Information about studying at more than one campus in Penn State's multi-campus system. Penn State students can start a degree program at any one of 20 undergraduate campus locations across Pennsylvania.
2008-2014 Alumni Association Dissertation Award Winners
2021 Graduate School Alumni Society Recognition Awards
Review the associate (2-year) degrees offered at Penn State's campuses.
It's never too early to begin preparing for college. We have some advice and resources to help you wherever you are in the process.
To the Penn State Graduate School Community, a very warm and welcome salutation as we kick off 2017! With the new year upon us, it’s a time to reflect back on the year that was, and more importantly, a time to focus on the year ahead.
With great pride and enthusiasm, I began my term as the new President of the Graduate School Alumni Society on July 1. My extensive service to the Alumni Society spans 20 years, including terms as a Director-at-Large from 1998 to 2005, from 2006 to 2012, and from 2013 to the present. In addition, I have chaired two committees and served on the Executive Committee.
Information regarding electronic theses and dissertations
Learn more about the mission of SMART and how to become a member of the organization.
The Graduate School at Penn State is one of the largest in the nation with more than 14,000 graduate students enrolled at the University Park and Harrisburg campuses and at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Penn State Great Valley; College of Medicine at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Certain professional degree programs (M.Eng., M.Agr., M.Ed., etc.) are also offered off-campus and through the Penn State World Campus.
Academic colleges at Penn State grant degrees and are generally organized around their subject matter.
Connect with an undergraduate admissions representative in one of Penn State's academic colleges at University Park for inquiries regarding undergraduate academic programs.
For more than 30 years, Penn State provided an innovative fellowship program in computing applications. The program was for doctoral students who have a background and strong interest in computing applications within their disciplines. Through their participation in the program and the utilization of computing resources, the Academic Computing Fellows developed and disseminated new methods for problem solving within their disciplines.
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
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Review the academic requirements for transferring to Penn State to pursue a two-year, associate degree.
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Learning and technology resources at each Penn State campus help students achieve their academic goals.
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
The Accelerate to Industry (A2i) program represents a bold, new approach to enhance industry workforce readiness. The A2i approach is built from a variety of modules that allow graduate students, postdocs, and alumni to benefit from the entire range of activities offered, or it can be streamlined to focus on individual components.
The Accelerate to Industry (A2i) program represents a bold, new approach to enhance industry workforce readiness. The A2i approach is built from a variety of modules that allow graduate students, postdocs, and alumni to benefit from the entire range of activities offered, or it can be streamlined to focus on individual components.
The Accelerate to Industry (A2i) program represents a bold, new approach to enhance industry workforce readiness. The A2i approach is built from a variety of modules that allow graduate students, postdocs, and alumni to benefit from the entire range of activities offered, or it can be streamlined to focus on individual components.
We know you have a lot to plan and do before arriving to campus. This checklist should help you keep track of the major steps in the process.
An informational packet for students entering into the Penn State College of Nursing.
The Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Accepted Student presentation.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences accepted student presentation.
The Penn State College of Arts and Architecture Accepted Student Presentation.
The Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Accepted Student presentation.
The Penn State College of Education Accepted Student presentation.
Penn State College of Engineering Accepted Student Presentation
The Penn State College of Nursing Accepted Student presentation.
The Penn State Division of Undergraduate Studies Accepted Student presentation.
Penn State College of the Liberal Arts Accepted Student Presentation
Penn State Eberly College of Science Accepted Student Presentation
The Penn State Smeal College of Business Accepted Student presentation.
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Penn State offers virtual visit experiences to help admitted students with the next steps in the enrollment process, to connect them with Penn State resources and to provide them with a view into student life on a Penn State Campus.
This section includes information about the steps you need to take to join the Penn State family as an accepted student.
If you have a current application with the Graduate School you may perform any of the following by logging in with your existing account: Check Status, Manage Submitted Application, Check/Add/Edit References, Check Test Scores Received, Upload Documents, Continue Application in Progress.
LionPATH is Penn State’s student information system, which provides access to academic, registration, and financial records
MyPennState provides you with resources for making a college decision and important materials regarding your offer of admission.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Every Penn State story begins with an idea of who you want be. Complete this interest form and we will help you get your Penn State story off to a great start by providing you with information about the Penn States application process and sharing opportunities and options across our multi-campus system.
As described in the Research Terms Clarification,
2 CFR § 200.328(see pp. 20-21), all federal funds used in the research and writing of a thesis or dissertation must be explicitly acknowledged in the acknowledgment section of the document, along with a disclaimer indicating that the findings and conclusions do not necessarily reflect the view of the funding agency.
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The membership and duties of the Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Integrity.
The membership and duties of the Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Graduate Education.
The membership and duties of the Ad Hoc Committee on Graduate Faculty Status.
The membership and duties of the Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Doctoral Degree Policies.
The membership and duties of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Implementation of GFNEC Qualifications
The membership and duties of the Ad Hoc Committee on the University Budget Model.
The membership and duties of the Ad Hoc Committee to Protect and Advance Graduate Education at Penn State.
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Learn about the admissions requirements for those students that are classified as adult learners.
Review the basic requirements for two-year and four-year degrees, as well as the additional requirements for special programs.
Information for applicants who are participating or have participated in a homeschool program.
Penn State requires specific supplemental materials to accurately review international student applications.
Compare your high school record with the academic credentials of our incoming first-year class and get a look at the University’s enrollment statistics.
Adult learners are over age 24, veterans or active-duty members of the U.S. military, or are more than four years out of high school.
You are a military student if you are a veteran or active duty member of the U.S. armed forces.
Steps for current nondegree students who want to apply for admission into a degree program at Penn State.
In order to complete your application for transfer admission, Penn State requires the submission of supplemental materials.
Our team holds events, travels to meet with future Penn Staters across the U.S., and serves the Penn State University Park Campus.
Instructions for submitting course syllabi for admitted students who completed course work at another institution.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Advocate Penn State helps the University thrive. We include students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, families, fans, and more. We are thousands strong. We have supporters throughout the Commonwealth, the U.S., and the world. We hope you'll join us, too.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
When Jacquelyn S. Fetrow was named as Albright College’s 15th president in October 2016, a member of the presidential search committee remarked that her numerous professional achievements were sustained by her “gifts of intellectual curiosity, skillful communication, strategic vision and humane understanding.”
Share your Penn State pride with prospective students and learn about volunteer opportunities.
The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their extraordinary professional accomplishment.
The Alumni Association Dissertation Award provides funding and recognition to outstanding full-time doctor of philosophy students who have passed their comprehensive exams, have received approval of the dissertation topic and are within their final year of enrollment. This award is considered to be among the most prestigious available to Penn State graduate students and recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarship and professional accomplishment.
Spring 2012 Alumni Association Dissertation Award Recipients.
Spring 2013 Alumni Association Dissertation Award Recipients
Spring 2014 Alumni Association Dissertation Award Recipients
2015-present Alumni Association Dissertation Award Winners
More than 174,000 alumni and friends keep their connection to our world-class University strong through membership in the Penn State Alumni Association — the largest and most powerful alumni network in the world.
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
Before concluding his keynote presentation at the Graduate School’s Career Exploration Workshop at Penn State’s University Park campus in October, Roy Schuyler, III shared a piece of advice that is in keeping with the way he has led his own life: “Leave a legacy.”
Awards that are supported by the Graduate School Alumni Society
For more than a decade, Jay Kovacs, an alumnus of the Graduate School at Penn State, has managed and collaborated with engineers and scientists on the development of earth-observing spacecraft, deep space missions to investigate scientific theories about the universe...
Penn State Graduate School alumna, Amelia Henry, received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Humanitarian Award on March 27, 2021, at the annual GSAS Doctoral Alumni Recognition Ceremony. This award recognizes an alumnus/alumna holding a graduate degree from Penn State who has made a positive societal impact on the welfare of humankind beyond the responsibilities of one’s profession.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State's application for summer and fall is available online through MyPennState, or the Common App.
Include this form with your personal check or money order when paying your Application Fee.
Penn State McNair conducts a comprehensive application process that ensures interested undergraduate students are a good fit for the program and satisfy program eligibility requirements according to McNair regulation (§647.3). Each fall semester (September – December) McNair works to recruit new scholars to fill slots vacated by graduating seniors.
Penn State receives over 100,000 first-year student applications, so ensure your application is as competitive as possible.
What happens after you submit your application to Penn State? Learn more about our application review process.
Penn State requires specific supplemental materials in order to accurately review international student applications.
The application review of a transfer student is based on the student’s work at their previous institution(s).
There’s still time to join the Penn State community for fall 2022! Many of our campuses will continue to admit first-year students throughout the summer. Find your best-fit campus and learn more about how to submit your application.
Please review these helpful steps to understand the Penn State application process, as well as the application requirements for first-year students.
If you are interested in joining the Lion Scouts, review the eligibility information and access the application.
If you want to recruit new Penn Staters, apply to become a member of SMART today!
If you are interested in becoming a Penn State Tour Guide, review the information here and access the application.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
AT&T Fellowship recipients
The AT&T Graduate Fellowship is designed to recognize and provide financial assistance to outstanding graduate students who are conducting research in wireless data applications and have been admitted to Penn State as graduate degree candidates.
For competition or fun, Penn State offers lots of opportunities for you to get in the game.
Penn State’s AURORA program offers you the chance to ease your transition into the Penn State community through one of our unique backpacking expeditions.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State makes it a priority to establish fair and effective policies and processes to resolve graduate students’ grievances. When a problem arises between a graduate student and a faculty member, fellow student, or adviser, we encourage the parties to first seek to resolve the problem with their adviser or within their graduate program.
The Graduate School recognizes excellence in graduate education through a variety of award programs for students and faculty with funding derived from institutional resources as well as gifts from donors. Some awards are selected centrally from nominations and applications that are submitted to the Graduate School (though most require support from academic programs) and others are offered by way of funding allocations to colleges in order to support recruitment and retention of high-achieving students.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
The Penn State Web Counselor System is a free utility that allows school counselors to access application status information for their students and provide high school graduation verification.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Degree program deadlines for students applying to two-year undergraduate programs in the Berks College.
Penn State Graduate School alumnus Bin Luo received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Early Career Award. This award was established to recognize alumni who have demonstrated exceptional success in their chosen field within the first ten years after obtaining their graduate degree.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Transfer requirements for the Biomedical Engineering Technology major at Penn State.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
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Every Penn State story begins with a MyPennState profile. Creating a profile takes less than a minute but it gets your Penn State story off to a great start, giving you access to our application this fall and other information about options and opportunities at Penn State.
As a first-year student at Penn State, O. Richard Bundy III fully expected that his undergraduate years would produce a degree in architectural engineering. While his career has been distinguished by the figurative building of bridges around the world, Bundy routinely relies on tools of the trade most commonly associated with the liberal arts education he ultimately received during his pursuit of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in History, conferred in 1993 and 1996, respectively.
Bunton-Waller Graduate Awards Program information.
Transfer requirements for the Business Administration major at Penn State.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The purpose of BASH is to provide a launching pad for undergraduate students to explore Penn State’s many opportunities and the professional world with a supportive community at their backs.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Bylaws of Graduate Council
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
With so many recreation opportunities, you can stay fit, have fun, reduce stress, learn a new sport, or explore the outdoors. The Penn State student fee gives you access to most of our recreation spaces so find your challenge and get moving.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
Career Exploration Workshop
Career Exploration Workshop
Career Services is committed to offering a comprehensive array of programs and services that supports and facilitates career development for all students. Programs and resources are provided to assist students and alumni in specifying career goals, expanding knowledge of career alternatives, understanding effective decision making, and acquiring appropriate strategies and skills to carry out the process.
The Graduate Exhibition features the exciting research and creativity of Penn State graduate students. All members of the Penn State and local community are invited to serve as judges to help select the top presentations and celebrate the achievements of Penn State’s graduate students. The presentations are all designed for a general audience, so no special expertise is needed to be a judge.
The Center for Arts & Crafts offers a variety of non-credit adult art classes throughout the year and children's art camps during the summer. The Ceramics Studio offers classes in wheel-thrown pottery and hand-building techniques. Studio memberships are available during fall and spring semesters. All of our classes are taught by Penn State students majoring in art or art education, graduate students and professional artists.
The Center for the Performing Arts provides a context, through artistic connections, to the human experience. By bringing artists and audiences together we spark discovery of passion, inspiration, and inner truths. We are a motivator for creative thinking and examination of our relationship with the world.
The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) provides a comprehensive range of education, information, and advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We work to create and maintain an open, safer, and inclusive environment honoring gender and sexual diversity. Through educational, social, and supportive programming, along with workshops and individual consultation, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity strives to serve the entire Penn State community.
