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Application Worksheet
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DO NOT MAIL THIS WORKSHEET TO PENN STATE

Please use this worksheet to practice or prepare for completion of Should You Need To Step Away…
your online application to Penn State. Your portal to undergraduate
Should you need to step away from your application after starting,
admissions at Penn State is the website [Link]. Note the
that’s no problem. Simply click Save and Continue at the end of the
following:
page you are working on, close the application and, when you come
• For admission to summer and fall semesters (starting July 2018 back to it, you can pick it up from where you left off. To continue
and August 2018): Our recommended application dates are completing your application, click on the last completed section on the
September 1–November 30. Submitting complete credentials status bar at the top of the page.
(application, Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) or high
The application status bar will keep you up-to-date with your progress
school transcript if so directed, and SAT or ACT scores) by
as you work toward submitting your application.
November 30 maximizes your chances of getting your first-choice
campus, academic program, and semester of interest. When links or boxes with question marks appear, you can click on
• For admission to spring semester (starting January 2018): them for additional information.
Complete applications with all credentials (including high school
transcript, application, and SAT or ACT scores) should be received Components of the Application
by November 1. Profile: Biographical Information: Asks you to provide contact
• Click on the Academics section of our website to learn about the information and information about your citizenship and ethnicity.
many academic options that Penn State offers. Academics: Academic History: Asks you to provide information
• Have you visited Penn State lately? Visit programs are held at each about your high school, high school coursework, and any collegiate
of our 20 undergraduate campuses. When on our website, click on coursework you’ve completed.
Visit to make arrangements.
Program of Study: Campuses and Majors: Allows you to select your
Completing your web application begins with the creation of your degree type, starting semester, major, and campus preferences.
MyPennState profile.
Additional Information: Covers other admissions and academic
To begin, go to [Link] and click on Apply, then click the information that is useful in the review of your application, including
button to Create a MyPennState profile. your activities, personal statement, and Penn State alumni connections
in your family.
With the information you have shared, your MyPennState profile
is filled with information that is relevant to you—including specific Review and Submit: Gives you a chance to review and make any
campus highlights. This personalized portal page will be available to you corrections to your application prior to submitting it. After that, you
from this point forward. We hope you visit us often, as information will can submit your application. A credit card (Visa or MasterCard) is
be updated frequently for your needs. required to submit the application fee. The application fee is $65 for
domestic students and $75 for international students.
You will also receive a Friends of Penn State (FPS) User ID and
password. This User ID and password will allow you to sign into your Additional Items: For first-year applicants, in addition to the web
MyPennState profile. In the future, if you join us at Penn State, it will application, the Undergraduate Admissions Office will also need your
also be the User ID you use to check your email, schedule classes, and high school transcript and official SAT/ACT scores (if you graduated
use computers on campus. high school within the past four years) to make an admissions decision.

Beginning Your Application

To begin your application, first log in to your MyPennState profile
using your FPS User ID and password, then click on Apply Online from
the menu on the right side of the screen. This opens your application.
Next, click on the Begin Your Application button at the bottom of the
screen.

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 STEP 1: PROFILE INFORMATION CITIZENSHIP AND ETHNICITY
This section will be filled in with the information you provided to us Your U.S. Citizenship Status (choose one)
previously. Please continue to complete the remaining questions. (As n U.S. Citizen
you complete the web application, do not use any special characters n Permanent Resident of the U.S.
such as [/,.;:&()+-=] in your answers.)
n International Student living in the U.S.
Please note: Any falsification of information on this application, n International Student living outside of the U.S.
credentials, and/or other documents can, at Penn State’s sole discretion,
result in the denial or revocation of admission. Information about the collection of ethnicity and race: Federal law requires that
institutions of higher education gather the following information regarding the
ethnicity and race of its students and employees. Your individual information
First Name will be kept strictly confidential. The law only requires institutions to report
aggregate totals for each category. This information is intended solely for federal
Please use your full name (no nicknames) as it appears on your academic records statistical and reporting purposes and programs, as well as the Commonwealth
when completing your application. If your name has changed since you attended of Pennsylvania Plan for Equal Opportunity in the State-Supported Institutions of
high school and/or any postsecondary institution, please make sure both your Higher Education. Permanent residents of the United States who are not citizens
former and current names are listed on the application and all transcripts. are encouraged to choose the racial/ethnic indicators that best match their
background.
Middle Name
Is your ethnicity Hispanic/Latino (Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or
Last Name Central American, or other Spanish culture of origin)?
n Yes
Suffix n No
This references a part of your name, i.e. Mike Jones, Jr.
What is your race? (Select one or more)
Former Last Name N American Indian or Alaska Native
N Asian
N Black or African American
Date of Birth
N Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
N White
Gender

Are you a resident of Pennsylvania?

