Admission Requirements

Central Penn offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, and welcomes students of all ages who demonstrate motivation and exhibit scholastic competence. We are committed to working closely with you and your family to make the admissions process as easy as possible.

Procedure for Applying

A completed application includes:

• Completed application for admission. You may apply via paper application or online. There is no application fee.
• Official high school transcript (please click here for a transcript request form to print and use). Pennsylvania Home School Diploma or GED is also acceptable.
  
  Please mail your transcripts to:
  Central Pennsylvania College
  Attn: Admissions
  Campus on College Hill & Valley Roads
  Summerdale, PA 17093
• Personal interview with your Admissions Counselor. This can be scheduled at your convenience by clicking here or calling 1-800-759-2727.

Application Policy

Admission is based on high school grade performance. Additional information may be requested and there may be other specific requirements depending on the major.

Transfer Students

If you are interested in transferring credits to Central Penn from another accredited post-secondary institution:

• Send your completed application for admission, noting the extent of your academic training beyond high school.
• Have your official high school and all college/university transcripts mailed directly to our Admissions Office.
• After we have received the above, a transcript evaluation will be conducted. Courses which are parallel to courses offered at Central Penn will be counted as transfer credits if a grade of "C" or better was earned in the course.
  You will receive a listing of the credits accepted. For the Bachelor Degree Program, a minimum of 30 credit hours (21 of them in the major field of study) must be completed at Central Pennsylvania College (15 credits for the Associate programs).
• To set up a campus visit for you and your family or friends, please click here or call us at 1-800-759-2727.