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The ¾ÅÓεç×Ó Undergraduate Admissions application requires applicants to pay a nonrefundable application fee via credit card. Students who have requested and received an approved application fee waiver will be able to bypass the payment screen on the application.

Domestic Fee: $65

International Fee: $75

¾ÅÓεç×Ó has basic admission requirements for two-year and four-year degrees, as well as the additional requirements for special programs. Depending on your applicant type, additional requirements may also need to be met.

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Students not yet enrolled at ¾ÅÓεç×Ó should email admissions@psu.edu with any request to update residency to learn more about requirements and processes. Current students will work with the Office of the Bursar for any appeals to review . Please review ¾ÅÓεç×Ó's residency information and policies to understand how applicants are considered for tuition purposes.

A variety of resources are available to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó's , with additional tuition assistance information available through the .

¾ÅÓεç×Ó Undergraduate Admissions can be reached by mail at 201 Shields Building, 664 Curtin Road, University Park, PA 16802. Review our for additional ways to connect with ¾ÅÓεç×Ó Undergraduate Admissions.

The deadlines for submitting an application may vary depending on your applicant type and the semester you interested in enrolling at ¾ÅÓεç×Ó. Please review a common list of admissions dates and deadlines to help you stay on track in the application process as part of .

¾ÅÓεç×Ó offers a variety of clubs and organizations at all 20 undergraduate campus locations. Please review information to help finding your place at ¾ÅÓεç×Ó.

Visit our resources for more information about the ¾ÅÓεç×Ó Community.

Student housing is available at many ¾ÅÓεç×Ó campuses. Find more information on the admissions  or by contacting the directly.

¾ÅÓεç×Ó offers a variety of meal plans and dining options for students. Review our to explore dining options available at various ¾ÅÓεç×Ó campuses.

A variety of are available to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó's military and veteran students. The provides additional resources to help ease your transition as you become a ¾ÅÓεç×Ó student and pave the way for your academic and career success.

Convenient can be found on each ¾ÅÓεç×Ó campus including dining commons, food courts, cafeterias, cafes, convenience stores, and of course .

¾ÅÓεç×Ó University Park has a variety of Division 1 athletics and is as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Learn more about available sports through the . Additional athletic opportunities are available at the ¾ÅÓεç×Ó at various competition levels. Visit the site for more information.

Students who have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations may be able to earn ¾ÅÓεç×Ó credit. Please review our  information.

If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP) tests, you may be able to earn ¾ÅÓεç×Ó credit. Please review our  information.

Students who have taken Advanced Level (A-Level) Examinations may be able to earn ¾ÅÓεç×Ó credit. Please review our  information.

¾ÅÓεç×Ó offers more than 275 majors, with four-year degrees offered at all 20 of our undergraduate campuses and online at our . Explore our to learn more about our academic programs and campus options.

All students are required to graduate with a minimum of 2 units of foreign language. This may be satisfied with High School units or taken while a student at ¾ÅÓεç×Ó. Please review our for more information.

Reach ¾ÅÓεç×Ó Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@psu.edu or (814) 865-5471. General ¾ÅÓεç×Ó questions can be addressed at (814) 865-4700. Review a full listing of to reach a specific ¾ÅÓεç×Ó Campus admissions office or connect with ¾ÅÓεç×Ó Admissions resources.

¾ÅÓεç×Ó has 20 undergraduate campus locations in the state of Pennsylvania. Students have two options when applying to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó University Park, one of our commonwealth campus locations or to an online program at our World Campus. Students may apply to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó using either the MyPennState application, or through the CommonApp. ¾ÅÓεç×Ó holds no preference between the two methods and encourages students to use the method which works best for them. Review our for admission requirements and steps to apply.

Returning to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó

We are so happy you want to come back to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó and continue your studies! Your student status at the time you left the University will determine the next steps you need to take in order to re-enroll.

Re-enrolling Students who were in Degree Status

Students who previously attended ¾ÅÓεç×Ó and were in a degree program at the time of last enrollment, or students who want to return to complete a second undergraduate degree, need to contact the Office of the University Registrar to request to be . We look forward to having you back at ¾ÅÓεç×Ó.

Yes, ¾ÅÓεç×Ó has an extensive Study Abroad program with a variety of timeframes and locations. Review our and begin to explore your options for adding a program to your ¾ÅÓεç×Ó experience.

¾ÅÓεç×Ó offers a variety of 2-year associate degrees. Explore the  offered by campus location.

Taking College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations may allow you to earn ¾ÅÓεç×Ó credit. Please review our  information.

Yes, students may attend ¾ÅÓεç×Ó as . Please review our steps for who want to apply for admission into a degree program at ¾ÅÓεç×Ó.

Yes, students who were homeschooled may apply to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó.

Admissions Standards

All prospective students, whether in a high school or a homeschool program, will be subject to the same admissions standards.

Homeschool Requirements

Below are the basic admission requirements for all applicants, though depending on the major you choose, you may have to fulfill additional requirements.

• Academic coursework prerequisites

• Level of achievement (grade-point average)

• Standardized tests (SAT or ACT): ¾ÅÓεç×Ó will be Test Optional through summer/fall 2025. First-year ¾ÅÓεç×Ó applicants are able to chose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications.

• Proof of graduation: Final high school transcript with a school administrator signature and indication of a graduation date.

Since some students in homeschool programs may not follow a traditional high school curriculum, we may request further detailed documentation of their high school coursework and evaluations of progress as needed.

If you have already enrolled in or plan to enroll in any academic program in addition to high school (for example, college-level courses through a local college or university), please submit those credentials with your application in addition to the coursework documentation. Accredited program credits may be transferable to ¾ÅÓεç×Ó.

Housing is only guaranteed for first-year students attending University Park, Behrend, and Schuylkill campuses. Housing options are available at all ¾ÅÓεç×Ó Campus locations. Find more information on the  or by contacting the directly.

Online learning options are available through . ¾ÅÓεç×Ó World Campus offers the convenience and flexibility of learning online—anytime, anywhere. Courses taken online are the same as those taken at any other campus in the ¾ÅÓεç×Ó system.

Students are considered full-time if they are enrolled in 12 or more credits over the fall or spring semesters.

¾ÅÓεç×Ó is a public, non-profit University.

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