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So You Want to Transfer to MU?

Transferring to Millersville University: From short-term student to degree-seeking student.

 

Now that you are here at Millersville, the information below explains the steps you need to take in order to transfer and becoming a degree-seeking student.

The materials required for admission as an international student are listed below:

  1. Please apply via our Online Application or print out the International Student Application, complete the information and return it by mail with the $50.00 application fee.
  2. A copy of your passport
  3. A copy of your Permanent Residency Card (if you have one)
  4. A certified copy of the secondary school transcript, accompanied by a certified English translation if the original is not in English. Certified copies must be prepared by a school or education ministry official, bear the original seal and signature of the school or official who prepares it and be mailed directly to the Admission Office. Please keep your original. 
  5. Proof of English language proficiency: Official TOEFL scores required if an applicant is a non-native speaker of English are: 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 70 on the internet-based test. The institutional code for reporting TOEFL scores to Millersville University is 2656. In lieu of the TOEFL, English language proficiency may be demonstrated by earning a score of “6” or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. If transferring from an accredited American institution of higher education, a grade of “C” or higher in standard (i.e. Non-remedial or ESL) college level English Composition will satisfy proficiency requirements.
  6. Native speakers of English must submit SAT I or ACT scores. The institutional code for reporting SAT I is 2656; the reporting code for ACT is 3712.
  7. Students who intend to compete in intercollegiate athletics must submit either SAT I or ACT scores.
  8. Certified national examination results, if available (example: “O” levels for Kenyan National Examination Certificate).
  9. A completed Source of Funds Form demonstrating the availability of at least $25,000 for each regular academic year. Please print out the form, complete the information and return it by mail.
  10. A completed Financial Need and Scholarship Form to determine eligibility for scholarship assistance. Please print out the form, complete the information and return it by mail.
  11. Transfer applicants should also request that original language transcripts, accompanied by certified English translations be sent directly to the admission office by an official from each college or university previously attended. These records should also be sent to a certified credential evaluation service (www.WES.org or www.AACRAO.org) with a request that the evaluation results be mailed directly to the admissions office.
If you have any questions you can email the Office of Global Education and we will connect you with an admissions coordinator. 

The WES Evaluation: http://www.wes.org/

 

The WES evaluation process can take up to several months depending on what country you are from and your country’s agencies that you need to work with. If you would like to transfer to MU, start on your WES evaluation as soon as possible! The WES evaluation takes the courses you completed at your home university and tells US universities what courses can be accepted. Completing the evaluation is necessary so that you do not repeat courses you have already taken at home; it is important for class registration. If you do not want to transfer credits from your home institution but you want to get your degree at Millersville, you would be considered a first year student. This means that you may need to take pre-requisite courses or general education classes.

Pre-Requisite Class: A class you need to take that gives you the foundation of a subject. (Ex. You must take Math 101 before you can take the Financial Accounting 161 class).

General Education Requirements at Millersville: Many universities in the US require students to take general education classes in order to understand the foundations of different disciplines and majors.  The following are some examples of general education sections at MU.

Foundations for Lifelong Learning

  • ENGL 110 English Composition
  • COMM 100 Fundamentals of Speech
  • MATH 1XX GenEd Approved Mathematics course
  • One Upper Level Writing (AW) Course

Arts & Humanities (G1 Block)

  • Art
  • Communication & Theatre
  • English
  • Foreign Languages & Humanities
  • Music
  • Philosophy

Science & Mathematics (G2 Block)

You must take at least two courses from these departments (including at least one lab):

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Physics

You may also take approved courses from these departments:

  • Computer Science (courses do not count as a natural science).
  • Mathematics (additional to foundations required math course).
  • Nursing

Social Sciences (G3 Block)

  • African-American Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Government & International Studies
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work/Gerontology
  • Women’s Studies

Connections & Exploration/Cultural Diversity

  • First-Year Inquiry Seminar (FYI, UNIV 103)
  • Perspectives (P) Course
  • Wellness/Health Education Course (WELL 175 or 240)
  • Cultural Diversity & Community (D) Course