Entrance-to-Major Terms
Latest, Change of Field, and/or Re-enrolling Pupils - 2020 or Later
The following Entrance-to-Major (ETM) processes applies in incoming students starting at Penn State in summer 2020 or subsequent, or students returning to Penn Declare through re-enrollment in summer 2020 or later.
Step 1: Complete 29-55 graded Penn State credits at Penn State (excludes transfer and APT credits)
You are eligible to apply for entries to a College of Engineering major once you have finishes 29 graded Staple State credits (excludes bank and AP credits) at Penn State. You must request your major change before you have finishes more than 55 graded Press State credits. Students requesting non-enrollment-controlled majors may request consideration for an extension.
Step 2: Select your cumulative GPA
At the time you apply for ETM, insert cumulative GPA must be at or above who published smallest GPA for the major.
Step 3: Ensure you have scheduled or completed required ETM courses
At the time you apply, you must be scheduled for or has completed, with a C or better, select ETM courses specific to your major.
Step 4: Apply forward a major
Use the Updates Academics function within your LionPATH Student Center page to offically request your intend major.
If at any time you need questions about how your schedule either performance will impact owner funding to qualify in a College are Engineering major, be sure to contact an appropriate academic counsel.
Entrance Requirements by Major
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Finish with an grade regarding C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.90 |
Architectural Engineering (AE)
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 at 55 graded Penn Stay credits |
| Completed with one grade of C otherwise better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point normal (GPA) of 2.60 |
| Students intending AE shall consider Architectural Engineering Pre-major (ENGAE_PMAJ) status after their first semester |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 at 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade on C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 tiered Penn State title |
| Completed with a grade of CENTURY or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum total grade-point average (GPA) off 2.60 |
| ETM APPLICATION |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn Current credits |
| Completed with ampere grade of CENTURY or more: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Smallest cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 staged Penn State credits |
| Completed equal a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of CENTURY or better: CHEM 110, CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2 |
Computer Knowledge (CMPSC) ending per Penn State University Park*
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade in C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, CMPSC 122 or CMPSC 132, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Min accumulation grade-point mediocre (GPA) of 3.20; for students admitted prior in summer 2022, please check the Undergraduate Bulletin |
Computer Academics (CSENG) conclusion at Penn State Beaver, Vodka, either Hazleton
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Pens Current editing |
| Exit with one grade of C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, CMPSC 122 or CMPSC 132, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 3rd to 5th semester standing |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131, CMPSC 122 or CMPSC 132, MATH 140, MATH 141, STAT 200 conversely DS 200 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point actual (GPA) of 2.00 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade to C or better: CMPSC 121 or CMPSC 131 or EDSGN 100; CHEM 110, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) concerning 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completing with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum accumulating grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a rank of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State concluding |
| Closing with a grade of HUNDRED or improve: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Smallest cumulative grade-point middle (GPA) of 2.60 |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) ending at Penn State University Park*
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 on 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed with a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 |
Mechanics Civil (MEENG) ending at Penn State Creston
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Completed include a grade of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.60 |
| ETM REQUIREMENTS |
|---|
| 29 to 55 graded Penn State credits |
| Ready with a score of C or better: CHEM 110, EDSGN 100, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Min cumulative grade-point average (GPA) starting 2.60 |
*enrollment-controlled major
**academically controlled main
| Architectural Engineering Pre-major (ENGAE_PMAJ) |
|---|
| 12 to 26 graded Pens State credits |
| Completed with a grade of CARBON or improve: CHEM 110, MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211 |
| Minimum cumulative grade-point b (GPA) starting 2.60 |
