All prospective students, whether in a high school or a homeschool program, will be subject to the same admissions standards.

Since some students in homeschool programs may not follow a traditional high school curriculum, we may request more detailed documentation of their high school coursework and evaluations of progress as needed. Below are the basic admission requirements for all applicants, though depending on the major you choose, you may have to fulfill additional requirements:

• Academic coursework prerequisites
• Level of achievement (grade-point average)
• Standardized tests (SAT or ACT), if provided

If you have already enrolled in or plan to enroll in any academic program in addition to high school (for example, college-level courses through a local college or university), please submit those credentials with your application in addition to the coursework documentation. Accredited program credits may be transferable to Penn State.

In addition to the requirements for admission, all enrolling students at Penn State must provide proof of graduation through a final high school transcript with a school administrator signature and indication of a graduation date.