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Please submit transcripts to:
Lori J. Long
College of Agricultural Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
210 Buckhout Laboratory
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-7069
Email: laj5@psu.edu
Thank you for your interest in continuing your agricultural biosecurity education through Penn State World Campus. New and prospective students must submit an application for admission when applying to either the master's or a certificate program, along with a nonrefundable application fee. If you have any questions throughout the admissions process, please contact an admissions counselor.
Application Deadline
Your degree application, including receipt of all application materials, must be received by the following deadlines to be considered complete. Acceptance of your application makes you eligible for preferred registration for your courses, which is why we encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.
- July 1 for fall semester admission
- November 1 for spring semester admission
- March 1 for summer semester admission
Prerequisites
For admission to the Graduate School, U.S. applicants must have received, from a regionally accredited institution, a bachelor's degree (3.0 GPA preferred on a 4.0 scale) with requirements substantially equivalent to those at Penn State. (Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.) International applicants must have a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a 4-year bachelor's degree to apply for admission.
Application Materials
A completed application The application must be submitted electronically following the directions provided in the application.
Statement of purpose There is no specific format or content requirement. Your statement of purpose should be a personal statement to the admissions committee and may include any of the following: your reasons for pursuing the degree, why you feel you are a good candidate for the program, and any information you would like the admissions committee to know about you personally and/or professionally.
Résumé
Names of three recommenders
Two official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution that you attended regardless of the number of credits or semesters completed. (Penn State even has a convenient transcript request form. Penn State alumni do not need to request transcripts for credits earned at Penn State.) Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Send your statement of purpose, résumé, and official transcripts to the Agricultural Biosecurity program office by mail or email. No GRE scores are required. Please have your three recommenders mail or email letters of recommendation directly to Lori Long.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, if applicable. TOEFL scores must be submitted by all international applicants unless otherwise specified. Please visit the Language Proficiency section of the International Students page of the website for undergraduate and graduate program requirements. Visit the TOEFL website or call 609-771-7100 for more information. Penn State's institutional code is 2660.
How to Apply
Individuals seeking admission to this program must complete and submit the Penn State Graduate School online application. Be sure to read the admissions requirements carefully, as each program has unique requirements.
