Alert Date to Accept Offers of Admission Extended to May 15

Penn State will extend its offer acceptance deadline from May 1 to May 15, 2024, for incoming first-year students enrolling in the summer or fall 2024 terms.
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Arts (Visual and Performing)

Acting BFA (ACTNG_BFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)

Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires prescreen, interview/audition and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Students with more than 2 semesters (3 or more) of attempted college coursework by the time of their projected enrollment are encouraged to contact the School of Theater directly. Contact information and additional application process information can be found at the below link by clicking on your desired major program.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Art (ARTAB_BA)
(Start and Finish: Abington)
2.00 cumulative GPA, suggested entrance to major requirements Art 110, Art 111, and required submission of a portfolio.

Application Requirements

Art (ARTBA_BA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Art B.F.A. (ARBFA_BFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Art Education (AED_BS)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio. Requirement of 3 credits in general psychology and 9 credits in art or related areas.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Art History (ARTH_BA)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
No additional requirements.
Digital Arts and Media Design (IDS_BDES)
(Start at any campus and Finish: University Park)
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Digital Media, Arts, and Technology (DIGIT_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Behrend)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required.
Digital Multimedia Design (DIGMD_BDES)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: World Campus)
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Graphic Design (GD_BDES)
(Start and Finish: University Park):
Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of Evidence of Creative Work.
Important Dates

Application and portfolio submission deadline is February 15

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Integrative Arts (IARAB_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth Campus and Finish: Abington)
No additional requirements.
Integrative Arts (INART_BA)
(Start at any Campus and Finish: University Park)
Requires submission of Integrative Arts proposal, and 3.0 GPA
Important Dates

Fall deadline: February 15, Spring deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Music B.A. (MUSBA_BA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Music B.M. (MUSBM_BMA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Music Education (MUED_BME)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. 2.5 GPA. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Musical Arts (MUBMA_BMA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires audition.
Important Dates

Recommended filing date February 1.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Musical Theatre (THRMT_BFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park):

Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires requirements an interview/audition, and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Students with more than 2 semesters (3 or more) of attempted college coursework by the time of their projected enrollment are encouraged to contact the School of Theater directly. Contact information and additional application process information can be found at the below link by clicking on your desired major program.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Professional Photography (PHOTO_BDES)
Start and Finish at University Park
Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and submission of a portfolio.
Important Dates

Fall submission deadline: February 15,
Spring submission deadline: November 1st.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Theatre B.A. (THRBA_BA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)
Fall admission only. Requires interview/audition, and 2.5 GPA.

Arts and Architecture application requirements

Theatre B.F.A. (THRFA)
(Start and Finish: University Park)

Fall admission only. Applicants who have less than one year (2 or less academic semesters) of attempted college coursework may apply for consideration. Consideration additionally requires requirements an interview/audition, and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Students with more than 2 semesters (3 or more) of attempted college coursework by the time of their projected enrollment are encouraged to contact the School of Theater directly. Contact information and additional application process information can be found at the below link by clicking on your desired major program.

Arts and Architecture Application Requirements

Visual Arts Studies (VAST_BA)
(Start at any Commonwealth campus and Finish: Altoona)
No additional requirements.