TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRANSFER TO MILLERSVILLE Live and Learn Your education and training go beyond textbooks and the traditional classroom. Our programs emphasize hands-on learning, with endless opportunities in field experiences, cooperative education, internships and partnerships with faculty conducting research. The Choice is Yours With over 100 different majors—in the areas of science, mathematics, education, humanities and social sciences—you’ll receive an education second to none. Crunching the Numbers At Millersville, you are not a number. The average class size is 28, and the student/faculty ratio is an impressive 22:1. Here, you get the advantages of a larger university, with a close-knit atmosphere usually found at a smaller college. We Make it Easy Apply online at millersville.edu/apply. You’ll receive an admissions decision from us 2-3 weeks after your application is complete. Common Transfer Student Concerns HOW DO I TRANSFER MY CREDITS? Arrange to have your official transcript(s) sent to the Millersville Admissions Office directly from all colleges and universities you’ve attended. An initial credit evaluation will be included with your admission packet. A comprehensive list of course equivalencies is available online in the transfer section of the admissions page. HOW DO I APPLY TO MILLERSVILLE AS A TRANSFER STUDENT? The transfer application at MU is quick and easy. Follow the link below, select the “Millersville University Application” and be sure to choose “Transfer” as your student type on the application. millersville.edu/apply WHAT SEMESTERS ARE TRANSFER STUDENTS ABLE TO APPLY FOR? Transfer students can apply for our Fall semester as well as our Spring semester. Our Fall application opens up around August and our Spring application opens up around mid February. AFTER I APPLY, WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO YOU NEED FROM ME? I AM/WAS IN THE MILITARY. All of our Military service members are encouraged to send us their Joint Services Transcript after they submit their application. Many of our Military students end up receiving college credit for their military courses. ARE THERE TRANSFER SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS EVENTS? Yes! We offer guided transition assistance to prospective transfer students at our Coffee and Credits events on campus. These one-on-one meetings give students the opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns they might have about the transfer admissions process, all while enjoying a complimentary coffee! Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with your transfer admissions counselor at the link below. www.millersville.edu/coffeeandcredits Transfer Students & Military Service People
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TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRANSFER
TO MILLERSVILLELive and LearnYour education and training go beyond textbooks and the traditional classroom. Our programs emphasize hands-on learning, with endless opportunities in field experiences, cooperative education, internships and partnerships with faculty conducting research.
The Choice is YoursWith over 100 different majors—in the areas of science, mathematics, education, humanities and social sciences—you’ll receive an education second to none.
Crunching the NumbersAt Millersville, you are not a number. The average class size is 28, and the student/faculty ratio is an impressive 22:1. Here, you get the advantages of a larger university, with a close-knit atmosphere usually found at a smaller college.
We Make it EasyApply online at millersville.edu/apply. You’ll receive an admissions decision from us 2-3 weeks after your application is complete.
Common Transfer Student ConcernsHOW DO I TRANSFER MY CREDITS?Arrange to have your official transcript(s) sent to the Millersville Admissions Office directly from all colleges and universities you’ve attended. An initial credit evaluation will be included with your admission packet. A comprehensive list of course equivalencies is available online in the transfer section of the admissions page.
HOW DO I APPLY TO MILLERSVILLE AS A TRANSFER STUDENT? The transfer application at MU is quick and easy. Follow the link below, select the “Millersville University Application” and be sure to choose “Transfer” as your student type on the application. millersville.edu/apply
WHAT SEMESTERS ARE TRANSFER STUDENTS ABLE TO APPLY FOR? Transfer students can apply for our Fall semester as well as our Spring semester. Our Fall application opens up around August and our Spring application opens up around mid February.
AFTER I APPLY, WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO YOU NEED FROM ME? I AM/WAS IN THE MILITARY. All of our Military service members are encouraged to send us their Joint Services Transcript after they submit their application. Many of our Military students end up receiving college credit for their military courses.
ARE THERE TRANSFER SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS EVENTS?Yes! We offer guided transition assistance to prospective transfer students at our Coffee and Credits events on campus. These one-on-one meetings give students the opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns they might have about the transfer admissions process, all while enjoying a complimentary coffee! Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with your transfer admissions counselor at the link below. www.millersville.edu/coffeeandcredits
Transfer Students & Military Service People
SPECIAL TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS
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Dual AdmissionThis advisement program allows students to apply to Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) or Reading Area Community College (RACC) and Millersville at the same time. Students are eligible to transfer to Millersville after they complete their associate degree, following the catalog in effect at the time of their admission to the dual-enrollment program. HACC advisement checksheets can be found at hacc.edu/StudentServices/TransferServices.
Articulation AgreementsMillersville has transfer articulation agreements with many community college partners. The agreements guarantee transfer of credits upon completion of an Associate Degree and help to facilitate a smooth transition to Millersville.
VeteransMillersville meets all the criteria established for transfer of credits from DANTES and USAFI programs. Additional information for veterans can be found at millersville.edu/finaid/studentinfo/veteran.php.
Learn more about Millersville at millersville.edu/futurestudents, or call the
admissions office at 1-800-MU-ADMIT.
Complete your application online Official transcripts must be submitted to
Undergraduate Admissions directly from each institution.
Apply at least four months before the semester in which you want to enroll. If space
is not available, you’ll be considered for the following semester.
Accepted? Pack your bags. Your future is waiting!
Reach out to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at [email protected] for more information!
Get in contact with your personal admissions counselor
Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. A member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. 7282-ADMI-0518-JR
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONSP.O. Box 1002 Millersville, PA 17551-0302 1-800-MU-ADMIT or 717-871-4625 www.millersville.edu
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR P.O. Box 1002 Millersville, PA 17551-0302 717-871-5005 • FAX: 717-871-7973www.millersville.edu/registrar
Accrediting InstitutionsMillersville considers transfer credits from colleges and universities accredited by:
• Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education
• New England Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
• Higher Learning Commission
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Transfer Application & Admission Process
1. Admission Requirements Transfer student admission requires a minimum of 12 transferable credits with a 2.0 or higher GPA. A combined GPA is calculated for students who have earned credits at multiple institutions.
2. Send Official Transcripts Official transcripts (electronic or paper) must be sent directly from each institution where coursework was attempted. Electronic transcripts can be sent to [email protected]. Paper transcripts can be sent to the address below.
3. If fewer than 12 credits earned Students with fewer than 12 transferable credits earned at the time of application will be evaluated using a combination of official college and high school records and SAT/ACT scores.
4. Confirm Enrollment (Deposit) Your deposit serves as the key to the next steps in the admission process (invitation to new student orientation, contact with your assigned academic advisor, your Millersville email, registration information, and access to the web-based registration and advisement systems).
Course Equivalency Lists To see if credits transfer from a particular institution, go to millersville.edu/registrar/transferequivalency.php.
