How hard is it to transfer to Wharton

For any course taken pass/fail in spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021 please be aware of the following:

• The Wharton IT/DD admissions committee will look at the original grade submitted by the course instructor before it was converted to a ‘P.’
• Original grades for courses taken pass/fall in spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021 will not be used to recalculate your cumulative GPA for purposes of eligibility.
• Courses taken pass/fail during spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021 only will not count toward the one-pass/fail-course-per-academic-year maximum.
• If you receive a ‘P’ in a required course taken in spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021, you will be eligible to apply. However, the committee will consider the strength of your performance in required courses taken pass/fail.

Eligibility, Requirements, and Application

Penn undergraduates interested in transferring to Wharton should review the information below and in the FAQ and then attend one of our internal-transfer/dual-degree information sessions. Students should also meet with their home school advising office as soon as possible to discuss their plans.

Wharton academic advisors are not available to meet with prospective students, and any questions should be directed to undergradinfo@wharton.upenn.edu.

ELIGIBILITY

Below are general eligibility requirements for current Penn students seeking to internally transfer into the Wharton School:

• Penn students who are at the end of their first year (after two semesters) or in the middle of the sophomore year (after the third semester) at Penn are eligible to apply.
• Students who transferred to Penn from another college or university (external transfers) are not eligible to apply for internal transfer.
• Students who previously internally transferred to any of Penn’s undergraduate schools or divisions are not eligible to transfer again within the University.
• Students in Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies are not eligible to apply for internal transfer.

Students must also meet specific academic and course requirements, which are listed below.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the eligibility requirements, there are specific academic requirements and course prerequisites that all students wishing to internally transfer into Wharton must meet:

• Students applying for internal transfer must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30.*
• Applicants must complete at least four (4) course units (CU) per semester at Penn (fall and spring semesters only).
• Students can take required courses over the summer as long as those courses are completed prior to applying for entry into Wharton.
• Classes taken at Penn during summer terms do not count towards the four-CU requirement.
• Only one course can be taken pass/fail during an academic year. Required courses cannot be taken pass/fail.*
• Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in required courses to be eligible to apply. Students cannot retake required courses.*
• All open grading issues (Incompletes, NRs, or GRs) should be resolved within two weeks after the official end of the term.
• Course waivers, advanced placement credits, and transfer credits must appear on the student’s transcript before the application is submitted.

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* For any course taken pass/fail in spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021, please be aware of the following:
– The Wharton IT/DD admissions committee will look at the original grade submitted by the course instructor before it was converted to a ‘P.’
– Original grades for courses taken pass/fall in spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021 will not be used to recalculate your cumulative GPA for purposes of eligibility.
– Courses taken pass/fail during spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021 only will not count toward the one-pass/fail-course-per-academic-year maximum.
– If you receive a ‘P’ in a required course taken in spring 2020, fall 2020, or spring 2021, you will be eligible to apply. However, the committee will consider the strength of an applicant’s performance in required courses taken pass/fail.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

May Rising-Sophomore Applicants (August Entry)

December Sophomore Applicants (January Entry)

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Please understand that the application process is very selective. Simply having the minimum GPA and meeting the other eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission, and it is important to note that the Admissions Committee will also take into account the following:

• Demonstrated leadership and community engagement in high school and beyond
• Academic rigor while at Penn
• Quality of the answers to the application questions

APPLICATION

Spring Entry

• Application Deadline: December 15, 11:59 PM
• Decisions: Before the first day of classes in January

Fall Entry

• Application Deadline: May 15, 11:59 PM
• Decisions: July

Application links will be posted one to two months before the deadline.

upenn transfer requirements

This is a community of people from all around the world, each with their own background and their own story. We’re really interested in seeing all you love, everything that challenges you, and what you have learned, which together make you a distinct, singular person.

As a transfer student, you bring a unique perspective to our application process and our community. As you begin your transfer application process, please refer to the resources below.

Penn accepts the Common Application and Coalition Application. We have no preference for either format and treat both applications equally in our process. We encourage you to review the features of each application format and use the platform that suits you best. You should submit only one application per admissions cycle and not mix-and-match across platforms.Apply Via The Common ApplicationApply Via The Coalition Application

Penn Admissions welcomes applications from members of the United States Armed Forces. For more information, please refer to the resources below and our frequently asked questions.

Transferring to a new university can be an exciting but daunting process. The College website and advising system will help you to make this transition as smoothly as possible.

As soon as you commit to coming to Penn, you should take a look at Getting Started: Step-by-Step (below) and start working on the items in the list.

Incoming transfer students will receive a welcome message by mid-June from the College, which will include the name and contact information of their pre-major advisor. This message will be sent using the Hub, the College’s online secure messaging application. You will receive an email indicating that you have a new message in the Hub; click on the link and log in with your PennKey to read it. 

As soon as you have your advisor’s information, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment, to discuss your academic goals, the credit transfer process,  and registration for the fall semester.

The College Curriculum

The curriculum will be your academic guide throughout your undergraduate career. VIEW VIDEOQuick LinksStudent Registration and Financial ServicesPenn InTouchFirst-Generation/Low-Income StudentsPlacement Exam ScheduleSupport for Student WellnessInternational Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)New Student OrientationAcademic Advising and ResourcesThe College OfficeTransfer Student Organization

Getting Started: Step by Step

• Set up your PennKey.
• Create an SAS email account.
• By mid-June, you will receive a welcome message from the College with the name of your pre-major advisor as well as information on how to make an appointment with that person. We recommend you set up a time to speak with your advisor as soon as possible.
• Read information about Transferring Credit. Enter credit requests on XCAT. After two weeks, you may follow up with the credit evaluators in any departments that have not yet reviewed your requests.
• Incoming transfer students with junior class standing only: If you have entered a request for writing credit, contact the Critical Writing Program to schedule the required diagnostic essay.
• View Math for Transfer Students. If you plan to take a calculus course at Penn and did not take calculus at your previous institution, discuss with your pre-major advisor the possibility of taking the Math Diagnostic Placement Exam.
• Investigate the tools and resources available to help you explore courses.
• Review and understand the registration process.
• Log in to Penn InTouch and begin using the Course Search and Mock Schedule functions to plan your fall coursework.
• When you feel you are ready, use Penn InTouch to register for fall courses. You should do so before July 17.
• You will receive the name of a peer mentor from the Transfer Student Organization. Be sure to communicate with your peer mentor over the summer and ask any questions you have about the transition to Penn.