgrounds from Pennsylvania, its surrounding states and foreign countries. There area 86 undergraduate majors and 19 graduate programs. The university's goal is to integrate academic programs, cultural activities, and interpersonal relations to promote intellectual growth and social responsibility among students.

Address:
Bloomsburg University of PA 104 Warren Student Services Center 400 East Second Street Bloomsburg , PA 17815 Columbia United States
Transfer Admissions Contact Information:
Christopher Lapos Assistant Director of Admissions/Transfer Coordinator , Admissions 570-389-4316 clapos@bloomu.edu
Transfer Services Contact Information:
Joseph Kissell Registrar, Registrar's Office 570-389-4263 jkissell@bloomu.edu
Phone Number:	570-389-4316
Email:	admiss@bloomu.edu
Website:	www.bloomu.edu

Additional Contacts

International Admissions Contact

Christopher Lapos
Assistant Director of Admissions/Transfer Coordinator, Admissions
570-389-4316
clapos@bloomu.edu

Athletic Director Contact

Mary Gardner
Athletic Director , Department Of Athletics
570-389-4050
mgardner@bloomu.edu

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:	Transfer are accepted for the fall, spring and summers semesters.
Transfer Applications Received:	1650
Transfer Applications Accepted:	984
Percentage Accepted:	57%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:	577

Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid

Limited scholarships are available for transfer students. Students should submit the FAFSA form for financial aid.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:	Minimum GPA to be considered for admission is 2.0 but a 2.5 or higher is preferred. The education major and nursing major require a 3.0 GPA. Speech Pathology, criminal justice and pre-social work require a 2.75,mass comm and exercise science require a 2.5 GPA.
Official Transcripts:	Official college, high school transcripts or GED scores are required of all applicants. Transcripts must come from each college attended, guidance office or department of education. Copy of license required for RNs and medical imagery.
SAT Scores:	Upon completion of 24 credits at the college level, SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. An applicant who has been out of high school two years does not need SATs or ACTs.
Letters of Recommendation:	Letters of recommendation are not required but are helpful.
Essay:	An essay is not required as part of the application process.
Application Fee:	The application fee is $30.
Interview:	Interviews are not required unless there are unusual circumstances. Students may schedule a tour of the campus, group information session or request a personal interview.
Other Requirements:	Official TOEFL required for international applicants. Transcripts must be translated into English and evaluated by WES or a similar organization. A financial statement showing ability to pay for education and expenses is required.
Apply Here:	www.bloomu.edu/admissions

Application Deadlines for Transfer

fall semester	approximately June 1 (rolling)
spring semester	approximately December 1 (rolling)
summer semester	approximately March 15 (rolling)

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:	Credits from a "regionally accredited institution" transfer when grades are "C" or higher and we have equivalent courses. Course with grades of "C-" or "D" may transfer with an associate degree from a PA Community College, or if the student has complete a
Credits (Min/Max):	There is no minimum number of transfer credits. The maximum number of credits which would transfer from a 2 year regionally accredited institution is 60 and a total of 90 credits from a 4 year regionally accredited institution.
Transfer Policy Document:	Bloomsburg University Transfer Academic Policy.docx
Transfer Credit Appeals Process Document:	Bloomsburg University Transfer Appeals Academic Policy.docx

Last updated on 7/29/2010 1:47:22 PM by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.