Entrance-to-Major Requirements
Students in ENTRN_PMAJ and Advanced Standing Students (TRN) from other Penn State Colleges
Applicants who have attempted or completed 18 or more credits but no more than 2 full-time academic semesters at another college or university after high school graduation may apply for transfer admission to pre-major status in the College of Engineering (ENTRN_PMAJ). A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and at least 4 credits of college calculus, completed with a C or better, are required for consideration.
Applicants who have completed more than 2 full-time academic semesters at another college or university after high school graduation may apply for a specific non-enrollment controlled major. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.6 and at least 4 credits of college calculus, completed with a C or better, are required. Additional completed technical and/or entrance-to-major courses and technical experience will be factored into the review based on requested major.
The following Entrance-to-Major (ETM) process applies to transfer students admitted into ENTRN_PMAJ.
Step 1: Complete 12-25 cumulative credits at Penn State
You are eligible to apply for entry to a College of Engineering major as transfer student once you have completed 12 cumulative credits at Penn State. You must request your major change before you have completed more than 25 cumulative credits at Penn State. Students requesting non-enrollment-controlled majors may request consideration for an extension.
Step 2: Check your cumulative GPA
At the time you apply for ETM, your cumulative GPA must be at or above the published minimum GPA for the major.
Step 3: Ensure you have scheduled or completed required ETM courses
At the time you apply, you must be scheduled for or have completed, with a C or better, select ETM courses specific to your major.
Step 4: Apply for a major
Send an email to assistdeanrecords@engr.psu.edu from your Penn State email account. Include your full name, student id, and a note requesting your intended major.
If at any time you have questions about how your schedule or performance will impact your eligibility to qualify for a College of Engineering major, be sure to contact an appropriate academic adviser.
Entrance Requirements by Major
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.90 |
Architectural Engineering (AE)
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.6 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2 |
Computer Science (CSENG) ending at Penn State Beaver, Brandywine, or Hazelton
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, CMPSC 122 or CMPSC 132, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.6 |
Computer Science (CMPSC) at University Park*
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, CMPSC 122 or CMPSC 132, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.20; for students admitted prior to summer 2022, please check the Undergraduate Bulletin |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| Third- to fifth-semester standing |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, CMPSC 122 or CMPSC 132, MATH 140, MATH 141, STAT 200 or DS 200 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.00 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131 or EDSGN 100; CHEM 110, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
Mechanical Engineering (MEENG) ending at Penn State Scranton
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.6 |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) at University Park*
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 12 to 25 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
*enrollment-controlled major
**academically controlled major
