How to Apply
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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.
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Create a Penn State Account at accounts.psu.edu before you begin your application.
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Log in using “[User ID]@psu.edu” to begin or continue your Graduate School application.
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Returning Graduate Students
For more information on how to submit an application to resume your graduate academic study, change your major and/or degree, or add a certificate program, please visit this site: Resume Study, Change of Major/Degree, and/or Add a Certificate.
Intent to graduate
If you have completed all course requirements and are only resuming in order to submit your intent to graduate it is not necessary to complete an application to resume study. Please contact your plan of study to have your record activated in order to submit your intent to graduate.
“In my opinion, Penn State is THE place to go for graduate education because of – the people! Not only do we work alongside some of the most brilliant minds of the nation, but the university’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belongingness makes it a welcoming environment for students from all backgrounds. In addition, Penn State has one of the largest and most supportive alumni networks in the world. The university's connection to leading industries provides invaluable resources and networking opportunities that can propel a graduate student's career.”
— Tanveer Ahmed
Doctoral candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering