The Bachelor of Science in Business is appropriate for individuals who: 

Have completed a minimum of 28 college credits with a 2.0 or higher GPA OR have already earned an associate degree OR completed the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree

AND

Have satisfied the entrance-to-major (ETM) requirements for admission through any of the following methods:

• completing MATH 022 (College Algebra II and Analytic Geometry) OR a higher-level math course offered by Penn State such as any one of the following:
  • MATH 040 (Algebra, Trigonometry, and Analytic Geometry)
  • MATH 041 (Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry)
  • MATH 110 (Techniques of Calculus I)
  • MATH 140 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I)
• completing a precalculus or higher-level course at another accredited institution with a grade of C or better
• receiving sufficient scores on Advanced Placement calculus exam

Important: Penn State's math placement exam results are NOT sufficient for satisfying the ETM requirement. The requirement must be demonstrated by letter grade or transfer credit. For more information about the ETM requirement for this program, contact an adviser.

Students who have not completed the entrance-to-major requirement for the bachelor's in business may qualify for admission to the associate degree in business administration or may begin study in a pre-business status, with the goal of entering the Bachelor of Science in Business degree program after fulfilling the entrance-to-major requirements. Admissions staff will assist students in selecting the most appropriate starting major. World Campus offers online tutoring services in accounting, statistics, and math if you need additional support in these areas. 

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, see the Transfer Students page.)

Submit all official documents to:

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

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores must be submitted by all international applicants unless otherwise specified. Score requirements are found in the "English Language Proficiency" section of the Undergraduate Admissions International Requirements page. Visit the TOEFL website or call 609-771-7100 for testing information. Penn State's institutional code is 2660.

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:

1. Print and review the application instructions (PDF), designed to help you follow the steps outlined in the online application.
2. Complete the online application and submit all official documents.
3. Pay your application fee ($50).

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.