Penn State has specific priority filing dates for both first-year and transfer international applicants.
In order to have the greatest chance of acceptance to your first choice of campus and major, be sure to submit a complete application (including all of the required supplemental materials) by the appropriate dates, as outlined below:
| Term | Application Available | Early Action | Early Action Notification by: | Priority Filing | Final Filing Date | Priority Notification by: | Deadline to Accept Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | August 1 | November 1 | December 24 | February 1 | June15 | April 1 | May 1 |
| Summer Session | August 1 | November 1 | December 24 | February 1 | April 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Semester | June 1 | Early Action is not available | Early Action is not available | September 1 | October 1 | November 1 | November 15 |
Early Action:
International students are able to participate in our Early Action option. Complete and submit your application with all supplemental materials by November 1 and receive an admission decision by December 24
Please Note:
Some of our programs require complete applications by December 1. For more information on specific program deadlines for first-year students, visit Dates &f Deadlines for First-Year Students.
To ensure that you have met the priority filing date, continue to check your application status in MyPennState to verify that we have received all of your application materials.
Transfer applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis, but we encourage students to apply by the priority filing dates for their intended session. The important application dates are:
| Term | Application Available | Priority Filing | Final Filing Date | Priority Notification by: | Deadline to Accept Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | August1 | February 1* | June 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
| Summer Session | August1 | February 1* | April 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Semester | June 1 | September 1* | October 1 | December 1 | November 15 |
*Some academic programs have limited enrollment, specific application dates, or other requirements. Refer to the Dates & Deadlines for Transfer Students for more information.
Please submit a complete application (including all supplemental materials and transcripts from previous institutions) by the priority filing date, or as soon as possible following that date. To ensure that you have met the priority filing date, continue to check your application status in MyPennState to verify that we have received all of your application materials.
If you have specific questions regarding your intended program, please contact your campus of interest for preferred filing dates and program information.
Review our Penn State Publications to learn more about opportunities for students interested in joining the Penn State Community.