Please submit all official documents to:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
The Pennsylvania State University
201 Shields Building
University Park PA 16802
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.
Deadlines
Your degree application, including receipt of all transcripts, must be received by the following deadlines to be considered complete.
- June 30 for fall semester admission
- October 31 for spring semester admission
- March 15 for summer semester admission
New students are encouraged to complete their FAFSA by March 1. Please visit the Office of Student Aid website for more information about applying for financial aid and recommended deadlines.
Evaluations of degree and financial aid applications may not be completed in time if received beyond the above deadlines.
Prerequisites
To apply for the Associate in Science in Business Administration, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.
Application Materials
Official high school transcripts or GED transcript with available high school records (High school and GED records are required regardless of the length of time that has passed.)
Official military transcripts (if applicable) and/or official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution. (All college or university transcripts are required regardless of the length of time that has passed, the grades earned, or the accreditation of the institutions attended. Acceptance of transfer credit toward your degree is subject to final approval by the academic department. For detailed information, read the Transfer Students page of the website.)
International applicants whose first language is not English or who have received a baccalaureate or master's degree from an institution in which the language of instruction is not English, please refer to the international students page for more information about language proficiency.
How to Apply
Former Penn State students may not need to complete the admissions application. Please visit our returning students page for instructions. For your application to be considered complete, you'll need to complete the following steps:
- Print and review the application instructions (PDF). We recommend that you print this for future reference and for assistance while completing your application.
- Complete your application. Regardless of credits previously completed at other institutions, you must submit the online application form.
- When filling out the form, select Associate of Science in Business Administration in the "choosing major" section.
- Pay your application fee ($50).
- Submit your application.
Checking Your Status
You can check the status of your application by using the same login information established for the online application form and choosing "MyPennState — Check Application Status." Your determination letter (confirming your acceptance or denial) will be mailed four to six weeks after receipt of all application materials. An admissions counselor will contact you if additional information is required.
