Will I Be Approved?
A student's approval or acceptance into a Penn State education abroad program depends on a variety of factors and Education Abroad, in conjunction with program partners when applicable, reserves the right to make admission decisions regarding all approved programs. Applicants are not guaranteed acceptance into any program. Since each program has its own set of academic and admission standards and capacity requirements, students should investigate the requirements of their desired program before applying.
Factors that may impact admissions outcome
- Age (all Penn State students must be at least 18 years old by program start date)
- GPA and/or grades earned in specific courses
- Semester standing or credits completed before the program/at time of application review
- Course pre-requisite(s) completion, recommended pre-travel coursework, or academic preparation
- Language proficiency
- Student conduct history at Penn State
- Interview process (some internship or faculty-led programs require this)
- Program capacity limitations
- University Restricted Travel or health and safety protocol
- Vaccination or health requirements
Additonal Application Considerations
- Please make time to complete the Penn State application requirements and open your application well before the deadline.
- Applications are evaluated on an individual basis. Education abroad does not guarantee requests to study abroad with friends.
- Even if Penn State Education Abroad approves a student's application, this does not guarantee they will be accepted by the host institution abroad, if applicable.
- Penn State applications cannot be deferred. Students must withdraw and reapply to a later semester.
For more information about Penn State application requirements and eligibility, please visit the Education Abroad Policies page.