Country of Current Residence
n Yes (1 year or more) n Yes (less than one year)
Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online. Residency Information
for Military Students: If you use an APO/FPO military mailing address, indicate n No
United States as the country where you are currently living and provide that
address. U.S. Social Security number

If you have a U.S. Social Security number (SSN), please enter it in the space
Street Address or Box Number provided. Your SSN will be kept secure and will not be used as a primary source of
identification for you, since you will be assigned a PSU ID number. We don’t require
Tips for addresses in Puerto Rico and international countries: If applicable, please
your SSN, but if you do not provide it, financial aid, tax reporting, and many other
make sure you clearly include all names and abbreviations for streets, urban
services may not be available to you. (International applicants who do not have a
developments, buildings, counties, city sectors, etc. For example, students in
U.S. Social Security number should leave this question blank).
Puerto Rico should write “Calle 14, Urb. Rosalinda” instead of “14 Rosalinda”.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS
City
Penn State uses parent/guardian information to help determine your
residency status for reporting and tuition purposes. Please provide the
State
name(s), address(es), and residency status of your parent(s) and/or
Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online. guardian(s) and their highest level of education.

Postal Code Relationship

N Mother
Cell Phone Number N Father
N Guardian
Select “Yes” to receive via your cell phone important text messages about your
application status and timelines. We promise, no spam!
First Name
Cell Phone Provider Please use full name, no nicknames.

Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online.

Middle Name
Home Phone Number
Last Name
Email
Country of Current Residence
We require an email address so we may better serve you through periodic
reminders and updates. If you do not have an email address, please consider Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online.
obtaining free email service on the Web.

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 Mailing Address COLLEGE INFORMATION
City
If, following high school graduation, you are taking, have attempted, or
have completed courses at a college or university, you are required to provide
State
information for each accredited institution you have attended, including
Penn State. Even if you are applying to pursue a new field of study, previous
Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online. academic work cannot be disregarded. Admission decisions are based on
complete credentials from all accredited colleges and universities attended.
Postal Code If, while still in high school, you are currently taking, have attempted,
or have completed courses at a college or university, sending the college
Home Phone Number (NNN-NNN-NNNN) transcript and having those credits considered toward satisfying Penn State
degree requirements is optional. Please add below information about each
Email academic institution you have attended, even if no credits were earned at
To serve your family better we may send periodic reminders and updates. If your the institution. Additionally, please contact each institution you list below to
parent or guardian does not have an email address, please consider obtaining free request your official transcripts be sent to Penn State.
email service on the Web.
Transfer students must provide information on all previous accredited
Is this person a resident of Pennsylvania? (choose one) institutions where courses were attempted or credit was earned. Failure to
N Yes (more than one year) provide a list of all colleges and universities attended may result in a delayed
N Yes (less than one year) admission decision, loss of transfer credit, and/or cancellation of admission.
N No
Country where school is located
Select the highest level of education completed by this person.
Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online.

N Less than High School

State

N High School Diploma/GED Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online.

N Trade/Technical Certificate Institution

Your choices will be available in the drop-down menu online.

