How to Apply to the Penn State Behrend MBA Program

Applications are currently being processed for spring and summer 2009.

  • Begin the application process now by submitting the online Graduate School application; the remaining documents can be sent at your convenience. 

  • Only online applications are accepted by Penn State's Graduate School; please click on the link below to access the application.

  • You can skip some fields on the application that you may not know - items such as jr/sr GPA, and GMAT scores, if you have not yet taken the exam.

  • Once submitted, an email will be sent to the Penn State Behrend Graduate Admissions Office regarding your application. 

Electronic Application

Domestic and work visa applicant deadlines:

  • November 19 for Spring 2009: Semester runs from Jan 12 - May 8, 2009

  • April 8 for Summer I 2009: May  - June

  • April 8 for Summer II 2009: June  - Aug

    • summer semesters run for 7 weeks

    • typically, only electives are offered

    • classes are 2 nights per week - 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

  • July 8 for Fall 2009: Classes begin August 24

After you have submitted your e-application, continue to send the remaining documents, required for admission, directly to:

Penn State Behrend
Graduate Admissions Office
4701 College Drive
Erie, PA 16563    

International applicants must also submit:

  • TOEFL score report that meets or exceeds the minimum requirement:
    • 213 on computer-based exam,
    • 550 on the paper-based exam, or
    • 80 on the IBT exam with a 20 or greater on the speaking section
  • Attested copies of Transcripts or Marksheets in native language
  • Attested copies of Transcripts or Marksheets translated to English, if applicable
  • Application for Visa and Financial Certification, if not already in the US on a work permit.   This should be sent to Penn State Behrend along with the application portfolio.

International students, who are already in the US on a work visa, will need to provide their original passport, visa, and I-94 to the Graduate Admissions Counselor.  Copies will be forwarded to the International Student Services staff located at Penn State University Park.


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Updated August 2008
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