Graduate Programs Admissions Information

The primary qualification for admission is evidence of a strong potential for academic, clinical, and research growth. Such evidence is obtained from official transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a personal statement of academic, research, and vocational interests.

IF YOU HAVE READ THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS, THEN YOU MAY FORMALLY APPLY TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL.

How to Apply

The process of applying for admission to graduate school at Penn State requires the following application materials, some of which are submitted to The Graduate School (Part 1) and others that should be sent directly to this graduate program (Part 2):

Part 1

The following should be submitted to the Graduate School:

  1. An official GRADUATE SCHOOL ELECTRONIC APPLICATION
  2. Application fee ($45.00 U.S.)

    APPLICATIONS WITHOUT FEE PAYMENT CANNOT BE PROCESSED
  • DO NOT SEND CASH
  • Make checks payable to:
    The Pennsylvania State University.
  • International money orders or checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
  • Your canceled check serves as your receipt.

If you do not pay by credit card, please download a copy of the Application Fee Form that can be accessed from the Electronic Application, and mail along with your payment of the non-refundable application fee to:

Graduate Enrollment Services
The Pennsylvania State University
114 Kern Building
University Park, PA 16802

  

Part 2

In addition to the items returned to the Graduate School, the following should be submitted to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders:

  1. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders application
  2. Statement of Financial Aid Form (optional)
  3. Official transcripts (two (2) copies) from all institutions of higher education attended, both undergraduate and graduate. For those applicants still completing their undergraduate degree, official transcripts must include their Fall semester course work. Notarized copies are not sufficient. To obtain a Transcript Request Form, click one of the following: View and Print or Type on and Print.

    International applicants must submit official or attested university records, with certified translations if the records are not in English.

  4. Three letters of recommendation from former professors and /or clinical supervisors
  5. Statement of purpose
  6. Resume
  7. GRE scores (must have been taken within the past 5 years)
  8. TOEFL scores (if applicable)
  9. Application for Visa Document (if applicable)

Please mail the above additional required forms or documentation to:

Communication Sciences and Disorders
Chair, Admissions Committee
The Pennsylvania State University
308 Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802