Karen Lesch, Academic Advisor

"I'm approaching the completion of an undergraduate degree, and that's rewarding—especially for a person who left college to join the army. I often daydream about the impact my accomplishments with Penn State will have on my family, and I'm looking forward to joining the school's alumni." —Franklin Barrett, bachelor of arts in letters, arts, and sciences
 

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Admissions

Getting Started

Thank you for your interest in applying to this program. Please remember that advisers are available to discuss with you your educational goals, financial aid options, and application deadlines.  

Applications are now being accepted for the associate degree program in letters, arts, and sciences.   
If you intend to use financial aid, we recommend the following deadlines for completed degree application and FAFSA submissions:
  • June 30 for fall semester admission
  • October 31 for spring semester admission
  • March 15 for summer semester admission
Evaluations of degree and financial aid applications may not be completed in time if received beyond those deadlines. Please visit the Office of Student Aid's Web site for more information about FAFSA applications and other financial aid.  

Prerequisites and Technical Requirements
  • You must be a high school graduate or
  • You must have completed your GED

Completing the Application

Former Penn State students may not need to complete the admissions application. Please visit our current students page for instructions. For your application to be considered complete, you'll need to complete the following steps:
  1. Many of our students find it helpful to review our important application instructions PDF. We recommend that you print this for future reference and assistance while completing your application.
  2. Complete the online application form and submit your application fee ($50).
  3. Admissions will need official copies of the following:
      Official high school transcripts; or GED transcript with available high school records
      Official military transcripts (if applicable)
      Official college or university transcripts (if you attended another institution)
      Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (if applicable)

Please submit all official documents to:

Undergraduate Admissions Office
The Pennsylvania State University
201 Shields Building
Box 3000
University Park  PA  16802

You can check the status of your application by using the same login information established for the online application form and choosing "Check Application Status." Your determination letter (confirming your acceptance or denial) will be mailed 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of all application materials. An admissions counselor will contact you if additional information is required.

 
 
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