How to apply to the Genetics Graduate Program

Applications accepted for Fall Admission only

The following three requirements should be completed by the application deadline of February 15th. For the best chance of admission, applications should be submitted by January 15th.

1. Submit a Penn State Graduate School application and pay the associated application fee

   • Applicants interested in Genetics faculty members at University Park should complete the online application (opens in a new window)
     • Campus: University Park
     • Major: Genetics
   • Options for applicants interested in genetics training on the Hershey campus
   • The following documents will be collected electronically as part of the Graduate School application process:
     • Three letters of recommendation
     • Personal Statement of Motivations and Goals
     • Curriculum Vitae / Resume
     • Make sure you pay the application fee. Applications without fee payment cannot be processed

2. Test scores

   • Official GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores for the General Test
     • Institution code: R2660
     • Department code: 0210
   • For international applicants, Official notification of TOEFL or IELTS score. With some exceptions, international candidates are required to take the TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
     • Department code: 06

3. Mail us the following:

   • Two official transcripts from each higher education institution you have attended

   Mailing Address

   Admissions Committee, Genetics Graduate Program
   Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
   The Pennsylvania State University
   101 Life Sciences Building
   University Park, PA 16802-5807
   USA

   Please do not send unsolicited materials with your application packet, e.g. copies of publications

   Please note

   The Genetics Graduate Program and Penn State Graduate School are committed to verification of application materials. Therefore please ensure that all of your documents can be readily verified as being accurate and authentic. Admission is granted jointly by the Penn State Graduate School and the Genetics Graduate Program.