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Internal Penn Transfer Options

Second Major in Penn Engineering

Eligible for Students Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences

College students can apply for a second major in the programs listed below. This will result in a single degree from the College with two majors. To enroll, students must complete the Application for a Second Major for Non-SEAS Students. Follow the links to see the requirements for each second major:

Transfer In to Penn Engineering

A student who wishes to transfer into Penn Engineering from another school at the University should create a four year academic plan detailing how all degree requirements for the intended engineering major will be completed. All internal transfer students must select a major at the time of application.  The entering year determines the specific requirements to satisfy the BSE or BAS degree for each major.  Students who entered Penn prior to Fall 2020 will not be allowed to switch into the "Entered Fall 2020 or later" catalog year. There will be no exceptions.

A student who entered Penn from another college or university (external transfer student) is ineligible to apply for internal transfer.

A student may not transfer into Penn Engineering if their transcript shows that good performance in a Penn Engineering program is unlikely, or if the record includes uncleared F, I, GR or NR grades. A student must first complete a minimum of eight (8) Penn course units to be eligible. The minimum gpa for consideration is 3.0; different criteria are used for entry into dual degree programs. In particular, we look for successful completion of calculus (typically, at least MATH 1410) and physics (typically, PHYS 0150/0151). Course requirements may vary depending on the selected major as well as the number of semesters completed.

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall entry: May 15
  • Spring entry: December 15

Applications for internal transfer must be made prior to the end of the sophomore year at Penn.

If you have additional questions, please email ddtransfer@seas.upenn.edu.

For any course taken pass/fail in Spring 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 please be aware of the following:

  • If you receive a ‘P’ in a math, science or engineering course taken during the semesters indicated above, you will be eligible to apply. However, the committee will consider the strength of your performance in required courses taken pass/fail to ensure that you meet the standards expected for internal transfer students.

Note: This application is currently open.

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Transfer Out of Penn Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has no policy restricting transfer to another school within the University. However, each undergraduate school sets its own criteria for accepting transfer students; thus, a student contemplating transfer should discuss their transfer with someone in the Dean's Office of the receiving school:

A student who wishes to transfer from an engineering or applied science program to another school within the University should complete the online transfer application for the appropriate school. A student may not transfer from Penn Engineering if their record includes uncleared I, GR or NR grades.

Freshmen are not permitted to transfer out of Penn Engineering until they have completed 8 course units at the University. They should, however, notify an advisor in the Office of Academic Services of their wish to transfer, and they may register for courses appropriate to their proposed school. Students on a transfer roster should have their Permission to Register form approved in 109 Towne. Penn Engineering students may not register for a non-engineering roster for more than two semesters. Students who have not facilitated a transfer within this time may be dropped.