Recommended Colleges in Pennsylvania for Transfer Students

Moving to Pennsylvania soon and planning to transfer to a college there. Does anyone know of any good colleges for transfer students in PA? Any input on transfer experiences would be awesome!

Although your inquiry is a bit broad, Pennsylvania has a wide range of colleges that are great for transfer students, depending on what you're looking for in terms of experience, size, or course offerings.

Starting with some of the larger universities, Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a notable choice due to its size and diversity of majors. They have a dedicated Transfer Admissions team that aids students during the transition, making it effective for transfer students.

If you're interested in smaller colleges, Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College are part of the Quaker Consortium, along with the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and Haverford College. All four institutions allow for cross-registration, which allows students to take a broader scope of classes. Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College also offer a supportive, close-knit community, making the transition smoother for many transfer students.

Carnegie Mellon University also has a good reputation and strong programs particularly in the areas of Computer Science, Engineering, Art, and Design. They have a transfer admission's office that offers support for the transition process.

Another resource is the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, which includes 14 universities. Its flexible transfer policy enable students to move seamlessly among any of these institutions.

Given these options, it's prudent to identify factors such as location, course offerings, community, and size that might influence your final decision. You should also consider speaking directly with the transfer offices at colleges you're interested in to understand the process, what credits will transfer, and to gauge the levels of support provided to transfer students.