Students transfer to Cedar Crest for a variety of reasons.
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They have just completed an Associate’s Degree at a two-year college and want to continue their education toward a Bachelor’s Degree;
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They withdrew from college previously and have decided to continue their education;
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They feel Cedar Crest is the best match for their educational goals. A transfer counselor will help to make your transition to Cedar Crest a smooth one. We recognize that transfer students often have concerns and questions which are different from those of freshmen. Transfer students, however, enjoy the same benefits, privileges and quality education as all other students.
Plan Early
If you are attending a two-year college with plans to transfer to Cedar Crest, talk with the transfer counselors at your institution as early as possible. Cedar Crest has transfer agreements and course equivalent guidelines with many two-year colleges.
Services
On-Campus Housing
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Academic Services Center
Career Planning Services
Visit
Visiting the campus provides transfer students with a glimpse of what it will be like to attend Cedar Crest. A visit may include an interview with the transfer counselor, a campus tour, a meeting with a faculty member in your area of interest, and a financial aid consultation. If you bring transcripts of your previous college work, an unofficial credit evaluation can be performed. Students may transfer to Cedar Crest for both Fall and Spring semesters. It is also possible to enroll in summer courses. [more information on visits]
Application Procedure
The College accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis. [transfer application]
Students must submit:
- Completed application form with a non-refundable fee of $30
- Official copy of high school transcripts
- Official copy of college transcripts for each post-secondary
school previously attended
- A personal interview is highly recommended, but not required
Transfer Credits
Courses graded C or above will be accepted for transfer if the courses are equivalent to courses offered in the Cedar Crest College curriculum. Evaluations of previous college work are done on a course-by-course basis, but students with an Associate's degree in a liberal arts program from an accredited institution usually receive junior status. Individual departments may differ in requirements with respect to rerequisites and minimum GPA.
The cumulative grade point average at the previous institution must be at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Credits may be earned by taking standardized tests such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the Prior Learning Assessment Program.
Credits earned by examination, or by transfer from another institution, are not computed into the Cedar Crest grade point average, except for courses taken by cross registration through the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC).
Cross Registration
Without additional cost, matriculated Cedar Crest students may register for courses at other institutions in the LVAIC, provided those courses are not available to them at Cedar Crest. These include DeSales University, Lafayette College, Moravian College, Muhlenberg College and Lehigh University.
Preparation for Transfer from a Two or Four-Year Institution
- Take basic courses in your major area of study.
- Take courses which fulfill the liberal arts requirements at Cedar
Crest.
- Talk with the transfer counselor at Cedar Crest in advance to see if the courses you are planning to take at your present institution will be transferrable.
Degree Requirements
All students seeking a degree from Cedar Crest College, including transfer students, must complete liberal arts requirements in addition to the courses required for their chosen major. Students may also take elective courses. A more detailed explanation of all requirements can be found in the College catalog. A minimum of 120 credits is required to graduate from Cedar Crest.
A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred from an accredited twoyear institution; 90 credits from an accredited four-year institution. There is no minimum number of credits required to enter Cedar Crest College.
Financial Aid
Transfer students receive aid from Cedar Crest based on academic ability and/or financial need. Awards generally include a combination of scholarships or grants, campus jobs, or loans. Applicants must file the following forms to be considered for aid:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is
available at Student Financial Services. The FAFSA code for
Cedar Crest is 003243.
- Cedar Crest College Financial Aid Application/Planner. Early estimates of aid eligibility are available.
For more information call Student Financial Services at (610) 606-4602 or toll free at (800) 360-1222.
Support Services
To assist you in making career decisions, the Career Planning staff provides an internship program. They also sponsor career planning workshops and graduate school preparation seminars throughout the year. You also have access to a wide variety of resources in the Career Library.
New Student Orientation Sessions are held prior to the start of each semester.
Transfer students are welcome to take part in all student activities, clubs and organizations, and on-campus social events.
Scholarships for Transfer Students
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships of $5,000 are awarded to new, full-time
traditional students who:
- Ranked in the top 20% of their high school class and
scored 1150 or higher on the SAT (critical reading and
math), if transferring to Cedar Crest after the completion
of one semester from another college or university.
- Have attained a 3.0 or higher cumulative college GPA
after completing at least 24 credits at another
institution before enrolling at Cedar Crest.
The amount of this transfer scholarship is renewable each year, provided a 3.0 cumulative GPA is maintained.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Members of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two-year college
students, are eligible to receive a scholarship of $4,000 per year.Students
must have a 3.5 GPA, have completed 24 transferable credit hours
and plan to enroll as a full-time day student at Cedar Crest.
Students must enroll immediately following the two-year college.
The
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is renewable for two years provided
a 3.0
GPA is maintained, the member completes 24 credits a year and
remains a full-time day student.
Other Grants and Awards
Heritage Grants of $2,000 per year are reserved for children and grandchildren of Cedar Crest graduates, provided the children/grandchildren are full-time traditional students.
Sibling Grants of $1,000 per student will be awarded when two or more siblings are attending Cedar Crest full-time concurrently.
Application Procedure
The College accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis. [transfer application]
Students must submit:
- Completed application form with a non-refundable fee of $30 - if you apply online, the application fee is waived
- Official copy of high school transcripts
- Official copy of college transcripts for each post-secondary school previously attended
- A personal interview is highly recommended, but not required
For additional information about transferring
to Cedar Crest College, call or write:
Director of Admissions
Cedar Crest College
Office of Admissions
100 College Dr.
Allentown PA 18104-6196
e-mail: cccadmis@cedarcrest.edu
1-800-360-1222 or 610-740-3780
FAX: 610-606-4647