The largest multi-faith center of its kind in the country, The Pasquerilla Spiritual Center is home to the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development at Penn State. The center offers a welcoming, safe, inclusive environment, and aims to promote an environment of appreciation and respect for religious and spiritual diversity.
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Complete this interest form and we will help you get your Penn State experience off to a great start by providing you with information about the Penn States application process and sharing opportunities and options across our multi-campus system.
An agreement for all chaperones of group visits to Penn State University Park that outlines guidelines and expectations for the days visit experience.
A brief packing list to give chaperones an idea of what they should plan to bring with you to University Park on your scheduled group visit date. In addition, we’ve included some tips and tricks to make sure you get the most out of your time on campus.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State isn't a single place. With 20 campuses throughout Pennsylvania, you have your choice of where to study.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Stay in touch with your classmates!
Submit your announcements of career achievements and updates, and any other news of general interest that you would like to share.
All Graduate School alumni are invited to submit your announcements of career achievements, updates, or any other news of general interest that you would like to share.
Submit your announcements of career achievements and updates, and any other news of general interest that you would like to share.
All Graduate School alumni are invited to submit your announcements of career achievements, updates, or any other news of general interest that you would like to share. Following are our most recent submissions:
All Graduate School alumni are invited to submit your announcements of career achievements, updates, or any other news of general interest that you would like to share. Following are our most recent submissions:
All Graduate School alumni are invited to submit your announcements of career achievements, updates, or any other news of general interest that you would like to share.
All Graduate School alumni are invited to submit your announcements of career achievements, updates, or any other news of general interest that you would like to share.
Submit your announcements of career achievements, updates, or any other news of general interest that you would like to share.
Stay in touch with your classmates! All Graduate School alumni are invited to submit your announcements of career achievements, updates, or any other news of general interest that you would like to share.
Taking College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations may allow you to earn Penn State credit.
Clubs and organizations are about community, engagement and finding your place at Penn State.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Directory information for the college associate deans for graduate studies.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
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If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of Agricultural Sciences to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of Arts and Architecture to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture.
Four-Year Program Deadlines for the College of Arts and Architecture undergraduate degree programs.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of Education.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of Education to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Student Taylor Young takes you on a tour of the Penn State College of Education.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of Engineering to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of Engineering.
Four-Year Program Deadlines for the College of Engineering undergraduate degree programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of Health and Human Development to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Four-Year Program Deadlines for the College of Health and Human Development undergraduate degree programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of Information Sciences and Technology to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
As a volunteer with Special Olympics, Penn State graduate student Taryn Mockus has invested her time, knowledge, energy, and spirit over the years in programs and events that enrich the lives of all athletes she supports. For Mockus, the personal rewards for her involvement are reflected in the achievements of those she mentors.
Connect with an admissions representative in the College of the Liberal Arts to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State College of the Liberal Arts.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
The membership and duties of the Graduate Council Committee on Academic Standards
The membership and duties of the Graduate Council Committee on Committees and Procedures
The membership and duties of the Graduate Council Committee on Fellowships and Awards
The membership and duties of the Graduate Council Committee on Graduate Research
The membership and duties of the Graduate Council Committee on Graduate Student and Faculty Issues
The membership and duties of the Graduate Council Committee on Programs and Courses
Information about Penn State's participation in the Common App.
Have an offer of admission to a Penn State Campus? The best way to see if Penn State is the place for you is to attend one of our Accepted Student Programs
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Recipients of the Graduate School's Academic Computing Fellowships.
FAQs on concurrent degrees.
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Conrado M. Gempesaw, II; who received a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics at Penn State, is the 2017 recipient of the Graduate School Alumni Society Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to alumni who have achieved exceptional success throughout the course of their career, and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and the Alumni Association.
We want to help you with any questions you might have regarding the Admissions Alumni Volunteer Program.
At Penn State, we believe that a diverse campus environment is the best way to challenge our students to consider new cultures, perspectives, and traditions.
Penn State Admissions Recruiters serve as local resources to students and families interested in joining the Penn State community.
Contact us for more information about the Lion Scouts.
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This group is primarily responsible for leading the efforts to recruit and retain a diverse student body within the colleges and the Graduate School at Penn State.
Electronic theses and dissertations (eTDs) usually consist of one PDF file. The PDF file is uploaded to the eTD website by the specified deadlines and is eventually placed in the eTD archives as the final thesis or dissertation.
Course work completed at non-accredited institutions may be eligible for credit by validation.
Information regarding the Penn State process for receiving credit by validation.
Information regarding how Penn State awards credit from multiple sources, such as Advanced Placement exams or military experience.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Instructions for submitting course syllabi for current Penn State students who completed course work at another institution.
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Information and resources for students currently enrolled at Penn State.
Information for current Penn State students enrolling in classes outside of the University and transferring earned credit to Penn State.
As an “alumni ambassador” for Penn State Global Programs and chair of the Graduate School Alumni Society’s Global Outreach Committee, Amit Das is casting an indelible imprint of his volunteer service throughout the University and around the world.
Penn State will extend its offer acceptance deadline from May 1 to May 15, 2024, for incoming first-year students enrolling in the summer or fall 2024 terms.
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Find out when you should apply and when you can expect a decision.
Penn State has adult learners at all campuses. Review when to apply based on your applicant type or desired program.
Penn State receives over 100,000 first-year student applications, so what can you do to ensure your application is as competitive as possible?
Penn State has specific priority filing dates for both first-year and transfer international applicants.
In order to make sure that you apply at the proper time, please review the dates for transfer students below.
Information regarding dates and deadlines for applicants interested in applying to online degree programs through the Penn State World Campus.
Penn State Graduate School alumnus David Will received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Humanitarian Award on March 24 at the annual GSAS Recognition Dinner. This award recognizes an alumnus/alumna holding a graduate degree from Penn State who has made a positive societal impact on the welfare of humankind beyond the responsibilities of one’s profession.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Design Option focuses on the design of a product, whether that be in 3-dimensional or digital space. Design work could include a variety of design products such as a 3-dimensional object, a video game, a computer-aided design (CAD), simulations, musical composition, or other design object.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Guidelines for developing graduate program proposals
Convenient dining options can be found on each Penn State campus.
Distinguished Graduate Fellowship program information.
The Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award recognizes excellence in master’s-level thesis research in any of the disciplinary areas of Fine Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences - Applied and Basic; Physical and Computational Sciences - Applied and Basic; Life and Health Sciences; and Engineering.
The Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award recognizes excellence in master’s-level thesis research in any of the disciplinary areas of Fine Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences - Applied and Basic; Physical and Computational Sciences - Applied and Basic; Life and Health Sciences; and Engineering. Pending receipt of qualified nominations, at least five $2,500 awards will be supported annually for the selected nominees - one in each of five disciplinary areas represented above.
The development of critical thought is one of the cornerstones of the University. Such critical thought is dependent upon demographic and cultural diversity. The units of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School define diversity as “a climate which encourages representation of faculty, staff, and students from typically underrepresented entities, including those from racial/ethnic minority groups, various countries and cultures, genders, persons with disabilities, and those from a mixture of religions and sexual orientations.”
At Penn State our commitment to diversity in all of its forms is significant, and we are nationally recognized for our efforts.
Connect with an admissions representative in the Division of Undergraduate Studies to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State Division of Undergraduate Studies.
The Doctoral Alumni Recognition Weekend celebrates alumni celebrating their 10th, 25th, and 50th anniversary of receiving a doctoral degree from Penn State. It's a wonderful opportunity for alumni to visit campus, be publicly recognized. You will also connect with fellow alumni, meet current graduate students, and learn more about the innovative research being conducted at Penn State.
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Penn State Doctoral Alumni Recognition Weekend
Honoring graduates from 1967, 1992, and 2007
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
An overview of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, produced by students in the Bellisario College.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
Connect with an admissions representative in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Information for students admitted into the Penn State Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
Penn State Graduate School alumnus Edward M. Frymoyer received the Penn State Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Lifetime Achievement Award on March 27, 2021, at the annual GSAS Doctoral Alumni Recognition Ceremony. The award is presented to alumni who have achieved exceptional success throughout the course of their career and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and the Alumni Association.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses have partnered with Pennsylvania Community Colleges to provide a seamless Dual Admissions Program for students seeking to complete a four-year degree at Penn State.
Dual enrollment is an opportunity to take one or more college classes at Penn State while in high school.
Frequently asked questions regarding Penn State's New Early Action filing deadline.
Students who have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) Examinations may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Students who have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Military students may be eligible for credit from educational experiences in the armed forces.
Students may be able to earn Penn State credit by taking DSST exams.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP) tests, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Connect with an admissions representative in the Eberly College of Science to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
The world awaits. Every year thousands of Penn State students and faculty engage the world through academic programs, research, service, internships, and cultural immersion abroad. Personal development, new knowledge and enhanced perspective drives global impact.
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
All thesis and dissertation submissions will be digitally approved by their committee members via the eTD application. This allows committee members the ability to review the previously vetted document and give their approval electronically. All requested changes by the committee following the final defense should be communicated to the student and completed before the final document is uploaded to the eTD site. (Changes that are requested to the document after submission to the eTD require the review and approval of each committee member and the Graduate School every time a change is made.)
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Join us for Virtual Jersey Day, a special visit for New Jersey Students on Friday, November 6. We know you are already off of school, so we hope you choose to spend some of that time learning about the University so many Jersey students already call home. This event is for high school students who are interested in learning more about both Penn State and its application process
Exceptions to Graduate School Policies in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
The membership and duties of the Graduate Council Executive Committee
A guide to the Penn State for prospective students and families. Schedule a visit, discover resources demonstrating the Penn State experience on our 20 undergraduate campuses and in our academic colleges, find answers to frequently asked questions and connect with the Penn State community.
Penn State Abington is a residential campus that offers baccalaureate degrees in 21 majors, undergraduate research, the Schreyer honors program, NCAA Division III athletics, and more.
Discover the Penn State Beaver advantage.
Discover the Penn State Beaver advantage for students who reside outside of Pennsylvania.
Many groups like to visit additional areas or points of interest after their Penn State University Park group visit. Groups that are looking to maximize their time on campus and in State College will find these resources helpful in planning to explore the local area.
First-year applicants have choices when applying to Penn State. Research your campus options to find the perfect fit for you.
This Guidance provides temporary allowances to the following Graduate Council Academic (GCAC) Policy provisions for any degree-seeking student enrolled in the Graduate School for the applicable graduate degrees listed below beginning in the Spring 2020 (SP20) semester. These temporary allowances DO NOT require an exception request to Graduate Enrollment Services.
This Guidance provides temporary allowances to the following Graduate Council Academic (GCAC) Policy provisions for any degree-seeking student enrolled in the Graduate School for the applicable graduate degrees listed below beginning in the Spring 2020 (SP20) semester. These temporary allowances DO NOT require an exception request to Graduate Enrollment Services.
External funding database and resources
November 1 serves as the deadline for a number of the Graduate School’s faculty and student award program nominations. Forms must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards Administration by the November 1 deadline to receive full consideration.
Faculty awards and incentive program information.
Faculty awards and incentive program information.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
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Every Penn State story begins with a MyPennState profile. Creating a profile takes less than a minute but it gets your Penn State story off to a great start, giving you access to our application this fall and other information about options and opportunities at Penn State.
An overview of the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards Administration.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires students who have accepted their offer of admission to provide documentation that indicates the student's high school completion status.
Adult learners, as defined by the University, are exempt from this requirement.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Information for international students on the visa and financial requirements, as well as the steps of this process for attending Penn State.
Information about where to look for graduate student financial support.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
What and how to submit for format review.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Frequently Asked Questions - where you will find the answers for the most often asked questions by other prospective students applying to the Graduate School.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) - where you will find the answers for the most often asked questions by other prospective students applying to the Graduate School.
A set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and standard policy information for large groups visiting Penn State University Park.
Find the answers to your Frequently Asked Questions
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Fund for Excellence in Graduate Recruitment (FEGR) program information.
Program guidelines for the Fund for Excellence in Graduate Recruitment (FEGR) program.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State Graduate School alumnus Gavin Hayes received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Early Career Award on March 24 at the annual GSAS Recognition Dinner. This award was established to recognize alumni who have demonstrated exceptional success in their chosen field within the first ten years after obtaining their graduate degree.
The purpose of this policy is to define that categories and associated duties/privileges/requirements of membership in the Graduate Faculty.
This policy defines the requirements for the evaluation of Graduate Faculty teaching.
The Pennsylvania State University Graduate Council Scholarly and Professional Goals for All Graduate Degree Students.
This policy describes graduate course numbers and which categories of courses may count towards graduate degrees.
This policy defines the distinction between 500-level (research-oriented) and 800-level (practitioner-oriented) graduate courses.
