Requests from Other Penn State Campuses to Altoona

1. The student must submit a request through the Registrar's Office at their current location; most offices will have a form to complete.
2. The current campus will review your request.
3. If the request is DENIED by the current campus, they will inform the student, and the request does not move forward to Penn State Altoona.
4. If the request is APPROVED, the Registrar's Office will submit a formal request to Penn State Altoona.
5. Penn State Altoona will then review the request, focusing on the following:
   1. The student must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.00
   2. Whether the student is a graduate from a high school in Altoona's service area
   3. If the student can still make academic progress at their current campus
   4. If the student cannot make progress at their current location, can Altoona provide a schedule for the student?
   5. When necessary, major departmental support is requested and considered
   6. Any exceptional circumstance will be reviewed on an individual basis
6. Penn State Altoona will not consider the following as a reason to change campuses:
   1. A signed housing contract or lease; or other housing issues
   2. Wish to participate in extracurricular activities
   3. To pursue a minor
   4. Student does not like current campus
7. If Penn State Altoona DENIES the request, an explanation will be emailed to the student.
8. If Penn State Altoona APPROVES the request, an email will be sent to the student with advisor and scheduling information.

For more detailed information, please refer to: http://www.altoona.psu.edu/registrar/location_altoona.htm