For admission to Penn State Great Valley, you must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) 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.
You should have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics to be considered for admission to this program. If your degree is in another discipline, you will be considered based on prior course work (including the entrance requirements for mathematics and programming) and standardized test scores.
You should have at least a 3.00 junior/senior GPA (on a 4.00 scale) in your baccalaureate program. GRE is not required.
In addition to the required application materials, please submit:
- Two letters of recommendation from a previous professor or supervisor who can attest to your academic potential
- A statement of your professional goals
How to applyInternational applicants, please review the International Applicant Guidelines for additional admission requirements and instructions.
Prerequisites
Mathematics Requirement
You must complete:
- Calculus I (equivalent to Penn State's MATH 140)
- One semester of probability or statistics
- One semester of linear algebra
Programming Requirements
You must complete two introductory-level programming courses where both courses used the same language. If you believe your work experience satisfies the background, please include a recommendation letter from a technical colleague describing your coding contributions at work.
Prep Courses
If you have not met these math and programming prerequisite courses, we offer low-cost, non-credit online prep modules that provide a strong practical foundation. Based on your academic experience, program advisors will recommend the most suitable modules for you.
