Transfer to Muhlenberg
Finish what you started — or start something new. Muhlenberg offers clear pathways for students transferring from community colleges or four-year institutions or returning to college after time away.
Choose Your Transfer Pathway
Muhlenberg offers two transfer pathways depending on whether you want a traditional full-time college experience or a flexible, online program designed for working adults.
Transfer as a Full-Time Undergraduate
Continue your bachelor’s degree as a full-time Muhlenberg student and become part of our residential campus community. Transfer from another four-year college or after earning credits at a community college and take advantage of Muhlenberg’s rigorous academics, student organizations, athletics, and career-focused opportunities.
Complete Your Bachelor's Degree (Adult and Accelerated Programs)
Finish your bachelor’s degree online through Muhlenberg’s accelerated programs designed for transfer students and working adults. If you have earned an associate degree, have started college previously, or are returning after time away, our flexible programs can help you complete your degree while balancing work and other commitments.
Community College Transfer Pathways
Muhlenberg welcomes transfer students from community colleges across the region and beyond. Students who earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited community college can transfer directly into Muhlenberg’s bachelor’s programs.
Although students are welcome from any community college, partnership agreements with the following community colleges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey allow for a smoother transition to meet Muhlenberg transfer requirements.
Muhlenberg maintains transfer agreements with the following regional community colleges to help students move efficiently from an associate degree into a Muhlenberg bachelor’s program:
- Bucks County Community College
- Delaware County Community College
- Erie County Community College
- Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Northampton County Community College
- Raritan Valley Community College
- Reading Area Community College
- Warren County Community College
Transfer Student FAQs
How do I transfer to Muhlenberg College?
The process of transferring to Muhlenberg College depends on the pathway you choose.
Students seeking a full-time undergraduate experience who are transferring from a four-year institution or community college should visit our traditional transfer student instructions page.
Students seeking a flexible and fast degree completion pathway can learn more about the requirements for transferring by visiting our School of Continuing Studies transfer page.
What's the difference between the two transfer pathways?
Muhlenberg offers two transfer options. Students who want a traditional full-time college experience on campus apply through undergraduate transfer admissions.
Students who need a flexible schedule while balancing work or other responsibilities may complete their bachelor’s degree through accelerated programs offered by the School of Continuing Studies. Preference is given to students who’ve completed the full 16 credits necessary to earn an associate degree.
How do I know which transfer pathway is right for me?
Students typically choose the undergraduate pathway if they want a full-time traditional college experience. This includes students looking to participate in clubs, organizations, and activities, as well as athletics. These students choose to live on campus or commute for in-person learning. The academic experience for these students is full-time and rigorous, and is coupled with supportive advising from Muhlenberg’s innovative coaching program.
Students who are working full-time or returning to college after several years often choose the accelerated degree completion pathway. Students who choose the accelerated pathway can finish their bachelor’s degree online in as little as 22 months through a fast-track structure consisting of 15 intensive five-week courses and one 10-week capstone.
Can I transfer to Muhlenberg from a community college?
Yes. Students who earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited community college can transfer into Muhlenberg’s bachelor’s degree programs.
Do transfer students receive scholarships or financial aid?
Transfer students may be eligible for institutional scholarships and federal or state financial aid. Some community college students may also qualify for scholarships such as the Phi Theta Kappa honor society award.
When should I apply as a transfer student?
Transfer applications for full-time undergraduate students are reviewed for both fall and spring enrollments. Learn more about important deadlines and dates for undergraduate transfers here.
Students pursuing accelerated degree completion can register for programs that begin in the fall, the spring, and the summer. Learn more about enrollment cycles for degree completion here.
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