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Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies welcomes the richness international students bring to the University, campuses, and the community. Penn State University has 24 campus locations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and each campus offers a unique educational experience.
Penn State Great Valley is located in the Great Valley Corporate Center in a suburb of the great city of Philadelphia, with easy access to numerous financial, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and R&D enterprises and facilities, as well as various historical sites and tourist and scenic attractions.
At Penn State Great Valley, you will be studying in the same classroom with engineers from Lockheed Martin and Boeing; information specialists from Siemens; financial analysts and mutual fund managers from Vanguard; sales and marketing executives and merchandisers from QVC; chemists and research scientists from Merck and Pfizer; educators from some of the best school districts in the country; executives from government and public sector organizations; and many other professionals who bring a wealth of experience to the classroom that you can rarely find in other graduate programs. Your professors conduct high quality research, are well known and regarded in their fields, and also have substantial practical experience in various industries. The staff here is the most helpful and friendly you can find anywhere in the world.
Penn State Great Valley welcomes international students, and values the diversity and cultures you bring to us. We understand how difficult it is to adjust to an all-new cultural environment as you come to the U.S. and our campus to pursue your graduate study, and we are here to help. We will make sure you have pleasant transition to your new school and a most rewarding experience towards your future career.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Penn State Great Valley International Applicant Guidelines
Fast Facts for Submitting Documentation
Penn State Great Valley welcomes international applicants to its diverse student body. International applicants follow the same application procedures as other graduate school applicants. In addition, original documents listed below must be submitted as part of the application process. Applicants on a student (F) visa from another school must request a new "F" visa through Penn State Great Valley. All international applicants must hold a post-secondary degree that is equivalent to a U. S. baccalaureate degree earned from an officially recognized degree-granting international institution.
Questions can be directed to the admissions office at gvadmiss@psu.edu.
Documentation Needed
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HIB Visa
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H4 Visa
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F Visa
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Original Transcripts / Mark Sheets for all years
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X
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Original diploma for all degrees
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X
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Transcripts, diplomas, and certificates that are not in English require attested English translation from your home school, an evaluating agency, or an U.S. college or university's foreign language department.
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X
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X
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X
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TOEFL scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English. Minimum score is: 550 (Paper based), 213 (Computer based), or 80 general and 19 speaking (Internet based)
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X
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X
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X
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Proof of employment with salary
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X
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X
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Proof of funds showing that you have at least $49,350 in financial support for your first year
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X
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Proof of American health insurance
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X
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X
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Passport I94 page (Original)
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X
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Fall Application Deadline
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July 15
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July 15
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April 30
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Spring Application Deadline
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Nov 1
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Nov 1
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Aug 30
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Summer Application Deadline
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March 30
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March 30
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Dec 10
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Permanent Residents
Follow guidelines for U.S. citizens, and present your original green card to the Admissions Office, along with transcripts and diploma from international universities, for review.
Note: We cannot accept notarized copies. You must submit original documents.