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To help you make your decision, some of the pages from this site have been organized into the list below, but also some of it has been compiled into a downloadable packet (see downloads).

Note: The Graduate School has additional graduate degree requirements for earning master's and doctoral degrees that you should also read. If after reading all of the EDPSY information, you are interested in applying, click on "How to Apply to the Program."

 

 

Application Information

The following links will lead you to pages that describe academic programs, faculty, financial aid, and courses. These pages include the information found in the packet download; however, there are additional Web links provided on the site pages. The packet download includes all pertinent information about EDPSY.

How to Apply to the Program

Applying to the program requires completing two separate application procedures:

  1. Procedures for applying to The Graduate School
  2. Procedures for applying to Educational Psychology

 

Applying to The Graduate School

Applying to The Graduate School is a process separate from applying to Educational Psychology. Please, be sure to follow the directions indicated for the method you choose to ensure proper processing of your application.To formally apply to The Graduate School complete an Electronic Application. Note: if you file electronically and pay online with a credit card, you do not have to mail anything to The Graduate School. However, if you file electronically but do not pay online, you will need to print out a fee form and mail it in with your payment to the address below.

Graduate Enrollment Services
114 Kern Graduate Building
University Park, PA 16802-3109

 

Information Regarding the Fee

Important: If you file your application electronically and do not pay by credit card, you will need to print out a fee form to mail in with your payment. All fees are nonrefundable. Applications with unpaid fees will not be processed. Do not send cash.

For information on current Graduate School Application Fees, please visit the following website: http://gradsch.psu.edu/prospective/apply.html

 

How to Pay the Application Fee

  • Make your check or money order payable to The Pennsylvania State University
  • International money order or check must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
  • Your canceled check serves as your receipt.
  • Credit cards cannot be processed with the downloadable (PDF) Graduate School application
  • Again, do not send cash.
  • Remember, you need to attach a fee form if you filed your application electronically and did not pay by credit card.

For questions or concerns regarding The Graduate School, please send e-mail to gswww@psu.edu.

Applying to Educational Psychology

There are 5 sets of information (7 for international students) you need to gather and mail to Educational Psychology:

1. Program Application Data Sheet

There are two methods of filling out this data sheet: View and Print or Type and Print the Application Data Sheet on white paper.

2. Two official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, both undergraduate and graduate.

The Transcript Request Form is supplied by The Graduate School. You can download the Transcript Request Form in PDF format:

International applicants must submit official or attested university records with certified translations if the records are not in English. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit two official copies of all diplomas and certificate awards. These items must be submitted in both the original language and English.

Notarized copies are not sufficient.

3. Official GRE testing scores (scores must be from ETS, no exceptions!)

4. Three letters of recommendation.

Recommendation forms are available in PDF format to be printed on white paper.

These forms should be given to three persons who can evaluate your qualifications for graduate study in EDPSY (e.g., three faculty members who are familiar with your work, preferably psychologists). Recommendation forms must be submitted in a sealed envelope with evaluator's signature over the seal.

5. Statement of purpose and goals/autobiography.

Submitting a copy of your resume is also recommended.

 

For International Applicants only:


6. You need to submit your official scores on Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

A TOEFL score of at least 550 or higher on paper test or a score of 213 or higher on the computer-based test is required of all international applicants unless applicant is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, has previously received a degree from a U.S. institution, OR is a native of an English-speaking country.

7. An Application for Visa Document (downloadable in a PDF file).

8. Proof of Financial Support 

Note: This must be submitted with your application materials - no exceptions! If proof of financial support is not received with the application, the application will not be processed.

 

Submitting Your Information

After you have compiled all of the information listed above, mail it to:

Program Secretary
Educational Psychology Graduate Programs
The Pennsylvania State University
125C CEDAR Building
University Park, PA 16802-3109

Most offers of admission are made on or about April 1 for the following Fall Semester. To be considered for fellowships and financial assistance, your complete application should be received on or before January 15.

If you have further questions after reading these materials please email edpsy@psu.edu.

 

Downloadable Files

4 Applicant Data Sheet(12-08)Fill.pdf (297 kb, PDF)
Type and Print Application

4 Applicant Data Sheet(new).pdf (82 kb, PDF)
View and Print Application

info_packet_edpsy.pdf (1035 kb, PDF)
Complete application packet for Educational Psychology

Recommendation_print.pdf (23 kb, PDF)
View and Print recommendation form.

Recommendation_type.pdf (140 kb, PDF)
Type and Print recommendation form.

In order to read or print PDF files, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.