N Associate Degree (Two-Year)
Type of institution

N Baccalaureate Degree (Four-Year)

n College or University

N Master’s degree or higher graduate degree

n Business School

n Nursing School
STEP 2: ACADEMICS
n Trade or Technical School

ACADEMIC STATUS n Other Institution

Please choose the option that describes you best:

Start Date
N High school junior
Projected Graduation Date: –––––––
N High school senior End Date
Projected Graduation Date: –––––––
N High school graduate Type of credit at institution n Quarter n Semester n Unit
Graduation Date: –––––––
N Hold a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) Number of credits attempted
Date GED Received: –––––––
Attempted credits are the number of credits for coursework for which you have
received a grade at this institution. Penn State considers all attempted coursework
Have you ever enrolled, or are you scheduled to enroll in high school in the admissions evaluation. Please include the credits for any coursework that
honors, advanced placement (AP), or international baccalaureate (IB) may have been repeated and any coursework for which you may have received an
courses? unsatisfactory grade.
N Yes
How many courses: –––––––
Are you currently taking courses at this institution? n Yes n No
N No

Are you currently taking courses at this institution? n Yes n No

Will you graduate from this institution before enrolling at Penn State?
n Yes n No

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Please note that you will need to provide the course number, title, and N Calculus
number of credits for any courses you are currently taking or plan to
take before enrolling at Penn State. N Statistics

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION N Elementary Functions

Penn State requires high school information from all applicants
(including homeschooled individuals and GED holders) in order to N Advanced Math/Math Analysis
process academic records. Please complete this information to the best
of your ability. Please provide information about the high school from N General or Other Math
which you will graduate or have graduated, and any other high schools
you attended.
SCIENCE
Country where school is located Check the science subjects that you have completed with a passing
grade. If you are a high school senior, include subjects you are taking
From the drop-down menu, please select the country where your high school is
this year.
located.

N Biology
State

From the drop-down menu, please select the state where your high school is N Chemistry
located.

N Physics
High School Name

From the drop-down menu, please select your high school’s name. N Other Science

Start Date LANGUAGE

Select the highest level of the following language subjects that you have
End Date completed with a passing grade. If you are a high school senior, select
the subjects you are taking this year. If your native language is of those
Did you graduate or do you plan to graduate from this school? listed below, please select the 5 option.
N Yes
N No
n American Sign Language (ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3, ASL 4, ASL 5)
At this point in the application you will be asked to complete the Self-Reported
Academic Record (SRAR) portion of the application or you will be directed to n Chinese (Chinese 1, Chinese 2, Chinese 3, Chinese 4, Chinese 5)
proceed to the High School Coursework section of the application. In either case,
you should have available a copy of your transcript/school record in order to fully
complete the next section of the application. n French (French 1, French 2, French 3, French 4, French 5)

HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK n German (German 1, German 2, German 3, German 4, German 5)

If directed to complete high school coursework instead of completing
SRAR, follow these instructions. Please check the box next to all the n Hebrew (Hebrew 1, Hebrew 2, Hebrew 3, Hebrew 4, Hebrew 5)
subjects you have completed with a passing grade or are taking during
your senior year of high school. Please include eighth- and ninth-grade n Italian (Italian 1, Italian 2, Italian 3, Italian 4, Italian 5)
math or foreign language courses if taken as a prerequisite for a high
school subject. If you aren’t sure what to enter, please check with your n Japanese (Japanese 1, Japanese 2, Japanese 3, Japanese 4, Japanese 5)
high school counselor.
n Latin (Latin 1, Latin 2, Latin 3, Latin 4, Latin 5)
MATHEMATICS
Check the mathematics subjects that you have completed with a n Russian (Russian 1, Russian 2, Russian 3, Russian 4, Russian 5)
passing grade. If you are a high school senior, include subjects you are
taking this year.
n Spanish (Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, Spanish 5)

N Algebra I
n Other Language (Other 1, Other 2, Other 3, Other 4, Other 5)

