Transfer Profile

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

We are a small community college located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of south central Pennsylvania. Today we have over 1300 students taking courses and completing in-demand degrees at our two convenient locations in Johnstown/Richland and Ebensburg. Our high quality education, transferrable coursework, and wide range of degree options lay the groundwork for student success. By providing the most affordable access to higher education in the region, we are often the best in value for cost comparison. Consider Climbing Higher at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Address:
101 Community College Way Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904 Cambria United States
Transfer Admissions Contact Information:
Jeff Maul Director of Admissions, Admissions 814. 262.6431 jmaul@pennhighlands.edu
Transfer Services Contact Information:
Erica Reighard Associate Dean of Instruction, Academic Affairs 814.262.6440 ereighard@pennhighlands.edu
Phone Number:	814.262.6400
Email:
Website:	www.pennhighlands.edu

Additional Contacts

International Admissions Contact

Jeff Maul
Director of Admissions, Admissions
814.262.6431
jmaul@pennhighlands.edu

Additional Branch Campuses

Ebensburg Education Center
881 Hills Plaza Drive, Suite 450
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Cambria
814.471.0010
www.pennhighlands.edu

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:	We accept all transfer students. Credits transfer in depending on program requirements, grades, courses taken and accreditation of sending school.
Transfer Applications Received:	Unknown.
Transfer Applications Accepted:	All.
Percentage Accepted:	100%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:	Unknown.

Information for Transfer Out Students

Number of Transferring:	Unkown.
Transfer Agreements:	We have several transfer agreements with local universities including Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mount Aloysius College and California University of Pennsylvania.
Special Programs:	Transfer agreements include Business Management, Early Childhood Education, Biotechnology, Nursing, Social Work, Pre-Communication Media

Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid

Transfer students should fill out the FAFSA and follow the guidelines for state and federal financial aid as usual.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:	None.
Official Transcripts:	Official transcripts from high school and all colleges previously attended are required prior to admissions approval.
SAT Scores:	Not required.
Letters of Recommendation:	Not required.
Essay:	Not required.
Application Fee:	No application fee for online or in-person applicants.
Interview:	Not required.
Other Requirements:	Placement testing may be required for students desiring to take math or English credit without math or English transfer credit.
Apply Here:	www.pennhighlands.edu/newstudents/admissions.shtml

Application Deadlines for Transfer

None

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:	Grades of C or higher from accredited institutions will transfer if the course or equivalent is required in the student's program.
Credits (Min/Max):	Up to 1/2 (50%) of a student's program requirements (in credits) may be met through transfer work. At least 1/2 (50%) of a student's program requirements (in credits) must be met as Pennsylvania Highlands Community College student.
Transfer Policy Document:	Academic Policy - Transfer and Appeal.pdf
Transfer Credit Appeals Process Document:	Academic Policy - Transfer and Appeal.pdf

Last updated on 7/29/2010 10:09:26 AM by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.