Transfer Students

In order to make the transfer process as seamless as possible, we have entered into agreements that are major-specific with the following institutions. The agreements apply to students who have earned an associate degree from one of these institutions with a GPA of 2.0.

Dual Admission:
Keystone College has entered into a Dual Admissions Agreement with the following schools. Students enrolled in an Associate degree program at the partner school can be admitted into a bachelor’s degree program at Keystone, with guaranteed third year (junior) status, on the condition that they graduate from the partner school with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and complete a “Dual Admissions Intent” form by the beginning of their third semester. Additional benefits may be available to dual admission students. Interested students should contact their school for details of the agreement.

• Johnson College
• Montgomery County Community College

Articulation Agreements:
Keystone College has also partnered with several schools to offer major-specific transfer articulation agreements in order to ensure a seamless transfer process. Under these agreements students will be guaranteed third year (junior) status in the articulating program. Interested students should contact their school or the Keystone College Office of Admissions for details of the agreements, including a list of transferable and recommended courses.

• Bucks County Community College

• Camden County College

• Corning Community College

• Harrisburg Area Community College

• Johnson College

• Lackawanna College

• Lehigh Carbon Community College

• Luzerne County Community College

• Montgomery County Community College –  Dual Admission

• Northampton County Community College

• Susquehanna County Career Technology Center

Adult students can receive prior learning credits for the knowledge they have already gained prior to enrolling at Keystone College. The College believes that learning acquired outside of the classroom is valuable and may be eligible for college credit.

Hundreds of courses transfer from our local schools!

Two different ways to apply:

1. Applying to multiple colleges?
   Students who plan to apply to multiple schools that accept the Common App, should submit the Common App.
2. Applying to just a few colleges?
   Students who plan to apply only to a few schools should choose the Keystone College Online Application or download, print and submit a paper application.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you’d like to be considered for federal and state financial aid. The FAFSA can be filed after October 1st.  If you are a Pennsylvania resident you MUST file by May 1st to be considered for the state grant.

Request an official high school transcript* from your high school guidance counselor, or send official GED test scores (if applicable).

Your guidance office can send via a secure electronic transcript service, or they can mail to:

Office of Admissions
One College Green
PO Box 50
La Plume, PA 18440

If received, test scores will be considered. Admissions may request test scores in some cases. Test scores can be submitted by requesting a report from collegeboard.org or can be included on your transcripts sent from your high school’s guidance office. Read more about our test-optional policy.

A letter of recommendation, teacher evaluation, and/or personal statement about why you should be considered for admission are not required, but highly recommended.

• Still in high school? Have your teacher complete a Teacher Evaluation Form
• Already graduated? You may have someone, other than a friend or relative, write a letter of recommendation in place of a teacher evaluation.

Email to admissions@shorinji-kempo.net or send by mail to:
Office of Admissions
One College Green
PO Box 50
La Plume, PA 18440

Keystone College complies with policy and federal law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of a disability.

In order to request services and/or accommodations for students with learning or other disabilities, Keystone College requires a current evaluation by an appropriate professional attesting to the nature of the disability and specifying any limitations and special accommodations relevant to a college learning environment.

While information may be contained in an Individualized Education Plan, 504 Plan or Transitional Plan, Keystone College reserves the right to request additional information or assessment, such as recent psychological testing, to ensure proper guidance and assistance to the disabled student as needed throughout their tenure. Appropriate documentation should be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than four weeks prior to the start of class, to ensure adequate time for review.

Learn more about Keystone’s Disability Services.