This policy prohibits the simultaneous offering of graduate courses (500- and 800-level) and non-graduate courses in the same classroom.
This policy defines that criteria for which an option in a graduate degree program can be offered.
This policy describes underlying goal of and the process by which graduate students may apply and be admitted to a dual-title graduate degree program.
This policy defines the conditions under which a graduate student may pursue a concurrent degree.
This policy defines integrated undergraduate-graduate (IUG) degree programs and describes procedures and guidelines for establishing an IUG program.
This policy outlines the criteria for establishing a joint degree program.
This policy describes the criteria and process for establishing a Postbaccalaureate or Graduate credit certificate program.
This policy defines residency and other requirements for graduate degrees classified as off-campus degree programs.
This policy presents guidelines for establishing collaborations with institutions outside the U.S. involving graduate education.
This policy defines the graduate common course numbers and special policies and procedures that apply to them.
This policy establishes criteria for distinguishing between academic and professional programs degree titles.
The purpose of this policy is to set the minimum requirements for admission to a graduate degree program.
This policy defines the different classifications for admission to the Graduate School.
The purpose of this policy is to define the conditions under which The Graduate School will offer provisional admission.
This policy defines the category of nondegree admission.
The purpose of this policy is to define the minimum requirements for international applicants to be admitted to a graduate degree program.
The purpose of this policy is to define conditions under which individuals may pursue a second doctoral degree.
The purpose of this policy is to define the circumstances under which credits taken while a student was not enrolled in a graduate degree program at Penn State may be applied towards graduate degree requirements at Penn State.
The purpose of this policy is to define the grading system used for graduate courses.
The purpose of this policy is to define circumstances under which graduate students' grades may be corrected.
The purpose of this policy is to define minimum standards of acceptable academic performance in graduate classes.
The purpose of this policy is to define conditions under which graduate students may earn credits by examination.
This policy defines the minimum and maximum credit load per semester for full-time academic work in a graduate program.
This policy defines how students may attend classes without receiving credit as either visitors or auditors.
This policy defines the circumstances under which undergraduate students may take 500- or 800-level graduate courses.
This policy describes how students admitted to one graduate degree or program may change to another.
This policy defines credit load limits and academic status for University employees enrolled in graduate courses.
This policy establishes the requirements for graduate students to be properly registered.
This policy defines continuity of registration, and the process for readmission to The Graduate School when continuity of registration is not maintained.
This policy defines the requirements for graduate students to register after they have completed all required course work and are nearing completion of their degree program.
This policy sets requirements for registration for work done away from campus.
This policy establishes the minimum residency requirement for students in a research doctorate program.
This policy describes when and how a Ph.D. student’s Ph.D. committee is formed and maintained through the course of his/her degree program of study.
The purpose of this policy is to identify the duties and responsibilities of the Doctoral Committee – Research Doctorate (hereafter, Ph.D. Committee) in guiding the student in scholarly work and professional development.
This policy establishes the content, form, scheduling, and reporting requirements for the Qualifying Examination.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the content, form, timeline, and reporting requirements for assessment of English competence.
The purpose of this policy is to define the requirements for the second summative assessment of doctoral student progress, the Comprehensive Examination.
This policy establishes the content, form, scheduling, and reporting requirements for the Comprehensive Examination of a research doctorate program.
The purpose of this policy is to define the final product of a student’s doctoral research effort.
The purpose of this policy is to define the requirements for the final summative assessment of doctoral student progress, the Final Oral Examination.
This policy establishes the requirements of the Final Oral Examination in a research doctorate program.
This policy sets the maximum time limit for students pursuing a research doctorate (Ph.D.).
This policy defines the requirements for a minor in a research doctoral (Ph.D.) degree program.
This policy sets admission requirements for research master’s degree programs (M.A. and M.S.).
This policy defines the minimum requirements for obtaining a research master's degree (M.A. or M.S.).
This policy sets the maximum time limit for students pursuing a research master's degree (M.A. or M.S.).
This policy defines the requirements for a minor in a research master's degree program (M.A. or M.S.).
This policy defines the acceptable culminating experiences for the research master's degree (M.A. and M.S.).
GCAC-700 defines the minimum requirements for obtaining a professional doctoral degree.
GCAC-701 defines residency requirements for residential professional doctorate degrees awarded by Penn State.
GCAC-702 defines the composition of the Professional Doctoral Committee in guiding the professional doctoral student in scholarly work toward their degree.
GCAC-703 defines the duties and responsibilities of the Professional Doctoral Committee in guiding the professional doctoral student in scholarly work toward their degree.
GCAC-704 defines the content, form, scheduling, and reporting requirements for the Qualifying Examination.
GCAC-705 establishes the content, form, timeline, and reporting requirements for assessment of English competence.
GCAC-706 establishes the content, form, scheduling, and reporting requirements for the Comprehensive Examination.
GCAC-707 defines the culminating experience required for a professional doctoral degree.
GCAC-708 sets the maximum time limit for students pursuing a professional doctorate.
GCAC-709 defines the requirements for a minor in a professional doctoral degree program.
GCAC-703 defines the minimum admission requirements for a professional master's degree.
GCAC-730 defines the minimum requirements for obtaining a professional master's degree.
GCAC-732 sets the maximum time limit for students pursuing a professional doctorate.
GCAC-741 defines the requirements for a minor in a professional master's degree program.
GCAC-742 defines acceptable culminating experiences for professional master’s degrees.
This policy describes the expectations for graduate student conduct and adjudication of allegations of violation of the Code of Conduct.
This policy describes how a range of concerns and disagreements involving graduate students and other members of the University should be handled.
This policy describes the procedure by which a graduate student is terminated from a graduate program for unsatisfactory scholarship.
This policy provides guidance to units in dealing with inadequate performance by graduate assistants.
The purpose of this policy is to describe when and how students may assist Graduate Faculty members in the instruction of graduate-level coursework (i.e., 500-and 800-level courses).
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Complete this interest form and we will help you get your Penn State experience off to a great start by providing you with information about the Penn States application process and sharing opportunities and options across our multi-campus system.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
This invite-only program will allow you the opportunity to explore the University Park campus, learn about the vast network of resources for students, and connect with your future academic college in a personalized way.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
The Graduate Admissions Decision System (GRADS) is an enterprise-wide online system created and supported by the Graduate School that allows graduate programs to
Supporting documents and information for the GRADS system.
Questions and Answers from the GRADS Workshops under the categories of Test Scores, GRADS, Applications, References, and FERPA
GradSense aims to help graduate students make wise financial decisions that will support their long term academic and professional career goals.
Graduate Assistant Tuition Rate Eligibility Program Graduate Assistant Tuition Rate Eligibility ProgramGraduate Assistant Tuition Rate Eligibility Program information and application
Information related to Graduate Council
The Articles of Authority of Graduate Council
Links to the standing committees of Graduate Council
Important curricular review dates
A list of the current members of Graduate Council
Guidelines for submitting new graduate course proposals within the Curriculum Review and Consultation System (CRCS).
The Graduate School's policies are formally approved guiding and governing principles that assist in the conduct of graduate education. Learn more about the Structure and Organization of Graduate Education Policies.
Links to forms for Graduate School students, faculty, and staff.
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
More than 200 graduate students registered for the 2021 Graduate Exhibition which included 156 graduate student participants in the research poster presentation option, 13 in the visual arts option, 11 in the performance option, 22 in the video option, and nine in the new design option. More than 200 individuals also volunteered to serve as judges.
W. Howard Cyr and Robert D. Smith share more in common than their love for and loyalty to their graduate alma mater Penn State. Both received master’s degrees and doctoral degrees. Both were also inspired to create endowments in support of the Graduate Exhibition, as an expression of gratitude for the influence Penn State had on their lives and careers.
Graduate Exhibition schedule
This FAQ was developed to answer questions commonly asked about the Graduate Faculty Membership policy.
Graduate Council policies and administrative procedures and national policy statements that affect or may be of interest to faculty and staff
The Graduate Faculty Teaching Award is intended to recognize faculty members for their outstanding teaching performance and advising/supervision of doctoral and terminal degree students. Graduate students, faculty, or staff may submit nominations to the nominee's graduate program professor-in-charge. Each graduate program is limited to one nomination.
OGFAA award program links for faculty and staff.
Financing graduate education at Penn State: types of funding, sources, Graduate School awards, and information for graduate assistants.
Following is a compilation of the most frequent inquiries to the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards Administration.
The Graduate School Alumni Society Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award is intended to recognize faculty members for exemplary leadership benefiting graduate students and faculty in an existing graduate degree program at Penn State.
Thank you for visiting the Alumni and Friends page on The Graduate School website. Whether you are exploring opportunities for engagement in Graduate School alumni events or seeking information on initiatives advanced by the Graduate School Alumni Society, your interest in maintaining a vibrant connection is sincerely appreciated.
Events calendar for the GSAS
Check out some of our highlighted alumni and their advice to current and future Penn State graduate students below!
The Graduate School Alumni Society is a constituent society of the Penn State Alumni Association. Our mission is to nurture relationships between graduate students and alumni globally; enhance the overall graduate experience; advance graduate education and research; and increase graduate alumni membership in the Penn State Alumni Association.
Awards that are supported by the Graduate School Alumni Society
The Awards Committee plans and implements the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) alumni recognition program which honors Penn State graduate alumni for outstanding professional achievement and humanitarian service. The awards are presented in the spring at the Graduate School Alumni Recognition Ceremony.
The Graduate School Alumni Society was recognized by the Penn State Alumni Association for outreach to graduate students with selection for the Volunteer Group Award in the Professional Development Category. Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford presented the award to Alumni Society President Cynthia Mable during the annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony last fall.
Check out some of our highlighted alumni and their advice to current and future Penn State graduate students below!
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
Contact information for the staff of the Graduate School
Links to Graduate School forms
Every semester, the Graduate School Exit Survey gives all Penn State graduate students who have activated their intent to graduate the opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences at the university.
Financing graduate education at Penn State: types of funding, sources, Graduate School awards, and information for graduate assistants.
This page is designed to provide those faculty and staff who are involved in graduate student awarding processes with direct access to information related to the administration of Graduate School-allocated funding.
Penn State graduate students wanting recognition of their commitment to college teaching may earn the Graduate School Teaching Certificate. The Graduate School Teaching Certificate was developed to provide graduate students with an avenue to enhance their teaching skills. The certificate is self-directed and available to all Penn State graduate students who fulfill the following requirements:
Penn State President Eric Barron presented 11 awards to more than 30 graduate students in recognition of outstanding achievement during the annual Graduate Student Awards Luncheon, held April 25 at the Nittany Lion Inn.
The Graduate Student Excellence in Mentoring Award recognizes senior doctoral students for exemplary and effective mentoring of undergraduate and/or new or junior graduate students that significantly contributes to the student’s personal growth, professional development and/or academic success.
The Graduate Student Excellence in Mentoring Award recognizes senior doctoral students for exemplary and effective mentoring of undergraduate and/or new or junior graduate students that significantly contributes to the student’s personal growth, professional development and/or academic success.
The Graduate Student International Research Award promotes and supports graduate student international research and scholarship that has potential for global impact. The award is to be used for travel, living expenses, and/or research-related costs (e.g., laboratory or fieldwork supplies; specialized software; costs associated with access to or reproduction of special collections; translation fees; etc.).
The Graduate Student International Research Award promotes and supports graduate student international research and scholarship that has potential for global impact. The award is to be used for travel, living expenses, and/or research-related costs (e.g., laboratory or fieldwork supplies; specialized software; costs associated with access to or reproduction of special collections; translation fees; etc.).
There are many resources you can utilize while pursuing your graduate degree at Penn State. Below you'll find more information and links to additional services you have access to as a graduate student.
If you have any questions, please contact graddeansoffice@psu.edu, and you can suggest adding a resource to this page by emailing gsmarcom@psu.edu.
The Office of Graduate Student Life and Well-being is designed to enhance the Graduate School’s efforts to support the health and well-being needs of Penn State graduate students.
The goal of the Graduate Student Ombudsperson Program is to provide graduate students with a neutral, informal, impartial, and confidential (except in cases in which reporting is required by University policy) resource to discuss problems, issues, and to raise questions and concerns. The ultimate objective of the program is to enhance communication, identify resources and options, and clarify possible misunderstandings to help settle issues without escalation.
The following are up-to-date policies and procedures that affect students of the Penn State Graduate School. Additional policies are located in Graduate Education Policies.
