°µÍøÊÓÆµ understands that transfer students have unique needs. Whether you've been affected by recent college closings, already taken some college classes elsewhere, or possibly served in the military, and you don't want to start from the beginning again. You don't have to at °µÍøÊÓÆµ. Whether you’re coming from a four-year institution or a community college, or have military schooling and experience, °µÍøÊÓÆµ is committed to providing you with personal attention and flexible class schedules that make it easy for you to join °µÍøÊÓÆµ's community. We consider each student's academic record individually, so most students' previous coursework counts toward an °µÍøÊÓÆµ degree, which typically means you continue on your educational journey without repeating a step.
to see how your courses will transfer, and contact us with any questions. You can also refer to the 8 Semester Plans for an overview of major requirements at °µÍøÊÓÆµ.
°µÍøÊÓÆµ accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited, higher education institutions. Courses must be college-level, graded courses where you have earned a C or better. Transfer Nursing courses and related sciences must be a C+ or better. General admissions requires a minimum 2.5 GPA. Please note that some programs, such as nursing and occupational therapy, have higher admissions requirements.
Each student's situation is different, but with °µÍøÊÓÆµ's new Transfer Pathway, students who have earned an associate degree from a regionally accredited college can earn their bachelor's degree in as little as two years! Learn more by speaking to one of our counselors today.
Cost is dependent on a number of factors including number of credits needed to complete a degree, housing and meal plans, program location and modalities, etc. To ease the burden of financing your education, °µÍøÊÓÆµ has established a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, including the °µÍøÊÓÆµ Transfer Bridge Scholarship that provides up to $26,000 in aid for a year for transfer students.
Students seeking to transfer for Traditional Day courses and complete an Undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree should connect with Assistant Director for Transfer Students Arielle Phillips-Law and apply for admission to the daytime undergraduate program of choice.
Those wishing to transfer credits to complete a degree in the evenings at an accelerated pace, earn a graduate (Master's or Ph.D.) degree, or want online classes should contact Graduate and Adult Education at 610-796-5178 or gradandadult@alvernia.edu to participate in three distinct °µÍøÊÓÆµ programs: Adult Education, Graduate or online coursework.
If you're a prospective student thinking about visiting °µÍøÊÓÆµ, this self-guided tour includes nearly two dozen stops across our locations, featuring 360-degree panorama views, videos and more.