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Entrance Requirements
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Entrance Requirements
Applications are reviewed holistically. Therefore, there is no specific minimum or “cut-off” scores used during the SHM evaluation process.
The M.P.S. program has the following entrance requirements:
Graduate School Requirements (University-Wide for ALL Graduate Applicants):
- A completed online Graduate School application
- Undergraduate Degree(s) as required per country of admission by the Graduate School confirmed with submission of copies of official transcripts / documentation (for institutions outside the U.S. documents may include marksheets, record of courses, degree/study certificate, original diploma, etc.) from all post-secondary institutions attended (and official English translations if the language of instruction is not English)
- English proficiency (if required per country of admission by the Graduate School)
- Payment of a non-refundable application fee (decided by the Graduate School)
School of Hospitality Management Requirements (After Graduate School Processes Application):
- An undergraduate degree (in any field)
- A resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation (preferably one professional and one academic)
- A statement of career and educational goals in essay format (2-3 pages in length)
- Submission of a video interview
Start Your M.P.S. Journey Today
FALL 2024 Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline | MARCH 15, 2024 |
International Student Deadline* | APRIL 1, 2024 |
Scholarship Opportunity / Final Deadline** | JUNE 1, 2024 |
*International applicants must submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.
**Applications submitted after the Final Deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on program availability, application materials, and video assessment. Deadlines are subject to change without notice.
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The School of Hospitality Management
The Pennsylvania State University
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University Park, PA 16802
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