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Graduate Admissions
Thank you for your interest in the Graduate Division of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
The cycle for Fall 2012 is now open. Please visit the website below to begin your application. If you started an application before October 1st, you must begin a new one. Data entered in the 2011 cycle cannot be carried over to 2012.
The Fels School of Government and Organizational Dynamics are the only programs have rolling admissions and remain open all year.
Apply Here
Fall 2012 Application deadline* ~ December
15, 2011 11:59 pm E.S.T.
(Fellowship and Scholarship consideration)*
For
Information About Graduate Education at the University
of Pennsylvania
While the Office of the Graduate Division
serves as the processing center for all graduate admission
applications
to the School
of Arts and Sciences, the best sources of information
about our graduate programs are the Graduate
Publications and the
graduate groups themselves. Information about Non-Traditional
Graduate Studies Programs can be obtained from the
Office of the College
of Liberal and Professional Studies. A good source
for
information about graduate student life in general
is the Graduate
Student Center.
Application Procedure
Prospective graduate students begin the application
process by getting in touch with the specific graduate
group.
Each graduate
group supplies the latest information
on programs
and application procedures, either via the web
or by mail. It is recommended that you find information
specific
to
the program in which you intend to study, as you
may apply to
only one program per entrance year.
*Consult the
Admissions Calendar for important fellowship and admissions
deadlines. Anyone interested
in competing
for fellowships must have a complete application
on file by December 15th
Be advised that
although applications for the fall semester
may be received until July 15, admissions
decisions
for the PhD degree are made in the Spring. Applicants should contact
their graduate groups for further information.
The Professional Masters degree programs such as the FELS School of Government and Organizational Dynamics have rolling admissions and accept applications year round. If there are any questions, you should contact the graduate group directly. If you visit the Program section of this website, you will have access to all department web pages.
All applications
for admission are submitted to the Office
of the Graduate Division of the
School
of
Arts and Sciences
Office for processing. Applicants are responsible
for submitting complete applications, including
scanned copies of your unofficial transcripts and recommendations. It is important that
applicants continue to check on the
status of their applications until all supporting
materials have been received. After an application
is complete,
the original application remains on file
in the Graduate Division
Office at 3401 Walnut Street, Suite 322A;
the graduate
group has immediate access as well.
Admission decisions are made by individual
graduate groups. The official acceptance
letter is generated
by the Office
of the Graduate Division of Arts and Sciences,
although students may also receive a separate
letter from
the chair of the
graduate group. Once you have been admitted, you will be required to submit an official copy of your transcript
Application Forms
The Graduate Division uses an on-line application system. This application is easy to use and has many benefits. You may access your application
to update or change your information any number of times until you submit
the application to us. Once
your application has been submitted,
you will be
able to check
its status and note the receipt of
supporting documentation. Since many graduate groups are reviewing applications on-line, We strongly suggest that you take advantage of the option to scan copies of your transcript into your on-line application. This will save money and help us to expedite the review your application. An offiicial copy will be requested when you have been admitted.
The application fee for Fall 2012 will be
$80.00.
Fee waiver: A fee waiver may be considered for U.S. citizens or permanent residents only. In order to apply for a fee waiver, the applicant should enclose a brief letter stating the reason for the request. This letter should be sent to the attention of the Associate Director for Admissions. Please be advised that the applicant must demonstrate a clear and compelling case of financial hardship.
Listed below is the electronic application
option for the graduate
groups
in this school.
We no longer accept a paper version. In addition, we now allow
unofficial copies of your transcripts and some writing samples to be uploaded to your electronic application. Please see the application for additional details. We strongly recommend that you link
in to the application only after viewing
the information
made available
by your specific graduate
group.
- Electronic On-line Application
- Please note that Psychology requests all materials arrive in electronic format only.
- Writing Samples to these programs should be mailed directly and not
uploaded to your application. They include Ancient History, Classical Studies, History and Sociology of Science, Philosophy and Religious Studies. Please visit the group's website for additional information.
International
Applicants
If you are applying from
abroad, certain special instructions apply
to you.
- International students must send
an international postal
money order as
payment of the
application fee. American Express, Discover,
Mastercard and Visa are
also accepted.
- Upon admission, your name
will be forwarded
to the University's
Office
of
International Programs We will provide you with
a link to their database and a temporary social security number (9-digit number)if you do not have one, so that you can begin the visa application process. The visa will be issued by their office. Any questions regarding that process should be directed to them.
- A helpful site to
visit during your
application process is EducationUSA.
This website provides
information and a
list of advising
centers in your country
that can help
you
begin your graduate
studies
in the United States.
Admissions
FAQs
How
do I get a printed
copy
of
the Graduate
Catalogue?
We no longer print a paper copy of the catalog. The
on-line version of the Policies and Procedures site is
updated frequently
and is more
current than the
printed version.
What
are the dates for admissions deadlines?
Few graduate groups
accept applications until July 15, since most departments
make admission decisions
before April 15th.
Applicants are advised to apply by the December
15th deadline for consideration. Contact the specific
graduate group
for
further information on the admissions process in
that group.
Professional Masters degree programs such as FELS School of Government and Organizational Dynamics have rolling admissions and will accept applications all year.
Where should GRE and TOEFL scores be
sent?
The scores are to be sent to the Graduate Division
of Arts and Sciences office electronically thru ETS. The school code
is 2926. GRE scores are valid for 5 years and TOEFL scores for 2 years. Some groups will accept IELTS, GMAT and LSAT score results in lieu of the GRE. The Graduate Division cannot receive these scores electronically. An official copy of these results should be mailed to the Office of the Graduate Division.
I am applying from abroad--what form of payment
should I use for my application fee?
In payment
of the application fee, applicants should send an international
postal money
order for the
required amount.
Checks drawn on a foreign bank will be
returned and the processing of the application will
be delayed. American Express, Discover,
Mastercard
and Visa are also accepted. See Certification
page for further details.
I am not a United
States citizen--how do I get a visa?
Upon your admission,
You will receive an email from the Graduate Division. Within the electronic letter, there is a link to access the enrollment form. In order to complete this form, you will need d a temporary social security number (9-digit number) if you do not already have one. Do Not use any number in this field except a valid social security number or the temporary one assigned to you.Once you complete the enrollment form, you will be sent a link to their on-line database. They will provide all necessary information on how to obtain a visa;
if you do not
receive a response from them, please contact this office.
Where
can I access the Campus Safety and Security brochure?
To
review the University's most recent annual report containing
this information,
please
go to the current brochure. You may request
a paper copy of the report by calling
the Division of Public Safety at
215.898.4482.
I've been admitted! What should I do next?
Congratulations! You will be sent an email that a decision has been reached, Sign into your application and click on the decision has been made link. You will be taken to an electronic version of your admit letter. Click on the link embedded in the letter to record your decision. If you decide to accept the offer, visit the following site for a Checklist of things to do before your arrival.
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