Graduate Admission FAQs

What are the admission requirements?

Requirements listed here are in addition to general J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School requirements stated in the General Information section of the Graduate Bulletin.

To be admitted into the program, an applicant must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Graduates in engineering, physical sciences and mathematics will be considered for admission to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degree programs. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

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What are the English Proficiency test requirements?

The English Proficiency test requirements for admission can be found under Admission Requirements.

Information about the TOEFL can be found on the TOEFL website.

Information about the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) can be found on the IELTS website.

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How do I apply?

Applications to the Fox Graduate School, and by extension to this department, must be submitted electronically. Click here for more information.

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What are the university and department codes for TOEFL scores?

TOEFL Department 67
TOEFL Institution 2660

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How can I find out the status of my application?

Applicants may use the Fox Graduate School’s Graduate Admissions Decision System system to check the status of their application materials. Please login with you "[userID@psu.edu]" account.

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How will I find out if I’ve been accepted?

When our graduate committee reaches a decision on your application, an email will be sent informing you of the committee’s decision. Please note that our department will not provide information on acceptance or rejection over the telephone.

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Can I obtain financial assistance from your department?

Financial aid in the form of assistantships and fellowships is available. Priority is given to students with the strongest academic/research credentials. Students who are offered admission without financial aid should make arrangements for sufficient funds to pay for their studies through completion.

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When do faculty make financial aid decisions?

A student must be admitted to the graduate program in order to be considered for financial aid. Most financial aid decisions are made by March 31 for fall semester admissions and by October 15 for spring semester admissions.

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What are tuition rates for the Fox Graduate School at Penn State?

The Penn State Bursar’s Office website contains current tuition information.

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If you have any additional questions that have not been answered here, contact the Graduate Program Office.

PLEASE NOTE: The M.S. and Ph.D. industrial engineering programs receive far more qualified applicants than we can admit each semester. If for any reason you wish to defer your admission, you will need to contact us as soon as possible. Your application will be placed back into the applicant poll for the semester that you request. Since placement is limited, there is no guarantee that a deferred application will be admitted in a later semester. Only one deferral will be granted for up to a maximum of one year beyond the original application semester. Note that additional application documentation may be required due to policy changes or changes in student records.