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DuBois University Park Hazleton Beaver New Kensington Lehigh Schuylkill Valley OHIO Greater Altoona Berks Allegheny Abington Harrisburg Mont Alto Fayette York Brandywine INSIDE NEW JERSEY MARYLAND DE WEST VIRGINIA PENN STATE The best way to find out if a campus is right for you is to visit our website: MAJORS, 2+2 PLAN, AND MORE admissions.psu.edu/info/future/ international/campuses/ Agriculture and Natural Resources Agribusiness Earth Science and Policy Immunology and Management Infectious Disease Earth Sciences Agricultural and Landscape Contracting MAJORS BY Extension Education Environmental Resource Management Plant Sciences Agricultural Science Environmental Science Toxicology Animal Science AREA Environmental Studies Turfgrass Science Biological Engineering Environmental Systems Veterinary and BioRenewable Systems Engineering Biomedical Sciences OF INTEREST Community, Food Science Wildlife and Fisheries Environment, Science and Development Forest Ecosystem * Online degree program only available through Penn State’s World Campus Management

Architecture and Environmental Design Architectural Engineering Architecture Landscape Architecture Landscape Contracting

Arts (Visual and Performing) Acting (B.F.A.) Arts Administration Graphic Design Music Education Technical Theatre (B.F.A.)

Art (B.A., B.F.A.) Digital Media, Arts, and Integrative Arts Musical Arts Theatre Studies (B.A.) Technology Art Education Interdisciplinary Digital Studio Musical Theatre (B.F.A.) Visual Art Studies Digital Multimedia Design* Art History Music (B.A., B.M.) Professional Photography

Biological (Life) Sciences Biobehavioral Health Biomedical Engineering Immunology and Infectious Plant Sciences Science Disease Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology Premedical–Medical, Toxicology Biology Kinesiology Accelerated

Food Science Deadline November 1 Biological Engineering Veterinary and Microbiology Biomedical Sciences Forensic Science Premedicine Biology Nutritional Sciences

Business Accounting Cybersecurity Analytics and Health Policy and Labor and Employment Recreation, Park, and Operations Administration Relations Tourism Management Agribusiness Management Economics Hospitality Management Management Risk Management Arts Administration Energy and Sustainability Information Sciences and Management Information Security and Risk Analysis Business Policy* Technology Systems Strategic Communications* Information Systems Business Economics Energy Business and Finance Marketing Supply Chain and Corporate Communication Finance Interdisciplinary Business Organizational and Information Systems with Engineering Studies Professional Communication* Corporate Innovation and Golf Management Telecommunications Entrepreneurship International Business Project and Supply Chain Management

Communications Advertising/Public Relations Communications Digital Journalism and Media* Journalism Professional Writing

Communication Corporate Communication Digital Media, Arts, Media Studies Strategic Communications* and Technology Communication Arts Creative Writing Organizational and Telecommunications and Sciences Film-Video Professional Communication*

Computer and Information Systems Computer Engineering Cybersecurity Analytics and Digital Media, Arts, and Information Systems Security and Risk Analysis Operations Technology Computer Science Management Information Social Data Analytics Data Sciences Information Sciences and Systems Technology Software Engineering

• Among the “53 ‘International Powerhouse’ Universities,” Times Higher Education • #43, Center for World University Rankings for 2018 50 • #81, Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2017-18 • #14 in the U.S. for international student enrollment, 2017-18 Institution of International Education Open Doors report Education Agricultural and Extension Elementary and Early Music Education Secondary Education Workforce Education and Education Childhood Education (multiple options) Development

Art Education Rehabilitation and Elementary Education Human Services Special Education World Languages Education (multiple options) Education and Public Policy Middle Level Education

Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Nuclear Engineering

Architectural Engineering Computer Science Interdisciplinary Business with Petroleum and Natural Gas Energy Engineering Engineering Studies Engineering Biological Engineering Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations Engineering Science Materials Science and Rail Transportation Engineering Biomedical Engineering Engineering

Data Sciences, Computational Environmental Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Data Sciences Software Engineering

General Engineering Mining Engineering Civil Engineering Data Sciences, Statistical Surveying Engineering Modeling Data Sciences Engineering Technologies Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Plastics Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology Health Professions and Recreational Services Athletic Training Golf Management Nursing Physical Therapy, Premedicine Deadline November 30 Accelerated Bachelor of Biobehavioral Health Health Policy and at University Park Science/Doctor of Physical Recreation, Park, and Administration Therapy Tourism Management Biotechnology Nursing—for licensed RNs Hospitality Management only Premedical–Medical, Rehabilitation and Human Communication Sciences and Accelerated Services Disorders Kinesiology Nutritional Sciences Deadline November 1

