How to apply to the Genetics Graduate Program

Instructions for applying to the Genetics Graduate Program at Penn State.

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

  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.