Admissions & Aid Penn is committed to making its inclusive, innovative, and impactful Ivy League education available to the best and brightest students, regardless of their economic …

Our Early Decision program is binding, meaning that if you are admitted, you are required to accept our offer of admission and enroll at Penn. Our Early Decision application deadline is …

First things first: We’re the University of Pennsylvania (aka Penn), an Ivy League research university founded by Ben Franklin in the heart of Philadelphia. Did that sound stuffy?

All the information that we feel is crucial in arriving at an admission decision is included within these required documents. If your program of choice requires additional materials, it will be …

Thank you for your interest in the University of Pennsylvania. We are eager to connect applicants, parents, and counselors with the information they need to navigate the admissions process.

Each year, the University of Pennsylvania Admissions Selection Committee seeks to build a class of 2,400 scholars, scientists, artists, athletes, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Are you getting ready to apply to college? Congrats! This is an exciting time, but we know it can also be overwhelming. We’re here to support you and (hopefully) make this process easier. If …

Your letter writers will receive an email when you enter their contact information in the application for admission. The email provides a link to fill out a form and upload their letter. We don’t have …

We have no preference for either format and treat both applications equally in our process. We encourage you to review the features of each application format and use the platform that suits …

When reviewing your transcript, our Admissions Committee considers the academic evidence it provides to establish your preparedness for Penn. We ask questions such as: