Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants for Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Science in Information Science program will need the following:

• A copy of your official transcript from all institutions attended. Penn State alumni do not need to provide transcripts. Applicants should hold either a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a tertiary (post-secondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.  This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates. 
• A grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) is recommended.
• A copy of the applicant's current resume.
• A one-page written statement of intent to highlight one’s academic background, work experience, skills, strengths, academic interests, and professional goals.
• Contact information for one reference.
• A $65 application fee. The fee will be waived if applicant attended an admission event or a personal appointment with an Academic Program Manager.

The GMAT/GRE is not required for admission, but scores will be considered if submitted.

For international student application requirements, please review the Penn State Great Valley International Applicant Guidelines.