How do I get into the Graduate School?
Additionally, the Graduate School offers a multitude of postbaccalaureate and graduate credit certificates. For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold a degree from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.
How do I log in to my student portal?
Use your Applicant ID and password to log in to your personalized online student portal using the box at the top of the page. Using your personalized portal allows you to check the status of your application and supporting documents, as well as make changes to your student information.
What can I do with my personalized portal?
Using your personalized portal allows you to check the status of your application and supporting documents, as well as make changes to your student information. THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A SPARTAN?

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Admissions & Recruitment
Thinking about Graduate School? Research our graduate programs, view the minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate School here, and start your application by clicking on the link below.
Finance, Funding, & Analytics
The Office of Finance, Funding, & Analytics strives to promote student success and high quality of graduate programs by applying student financial aid, facilitating assistantships and fellowships, performing budgetary accounting and data analytics, and much more.
Professional Enhancement
The Office of Professional Enhancement works to bolster students’ success in both their academic and work life by offering events and services such as Thesis/Dissertation Writing Camps, seminars, conferences, workshops, and cultural events.
Academic Services
The Academic Services and Records office provides academic support and services to graduate students, maintains student records and degree completion policies and procedures, and more.
Application Process
Before applying to the Graduate School at Penn State, applicants are encouraged to first review the Graduate Bulletin and contact the graduate program they are interested in applying to. Graduate programs set their own application deadlines and timeline for review.
Current and Previous Graduate Students
Individuals looking to resume academic study, change of major/degree or add a certificate must submit an application.
