Deadlines, instructions, and more for applying to the Food Science graduate program at Penn State

Application Deadlines

Although we accept applications throughout the year, most of our incoming students join us during the fall semester. We recommend that you send in your application by December 15 if you would like to be considered for an assistantship starting in the fall semester and by August 15 if you would like to be considered for an assistantship starting in the spring semester.

Instructions

No single item is used to determine your admission status. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the requested information promptly for processing your application.

What You Need to Apply
Instructions for Applying

Instructions to apply to The Graduate School at Penn State.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about applying to the Food Science Graduate Program.