ESM Graduate Programs Application
Important Note:
For applicants from P.R. China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea:
We request submission of paper-based GRE scores effective January 31, 2003.
Submission of computer-based GRE scores is permitted for applicants from P.R. China for admission prior to fall 2003 semester. Thereafter, only paper-based GRE scores will be acceptable.
How to Apply
Deadline
There is no deadline for applications; however, international graduate students are strongly recommended to submit their completed applications by January 1st of the year, if admission to the Fall semester of that year is sought.
Step 1
See the Graduate School's How to Apply page for application fee information.
The Graduate School Application is only available online:
Electronic application at the Graduate School Admissions and Program Information Portal (via secure web pages)
Step 2
The following documents must be completed in addition to the official school application:
- View
and Print or Type
and Print Transcript request form (required)
(79k
bytes) - Application
for Visa Document (international applicants only) (79k
bytes)
- Supplemental Information Form (required for step 4 - hosted by the College of Engineering - online form)
Step 3
At the time of the application, also provide:
- Official transcripts from all of your previous course work (in duplicate). International applicants must submit official records, or attested copies, with certified translations if the records are not in English; notarized copies are not acceptable.
- Statement of Objectives: Tell us why you want to pursue advanced degrees in Engineering Science and Mechanics and how it will help you to further your career objectives.
- General Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test (verbal, quantitative,
and analytical)
—Codes: PSU 2660, ESM 1605 (official score report must be submitted). - TOEFL score (for all international applicants whose native language
is not English regardless of previous academic training).
—Codes: PSU 2660, ESM 69 (official score report must be submitted). - Three letters of recommendation (on business or personal stationery).†
- Resumes encouraged, but not required.
- Application for Visa Document (international students only - from step 2).
- Application for Graduate Assistance / Supplemental Information form
(from step 2).
† We do not use recommendation forms
These items must be sent by mail to:
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
The Pennyslvania State University
212 Earth-Engineering Science Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
Attn: Assistant for Graduate Student Affairs
NOTE:
Admission is granted on a competitive basis to those presenting the strongest credentials.Applicants must complete the application process in order to be considered for financial aid.