Undergraduate: How To Apply

 

First-year applicants:

  • A complete undergraduate application includes application, high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores.
  • Offers of admission are made by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
  • The decision is based both on acceptable academic credentials and a successful interview, portfolio and/or audition.

Terminology:

  • First-year: Applicant to Penn State who has not completed more than 17 credits post high school graduation.
  • Transfer/Advanced Standing: Applicant to Penn State who will have completed 18 credits at another University.
  • Change of Major: Current Penn State student attending University Park Campus.
  • Change of Major and Change of Campus: Current Penn State student attending a Penn State campus other than University Park.