N Algebra II

N Algebra III

N Geometry

N Trigonometry

N Pre-Calculus

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 STEP 3: PROGRAM OF STUDY The application will require you to select starting and ending campuses.
You will then select an alternate starting campus. Most of Penn State’s
academic programs may be started at one campus and completed at
DEGREE TYPE & SEMESTER the campus where the academic degree is awarded. We call this the
In this section of the application, you will make decisions about your 2+2 plan, in which a student spends two years at one campus and
program of interest and the campus you would like to attend. If a major then transitions to another campus for the final two years of study to
complete a degree. Our promise to you is that you will be evaluated
and/or campus does not appear in the choices on the next page, it may
for each campus in the order you specify. If you fulfill the admission
be due to the following: requirements for your first-choice campus, you will be accepted there.
• The major you are interested in cannot be started at the Providing an alternate choice campus will expedite the admissions
campus you have chosen; process should we not be able to make you an offer of admission to
your first-choice campus.
• The major you have selected cannot be finished at the ending
campus you have selected; View a complete listing of Penn State’s majors at [Link]/
academics/majors.
• The major selected is full for the selected semester;
Summer Session at University Park: If you select University Park as
• You are ineligible for consideration for that major and/or your starting campus, you also have the option to be considered for
campus based on the academic history that you have provided the six-week summer session, which begins the last week of June and
and the minimum requirements of the major and/or campus. ends in the second week of August. If you select this option, we will
Each selection you make may prompt you for further information. first evaluate your application for the fall semester. If we are unable
to offer you admission for the fall, your application will be evaluated
Type of Degree for the summer session. Students who start in the summer typically
take two classes and automatically continue at University Park for the
n Associate (2 year) fall semester. Many incoming first-year students register for a special
summer program called LEAP (Learning Edge Academic Program). You
n Baccalaureate (4 year)
can learn more at [Link].

Starting Semester

First Year Students: Applicants who would like to be considered for the fall starting
STEP 4: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
semester as their first choice and then the summer starting semester at University
Park should select the fall semester and then save and continue. You will be given
an opportunity to select the summer starting semester as an option as you make
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
your Program of Study selections.
Have you previously completed an application for undergraduate admission
Select the summer starting semester here only if it is your first choice selection for
entering the University. to Penn State within the last 12 months? n Yes n No

Students who would like to re-enroll at Penn State after they’ve been away
n Spring 2018 from their Penn State studies for four or more calendar years may be eligible
for Academic Renewal. You can get more information about re-enrollment by
contacting the Registrar at any Penn State campus.
n Summer 2018
Would you like to apply to the Schreyer Honors College? n Yes n No
n Fall 2018
The Schreyer Honors College (SHC) is Penn State’s undergraduate honors
program for students of exceptional academic achievement. The program is
n Spring 2019 open to students in all colleges and majors. Admission to the program is highly
competitive. The application includes several essay questions, at least two letters of
recommendation, and an additional application fee.
BUILD YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDY If you choose “yes” for this question, a link to the SHC application will appear on
your MyPennState profile page. Though you may begin work immediately on your
SHC application, you cannot submit the SHC application until you have submitted
CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR this application for undergraduate admission to Penn State.

The application will walk you through three ways to select your major:
Indicate whether any of your immediate relatives are full-time employees of
Academic Interest Area: By organizing your choices this way, you will Penn State:
first select a general interest area, then select a specific Penn State major n Mother n Guardian
from the drop-down menu. After selecting your major and clicking
save, you will see the description of the major and any relevant program n Father n Spouse
notes.
Indicate whether any of your immediate relatives are Penn State alumni:
Alphabetical Listing: Academic programs will be sorted alphabetically.
Using this organizational method, you will select an academic program n Mother n Grandparent
from the alphabetical listing. n Father n Spouse
n Sister/Brother n Son/Daughter
Campus Location: Using this organizational option, you will see
academic programs organized by the campus where the academic
program is completed. You will first select a campus and then a specific The Penn State community is dedicated to personal and academic
academic program offered for completion at that campus. excellence. Penn State recognizes that an educational environment
characterized by respect, honesty, integrity, and social and personal

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responsibility enhances learning for all students. The University also Please note that if you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you will need to provide
has a strong belief in rehabilitation in the belief that students learn and additional documentation to the Undergraduate Admissions office.
grow from past experiences.
In that light, while all applicants are required to respond fully to MILITARY SERVICE
the questions below, affirmative answers do not necessarily preclude
admission. Have you ever served in the U.S. Military? n Yes n No

For more information, please visit [Link]/conduct or

call the Office of Student Conduct ACTIVE DUTY
at 814-863-0342.
Military Branch
Have you ever been dropped for poor scholarship from Penn State or any
institution? n Yes n No Entry Date

Have you ever been dismissed or suspended for disciplinary reasons from Discharge Date
secondary school, Penn State, or any other institution, or are you ineligible
to return to a prior institution due to a disciplinary matter? n Yes n No
Type of Discharge

