To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED. 

Admission Process
 

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology offered through the World Campus is dependent upon meeting a set of Entrance-to-Major requirements (ETMs — see below). When applying, begin by selecting the BA/BS degree in psychology. If you meet the ETM requirements at the time you apply, you will be admitted directly into the program. However, if an assessment of your previous work determines that you have not met the ETM requirements, you will automatically be considered for admission to the College of the Liberal Arts (with an intended major of psychology).

If you are admitted to the College of the Liberal Arts, you will work closely with your World Campus academic adviser to learn how to fulfill the psychology ETM requirements. Once you have successfully met these requirements your adviser can help you change your major to psychology.

If you are interested in the BS degree program in psychology, you should be aware that the World Campus offers only the business option. When applying, please be sure to select the BS degree with the business option.

Entrance-to-major (ETM) Requirements for Psychology Degrees
 

Once you are admitted to the LAS program, you will work closely with your academic adviser to gain entrance to the BA or BS degree in psychology. Upon completing your ETM requirements, your adviser can help you change your major to psychology.

To change your major from LAS to psychology, you will have earned at least 27½ credits and a C or better in the following courses:

• PSYCH 100
• STAT 200 or PSYCH 200
• a 3-credit General Quantitative Course (not including STAT 200)
• a 3-credit Social and Behavioral Science Course (in addition to PSYCH 100)

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.