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 2024 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 Sessions
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 4 PM
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 10 AM
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 9 AM
Looking to transfer to Wilkes? Our transfer counselors are ready to help you get started! Sign up for a one-on-one session to receive a credit evaluation of your college transcripts and discuss your path to becoming a Wilkes student.
Get Ready for Transfer Student Orientation! We’re excited to welcome you to the Colonel community! This summer, join us for Transfer/New Student Orientation: your official start to life at Wilkes University.
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 22 📍 Location: Henry Student Center 🕘 Check-in: Begins at 9:00 a.m. | Program Starts: 9:30 a.m.
During this in-person event, you’ll: ✔️ Meet fellow transfer and new students ✔️ Connect with campus support services ✔️ Get your questions answered about majors, class schedules, and more during a one-on-one session with an Advising Coordinator
Feel free to bring up to two guests to experience the day with you!
Let’s make your transition smooth, successful, and exciting. We can’t wait to meet you!
Please note: In order to remain eligible for the transfer scholarship, students must
be enrolled as full-time, degree-seeking domestic student.
$18,000 to $22,000
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (2025-2026 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)
$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 application
$500
Hometown Advantage Award
The Hometown Advantage Award is available to transfer students who reside in Luzerne
or Lackawanna counties (applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only).
$1,000
Legacy Scholarship
The Legacy Scholarship is available to students who have a parent and/or grandparent
that graduated from Wilkes with an undergraduate degree.
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 note some 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.
