Albright College partnering with Bryn Athyn for athlete transfers

Soccer players and other NCAA athletes at Bryn Athyn College will have a chance to continue competing at the Division III level through a partnership with Albright College that includes a commitment that their credits will transfer and tuition will remain the same.

“This partnership with Albright College represents our commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for our student-athletes, affording them choices to continue their collegiate athletic careers and complete their degrees without any significant effects on costs or academic standing,” said Sean Connelly, President of Bryn Athyn College, said in a news release. “While we hope all our student-athletes choose to finish strong and complete their degrees at BAC, we recognize the importance of athletics as a part of the college experience and the benefit to students of having this no-hurdle transition option.”

Under the plan as outlined in a news release, Bryn Athyn student-athletes may transfer to Albright College, with eligibility limited to Fall 2025. Students who choose this option will be admitted, full transfer of academic credits toward Albright degrees assuming a C- or better in each course, and a commitment that they will not pay tuition or fees higher than what they would have paid at BAC. Albright will match all scholarships and financial aid currently provided to students at Bryn Athyn.

“We are honored to welcome Bryn Athyn student-athletes into the Albright community,” Dr. Debra M. Townsley, President of Albright College, said in a news release. “Our institutions share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, and we have worked diligently to create a transfer process that ensures these students can continue their education without interruption, additional costs, or loss of academic progress.”

Bryn Athyn recently announced a decision to transition from NCAA Division III sports to club sports, shuttering their men’s and women’s soccer programs and 9 other NCAA sports. Bryn Athyn competed in the United East Conference. Albright is a member of the MAC Commonwealth Conference for men’s and women’s soccer.