Applicants are evaluated on a modified rolling admissions schedule. Additionally, some academic programs have limited enrollment and specific application dates. The deadline for first-year, domestic students to apply Early Action is November 1.
For those students choosing not to apply Early Action and for all domestic students, we recommend submission of a complete application, including all required materials, by December 1.
To meet the application deadlines outlined below, you have to submit a complete application by the provided date. The important application dates are:
Fall and Summer Starting Semesters
| Decision Plan | Application Available | Complete Application | Admission Notification | Deadline for Student Notification of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | August 1 | by November 1* | by December 24 | May 1 |
| Rolling Admission | August 1 | by December 1 | by January 31 | May 1 |
| Rolling Admission | August 1 | after December 1 | Rolling | May 1 |
Spring Starting Semester
| Decision Plan | Application Available | Application Submission Date | Admission Notification by: | Deadline for Student Notification of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Admission | June 1 | December 1 | Mid-December | Refer to offer notification |
Those students who submit a complete application, including a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR), by November 1 will have the best chance of admission to their first-choice campus and/or major and will receive an admission decision no later than December 24. Applying after November 1, while acceptable, may limit your campus and major choices.
The following programs require the receipt of a complete application by specific dates:
| Program Name | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Accelerated Premedical-Medical | October 15 |
| Nursing | December 1 for Penn State University Park Applicants Penn State Altoona, Behrend (Erie), Fayette, Mont Alto, and Scranton are not held to this deadline |