What programs do you offer?
What are the deadlines for applying?
What is the application fee?
Can I send in some of my application before it is completed?
What tests are required for my degree program?
What is the institution code for Penn GSE for the standardized tests?
How long are my scores valid?
How long does my program take to complete?
Do you accept part time students?
How will I know if my application has been received?
When will I hear about my decision?
How do I apply for financial aid?
When do I start classes?
How can I schedule a campus visit?

What programs do you offer?
Please see our Degree & Program Information.

What are the deadlines for applying?

• Ph.D. applications must be postmarked by December 15th, 2008
• Ed.D. applications should be postmakred no later than February 15th, 2008
• Master's degree programs have rolling admissions and therefore there is no official deadline. Due to visa requirements, we recommend that international students submit their applications no later than 12 weeks from the start of the term to which they're applying.
• Application deadline for the executive programs is March 1st, 2008.

What is the application fee?

• Ph.D. applications - $70
• Ed.D. applications - $45
• Master's applications - $45
• Executive programs - no application fee required

Please note that if you attend a GSE open house event (live or virtual) we will waive your application fee.

Can I send in some of my application before it is completed?
We prefer that you send us all of the information together as it speeds processing of your application.

What tests are required for my degree program?

How long are my scores valid?
The scores for GRE are valid for five years. The scores for TOEFL are valid for two years.

How long does my program take to complete?
Many of our master’s programs can be completed within one year, but some may take up to two years. Depending on the progress of research and coursework, the doctoral programs may take from 3-5 years.

Do you accept part time students?
With the exception of Ph.D. programs (which can only be pursued on a full-time basis), the following programs are available for part-time students:

• Education, Culture & Society (M.S.Ed.)
• Educational Leadership (M.S.Ed. & Ed.D.)
• Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development (M.S.Ed.)
• Policy, Research, Evaluation & Measurement (M.Phil)
• Statistics, Measurement, Assessment & Research Technology (M.S.)
• Psychological Services (M.S.Ed.)
• Reading, Writing, & Literacy (M.S.Ed. & Ed.D.)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.S.Ed.)
• Teaching, Learning & Curriculum (M.S.Ed. & Ed.D.)
• Intercultural Communication (M.S.Ed.)

How will I know if my application has been received?
You will receive email notification with status of the application when your application has been processed.

When will I be notifed about admissions decisions?
Final letters announcing admission decisions will be sent as follows:

Ph.D. applicants - Beginning of March 2008
Ed.D. applicants - Beginning of March 2008
Master's applicants are notified on a rolling basis, following the processing of the completed application.

How do I apply for financial aid?
To begin the financial aid process, students first need to review the guidelines for applying for and receiving financial aid at Penn GSE. These available on-line at www.sfs.upenn.edu/home/finasst/grad/ged/guide.htm. Many of the federal and Penn financial aid programs are based on need, which is demonstrated through the federal application called a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You may complete the FAFSA on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ using the institutional code 003378.

There is no separate application process for scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships. All admitted students will be considered for these awards by the Financial Aid Committee.

International students are eligible for Penn GSE assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships but not federal funded aid. They should contact their own governments and the American Embassy (or Consulate) for information regarding other possible financial assistance. Permanent residents of the United States are treated as citizens for financial aid purposes.

When do I start classes?
With the exception of the Teacher Education and executive doctoral programs, all programs follow the Penn academic calendar.

How can I schedule a campus visit?
We would be delighted to have you join us at one of our open houses or for any other event/lecture at Penn GSE. If you would like to schedule an individual visit, please fill out the campus visit request form and our campus visits coordinator will contact you about scheduling a campus tour, sitting in on classes, and meeting with current students and administrators.