Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Penn State Fox Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

RequirementsMore Information
GPAAn undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
EducationAn undergraduate degree in engineering or a technology-related field from an accredited university.
Supporting Materials
  • Three letters of professional recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential
  • A personal statement of technical interest, goals, and experience
  • Statement of interest in graduate assistantship (if desired)
  • Test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Admission into this program will be granted only to candidates who demonstrate high potential for success in graduate studies.

Application Deadline

This program has rolling admission, that is, no specific deadline. Students are accepted to begin in Fall or Spring terms; summer admission is not offered for this program. Note that it may take 4-6 weeks to receive transcripts and process an application.

If you want to be considered for a graduate assistantship (and marked "yes" on your application), applications must be received by January 15. Assistantships are generally awarded for the full academic year (Fall and Spring). Spring applicants may be considered for half of the academic year as funding permits. No additional steps are required for consideration.