Admissions

First-Year Students

We’re so excited you’re considering Penn College. Just follow the steps below to find out what to submit and when. And if you need some help, your Admissions Counselor will be there for you along the way.

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Applying early has its benefits

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There are two ways that we accept applications. Choose the option that makes sense for you. You only need to submit one application. There is never a fee to apply.

Penn College Application

Our institutional application is for everyone. Whether you’re enrolling directly after high school, have taken a gap year, are coming from the the military, or are an adult learner attending college for the first time.

Apply for Admission

Common App

First-time students can also apply using the Common App. This is a time-saving option for those students applying to multiple institutions.

Apply via Common App

High School Students

Ask your school counselor to submit your current high school transcript, even if you don't have final grades for this semester. After you graduate, submit your official, final transcript with proof of graduation date.

Adult Learners

Ask your former high school to submit your official, final transcript with proof of graduation date.

High School Equivalency Completers

If you completed a GED, submit your official GED transcript confirming receipt of a state diploma. You can obtain your official GED transcript through the Department of Education in the state from which your GED was received. In Pennsylvania, use www.diplomasender.com.

Official HiSET high school equivalency credentials, as determined by your state's department of education, are also accepted.

Home-Schooled Students

Students from the state of Pennsylvania may show proof of graduation through one of three ways, from:

a diploma-granting organization authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education; or
a letter from your local school district administrator confirming you have met requirements for graduation; or
a standardized diploma form created by the Pennsylvania Department of Education signed by your twelfth grade third-party evaluator and/or a transcript created by your supervisor (your transcript must include a graduation date and original signatures from your supervisor and twelfth grade third-party evaluator).

Proof of graduation for students from outside the state of Pennsylvania will be evaluated based on the requirements specific to their state legislation.

Where to Have Materials Sent

admissions@pct.edu
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Admissions, DIF 119
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Ave.
Williamsport, PA 17701

Materials can be sent through an electronic sending service such as Naviance or SCOIR.

Our programs are rigorous, which is why you’ll need to show you're up for the challenge. Think of it as an assessment of your current skills in math and English to determine your best path forward to succeed in your intended major.

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Penn College NOW

If you are applying for Penn College NOW dual enrollment at a partner high school or CTC, we have a special application for you.

Application Deadlines

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 with an extended deadline to help those impacted by COVID-19. The application for Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 opens August 1.

Fall 2021

RecommendedFEB 01

StandardJul 01

ExtendedAug 09

Spring 2022

RecomMendedOCT 01

DeadlineDEC 01

Missed it?

For information on submitting an application after the stated deadlines, please contact the Admissions Office at 570.327.4761 or admissions@pct.edu.

Intent to Enroll Deadlines

Once you're accepted and meet placement requirements, you'll be ready seal the deal.

Confirm your intent to enroll

May 01

Degree-seeking students who wish to begin in the Fall semester and were accepted before March 31 must confirm their intent to enroll by May 1. Extended to August 13 for Fall 2021.

JULY 01

Degree-seeking students who wish to begin in the Fall semester and were accepted between April 1 and June 14 must confirm their intent to enroll by July 1. Extended to August 13 for Fall 2021.

JULY 15

Degree-seeking students who wish to begin in the Fall semester and were accepted between June 15 and July 1 must confirm their intent to enroll by July 15. Extended to August 13 for Fall 2021.

Early AUG

Degree-seeking students accepted after July 1 for the Fall semester must confirm their intent to enroll as soon as possible after acceptance, but no later than one week prior to the start of the semester. Extended to August 13 for Fall 2021.

Nov 01

Degree-seeking students who wish to begin in the Spring semester and were accepted before November 1 must confirm their intent to enroll by November 1.

Early JAN

Degree-seeking students accepted after November 1 for the Spring semester must confirm their intent to enroll as soon as possible after acceptance, but no later than one week prior to the start of the semester.

Fall 2021 Tuition Deposit Deferment

We want to ensure you have the appropriate time and information to make a well-informed decision in light of the impact of COVID-19. That's why we are deferring the tuition deposit for Fall 2021 students who confirm their intent to enroll. Accepted students are encouraged to confirm their intent to enroll as soon as possible.