How to Apply
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Thank you for your interest in applying for graduate study at Penn State. Before applying, check out the following resources designed to help you throughout the application process.
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Create a Penn State Account at accounts.psu.edu before you begin your application.
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Log in using “[User ID]@psu.edu” to begin or continue your Fox Graduate School application.
Related Application Requests
Returning Graduate Students
For more information on how to submit an application to resume your graduate academic study, change your major and/or degree, or add a certificate program, please visit this site: Resume Study, Change of Major/Degree, and/or Add a Certificate.
Intent to graduate
If you have completed all course requirements and are only resuming in order to submit your intent to graduate it is not necessary to complete an application to resume study. Please contact your plan of study to have your record activated in order to submit your intent to graduate.
“Penn State stands out as a premier destination for graduate education due to its exceptional academic programs, renowned faculty, and vibrant campus community. With a diverse range of graduate programs spanning various disciplines, Penn State offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in fields at the forefront of innovation and discovery. The university's commitment to research is evident through its state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative research initiatives, providing students with invaluable hands-on experience and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.”
— Mohammadreza Abbasi
Doctoral student in Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering