Looking to take the next step after community college? Or perhaps you’ve decided that
your first college choice is not the right fit to help you achieve your goals. Wilkes
University welcomes applications from students seeking to transfer from another institution.
We offer the resources of a large research university in the atmosphere of a small,
liberal arts college. Here you can get to know professors one on one, immerse yourself
in hands-on learning opportunities and internships, and dive into one or more of our
100-plus clubs and organizations.
Our transfer counselors are ready to help you get started. They'll review your transcripts
and evaluate course credits. You can also use the online tool toward the bottom of
this page to see some courses that transfer from specific institutions.
Wilkes was selected to the Phi Theta Kappa 2022 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative
transfer pathways for community college transfer students.
Virtual Personalized Transfer Visits
Mar 30 | 4 PM - 7 PM
Considering transferring to Wilkes? Video chat with Amy Patton, Associate Director of Admissions at Wilkes, for credit evaluation and discuss your path to becoming a Wilkes student.
Early Childhood and Elementary Pathway Virtual Information Session
Apr 12 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Admissions team and the Education Department to learn more about our fully online Early Childhood and Elementary Pathway degree completion program.
Please note: In order to remain eligible for the transfer scholarship, students must
be enrolled as full-time, degree-seeking domestic student.
$12,000 to $18,000
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR)
Awarded based on academic performance and renewable each year
$2,000
OUT OF STATE AWARD
Awarded to students who reside outside of Pennsylvania (applies to U.S. citizens and
permanent residents only)
$10,000
BLUE & GOLD OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Awarded to students who show potential and are not awarded one of the above scholarships
$2,000
PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, in
addition to the transfer scholarship listed above; proof of PTK membership must be
submitted with admission applicatio
Her Perfect Fit
Education major Olivia Caraballo said she knew Wilkes was home the very first weekend
she spent on campus. She was welcomed with open arms and now is so proud to "Be Colonel!"
Transfer Your Credits
Wilkes will review transfer credits from college/university courses in which a student
has earned a C (2.0) or higher. Please review our transfer tool with available course
equivalencies and core requirement equivalencies for a few listed colleges/universities.Please notesome institutions and courses may not be listed, but courses may still transfer. Please
contact your admissions counselor for other courses.
Core Requirements
Wilkes University's core requirements are taken by all university students regardless
of the chosen major. Transfer students may receive credit for courses due to course
work completed prior to attending Wilkes.
Transfer Students from two-year institutions must complete a minimum of sixty (60)
credits at a baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
All transfer students must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credits (exclusive of
advanced placement credit award by Wilkes) and one-half (50 percent) of their major
field credits at Wilkes University.
To be eligible for honors at graduation, you must obtain sixty (60) credits at Wilkes
University.
The transfer process through admissions was very welcoming and helpful, whether it
would be a last-minute tour of campus or weekly phone calls with your admissions counselor.
If you are a Musical Theatre and Theatre Arts applicant, auditions are required.
If you are not interested in seeking a degree from Wilkes and are either looking to
take any course(s) for a given semester or will transfer credits back to your home
institution, please complete our visiting registration application.