Humanities and Language Anthropological Science Comparative Literature Global and International Italian Medieval Studies Studies Asian Studies Creative Writing Japanese Philosophy History Chinese English Latin American Studies Professional Writing Humanities Classics and Ancient French and Francophone Mediterranean Studies Law and Society* Russian Studies Integrated Social Sciences* Communication Arts German Spanish and Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies African American Studies Communications General Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Business with Organizational and Profes- Engineering Studies sional Communications* African Studies Cybersecurity Analytics Global and International and Operations Studies Jewish Studies Organizational Leadership American Studies Data Sciences Global Studies Kinesiology Rehabilitation and Human Anthropological Science Services Digital Media, Arts, and Information Sciences and Latin American Studies Asian Studies Technology Technology Science B.S./M.B.A. Law and Society* Biobehavioral Health Digital Multimedia Design* Information Systems Security and Risk Analysis Letters, Arts, and Sciences Communication Arts and Energy and Sustainability Integrated Social Sciences* Social Data Analytics Sciences Policy* Women’s Studies Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Astronomy and Astrophysics Data Sciences Energy Business and Finance Mathematical Sciences Physics

Chemistry Earth Sciences Geobiology Mathematics Planetary Science and Astronomy

Cybersecurity Analytics and Energy and Sustainability Geography Science Operations Meteorology and Policy* Atmospheric Science Statistics Geosciences

When you graduate, you’ll join an alumni AN ALUMNI base with connections around the globe, including more than 35 international alumni association chapters. NETWORK OF OVER Plus, our Career Services office taps into alumni and corporate connections for internship opportunities, career counseling, 700,000 workshops, career fairs, and much more. Social Sciences Administration of Justice Criminology Health Policy and Labor and Employment Psychology Administration Relations Anthropology Earth Science and Policy Public Policy Human Development and Law and Society* Anthropological Science Economics Family Studies Rehabilitation and Human Political Science Services Biobehavioral Health Energy and Sustainability Information Sciences and Policy* Technology Psychological and Social Security and Risk Analysis Communication Arts and Sciences Sciences Geography Information Systems Social Data Analytics Psychology, Applied Criminal Justice Global and International Integrated Social Sciences* Sociology Studies International Politics

Undecided (Exploratory) For the most up-to-date majors information, visit: Division of Undergraduate Studies: An enrollment and advising unit for students who prefer to explore admissions.psu.edu/majors several academic programs before choosing a major.

UNIVERSITY-WIDE ENROLLMENT (FALL 2018) UNIVERSITY-WIDE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT (FALL 2018) Undergraduate 76,646 Undergraduate and Graduate 10,337 Graduate/Medical/Law 15,038 First-year University Park 786 First-year University-wide 1,744

COLLEGES AND Information Sciences International Student Orientation Housing ACADEMIC AREAS and Technology +1 814-865-7681 +1 814-865-7501 (University Park) ist.psu.edu orientation.psu.edu +1 814-865-7862 (Commonwealth admissions.psu.edu/academics/ [email protected] Campuses) colleges Liberal Arts housing.psu.edu la.psu.edu Intensive English Communication Agricultural Sciences Program Learning Edge Academic agsci.psu.edu Nursing +1 814-865-7550 Program (LEAP) nursing.psu.edu iecp.psu.edu (Summer at University Park) Arts and Architecture +1 814-863-4174 artsandarchitecture.psu.edu Eberly College of Science International Student Advising leap.psu.edu science.psu.edu +1 814-865-6348 Smeal College of Business global.psu.edu Student Activities smeal.psu.edu +1 814-863-4624 shc.psu.edu Sponsored Relations studentaffairs.psu.edu Donald P. Bellisario College +1 814-865-7681 of Communications Division of Undergraduate global.psu.edu/category/ Student Aid bellisario.psu.edu Studies sponsored-students (financial aid and scholarships) dus.psu.edu +1 814-865-6301 Earth and Mineral Sciences studentaid.psu.edu ems.psu.edu ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT SERVICES FOR AND SERVICES Student Disability Resources Education INTERNATIONAL Athletics/Varsity Coaching Staff +1 814-863-1807 (voice or TTY) ed.psu.edu STUDENTS +1 814-863-0237 equity.psu.edu/ods Pre-Arrival Advising gopsusports.com Engineering Undergraduate Research engr.psu.edu and Visa Matters +1 814-865-6348 (option 1) Career Services/Internships +1 814-863-1864 +1 814-865-2377 Health and Human Development [email protected] undergradresearch.psu.edu studentaffairs.psu.edu/career hhd.psu.edu

“The best part of Penn State is our people— no matter what country they may call home. We support all of you.”

