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STEP 1) APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES
As you consider Penn State as your college choice, it is important to understand our admissions process. We take a number of factors into consideration as we review your application, and it is to your advantage to get a head start in familiarizing yourself with the process.
Penn State has rolling admissions, which means there is no deadline for applying. However, we recommend that applications for first year admission be submitted by November 30th. Applications will be accepted after that date, but as admissions criteria rise throughout the academic year, it may become more difficult to gain acceptance to your first choice campus or academic program.
Several key components comprise a complete application. When you apply to Penn State, you will need to send us the following:
- Your completed application form (Web preferred)
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A copy of your high school transcript, with completed Counselor Form
- Any transcripts from other colleges and AP scores, if applicable
- SAT I or ACT scores (SAT code #2660 or ACT code #3656)
If you have not already done so, please request that your SAT I or ACT test scores be sent directly to Undergraduate Admissions from the appropriate testing agency. We no longer take test scores from your high school transcript. It is not necessary to send test scores using the "rush" option. Testing services send us scores electronically at the student's request on a nearly weekly basis.
In addition, you should have the following information available to include on your application:
- Social Security number
- SAT I and/or ACT test dates
- High school address and College Board code number
- Immigrant visa information (if applicable)
- U.S. military service information (if applicable)
