The process of applying for admission to graduate school at Penn State requires the following application materials, some of which are submitted to The Graduate School (items 1 and 2 below), and others that should be sent directly to this Graduate Program (items 3 through 9 plus one copy of 1 if not applying electronically):
1. An official GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION.
2. Application fee ($45.00 U.S. or $60.00 U.S., depending upon the application format selected).
3. Official transcripts (two (2) copies).
4. Application for a U.S. Visa (International Students Only).
5. GRE General Test scores.
6. TOEFL scores (International Students Only).
7. Two letters of reference sent to the Program from people who are in a position to comment on the candidate's education and/or abilities. Reference letters must come directly from the individual authoring the reference and should be on institution or company letterhead. Forms are not provided. Letters not sent directly to the Acoustics Program by the authors will not be accepted as a part of the application package.
8. Resume.
9. Statement of purpose.
The GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION can be submitted in any of three formats. Please select one:
Electronic Application (Application fee is $45.00 U.S.) This format is the preferred way to apply. If you apply electronically (online), the application fee is discounted, processing time is reduced, and receipt of your application is assured.
Downloadable Application (Application fee is $60.00 U.S.) If you would prefer to download the forms in Adobe Acrobat format for printing rather than filling out an online form, please choose this option.
Pre-Printed Paper Application (Application fee is $60.00 U.S.) The traditional way to apply; please allow sufficient time for the delivery of your application forms.
Click here to access the Electronic Application.
If you do not pay by credit card, please download a copy of the Application Fee Form that can be accessed from the Electronic Application, and mail along with your payment of the non-refundable application fee to:
Graduate Enrollment Services
The Pennsylvania State University
114 Kern Building
University Park, PA 16802APPLICATIONS WITHOUT FEE PAYMENT CANNOT BE PROCESSED (Non-refundable fee for electronic application: $45.00 U.S.)
- DO NOT SEND CASH.
- Make checks payable to: The Pennsylvania State University.
- International money orders or checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
- Your canceled check serves as your receipt.Please complete the following ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS (also in Adobe Acrobat format):
- Two official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, both undergraduate and graduate.
- To obtain a Transcript Request Form, click one of the following: View and Print or Type On and Print.
- International applicants must submit official or attested university records, with certified translations if the records are not in English.
- Notarized copies are not sufficient.- Standardized test scores (GRE, TOEFL) as required.
- Application for Visa Document (International Students Only)
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.Please mail the above additional required forms or documentation to:
Graduate Program in Acoustics
The Pennsylvania State University
P.O. Box 30
State College, PA 16804
The Downloadable Application is available in two versions: the View and Print version allows you to print the unfilled form and fill it out with a typewriter or by hand and the Type On and Print version which allows you to fill out the form in Acrobat and then print out the final version.
Please note that you must print out at least two (2) copies of the GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION (pages one and two), and at least one copy of the APPLICATION FEE FORM (page three). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the downloadable application.
If you do not currently have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click here to download the latest free version of Acrobat Reader for your computer.
Please begin by downloading and completing the appropriate version of the form:
- View and Print Form
- Type On and PrintMail one copy of the official GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION along with your payment of the non-refundable application fee to Graduate Enrollment Services at the address indicated below.
Graduate Enrollment Services
The Pennsylvania State University
114 Kern Building
University Park, PA 16802APPLICATIONS WITHOUT FEE PAYMENT CANNOT BE PROCESSED (Non-refundable fee for electronic application: $45.00 U.S.)
- DO NOT SEND CASH.
- Make checks payable to: The Pennsylvania State University.
- International money orders or checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
- Your canceled check serves as your receipt.Please complete the following ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS (also in Adobe Acrobat format):
- Two official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, both undergraduate and graduate.
- To obtain a Transcript Request Form, click one of the following: View and Print or Type On and Print.
- International applicants must submit official or attested university records, with certified translations if the records are not in English.
- Notarized copies are not sufficient.- Standardized test scores (GRE, TOEFL) as required.
- Application for Visa Document (International Students Only)
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.Please mail the above additional required forms or documentation to:
Graduate Program in Acoustics
The Pennsylvania State University
P.O. Box 30
State College, PA 16804To request a Pre-printed Paper Application, please send an e-mail to acoustics@psu.edu. Your copy of the Pre-printed Paper Application will include complete instructions and all of the necessary forms to apply.
For any further questions about applying to the Acoustics Program, please contact our department.
Graduate Program in Acoustics, The Pennsylvania State University