For James Fraser, a Ph.D. student in the intercollege molecular, cellular, and integrative biosciences program, studying red blood cell generation is a cause that he can personally understand. That is because he has hemophilia, a bleeding disorder where blood does not clot normally, and understanding blood and the underlying complex roles physiology plays in the blood is important to him.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
What if you could predict when a civil war would break out in a country? Or, what if there was a way to reverse the nerve damage associated with traumatic brain injury? Two graduate students at Penn State are doing extraordinary research to solve these problems that impact our global society.
Graham Endowed Fellowship program information.
Graduate School Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Incentive Program information
Supporting documents and information for the GRATS system.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that joint degree students receive the academic and administrative support needed to complete these complex educational programs.
This policy allows Schreyer Scholars to create individualized integrated undergraduate-graduate degree programs.
This policy establishes the course abbreviations used to record transfer credit.
This policy sets the minimum credit load per semester for international students.
This policy describes how graduate assistants, who are required to be registered as resident instruction students, as well as graduate fellows and trainees, who are assessed graduate assistant rate tuition, may register for World Campus courses during the fall, spring and summer semesters; and how eligible graduate students can apply for Summer Tuition Assistance for World Campus courses.
This policy defines withdrawal from the University.
This policy describes the requirements for submitting a thesis for a research master's degree (M.A. or M.S.).
This policy states the administrative requirements for graduation.
The purpose of this policy is to define the conditions under which postdoctoral fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and guests of the University may attend graduate courses for non-credit study.
The purpose of this policy is to provide the definition of and policies for appointing Graduate Assistants.
This policy describes how a student enrolled in a joint degree program may use double-counted courses to be eligible for a graduate assistantship (GA).
To establish Summer Graduate Assistant appointments for graduate students who will be teaching or undertaking research. Graduate students teaching or undertaking research who are eligible to have tuition for summer courses paid by the Summer Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) may also be appointed as a Summer Graduate Assistant. The title for these positions is “Summer Graduate Lecturer/Researcher.”
This policy defines the conditions under which graduate students may request a Short-Term Absence, Extended Absence, or Leave of Absence from their program of study, and the process for resuming their studies.
To define the requirements for graduate students traveling internationally in keeping with University Travel Policy TR01 International Travel Requirements.
GSAD-930 provides appropriate mechanisms for exceptions to academic requirements defined in Graduate Council policies.
The GSAS Early Career Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional success in their chosen field within the first ten years after obtaining their graduate degrees.
The Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Humanitarian Award recognizes an alumnus/alumna holding a graduate degree from Penn State who has made a positive societal impact on the welfare of humankind beyond the responsibilities of one's profession. This includes a significant contribution benefiting one's community, state, and/or nation, or people of other nations.
The Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Graduate School alumni who have achieved exceptional success in their profession, and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and Alumni Association.
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Working relationships between faculty, staff, and students are an important component of graduate education at Penn State. The quality of these relationships can make or break the graduate school experience. The development of a positive learning environment depends on a shared vision of educational values, objectives and expectations. It is the joint responsibility of faculty, staff, and students to work together to nurture this vision, and to encourage freedom of inquiry, demonstrate personal and professional integrity, and insure a climate of mutual respect.
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Penn State Graduate School alumnus H. Steven “Hank” Seifert received the Penn State Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Lifetime Achievement Award on March 24 at the annual GSAS Recognition Dinner. The award is presented to alumni who have achieved exceptional success throughout the course of their career and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and the Alumni Association.
The Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award recognizes graduate assistants for outstanding teaching performance. This award is sponsored jointly by the Graduate School, through the Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award endowment, and the Office of the Vice President and Dean for Undergraduate Education.
Recipients of the Harold K. Schilling Dean's Graduate Scholarship
The Harold K. Schilling Dean’s Graduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding graduate students whose course of study is relevant to science, religion, and ethics.
Health and Human Development (formerly known as Here's to Your Health).
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The College of Health and Human Development Accepted Student Presentation
Review the minimum high school course requirements for admission to a two-year (associate) degree program.
Review the minimum high school course requirements for admission to a four-year (baccalaureate) degree program.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
A brief summary of the history of graduate education at Penn State
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The mission of Penn State Homecoming is to celebrate tradition and instill pride in all members of the Penn State family through active engagement of students, alumni, faculty and staff across the community.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
McNair Scholars Program contact information
Housing options are available at every Penn State campus giving you a place to live and to learn.
Thank you for your interest in applying for graduate study at Penn State. Before applying, check out the following resources designed to help you throughout the application process.
How to avoid the most common mistakes when writing your thesis or dissertation.
Describes how Graduate Council members and other members of the University community can bring recommendations, ideas, or questions/concerns to Graduate Council for consideration.
Describes how Graduate Council members and other members of the University community can bring recommendations, ideas, or questions/concerns to Graduate Council for consideration.
Procedures to follow in order to submit a Doctoral Dissertation
Procedures to submit a Master's Thesis
The Howard B. Palmer Mentoring Award was established in 1991 in honor of Dr. Howard Palmer who served as senior associate dean of the Graduate School from 1985-1991. The award is presented to a full-time member of the faculty who demonstrates "effective mentoring through guiding and nurturing the collegial and professional development of junior faculty."
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Intercollege Graduate Student Outreach Achievement Award began in spring 2004 with a generous donation from alumni Steven E. and Alice R. Linberg and a matching commitment from University Outreach.
Intercollege Graduate Student Outreach Achievement Award Recipients
A calendar of important dates and deadlines in graduate education
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
General information and related links for faculty and staff of the Graduate School.
Many graduate students at Penn State receive funding packages in the form of graduate assistantships that involve teaching-, research-, or (in a few cases) administrative support-related activities. Below are some important facts pertaining to graduate assistantships (and where applicable, graduate fellowships and traineeships):
The Graduate Exhibition features the exciting research and creativity of Penn State graduate students. All members of the Penn State and local community are invited to serve as judges to help select the top presentations and celebrate the achievements of Penn State’s graduate students. The presentations are all designed for a general audience, so no special expertise is needed to be a judge.
Students may register on the Graduate Exhibition website.
Information for students who were once enrolled at Penn State and wish to return to the University.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
对于缺少信息状态的中国申请人,此视频将帮助您了解完整的宾州州立大学申请所需要采取的步骤
For Chinese applicants who are in a missing information status, this video will help you understand the steps you need to take to have a completed application for Penn State.
An integrated undergraduate-graduate (IUG) degree program combines a Penn State baccalaureate degree with a master’s degree as a continuous program of study. Integrated undergraduate-graduate students have the ability to pursue a coherent plan of study through the master’s degree, reduce the total time to completion for the master’s degree, work with the Graduate School faculty, and utilize the Graduate School resources.
FAQs on Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate (IUG) Degree Programs.
When faculty members from departments in two or more colleges collaborate to offer a graduate major, the program is designated as an intercollege graduate degree program. Penn State currently offers more than a dozen such programs, primarily at the doctoral level.
Penn State has a variety of mechanisms to offer interdisciplinary training. One method is the dual-title program, which is a unique model that fully integrates two fields of study into a single research/thesis problem. The dual-title program offers considerable value-added scholarship for students, along with enhanced methodological/ analytical skills, and broadens students’ employment/career opportunities.
This page provides information on transfer courses that have multiple attributes or have been designated as satisfying Inter-Domain criteria for multiple Knowledge Domains. Inter-Domain courses each demonstrate how two Knowledge Domains speak to one another and how knowledge in one Domain relates to knowledge in another.
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Get a glimpse of the student life experience with a series of videos showcasing Penn State.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Wherever you are on the entrepreneurial path, Invent Penn State has resources you can use. Our signature programs can help you start up and grow a business, find licensable technologies and investment opportunities, and get to know the Penn State entrepreneurial ecosystem.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology Accepted Student Presentation.
Meet Lexie, a current IST student, and take a video tour of the College of IST’s home – the Westgate Building.
Westgate Self-guided walking tour Penn State: Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) PDF
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State Graduate School alumnus James E. McClure received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Humanitarian Award on March 25 at the annual GSAS recognition dinner. This award was established to recognize alumni holding a graduate degree from Penn State who has made a positive societal impact on the welfare of humankind beyond the responsibilities of one’s profession.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Share your Penn State pride. Our alumni volunteers are important to the student recruitment process. Join us to help grow the Penn State family by emailing recruitment@psu.edu to create your Alumni Admissions Volunteer profile. You will be connected with the program coordinator, and will be notified of our official training to get you volunteering!
On November 27, 2018, Penn State will participate in #GivingTuesday—a day to celebrate philanthropy. During this event, challenges will be held to increase donor activity across the University.
Allison Cleary decided that she wanted to try something different, so the joint degree student who is working on an M.D. and a research doctorate (Ph.D.) in Cell and Molecular Biology at Penn State’s College of Medicine participated in a cancer lab rotation. Ultimately, the desire to expand her personal horizons placed Cleary squarely on a path to international acclaim as the 2015 Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists grand prize winner for her essay, “Teamwork: The Tumor Cell Edition.”
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
"Building for the Future”: It’s safe to say that Penn Stater & Former NFL Quarterback Wally Richardson may know a little about Leadership and Success. Would you like to learn about grit, success, and building for the future? If so, suit up and get ready for 4th and long.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
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La experiencia Penn State puede ser diferente para cada estudiante, dependiendo de sus metas e intereses.
Undergraduate Admissions welcomes large groups of 15 or more with registration. Group coordinators groups will find this set of resources useful in helping to plan for a successful trip to Penn State University Park.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Graduate School Alumni Society Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award Recipients
The Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) is for incoming first-year students accepted to the University Park campus. The program, which runs during Summer Session II, combines small, cohort-based courses with out-of-class programming and peer-mentoring to help students successfully transition to Penn State.
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Lester C. Griel, Jr., professor of veterinary science at Penn State, is the recipient of the 2014 Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes graduate school alumni who have achieved exceptional success throughout the course of their profession and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and the Alumni Association.
The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in the College of the Liberal Arts supports access and success of the traditionally underrepresented students in higher education.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
There are many fun ways for Lion Scouts to share their Penn State pride year-round!
List of Penn State graduate degree programs participating in the STEM Fall Open House
Some on-campus residence halls and apartments have designated floors to bring together students who share common interests and goals.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State Graduate School alumnus Matthew S. Hall received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Early Career Award on March 25 at the annual GSAS recognition dinner. This award was established to recognize alumni who have demonstrated exceptional success in their chosen field within the first 10 years after obtaining their graduate degree.
Eligibility requirements to apply for the McNair Scholars Program
Frequently asked questions about the McNair Scholars Program.
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (also known as the McNair Scholars Program) is one of 187 such programs nationwide. First established in 1989 and named after Dr. Ronald E. McNair, this program is designed to help academically talented students from traditionally underserved backgrounds reach their potential by earning a doctoral degree.
McNair Research Journals by McNair Scholars (2003-2019)
Summary of McNair Services provided to enrolled students
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
A list of the mechanisms/models for interdisciplinary graduate training at Penn State, along with links to more specific information
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Meet the Alumni and External Relations Team
Howard B. Palmer Mentoring Award Recipients
Success in graduate school depends in large measure on the quality of mentoring the student receives as well as a close and effective working relationship with an advisor. Ideally, a student’s advisor plays a mentoring role, providing advice on a variety of topics including dissertation projects, responsible conduct of research, professional development, and career selection.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Millennium Scholars Program.
Here's a look at our Millennium Scholars, which range from first-year students to a senior majoring in materials science and engineering who is planning a path to a Ph.D.
The Penn State Millennium Scholars Program is designed for high-achieving science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students who will become leaders in their chosen fields and are committed to increasing the diversity of professionals in STEM-related disciplines.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
“More Than A Hashtag” #SayHerName #ICantBreathe #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #Justice #Racism We have seen all of these, but how much do they matter? What did they change? We are going to discuss ways on how to find who your ally will be on a college campus and beyond. How to cut through the white noise and get into difficult and productive conversations. Your ally should not just post a trendy hashtag on Insta and that be the only thing. Your ally should roll up their sleeves and get dirty with you in the fight against racism.
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If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
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The MyPennState portal is where Undergraduate Admissions will collect and share information with you as you move through the admission process.
Penn State students interested in applying for a 2019 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) are encouraged to attend our annual information sessions:
Tips for applying for National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.
Join the entire Penn State community in celebrating transfer students during National Transfer Student Week (NTSW), from October 18-22.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
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If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Thank you for your interest in applying to graduate study at The Pennsylvania State University.
The Graduate School’s New Student Orientation is an online, asynchronous, and self-guided format Canvas course. It is available to all incoming graduate students on any Penn State campus, including the World Campus. The Orientation course will remain in a student’s canvas dashboard for the remainder of their time at the University. The Fall 2021 New Graduate Student Orientation Canvas Course will launch in the beginning of August.
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Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Join the Undergraduate Admissions Office, the Office of Student Aid, New Student Orientation, and Housing and Food Services to learn about everything you need to do should you decide to attend Penn State!
