Penn State Lehigh Valley
About Penn State Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley has an approximate population of 808,000 [2008 census] and is Pennsylvania's third largest city, behind Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It ranks as the sixty-second most populated metropolitan area in the United States. The area is thriving with cultural events, parks, and sporting events.
Located in the heart of this metropolitan region, Penn State Lehigh Valley offers students small class sizes, one-on-one attention from faculty, modern facilities, and a commitment to providing an education that emphasizes learning, leading, and living.
More than 900 students attend Penn State Lehigh Valley, and the Center Valley location provides updated facilities and more classroom offerings, while still providing access to the dynamic Greater Lehigh Valley area and easy access to major cities like New York and Philadelphia.
Transfer Agreements
Dual Admission Agreement
Bucks County Community College and the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) enter into this Dual Admission Agreement to enable students admitted into an Associate of Arts degree program to be admitted into a Bachelor's degree program at Penn State.
Students must:
- Complete the online Dual Admission Form by 30 college level credits.
- All Commonwealth Campuses are included. University Park and World Campus are not included.
- Majors vary by Commonwealth Campus.
- Credits could transfer differently to each Commonwealth Campus.
- Apply to Penn State in the last semester when completing the Associate Degree. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA at graduation is required. Specific majors may require a higher GPA.