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Copies of transcripts, degree/study certificates and diplomas in the language of instruction from all institutions of higher education attended, both undergraduate and graduate, should be uploaded online as part of the Graduate School Application. If English is not the language of instruction, copies of all transcripts/documents in the English translation also must be uploaded.Once an applicant has accepted an offer of admission, he/she will be notified by the Graduate School that official/original transcripts/documents and their official English translation must be sent from the originating institutions for review by the Graduate School, in order to finalize an admission decision. Notarized copies are not sufficient.
Curriculum Vitae:
Evidence of creative work, either through a digital portfolio or through examples of writing or some other creative outlet.
Personal Statement:
Individual MSLA application statement from the applicant stating why they wish to enroll for the MSLA at Penn State University and describing their professional interests, goals, and proposed area of concentration related to one of our research centers/initiatives – the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing, The Hamer Center for Community Design, or WATERxDESIGN. Students are encouraged to contact individual faculty members whose research interests intersect their own.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic history; employer recommendations are also welcome.