—DR. ERIC J. BARRON, PENN STATE PRESIDENT Estimating Your Eligibility The table below shows the academic credentials of students from U.S.-style schools offered admission for the 2017 fall semester. The NEW YORK table displays the middle 50 percent, which represents the major- MA ity of students offered admission. Keep in mind that in each range listed, 25 percent of students offered admission fell below the Behrend rangeADMISSION shown and 25 percent were above the range. TUITION CT AND STATISTICS COSTS Wilkes-Barre Shenango The chart below shows estimated costs for the 2018-19 academic year. Scranton You can find current tuition information at tuition.psu.edu. International students must document that they have sufficient funds to DuBois The table shows the academic credentials of applicants cover both the direct costs to the University and living expenses. University Park Hazleton offered admission for the 2019 fall semester. The high school Beaver New Kensington Lehigh grade information reflects U.S.-style grade reporting. Schuylkill Valley Estimated First-Year Student Expenses and Financial Guarantee for International Students OHIO Greater Altoona Berks Middle 50 Percent of Admitted (Fall 2018–Spring 2019) Allegheny Abington Harrisburg Students (Fall 2019) UNIVERSITY PARK ALL OTHER CAMPUSES Mont Alto For estimating purposes only. York Brandywine Tuition and Fees $35,900 $22,900-25,500 Fayette

Includes information technology, facilities, student activities, and international fees NEW JERSEY

High School GPA MARYLAND DE (4.0 scale) Living Expenses $21,300 $21,300 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY PARK 3.55–3.97 Includes on-campus room and board, ($11,570), clothing, laundry, personal care expenses, local transportation, and approximately $1,900 for books and supplies ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 3.07–3.60 Mandatory Medical Insurance $2,600 $2,600

SAT Score* ACT Score TOTAL $59,800 $46,800-49,400 (1600-point scale) (36-point scale) Source: University Office of Global Programs UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PARK 1250–1430 PARK 28–32 ALL OTHER ALL OTHER Financial Aid CAMPUSES 1070–1290 CAMPUSES 23–28 Financial aid is not available to students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents living abroad must fill out the * SAT sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for This chart in no way represents a promise or guarantee of admission. financial assistance. The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.ed.gov on October 1. Penn State’s recommended filing date for the FAFSA is December 1.

A Penn State for You Here’s how the 2+2 plan works for most students: first two years in a small col- lege atmosphere at a campus other than University Park; final two years in the large, major research university setting at University Park completing your degree. Learn more about the 2+2 plan and find a campus that’s right for you at admissions.psu.edu/pennstate. While University Park is the largest campus and widely recognized as + Penn State’s flagship location, more than 30,000 students attend classes, 2 2 conduct research, join clubs, and compete in team sports at campuses other than University Park. Many of those students participate in the 2+2 plan. There is only one Penn State. But there are 20 different starting points across that lead to a Penn State degree. NEW YORK MA

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PENN STATE CAMPUSES WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT In choosing a campus, think about the following: In what part of Pennsylvania would you like to live The best way to find out if a campus and study? At what size campus would you be most comfortable? Do you want to live on or off campus? What extracurricular activities interest you? is right for you is to visit our website: admissions.psu.edu/info/future/ international/campuses/ Source: University Office of Global Programs 1 Abington* 7 DuBois 12 Lehigh Valley* This location does +1 215-881-7600 +1 814-375-4720, +1 610-285-5035 not have the staff abington.psu.edu +1 800-346-ROAR lehighvalley.psu.edu or other resources 3,746 students (7627) 912 students dedicated to support dubois.psu.edu international 564 students students. 2 Altoona* 13 Mont Alto +1 814-949-5466, +1 800-392-6173 18 University Park* +1 800-848-9843 8 Fayette, The montalto.psu.edu +1 814-865-5471 altoona.psu.edu Eberly Campus 830 students admissions.psu.edu 3,244 students +1 724-430-4130 46,270 students EAST COAST ACCESS/ fayette.psu.edu GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 640 students 14 New Kensington 3 Beaver* +1 724-334-LION 19 Wilkes-Barre All of Penn State’s +1 877-JOIN-PSU, (5466), +1 570-675-9238 campuses are located in (+1 877-564-6778) 9 Greater +1 888-968-PAWS wb.psu.edu Pennsylvania, which is in the beaver.psu.edu Allegheny (7297) 438 students northeastern region 622 students +1 412-675-9010 nk.psu.edu of the United States. greaterallegheny. 585 students psu.edu 20 York* 4 Behrend* 462 students +1 717-771-4040 +1 814-898-6100, 15 Schuylkill york.psu.edu * Campuses with an asterisk are +1 866-374-3378 +1 570-385-6252 948 students designated international campuses behrend.psu.edu 10 Harrisburg* schuylkill.psu.edu (subject to change) 4,312 students +1 717-948-6250, 609 students World Campus/ indicates University-owned +1 800-222-2056 residence halls harrisburg.psu.edu Online Education 5 Berks* 4,933 students 16 Scranton +1 814-865-5403, indicates off-campus +1 610-396-6060 +1 570-963-2500 +1 800-252-3592 housing with residence berks.psu.edu scranton.psu.edu worldcampus.psu.edu hall personnel and 2,578 students 11 Hazleton 992 students 14,458 students programming +1 570-450-3142, indicates privately owned +1 800-279-8495 housing nearby 6 Brandywine* hazleton.psu.edu +1 610-892-1225 676 students brandywine.psu.edu Enrollment figures reflect undergraduate and graduate student enrollment 1,351 students for the 2018-19 academic year.

