Freshman

General information about the University and an application may be obtained by writing to: Admissions Office, 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16802 or calling (814) 865-5471.

The deadline for application for fall semester 2009 is November 30, 2008. 

Also available is an online application process.

Do I need to submit a portfolio to apply to the Bachelor of Architecture program?

To apply to Penn State's Architecture program you do not have to submit a portfolio. However, a select number of students each year will be contacted by the Admissions Office and invited to submit a portfolio, after their applications have been reviewed.

If you receive an invitation to submit a portfolio, it is because you were selected to be part of the Special Talent Admission Program offered by the College of Arts and Architecture. The College of Arts and Architecture recommends a select few exceptionally talented freshman applicants for admission to the Architecture program each year. Applicants interested in pursuing Special Talent Admission are required to submit a representative portfolio of their creative work relevant to architectural studies, which will be reviewed by a committee of Architecture faculty. Portfolios from students invited to participate in the Special Talent Admission Program may send their portfolios to the Department of Architecture between January 1 and February 15, 2009. Additional information about the required portfolio format and what should be included in a portfolio can be found at the following link.