As the President of the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS), I have the privilege of meeting so many of our amazing graduate school alums. Be it during Board Meetings, the Career Exploration Workshop, the Graduate Exhibition, or the Doctoral Alumni Reunion, I’m always awed and amazed by the quality of the individuals who have received a graduate education and degree from Penn State University.
The Graduate School Alumni Society is accepting nominations at this time for three recognition awards—the Early Career Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Humanitarian Award. v
Nominations open for Graduate School Alumni Awards
Penn State was one of the largest institutional participants from among 212 universities in the latest National Research Council (NRC) Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs. Sixty-five Penn State programs were ranked in the 2006 assessment with top rankings in Anthropology, Plant Biology, Kinesiology, and Spanish.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
The Nursing Simulation Laboratory is designed to provide students with hands-on clinical experiences.
Take a closure look by visiting the Sim Lab website.
The responsibilities of the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services at Penn State encompass the academic involvement and concerns of all graduate students from the time they apply until they graduate.
Introduction to the faculty administrators in Penn State's Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School.
The Office of Theses and Dissertations (OTD) is the unit within GES that certifies electronic theses and dissertations (eTDs) have been prepared in accordance with the standards set by the Graduate Council and the University Libraries. OTD maintains eTDs held for delayed release to Open Access status and uploads eTDs to the University Libraries. In addition, this office coordinates commencement activities for the Graduate School, including the distribution of doctoral diplomas.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
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Penn State Alumni Admissions Volunteers form a crucial piece of the University's recruitment strategy. Get involved today to start sharing your Penn State pride with future Penn Staters.
Complete this interest form and we will help you get your Penn State experience off to a great start by providing you with information about the Penn States application process and sharing opportunities and options across our multi-campus system.
Whereas, In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dean of the Graduate School enabled optional alternative grading procedures as an exception to Graduate Council grading policies as authorized in the Bylaws of Graduate Council; and
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Links to Graduate School initiatives and programs
As you make your college decision, Penn State wants to make sure you have all the information that you need. Please consider joining us for an accepted student program we are holding in your area for students with offers of admission.
Types of Graduate Support
An overview of the Graduate Council Curricular Review Process
Overview of the structure and organization of Graduate Education Policies
Transfer course information for students currently enrolled at a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education university or a Pennsylvania community college
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Penn State Parents Program welcomes you to the Penn State family. We look forward to supporting you as you support your student. We are here to partner with you to ensure your student's success.
Instructions for securing your parking reservation when visiting the University Park campus as part of an Undergraduate Admissions Visit Program.
Every Penn State story begins with a MyPennState profile. Creating a profile takes less than a minute but it gets your Penn State story off to a great start, giving you access to our application this fall and other information about options and opportunities at Penn State.
Past Accelerate to Industry events.
Past Accelerate to Industry events.
Past Accelerate to Industry events.
The Paul Robeson Cultural Center provides programs and support services to encourage and cultivate the appreciation and celebration of the diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultures of many under-represented communities at Penn State.
How do thousands of individual "me’s" turn into a powerful "us," all to make the world a better place?
There are literally hundreds of reasons to choose Penn State. Among the many reasons you might consider Penn State, one stands out: high-quality academics.
Penn State offers top-tier academic programs, opportunities for research and engaged scholarship, and a wide range of organizations and activities combine for an experience that is distinctly Penn State.
The most important piece of every “We Are” is the spirit of community behind it.
Choose to study at one of our 20 campuses for your first two years and then finish your degree at another campus with the 2+2 plan.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Abington.
With the option of completing one of eighteen undergraduate majors at Abington or starting 160+ majors here and completing them at University Park, you will feel the power of community. Seize your moment today, at Penn State Abington.
Lions Gate is Penn State Abington's first residence hall located just off campus. Take a video tour with one of Lions Gate's Resident Assistants!
Our team provides support to Philadelphia area students on all aspects of the college admission process from taking the SAT to applying for financial aid.
Our job is to help students successfully navigate the transition from high school to college. We serve as Pittsburgh’s local Penn State resource.
You are a first-year student if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently in high school or has completed fewer than 18 college credits.
You are an international student if you require any type of visa to attend Penn State. This includes students living inside and outside the United States.
This section contains information to help parents assess whether Penn State is the right fit for their student and connect to resources for parents at Penn State.
School counselors play an important role in the application process, and Penn State hopes to make things as simple as possible for you and your students.
You are a transfer student if you have attempted or completed 18 or more credits at another college or university after high school graduation.
Penn State has the opportunities and resources to allow you to explore many different interests while obtaining a high-quality education. With more than 275 majors and 20 undergraduate Campus locations, we have something for everyone.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Altoona.
A brief overview of the academic programs and opportunities available at Penn State Altoona with Dr. Peter Hopsicker, associate dean for Academic Affairs.
Learn about Penn State Altoona and the Admissions process with Cassandra Lewis, a member of our Admissions team.
Learn about opportunities available in NCAA Division III athletics, club sports, intramurals, and recreational activities at Penn State Altoona from Brent Baird, director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Learn about diversity and inclusion initiatives at Penn State Altoona with Sue Patterson, director of Student Diversity and Inclusion Programming.
An overview of Penn State's financial aid process and resources with David Pearlman, director of Financial Aid at Penn State Altoona.
Mental Health Outreach Coordinator Jessica Mock and Student Disability Resources Coordinator Mandi Ronan offer an overview of services and resources provided by Penn State Altoona's Health and Wellness Center.
Learn about all that Student Affairs has to offer at Penn State Altoona with Dani Fry, associate director of Student Affairs.
Whether you make Penn State Altoona your home for 2 or 4 years, you’ll be part of a supportive community where you can excel in the classroom, build relationships with faculty, and meet some of your best friends.
Rachel Fowkes, a Penn State Altoona alumna and current employee, takes you on a virtual tour of our campus.
More than 3,000 students call Penn State Altoona home. With its 23 degrees, 60+ student clubs, NCAA Division III athletics, and two campus locations, Penn State Altoona is an exciting living and learning community.
Alum Christy Shields, now a meteorologist with WTAJ-TV in Altoona, PA, shares her experiences as a 2+2 student at Penn State Altoona and University Park
A set of standards and ideals demonstrated by all alumni admissions volunteers.
More than 174,000 alumni and friends keep their connection to our world-class University strong through membership in the Penn State Alumni Association — the largest and most powerful alumni network in the world.
The Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship for Penn State Alumni in the Graduate School provides recognition and financial assistance to students who have been admitted to the Graduate School at The Pennsylvania State University as candidates for a graduate degree and who received their undergraduate degree from the University.
The Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship for Penn State Alumni in the Graduate School provides recognition and financial assistance to students who have been admitted to the Graduate School at The Pennsylvania State University as candidates for a graduate degree and who received their undergraduate degree from the University.
Penn State has launched a national search for a new vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Beaver.
Take a virtual tour of the Penn State Beaver campus.
More than 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students call Penn State Behrend home. With its 40-plus degrees, 120 student clubs, NCAA Division III athletics, and an 854-acre campus, Penn State Behrend is an exciting living and learning community.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in startingthe admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Behrend.
Penn State Behrend's faculty-to-student ratio is 1:15, and our faculty members are accomplished instructors, providing students with a personalized learning experience.
A playlist of informative videos for students with an offer of admission to Penn State Behrend.
With more than 120 clubs and student organizations as well as dozens of concerts, speakers, and other special events held on campus every year, there are always plenty of things to do and opportunities to get involved at Penn State Behrend.
Admissions Counselor Katie Patterson introduces accepted students to Penn State Behrend programs, activities, and the next steps in the acceptance process.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in start ing the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Berks.
At Penn State Berks we are often asked "Why do you love Berks?" It's impossible to name just one thing- there are so many amazing aspects to our campus. But when it comes down to it WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS! And we want to give future Penn Staters the opportunity to learn what it's like to be a student at Berks inside and outside of the classroom.
At Penn State Berks Students participate in a vibrant and active community.
Get to know the Penn State Berks community by exploring the on-campus student living options.
Penn State students share how their experience at Penn State Brandywine helped them to achieve their goals.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Brandywine.
We asked a few of our first-year students and their parents about starting college and moving to campus. See how their answers compare!
What’s a Brandywinner? An involved Penn State Brandywine community member with notable achievements.
Through a consortium consisting of Penn State Brandywine, Abington, and Great Valley, undergraduate engineering students in the Philadelphia region can now complete their baccalaureate degrees in engineering without leaving the area.
Join our Admissions and Financial Aid teams along with faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about Penn State Brandywine. This webinar is for students who have been offered admission to Brandywine for the 2020-2021 school year.
Join our Admissions and Financial Aid teams along with faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about Penn State Brandywine. This webinar is for students who have been offered admission to Brandywine for the 2020-2021 school year.
Join our Admissions and Financial Aid teams along with faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about Penn State Brandywine. This webinar is for students who have been offered admission to Brandywine for the 2020-2021 school year.
Join our Admissions and Financial Aid teams along with faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about Penn State Brandywine. This webinar is for students who have been offered admission to Brandywine for the 2020-2021 school year.
"I can empathize with how difficult this change has been—both as a chancellor and as a parent." — Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells
The Communication Arts and Sciences program at Penn State Brandywine is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in the contemporary workplace.
Connect to prospective and admitted student resources at any of Penn State's 20 undergraduate campus locations.
Penn State's multi-campus system has 20 undergraduate locations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A top-ranked Career Services office and the largest on-campus career fairs east of the Mississippi give Penn State students access to internships and jobs.
An overview of the opportunities available in the College of Agricultural Science
Insights and highlights about the College of Agricultural Sciences.
A timeline for high school students interested in the College of Agricultural Science.
Get a sense of the exceptional facilities in the Penn State School of Music by taking a quick tour.
Get a sense of the exciting experiences that happen in the Penn State Stuckeman School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Graphic Design by taking a quick tour.
Information for students admitted into the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Information for students with an offer of admission to the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about aerospace engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Architectural Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Biological Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Biomedical Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Chemical Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Civil Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Computer Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Computer Science, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Data Sciences, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Electrical Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Engineering Science, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
The student experience in the Penn State College of Engineering is described by Megan Vareha.
Learn all about Industrial Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Mechanical Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
Learn all about Nuclear Engineering, the undergraduate experience, career pathways, and the latest advancements in the industry from students, faculty, and alumni of the Penn State College of Engineering.
The Penn State College of Engineering explores the core questions you should consider when you are thinking of becoming an Engineer.
Two Penn State College of Engineering students share their experiences.
Information for students with an offer of admission to the Penn State College of Health and Human Development.
Students in Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology describe the college and the opportunities it provides.
Information for students with an offer of admission to the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.
Information for students with an offer of admission to the Penn State College of Nursing.
As part of its land-grant university mission, Penn State is committed to providing access and retention to low-income Pennsylvania students through the Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP).
A Penn State education is an excellent investment in your future. This overview will provide students and families with general information about Penn State’s costs and the types of student financial aid and services that are available.
Students are not alone at Penn State. When needed, they can access counseling services for assistance.
Penn State Day is a university-wide open house program that connects future students admissions representatives and provides opportunities to learn about our top-notch academics, student life, and so much more.
Learn the details about the Penn State Discover Award available at our Commonwealth Campuses.
Information for students with an offer of admission to the Penn State Division of Undergraduate Studies.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State DuBois.
Here is the ticket to my future at Penn State DuBois.
Take a virtual tour of the Chemistry Department Whitmore Lab within the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
Take a virtual tour of the Chemistry Department Whitmore Lab within the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
Think math is just counting and equations? Today, math and statistics are crucial tools in science, engineering, and digital computing.
Whether you’ve dreamed of studying medicine or forensics, want to combine science and business, or would just prefer get a broad education in science— we have a program that could be right for you.
Whether you’ve dreamed of studying medicine or forensics, want to combine science and business, or would just prefer get a broad education in science— we have a program that could be right for you.
Are you fascinated by the basis of life and living things? Life scientists investigate the structure and function of living things, ranging from small things like molecules to whole living ecosystems.
Are you fascinated by the basis of life and living things? Life scientists investigate the structure and function of living things, ranging from small things like molecules to whole living ecosystems.
Think math is just counting and equations? Today, math and statistics are crucial tools in science, engineering, and digital computing.
Think math is just counting and equations? Today, math and statistics are crucial tools in science, engineering, and digital computing.
Are you interested in matter, energy, and their interactions? A degree in one of our physical sciences majors might be right for you!
Are you interested in matter, energy, and their interactions? A degree in one of our physical sciences majors might be right for you!