Do you have an unresolved or pending disciplinary matter at a prior

institution? n Yes n No RESERVES

Have you ever entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, participated in a Military Branch
presentencing diversion program for, and/or been convicted of a criminal
offense, or are there criminal charges pending against you at this time?
Entry Date
n Yes n No

Discharge Date

Type of Discharge

PERSONAL INFORMATION/ACTIVITIES
Please use this space to discuss your activities (other than academic work) during the last several years (for example: school organizations, jobs,
athletics, the arts, community service, religious groups, or other individual interests). We suggest a limit of 500 words or fewer.

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PERSONAL STATEMENT (OPTIONAL)
Please tell us something about yourself, your experiences, or activities that you believe would reflect positively on your ability to succeed at Penn State.
This is your opportunity to tell us something about yourself that is not already reflected in your application or academic records. We suggest a limit of
500 words.

EDUCATIONAL GAP STATEMENT

Please use this space to explain any time that has elapsed between your high school graduation and your anticipated enrollment at Penn State. Please
provide a summary of why that gap occurred. If you attended another college or university during that time, please note it and ensure that you have
entered the information in the Academic History section of the application.

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 STEP 5: REVIEW AND SUBMIT
This page provides you with a summary of all the information that you have entered on your Penn State web application. We strongly recommend
that you print this page for you records.

WEB APPLICATION COUNSELOR FORM (Displays if you are still in high school)
This form is a PDF document that must be opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader and then taken to your guidance counselor for completion and
submission.

SIGN YOUR APPLICATION

Initial your application in this step to verify that all the information you provided is complete and accurate.

APPLICATION FEE
A nonrefundable application fee is required to officially submit your application. The application fee is $65 for domestic students and $75 for
international students. You must use a credit or debit card (Visa or MasterCard) for this fee. Please click the Pay & Submit button in the application
to be redirected to the PSU Pay system.

The application fee can be waived if you demonstrate financial need. If you think you may qualify, talk to your high school counselor about obtaining
a fee waiver form. If you qualified for an ACT or SAT fee waiver, have your high school counselor fax or mail a copy of that fee waiver to the
Undergraduate Admissions Office; we will waive your application fee upon receipt of the fee waiver. Fee waiver or payment is required to submit your
application.
After you click Pay & Submit you will be redirected to PSU Pay’s secure site. Depending on your security settings, your Internet browser may display
messages telling you that you are moving to another secure webpage.

STEP 6: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note: Before your application is considered complete, you should have the following necessary forms and information completed or forwarded
as directed to:

Penn State Undergraduate Admissions

201 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802-1294

SRAR OR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

The application process is not considered complete until Penn State has received all required documents and materials, such as your completed
Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR), (or submission of your high school transcripts, if so directed) and standardized test scores (if required). If
you have not already done so, please be certain to complete these steps. Keep in mind the priority filing deadlines as all required materials must be
received by that time.

SAT/ACT SCORES (FOR FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS ONLY)

First-year applicants currently in high school or those who have graduated from high school four or fewer years ago should arrange for SAT or ACT
scores to be sent directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office from the appropriate testing agency (SAT code #2660 or ACT code #3656). We do
not take scores from the high school transcript. To have SAT scores sent, visit [Link]. To have ACT scores sent, visit [Link].

Test scores are waived for those applicants who have been out of high school five or more years or veterans who have served in the military for four
years with an honorable discharge.

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
As a reminder, if, following high school graduation, you are taking, have attempted, or have completed courses at a college or university, you are
required to provide information for each accredited institution you have attended, including Penn State. Even if you are applying to pursue a new
field of study, previous academic work cannot be disregarded. Admission decisions are based on complete credentials from all accredited colleges and
universities attended. If, while still in high school, you are currently taking, have attempted, or have completed courses at a college or university,
sending the college transcript and having those credits considered toward satisfying Penn State degree requirements is optional.

This publication is available in alternative media on request.

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 the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Office, The Pennsylvania
State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901, Email: aao@[Link], Tel (814) 863-0471. [Link]. UAO 18-86e MPC145226

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