The Faculty and Staff in the Department of Geography at Penn State welcome you to our prospective graduate studies page and thank you for your interest in our program. Should you decide to apply, we are confident that you will find a department committed to student success and to providing you the resources, expertise, and guidance to fulfill your career goals.
Two things distinguish our department: first is a commitment to excellence in a full range of geographic skills; second, we have outstanding faculty who work closely with students to help you reach your full intellectual and professional potential. Prospective students are encouraged to reach out to those faculty with whom they might be interested in working to begin a conversation about the possibility of graduate work in the program before submitting an application.
Here you will find links to information about the department's graduate degree program options, information on the application and admissions process, and other helpful resources. If you have any questions please get in touch with us at grad@geog.psu.edu or give us a call at 814-865-3434.
Application Process and Admissions Information
5 Year Doctor of Philosophy (M.S. + Ph.D)
