Doctoral Application
Timeline
June 15
Graduate applications open.
December 15
Final deadline for applications, including test scores, recommendation letters and supplemental application materials.
January
The Graduate Recruiting Committee begins reviewing applications.
February-April
Admission offers are sent via email. Only applicants with a complete application will be sent an offer.
April 15
Reply deadline for admitted applicants.
April 30
Notices of non-acceptance are sent via email.
Complete the Graduate School application.
Complete the online application to the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State. All applicants must satisfy the requirements for graduate admission.Upload a Research Interests and Preparation Statement
Prepare a 1-3 page Research Interests and Preparation Statement describing 1-2 specific research problems that interest you.Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted.
Using the electronic application, applicants will enter the references’ contact information. The Fox Graduate School will contact the reference with instructions on how to upload a letter of recommendation.Upload a complete resume or curriculum vitae.
This should include current positions and publications.Upload a Portfolio
Your portfolio should include 2-3 examples of your best work you have done to this point in your career. This may include essays, publications, technical reports or other work.Upload official transcripts from each institution attended.
Upon acceptance of an offer of admission, hard copies of official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution(s) attended to the Fox Graduate School for verification. International applicants should submit transcripts in English and their native language.Upload your English language testing scores.
International applicants must arrange for TOEFL iBT scores to be sent electronically from ETS to The Graduate School (institution code 2660). Please visit the Fox Graduate School website for English proficiency exceptions. The College of IST will accept IELTS scores, but TOEFL iBT scores are preferred.
