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Log in to MyPennState to access the online application and start on your path to becoming a Nittany Lion!
Penn State is one of more than 800 colleges across the United States accepting applications through the Common App.
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Campuses in communities across Pennsylvania.
Two important considerations before you begin your application:
Research our more than 275 majors to narrow down your choices or apply undecided.
Research all of our twenty campus locations to find out which one is best for you.
Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1
The minimum requirements for Penn State admission are outlined below. Based on your applicant type, you may also have to meet additional requirements.
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The Pennsylvania State University
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University Park, PA 16802
