How to Apply
In order to apply to our graduate programs, you are required to send application materials to two locations at Penn State. Follow the instructions below on what materials need to be sent to each place.
Materials to send to Penn State Graduate School
The process of applying for admission to graduate school at Penn State requires an applicant to complete the Electronic Application (including remitting a fee of $65.00 U.S., payable by credit card, check, or money order).
If you do not wish to pay the application fee by credit card, please download the Application Fee Form and mail it along with your non-refundable application fee of $65.00 U.S. to:
Graduate Enrollment Services
The Pennsylvania State University
114 Kern Building
University Park, PA 16802
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT FEE PAYMENT CANNOT BE PROCESSED.
Materials to send to Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering
Once you have completed the graduate school application process above, mail the following to:
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
110 Hosler Building
University Park, PA 16802-5000
- Two official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, both undergraduate and graduate.
- A Transcript Request Form is provided for your convenience.
- International applicants must submit official or attested university records, with certified translations if the records are not in English.
- Notarized copies are not sufficient.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores (International Students Only).
- Application for Visa Document (International Students Only).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- CV or Resume.
NOTE: Please do not submit information with your application that cannot be used in the admission decision process, e.g., Individual Education Plans (IEPs), medical records, statements from physicians or psychologists, or legal documents. Such information will be returned by your intended program of study.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Phyllis Mosesman, Graduate Staff Assistant, at: pam9@psu.edu.