The Penn State Premedical-Medical (PMM) Program is an accelerated seven year program with three years of undergraduate study at Penn State followed by four years at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Take a virtual tour of the Science Complex within the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
Take a virtual tour of the Science Complex within the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
Penn State offers two programs for current high school students: dual enrollment and early college enrollment.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Fayette.
Small class sizes, an inclusive dynamic, and personalized academic support are just some of the reasons why Penn State Fayette feels like family.
Learn about our Nursing program, known for small class sizes, state-of-the-science technology, and hands-on learning experiences.
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Penn State Graduate School alumna Yiling Chen received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Early Career Award on March 19 at the annual GSAS recognition dinner. This award was established to recognize alumni who have demonstrated exceptional success in their chosen field within the first 10 years after obtaining their graduate degree.
Three Graduate School alumni and a current graduate student have been named William Penn Fellows by Governor Tom Wolf. The William Penn Fellowship, a two-year program focused on making Pennsylvania a better place to live, was established by Governor Wolf in summer 2016. Over 250 individuals with master’s-level and other advanced degrees applied to the program, which was then narrowed to 23 finalists before selecting the final ten fellows.
The Penn State Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Fall Open House will be held October 15-18, 2021. The program is designed for underrepresented junior and senior undergraduates who have strong academic records and are interested in applying for graduate programs at Penn State.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Greater Allegheny.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Harrisburg.
Penn State Harrisburg presents information on completing the steps to access financial aid resources.
The Penn State Harrisburg honors program provides students with opportunities to grow their academic experience.
Penn State Harrisburg students are part of an active and engaged community.
Students at Penn State Harrisburg are part of a strong and supportive community.
Our objective is to create a dynamic, multicultural student body at Penn State Harrisburg and to serve the greater Penn State community.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Hazleton.
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.
The system includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned with Select Medical), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations. The system also has jointly owned health care providers, including Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endoscopy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.
A brief overview of the campus housing and food services at Penn State.
Join Penn State Housing, Food Services and Residence Life to learn about everything you need to do should you decide to attend Penn State!
Penn State Learning is a multi-disciplinary academic assistance program that is staffed by peer tutors who are themselves undergraduates, by scholars in residence who are content experts in their respective fields, and by professional and administrative staff members.
Penn State Learning supports individual and group tutoring, learning community development, and collaborative projects with academic departments to assess learning and improve academic assistance resources for undergraduates.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Lehign Valley.
Manpreet Singh, current business student, gives a tour of some campus resources like, the Learning Center, Library, Multimedia Innovation Center, Career Services, and Fitness Center.
Penn State offers more than 275 majors, with four-year degrees offered at all 20 of our undergraduate campuses.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Mont Alto.
Information for students who have received an offer of admission to Penn State Mont Alto.
Student Aid information for students who have received an offer of admission to Penn State Mont Alto.
Students from many cultures come together at Penn State to form a vibrant community that welcomes learning and discovery.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State New Kensington.
Recent graduates say how they describe Penn State New Kensington.
We are Penn State New Kensington, and you're going to love it here! Learn about the campus' academic programs, student life and more.
Penn State New Student Orientation programs aim to provide you and those who support you with programs and services that assist your successful academic, social, and personal transition to, and through, the University.
AURORA offers new students a distinct entrance into Penn State. In this session, you’ll meet upperclassmen AURORA leaders who’ll share how to meet other first-year students during a fun, relaxed outdoor expedition that is a 3-credit class.
A message from the Penn State Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC).
The Penn State Premedical-Medical (PMM) Program is an accelerated seven year program with three years of undergraduate study at Penn State followed by four years at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
The Penn State Principles were developed to embody the values that we hope our students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni possess.
Living with a roommate is typically a part of college life. Learn more about how your roommate is assigned and what to expect when sharing living space.
Learn about the opportunities for scholarships and awards from across the University and at our campuses.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Schuylkill.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Scranton.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Shenango.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation provides funding for underrepresented students to pursue doctorates in mathematics, science, and engineering.
SMART is involved in many events and hosting prospective students throughout the year.
Build the foundation for a successful future as a student in the Penn State Smeal College of Business. Highly ranked by employers, the Smeal undergraduate experience is enhanced by numerous involvement opportunities and extensive corporate connections.
Penn State Undergraduate Admissions with the Office of Student Aid shares information about the Student Aid process at Penn State.
Starting in summer can be a great way to begin you Penn State experience. Many students choose to participate in the Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) The program combines small, cohort-based courses with out-of-class programming and peer-mentoring to help students successfully transition to Penn State.
We know costs are an important factor in any decision to invest in a college education. We want to help you to make an informed choice.
A message from Penn State Undergraduate Admissions Multicultural Outreach.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State University Park.
Connect to prospective and admitted student resources at any of the Penn State University Park Academic Colleges.
Take a quick tour of the Dining options at Penn State University Park.
Take a quick tour of the Housing options at Penn State University Park
Take a quick tour of the transportation options at Penn State University Park.
Join Penn State student tour guides to "tour" the University Park campus. This special virtual tour features building interiors, residence hall rooms, a dining commons and other popular campus locations.
Join Penn State student tour guides to "tour" the University Park campus. This special virtual tour features building interiors, including two residence hall rooms and a dining commons. Other popular campus locations will be featured as well.
If you are unable to visit University Park in person, check out our virtual tour to see many of the highlights of campus.
Connect with admissions representatives at a college fair, high school visit, or information session in your area.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
Take a tour of campus and get to know a few of the students from the Penn State Wilkes-Barre community.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State World Campus.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process at Penn State York.
Learn how Penn State will help you run your future. This brochure showcases important details for first-year Penn State applicants, including information about the application timeline, our 20 undergraduate campuses, and our 275+ academic programs.
Explore the opportunities available for international students to study at Penn State. Learn more about our 20 undergraduate campuses and how a Penn State education can set you up for success.
Learn how Penn State will help you run your future. This brochure showcases important details for first-year Penn State applicants, including information about the application timeline, our 20 undergraduate campuses, and our 275+ academic programs.
THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Each year, thousands of transfer students apply to Penn State to continue their academic career. Join these students and the Penn State community by earning your degree at one of our 20 undergraduate campuses.
Penn State's Schreyer Honors College is widely recognized as one of the top undergraduate honors programs in the country.
The Performance Option is open to all graduate students who are pursuing graduate degrees in the performing arts.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Postbaccalaureate and graduate certificates have become valuable tools for enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and entered the workforce, but may not have the time, financial resources or need for a master’s degree. Penn State currently offers over 75 postbaccalaureate and graduate certificates across a wide variety of disciplines, both in residence and online.
Postbaccalaureate and graduate certificates have become valuable tools for enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and entered the workforce, but may not have the time, financial resources or need for a master’s degree. Penn State currently offers over 75 postbaccalaureate and graduate certificates across a wide variety of disciplines, both in residence and online.
You already know the value and power of the Penn State network.
Put that network to work for you using LionLink, a robust career platform built by and for Penn Staters.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Predoctoral Training Grant Development Incentive Award program details
We should all be able to listen to all sides of an issue, to sense the willingness to move forward, and to take that step, and make a decision. As leaders, our aim needs to be to do what we believe is right.
- Dr. Eric Barron, President, Penn State University
Previous Alumni Association Disseration Award Winners from 2002 to 2007
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
One of the functions of the Office of Graduate Educational Equity is to plan professional development workshops.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
Learn about professional etiquette in graduate school and beyond during this two-part series.
The Professional Master’s Excellence Award recognizes individual student excellence in a professional master's degree program under the Graduate School, in any discipline, based upon the student’s academic record in the graduate program and the quality and impact of the student’s culminating experience, including creative works, performance, and projects conducted in a professional setting.
The Professional Master’s Excellence Award recognizes individual student excellence in a professional master's degree program under the Graduate School, in any discipline, based upon the student’s academic record in the graduate program and the quality and impact of the student’s culminating experience, including creative works, performance, and projects conducted in a professional setting.
Summary of program activities provided to enrolled students.
McNair Program Benefits provided to enrolled students
Accounting is often referred to as “the language of business.” As such, accountants develop and interpret financial data required for decision-making by managers, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
The Actuarial Science major at Smeal prepares students for careers in insurance, consulting, finance, and government agencies that demand quantitative and qualitative skills.
This major helps students achieve a critical understanding of the forms of knowledge, culture, and social organization that African-Americans have produced, and of the social conditions that have supported and constrained this work.
The major in African studies is a multidisciplinary program designed to offer students the opportunity to develop their understanding of various aspects of the African continent, including its socioeconomic conditions and global relations. The program utilizes historical, cultural, geographical, economic, and political approaches to equip students with skills to undertake research on issues pertinent to Africa and to prepare themselves for careers in a range of professions as well for post-graduate studies.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropological Science provides the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in anthropological theory, research methods, quantification, and laboratory science.
Anthropology is a holistic scientific discipline having links to the humanities. Anthropologists document, describe, and explain the physical and cultural differences of societies, both past and present. Anthropology sees the individual as part of a larger social order that both impinges upon and is molded by those who belong to it. Anthropology investigates how cultures interact and relate within specific economic, political, and ecological frameworks over time.
The major in African studies is a multidisciplinary program designed to offer students the opportunity to develop their understanding of various aspects of the African continent, including its socioeconomic conditions and global relations. The program utilizes historical, cultural, geographical, economic, and political approaches to equip students with skills to undertake research on issues pertinent to Africa and to prepare themselves for careers in a range of professions as well for post-graduate studies.
The major in Chinese is designed to develop skills in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Chinese, as well as to promote an understanding of the diverse literatures, cultures, and traditions of the Chinese-speaking world, ranging from China itself to Chinese-speaking America
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies is concerned with the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean world, including the ancient Greeks, Romans, and the peoples of Egypt and the Near East. The study of these civilizations includes their languages and literatures, history and politics, religion and mythologies, philosophies, and material culture.
This major helps students better understand and analyze how people communicate in order to influence others and impact the world around them. The ability to communicate effectively in personal, social, professional, and multicultural situations is an essential skill in modern society.
Designed for students who want to study literature with an interdisciplinary and global perspective, the major in Comparative Literature crosses the boundaries of geography, time, nationalities, languages, and cultures. The world of literature taught draws upon readings from the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and from many historical periods.
CIENT majors think of creative ways to breathe life into existing product lines or taking advantage of technology to lead a division into new business offerings or new business segments.
This major provides students with a broadly based liberal education focused on the understanding and analysis of crime and justice systems.
This major is designed for those who seek a broad understanding of the operation of the economic system and training in the methods and uses of economic analysis.
Energy Business and Finance has a highly innovative interdisciplinary curriculum, with core courses in energy and related fields; foundation courses in science and mathematics; and training in business, economics, and finance.
This exciting and unique major is the first of its kind in the country, exploring both the development of alternative sources of energy and conventional fossil fuels. Students study engineering fundamentals, renewable energy, and electrochemical engineering, as well as professional electives in business, finance, and management.
Majors explore the imaginative and practical uses of English through courses in literature, writing, rhetoric, and language. They develop perspectives on human nature and cultural values through American, British, and other English literatures; they learn how to gather, analyze, synthesize, and communicate information; they gain mastery over their language.
Students in this unique interdisciplinary curriculum study the critical environmental, safety, and health issues associated with the energy and mineral industries. They also study the safe and healthful design of industrial systems so that workers and the environment are protected from potential high risks.
Finance focuses on how individuals and business organizations raise money and capital, and how those resources are allocated among competing investment and consumption opportunities.
The B.A. major in French and Francophone Studies encourages students to develop fluency in the language as well as an appreciation of francophone literature and culture. The major can also help to prepare students for interdisciplinary professional careers in which a knowledge of a foreign language is useful.
Geographers’ careers include but are not limited to planning, environmental consulting, sustainability, policy analysis, demographics, cartography, remote sensing, and geovisualization. They work for government agencies, non-profit and educational institutions, and industry.
The majors offered in the Department of Geosciences are aimed at those of you who are passionate about understanding the Earth’s past and securing its future.
German Studies is an interdisciplinary academic sub-field of the Humanities concerned with the languages, literatures, arts, and politics of German-speaking communities in Europe and across the world.
The interdisciplinary major in Global and International Studies is intended to prepare students for lives and careers in a world that is increasingly interdependent. It reflects a "One World" concept that emphasizes the importance of global perspectives, foreign language study, and education or working experience abroad.
This major provides a broad introduction to the history of the great civilizations of the world and specific areas of historical inquiry. Centered in one of the basic, traditional disciplines, the History major offers invaluable preparation for students interested in a career in government, international relations, law, or librarianship, as well as essential training for those interested in a professional career as an academic or public historian, archivist, or secondary school teacher.
This major, administered within the Department of Political Science, is designed to provide students with a broad, comprehensive education in international politics by offering students options in International Relations, International Political Economy, and Security Studies.