17 Shenango Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups. Nondiscrimination: http://guru.psu.edu/policies/AD85.html The University is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment for all persons. It is the policy of the University to maintain an environment free of harassment and free of discrimination against any person because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, physical or mental disability, gender, perceived gender, gender identity, genetic information, or political ideas. Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the University’s educational mission, and will not be tolerated. Direct all inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Office, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 814-863-0471.

THIS PUBLICATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA ON REQUEST. Produced by the Penn State Department of University Marketing U.Ed. UAO 19-354 07-20M USEFUL INFORMATION Penn State Websites admissions.psu.edu: Undergraduate Admissions Office, includes information about admission requirements and the steps on how to apply to Penn State. bursar.psu.edu: Office of the Bursar, website includes information about tuition billing and statements. global.psu.edu: The Office of Global Programs provides services designed to welcome and support international students, bridge the gap between international and domestic students, and cultivate opportunities that support global citizenship and leadership for all Penn State students. hfs.psu.edu: Housing and Food Services, the home for information about residence halls, housing contracts, and room and board rates. lionpath.psu.edu: The University’s student information system—this is where you will schedule courses and review your student record as a Penn State student. psu.edu: The University’s main website with links to offices and resources. registrar.psu.edu: Office of the Registrar, find information about student-centered services, including course registration, grades, academic calendar, and graduation requirements. shc.psu.edu: Schreyer Honors College, Penn State’s honors program, which awards an annual $5,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship (for up to four years) to those offered first-year admission into the college. Schreyer Honors College applications due December 4. studentaid.psu.edu: Office of Student Aid, includes information about financial aid including loans, scholarships, and work-study.

• Applying for Financial Aid: studentaid.psu.edu/apply • Types of Aid: studentaid.psu.edu/types-of-aid

Additional Information

The Pennsylvania State University: The University’s full name used for formal documents, legal contracts, mailing addresses, certificates, and forms; the University is commonly referred to as Penn State

School Colors: NAVY BLUE AND WHITE : Penn State’s school mascot, modeled after the mountain lions that once roamed the region; the Nittany Lion takes its name from , a local landmark near Penn State’s University Park campus

All In: An ongoing commitment to spotlight the importance of diversity and inclusivity at Penn State, and inspire all members of the community to take an active role in promoting respect and diversity; for more information visit: allin.psu.edu

APPLYING TO PENN STATE

Admission Checklist To complete your application for review for admission, you will need to submit the following:

1 Your online application

2 A copy of your Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR) —secondary school records only if required for your educa- tional system

3 English proficiency. All international students whose native language is not English must provide proof of language proficiency in anyONE of the following ways:

— A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet based exam — A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test — SAT score of 570 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section

—ACT score of 24 or higher on the English section — IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam — IB score of 5 or higher on the English exam — Certification through Penn State’s Intensive English Communication Program

4 Official SAT/ACT scores

5 $75 nonrefundable application fee

6 An official copy of your postsecondary (university) school records (if applicable)

7 A certified, line-by-line English translation of original postsecondary school records (if applicable)

If you have a question, visit: admissions.psu.edu/info/future/international/ or contact us at [email protected]. Admission Timeline for International Students Summer/fall admission Application available: August 1 Complete application priority filing date: February 1 Notification date:By May 1 Spring admission Application available: June 1 Complete application priority filing date: October 1 Notification date: By December 1