Contact and Application Info

Student life outside of the HUB on University Park campus.

If you have questions about the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in HDFS, we are happy to help.

Admissions Coordinator

Renee Bailey
rdb26@psu.edu
(814) 863-7964

Graduate Professor-in-Charge

Heidemarie Laurent
hkl5532@psu.edu
(814) 863-8000

Academic Program Coordinator

Christa Kreps
csh5007@psu.edu
(814) 863-8000

The submission deadline for applications is Dec. 1. All applications must be submitted through the Graduate School. Apply here.

The Admissions Committee begins to review applications in December, and continues through the end of January. Notifications of admission are made weekly throughout this time frame. Applications are reviewed in a random order, so applicants should not be concerned if they do not hear from the Committee until late in January.

Mark your calendars for Prospective Visit Weekend, Feb. 22-25, 2024. Note: Only students offered admittance will be invited to the Prospective Visit Weekend.

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