The major offers training in the skills required for fluency in Italian and knowledge in Italian culture, civilization, and literature. Its aim is to open to the student both the traditions of one of the major formative components of the Western world and the continuing vitality of modern Italian and Italian-American life.
The Japanese major is designed for students who want to develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Japanese, and acquire profound knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and civilization in the context of East Asia.
This major helps students achieve a critical understanding of the forms of knowledge, culture, and social organization that African-Americans have produced, and of the social conditions that have supported and constrained this work.
This major helps students achieve a critical understanding of the forms of knowledge, culture, and social organization that African-Americans have produced, and of the social conditions that have supported and constrained this work.
This major permits students to undertake a study of work and the employment relationship in the context of a liberal arts education. A broad foundation of theoretical and professional knowledge is provided through a multidisciplinary approach.
This interdisciplinary major is designed for students who want a basic understanding of Latin America.
This major would allow students to receive a BA degree in Linguistics. Linguistics, which is the study of language as a structural, cognitive, historical, and cultural phenomenon, intersects with many different academic disciplines and career paths. Linguists study how people acquire their knowledge of a language (or multiple languages), how this knowledge interacts with other cognitive processes, and how best to model this knowledge.
Organizations need leaders—people who can effectively manage organizations and the people in them, as well as develop and implement strategies that will lead to success. Management majors find positions in all industries including professional services and consulting, consumer products, insurance, manufacturing, banking, retail, and more.
Management Information Systems (MIS) lives in the space that intersects technology and business. Our graduates create and use technology tools to improve and benefit businesses.
Penn State Smeal Marketing offers an education balancing the timeless foundations of marketing with leading-edge concepts and tools, connecting theory and practice to enable better business decisions, in a diverse and collaborative environment.
Materials Science and Engineering is the perfect major to prepare you to contribute to building solutions for a better world. Engineered materials impact our lives every day. The development of new materials and the design of new devices and systems make possible the technologies that we enjoy.
This major helps students achieve a critical understanding of the forms of knowledge, culture, and social organization that African-Americans have produced, and of the social conditions that have supported and constrained this work.
Our renowned Meteorology and Atmospheric Science program, which is one of the oldest and largest in the nation, spans all areas of the atmospheric sciences. The strength department lies in the diverse knowledge and reputation of our faculty for both teaching and research, and the array of opportunities for students to engage in research projects and extracurricular activities that provide community outreach.
Mining provides the mineral and energy resources for society, including coal, metallic ores, bauxite, phosphates, and salt, as well as the basic building products such as gravel, limestone, and stone that are essential to the nation’s highways, power plants, bridges, and building foundations. Mining engineers are seeking ways to extract essential raw materials without causing undue disturbance to the environment, as well as to prevent pollution and reclaim land mined in the past.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering program provides an up-to-date understanding of all phases of the petroleum and natural gas industry built on a strong foundation of basic science and engineering theory and practice.
Philosophy is the oldest of the liberal arts, and is often defined simply as the love of wisdom. Philosophy is at the core of the liberal arts tradition and provided the foundation for the modern university, yet it remains highly relevant to life in technologically complex, diverse, global, information driven societies such as our own.
Political science is one of the social sciences. It is the study of systems of governance and governmental institutions, political activity, political thought, and political behavior. Political science draws from many other academic disciplines, including economics, law, sociology, history, philosophy, geography, psychology, and anthropology.
Psychology is the scientific study of thought, behavior, and experience. Many people associate psychology with psychological therapy and the practice of clinical psychology. There are also many other important areas of scientific psychology, such as cognitive, developmental, industrial/organizational, and social psychology.
This rigorous program of study is designed to prepare students for careers in risk management, or risk analysis (including enterprise risk management and real estate), and government agencies that demand quantitative and qualitative skills needed to meet modern risk assessment requirements.
This rigorous program of study is designed to prepare students for careers in risk management, or risk analysis (including enterprise risk management and real estate), and government agencies that demand quantitative and qualitative skills needed to meet modern risk assessment requirements.
Russian Studies is an interdisciplinary sub-field of the Humanities and Slavic Studies that pertains to linguistics, literature, arts, history, politics, and more.
Social Data Analytics is an interdisciplinary major that prepares students to participate in both a research environment where “big data” is a major source of insight into social and political processes, and an economy increasingly organized around data analytics.
Sociology is the scientific study of social behavior and human social groups from individual families to nations. Sociology focuses on the ways that social environments, such as family, neighborhood, school, and society influence individuals’ life options, advantages and disadvantages.
Spanish is the native language of nearly 500 million people, making it the second-most widely spoken language in the world. It is an official language in 21 countries, each with a rich history and culture that are reflected in the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of this one language in its many dialectal variations.
A student reference guide providing a sample academic plan for the first four semesters in the Smeal College of Business.
A supply chain encompasses business functions and enterprises interconnected by resource flows of goods, services, information, and funds. Supply chain management spans these interconnected networks to acquire, produce, and deliver goods and services in our global economy.
This interdisciplinary major is designed to develop a broad understanding of the study of women and women's perspectives in all areas of academic scholarship.
Alumni volunteers assist the Undergraduate Admissions Office by sharing their Penn State experiences during prospective and accepted student recruitment activities.
The Penn State Tour Guide Program offers additional opportunities to connect with prospective students and work on their professional development. Check some of them out here.
Detailed information about the program requirements for enrolled students
Penn State ofrece más de 275 programas académicos y tiene más de 150 años de liderazgo en educación universitaria.
The Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) was established in 1997 to help support graduate education at Penn State and facilitate professional interaction between Graduate School alumni and graduate students. The Alumni Society supports or sponsors the following programs:
Penn State offers virtual visit experiences to help guide prospective students through the admissions process. Virtual visit experiences connect prospective students to Penn State resources and provide students with a view of the opportunities available at any of our 20 undergraduate campus locations.
Penn State's Graduate School is one of the largest in the nation with more than 14,000 graduate students enrolled at the University Park campus, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Penn State Great Valley; Penn State Harrisburg; and the Penn State College of Medicine. Certain professional degree programs (M.Eng., M.Agr., M.Ed., etc.) are also offered at other locations and through the Penn State World Campus.
We take pride in being one of the largest graduate schools in the nation and in our exemplary faculty and high-quality degree programs, many of which are nationally ranked.
Instructions for submitting course syllabi for applicants who have not yet been admitted to Penn State and have completed course work at another institution.
Admitted provisionally by the program of study. This is a temporary classification that a student may remain for a period of two semesters following admission and no longer. If the conditions of the provisional admission are not met within this time, it may result in termination from the academic program.
Learn the details about the Provost's Award available at Penn State’s 20 undergraduate campuses
Estamos muy emocionados de que hayas dado los próximos pasos con Penn State y estas considerando formar parte de nuestra familia! Vamos a ver que son esos pasos para aplicar.
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If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Penn State Alumni Association has named Rachel C. Sayre, a 2011 graduate of the School of International Affairs, as a recipient of the Penn State Alumni Achievement Award.
Penn State New Kensington's Radiological Sciences Program is a comprehensive academic and clinical-based curriculum.
This page provides summaries and links to recent actions of Graduate Council.
This page provides summaries and links to recent actions of the Graduate School.
This document suggests examples of recommended practices in each of three core areas for all of the key participants in graduate student education. Programs are encouraged to use these suggestions as a starting point to develop a set of recommended practices that meets the needs of their students.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold a degree from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates. Degree must be a:
Infomation regarding Penn State's commitment to educating about and promoting research ethics within the University community
The Research Poster Option is open to graduate students from all disciplines to present their research in person to a general audience on Friday March 24, 1-4 p.m. in the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus.
A commitment to safety helps make on-campus living a place where students can feel welcome and thrive.
Will Penn State consider you a Pennsylvania resident?
Many offices at Penn State work together to create an environment where adult learners can thrive.
Review the resources below for more information about Penn State and the application process for transfer students.
Collection of resources focused on the ongoing discussion related to the Penn State Budget Allocation Model including information on the Academic Program and Portfolio Review (APPR) process.
If you are looking to resume your academic study, change your major and/or degree, or add a certificate program, you must submit an application. Additional details are available below.
If you are looking to resume your academic study, change your major and/or degree, or add a certificate program, you must submit an application. Additional details are available below.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State Graduate School alumnus Robert B. Pippin received the Penn State Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Lifetime Achievement Award on March 23, 2019, at the annual GSAS Recognition Dinner. The award is presented to alumni who have achieved exceptional success throughout the course of their career and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and the Alumni Association.
Connect with an admissions representative in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing.
Four-Year Program Deadlines for the Nese College of Nursing undergraduate degree programs.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award honors interdisciplinary materials research at Penn State which yields valuable, unexpected results and recognizes genuine innovation not previously achieved.
Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award Recipients
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below
Penn State recognizes that on-campus safety is a concern for all students and their families.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Take a virtual tour of the Penn State School of Music and explore some of the world-class facilities.
An accepted student program for newly admitted students into the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State.
A top honors program, the Schreyer Honors College offers students an unparalleled honors education and academic experience.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Schreyer Honors College.
An accepted student program for newly admitted students into the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State.
A Step by step video tutorial, with tips, on how to complete your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) for Penn State.
SRAR is short for Self-Reported Academic Record, an initiative to ultimately have all future undergraduate applicants to the University submit their high school record as part of the application process, rather than having the school counselors send transcripts for each applicant.
Information regarding submitting official transcripts from other institutions.
Do you want to make a difference? Learn how to be a leader? Develop skills that will help you find a job? Create lasting connections? Check out all of the service and leadership opportunities in Student Affairs.
La comunidad de Penn State ofrece muchos servicios de apoyo a los estudiantes para garantizar su éxito en la universidad.
Students share their pride and excitement about becoming part of the Penn State community.
Shaver’s Creek is committed to extending Penn State’s Outreach mission of instruction, service, and research. Through quality programs, we teach, model, and provide the knowledge, values, skills, experiences, and dedication that enable individuals and communities to achieve and maintain harmony between human activities and the natural systems that support all living species.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Six Elected to Graduate School Alumni Society Board of Directors
Connect with an admissions representative in the Smeal College of Business to learn more about undergraduate academic programs.
Find information and online resources for prospective students interested in starting the admissions process and admitted students who are taking the next steps in the enrollment process in the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Information for students with an offer of admission into the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Students in the Smeal College of Business describe their academic journey.
Students in the Smeal College of Business describe their academic journey.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
Smeal four-year bachelor’s degree programs cover critical areas of today’s modern business world and allow you to tailor your academic experience to your unique goals.
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If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
¡Somos Penn State Berks! Tenemos profesores quien hablan español, y múltiplos programas y clubs para estudiantes hispanos. ¡Bienvenidos a la institución de Penn State!
Penn State Graduate School alumnus Sounak Gupta received the Graduate School Alumni Society (GSAS) Early Career Award on March 27, 2021, at the annual GSAS Doctoral Alumni Recognition Ceremony. This award was established to recognize alumni who have demonstrated exceptional success in their chosen field within the first ten years after obtaining their graduate degree.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Spend A Summer Day is a university-wide virtual open house for prospective students and families to explore opportunities at any of Penn State's 20 undergraduate campus locations.
Spend a Summer Day is a university-wide open house program that connects future students admissions representatives and provides opportunities to learn about our top-notch academics, student life, and so much more.
Spend A Summer Day 2021 is a university-wide virtual open house for prospective students and families to explore opportunities at any of Penn State's 20 undergraduate campus locations.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Virtual Spring 2020 Commencement
Saturday May 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Spring Career Days is a university-wide recruitment event that brings over 300 employers on campus to connect with students regarding potential careers. The event takes place over two days.
Frequently-asked questions about the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR).
Have you ever witnessed something that you knew wasn’t right, but you didn’t know how to step in and stop it? Our bystander intervention program teaches you how to take action because everyone plays a role in watching out for each other and we all deserve to be safe. At Stand for State, we empower students to step in when it counts.
2023-2024 Graduate Council Standing Committee Priorities.
Rules of procedure and the committee structure of Graduate Council
Complete this interest form and we will help you get your Penn State experience off to a great start by providing you with information about the Penn States application process and sharing opportunities and options across our multi-campus system.
If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Apply now page for STEM.
Follow these steps to complete your Penn State application.
Not sure where to begin? These steps to apply will outline the process of submitting your Penn State application.
These steps to apply for international students will help you understand what is required for your Penn State application.
Students transfer to hundreds of programs across 20 campuses. Learn more about transferring to Penn State.
The Graduate School's current strategic plan
The Office of Student Activities cultivates student learning by fostering exploration, community engagement and development through educational and experiential opportunities.
More than 68 percent of Penn State students receive some type of financial aid.
Penn State has a disability services office at every Penn State campus that provides accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Each designated office
By enabling even more students to have transformative experiences, the Student Engagement Network is helping to make Penn State a more vibrant place to live, learn, and grow. The network, which launched in 2017, is a comprehensive initiative across twenty-four campuses that connects students with curricular and co-curricular opportunities such as research, student organization involvement, community leadership, study abroad, internships, arts and performances, and more. Out-of-classroom learning accelerates students’ development and enhances their preparation for life after graduation.
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
Student organizations have proven to have a significant impact on a college students' experience. Student organizations offer opportunities to learn, engage in multiple communities, and of course, to have some fun!
The Student Programming Association (SPA) is a student run organization that exists to serve the student body by providing diverse activities, programming assistance and resources, which enhance a student's overall co-curricular experience. Activities comprise of concerts, novelty events, and lectures, all funded by Penn State University’s student-initiated fee.
Graduate School student awards intended to recognize outstanding achievement. Nominations and applications for programs are reviewed and recipients are selected by members of the graduate faculty.
Penn State provides essential student support services at all 20 undergraduate campuses.
Funding for the following Graduate School student support programs is allocated to colleges and recipients are selected within those units. Questions regarding application for the following programs can be directed to the appropriate college.
The world awaits. Every year thousands of Penn State students and faculty engage the world through academic programs, research, service, internships, and cultural immersion abroad. Personal development, new knowledge and enhanced perspective drives global impact.
Instructions for submitting course syllabi for current Penn State students who are planning to study abroad through a program not affiliated with the Office of Global Programs
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Every Penn State story begins with a MyPennState profile. Creating a profile takes less than a minute but it gets your Penn State story off to a great start, giving you access to our application this fall and other information about options and opportunities at Penn State.
Successfully maintaining active connections between Graduate School Alumni and the graduate community at Penn State will forever remain a strategic priority of the Graduate School. Thus, it is not a coincidence that the stories in this edition of the Graduate School Alumni Newsletter are focused around a central theme of engagement.
Penn State offers unique summer programs for first-year students.
Details about the Summer Research Internship Program
https://www.btaa.org/resources-for/students/srop/introductionThe Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is an eight-week research program designed to interest talented undergraduate students from underrepresented groups in academic careers and to enhance their preparation for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors. In addition to the research experience, the program includes professional development workshops, seminars, field trips, and social activities.
Summer Tuition Assistance Program funding program information.
Conducted annually since 1957, the SED is a census of all individuals receiving a research doctorate from an accredited U.S. institution in a given academic year.
Penn State sees sustainability as starting with people. The goal of sustainability is to create a holistic approach to human health, economy, and happiness. A stable and clean environment is an important part of that vision; but so, too, are issues like ending poverty, creating dynamic community infrastructure, and guaranteeing gender equity. Only with all of these components can we guarantee a sustainable future for all people.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Assistantships are provided as aids to completion of advanced degrees. As such, they should be related to the graduate student's disciplinary field and wherever possible tied to the student's program of study so as to contribute in a relevant manner to the student's professional development.
Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award Recipients
The following is a list of graduate faculty who have received the Graduate Faculty Teaching Award since its inception in 1992.
The Graduate School at Penn State is dedicated to developing faculty and graduate students' commitment to ethical teaching practices.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Test-optional evaluation process. Students applying for admission to Penn State for the summer or fall terms through 2025 will have the option of having SAT/ACT scores included in their evaluation for admission.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Have you ever wondered how humans came to have hair with different colors and textures? Have you ever wanted to say something to someone about their race and culture but did not know if you would offend them? If you find yourself thinking about these kinds of questions, we are going to give you an opportunity to experience a Penn State class before you enroll.
University Support for Externally-Funded Graduate Fellowships
The Alumni Newsletter features information and updates about current events at The Graduate School.
This session provides an overview of the Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP). Now in its 27th year, LEAP is an academic summer program open to all incoming first-year students at the University Park campus.
An overview of the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards Administration.
The Rock Ethics Institute (REI) promotes engaged ethics research and ethical leadership from its home in Penn State's College of the Liberal Arts.
A world leader in cultivating collaborative approaches to emerging ethical challenges that span traditional fields, the REI regularly collaborates with national and international organizations, as well as other institutes and centers at Penn Staet and local community partners.
Welcome to the third issue of the Graduate School's Alumni Newsletter. In this edition of the Newsletter, we showcase two outstanding graduate students seeking to solve societal problems through complex research. Both students, John Beieler and Matthew Shorey, were featured in the Beaver Stadium Pictorial – otherwise known as the football game day magazine– and a special announcement was made during the game on October 22, acknowledging their outstanding research efforts, as well as those of all graduate students at Penn State.
Successfully maintaining active connections between Graduate School Alumni and the graduate community at Penn State will forever remain a strategic priority of the Graduate School. Thus, it is not a coincidence that the stories in this edition of the Graduate School Alumni Newsletter are focused around a central theme of engagement.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Graduate School, the University Libraries, and the graduate faculty of Penn State have established format standards that a thesis or dissertation must meet before receiving final approval as fulfillment of a graduate requirement.
Add "Revised 1/20/20" on the last page of the Thesis Guide.
Thesis, Dissertation, Performance, and Oral Presentation Deadlines Calendar - The following deadlines are for theses, dissertations, DMA performances, and DNP final oral presentations only. Students writing master's papers should contact his/her program for deadlines.
Thirteen graduate students receive prestigious Penn State Alumni Association Dissertation Award
The purpose of this fund shall be to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students enrolled at Penn State who are performing industrially-sponsored research. Consideration for grants and awards from this fund shall be given to all full-time graduate students who are performing industrially-sponsored research in connection with the Ben Franklin Partnership Fund Program, and who have achieved superior academic records. If there are no Ben Franklin projects available, monies will be used to assist graduate students performing other industrially-sponsored research.
Recipients of the Thomas and June Beaver Award
THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research—all in pursuit of a cure.
Our yearlong efforts culminate in a 46-hour dance marathon.
Complete this interest form and we will help you get your Penn State experience off to a great start by providing you with information about the Penn States application process and sharing opportunities and options across our multi-campus system.
Every Penn State story begins with a MyPennState profile. Creating a profile takes less than a minute but it gets your Penn State story off to a great start, giving you access to our application this fall and other information about options and opportunities at Penn State.
Timothy B. Gage, who received three advanced degrees at Penn State, is the 2016 recipient of the Graduate School Alumni Society Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to alumni who have achieved exceptional success throughout the course of their career, and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and the Alumni Association.
Courses from a another University or College must meet specific criteria in order to be eligible for review as transfer credit into Penn State.
Credits from another institution can transfer into Penn State in a variety of ways. Your adviser in your academic college will determine how your transferred credits may be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Information regarding how Penn State evaluates credit transferred from other institutions.
Students wishing to transfer to Penn State should review program and campus requirements to determine eligibility.
The best way to know if a campus is a good fit for you is to visit—we hope you will take some time to experience Penn State.
Current high school students and first-year applicants can transfer college credit to Penn State in a number of ways, including through examination or dual enrollment programs.
International students can transfer credit to Penn State in a number of ways, including examinations or previous college coursework.
Penn State will evaluate transfer students’ previous course work for possible transfer credit—find out how.
Adult students and military students can transfer credits to Penn State in a number of ways.
The Transfer Credit Tool allows you to see how courses taken at other universities transfer to Penn State. The Penn State college/major of enrollment will determine how transfer credits will be used to meet degree requirements.
The department of Transportation Services offers a variety of programs and services that make it easier for you to get to and around campus.
Helpful information for accessing directions and staying current with local weather advisories for large groups visiting Penn State University Park.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
A step-by-step tutorial, with tips, on how to complete your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) for Penn State.
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The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) is for students who are exploring options in more than one major or academic college.
A brief overview of the Penn State admissions process and the opportunities available to students interesting in joining the Penn State community.
"At Penn State you are going to have incomparable opportunities to listen to and speak with some of the smartes and most interesting people in world ... this is not only about gaining new knowledge and challenging your own assumptions, but learning and making discoveries with them"
Penn State welcomes the application and enrollment of undocumented students with or without DACA. Undocumented students and DACA recipients can find a safe environment and supportive community at Penn State.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently created the William Penn Fellowship, a two-year program focused on making Pennsylvania a better place to live. Established by Governor Tom Wolf, the program is looking for individuals who are passionate about public service and interested in addressing the challenges facing Pennsylvania. Fellows will work closely on a variety of Governor Wolf’s priorities, including Jobs that Pay, Schools that Teach, and Government that Works.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.
Degree program deadlines for students applying to two-year undergraduate degree programs in the University College.
University Graduate Fellowship program information.
Accepted Student Programs at University Park are hosted by Admissions and the college to which you have received your offer of admission. With a variety of programs available during the week and on Saturdays, you have many options to learn more about the next steps in the admissions process, connect with current Penn State students, explore academic opportunities specific to your program, and experience life as a Penn Stater.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Learn about writing a federal resume and navigating the USAjobs site. Presented by Tabitha Oman, an attorney who specializes in compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, risk, sustainability and governance.
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Complete this interest form and we will help you get your Penn State experience off to a great start by providing you with information about the Penn States application process and sharing opportunities and options across our multi-campus system.
Appointment of graduate students to half-time assistantships at stipend grades 9, 10, 11, and 27 or to quarter– or three-quarter-time assistantships at any grade (9-27) is intended for special circumstances where it becomes necessary to provide stipend rates outside the required half-time grades of 12 through 26.
Appointment of graduate students to half-time assistantships at stipend grades 9, 10, 11, and 27 or to quarter– or three-quarter-time assistantships at any grade (9-27) is intended for special circumstances where it becomes necessary to provide stipend rates outside the required half-time grades of 12 through 26.
The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department at Penn State is pleased to announce that its Bridges to the Doctorate Program, jointly coordinated with Alcorn State University, has achieved an 80 percent success rate since its inception in 2006. The NIH funds the national Bridges program through an R25 grant, which provides support to underrepresented science students as they continue from a master’s degree program into a doctoral degree program.
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The Office of Veterans Programs (OVP) at the University Park campus is organized as a comprehensive, direct service unit for veterans and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) benefits recipients.
Videos should be a short presentation (5 minutes or less of content, plus up to 30 seconds of acknowledgments) that captures the excitement, importance, and value of your scholarly work. Videos will be judged using criteria appropriate to the video format. Specific judging criteria are provided below. The format for the video is up to the presenter and can range from a narrated powerpoint presentation to a presentation with video and music. object, a video game, a computer-aided design (CAD), simulations, musical composition, or other design object.
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If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Three of our Bellisario College students gave viewers a virtual tour of Carnegie Building, The Bellisario Media Center, and the Centre County Report studio set.
Show us your #PSUVirtualPride! To participate in our #PSUVirtualPride activity, download one (or all) of these images and set it as your virtual meeting background.
The vision and mission of Penn State's Graduate School
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
The Visual Arts Exhibition is open to all Master of Fine Art students for whom a studio component is a part of their required research.
A gallery timelapse of Penn State Visual Arts students in action.
Waddell Biggart Graduate Fellowship Recipients
Waddell Biggart Graduate Fellowship program information.
Six Graduate School alumni have joined the Board of Directors of the Graduate School Alumni Society to serve a three-year term.
The new members are Paula Bach, Tyler C. McCandless, Lawrence M. Mylin, Cathy A. Rusinko, Amy Thul-Sigler and Sarah Worley.
Penn State’s Graduate School offers more than 160 programs at a number of locations across Pennsylvania. You can choose to study at University Park; Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Penn State Harrisburg; Penn State College of Medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center; and the School of Graduate Professional Studies at Penn State Great Valley.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
If you have taken DSST exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
After your application is submitted, your program of study will review application materials and make a decision. Please refer to your program of study for specifics on timing of a decision.
Take a look at what Penn State DuBois has to offer.
Undergraduate Admissions will be closed
Friday, December 22, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
How and when to withdraw from Penn State, and what to consider before you do so.
Penn State World Campus is the online campus of Penn State. Its mission is making sure you have access to a quality academic experience, even if you have job and family obligations to fulfill. If you would prefer to learn in an engaging online environment rather than at one of our brick-and-mortar campuses, we'll bring our campus to you.
Penn State World Campus offers the convenience and flexibility of learning online—anytime, anywhere.
Degree program deadlines for students applying to two-year undergraduate degree programs offered through the Penn State World Campus.
Four-Year Program Deadlines for undergraduate degree programs offered through Penn State World Campus.
If you have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be able to earn Penn State credit.
Penn State requires the submission of specific academic credentials to complete your application. Review the secondary and post-secondary requirements for your country below.