TOEFL All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, with Graduate School approval, which requires an institutional test of English proficiency upon the first semester of enrollment and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. IELTS All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, with Graduate School approval, which requires an institutional test of English proficiency upon the first semester of enrollment and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5.

PS Statement of Purpose: This should be a concise statement of your preparation for graduate study in art history, your reasons for attending graduate school, and your professional goals. Appropriate topics for this statement include: Why are you interested in graduate study in art history? What are your specific areas of interest in art history and why? What is your background in the study of the history of art, including course work, study abroad, travel, internships, assistantships, etc.? Have you had any employment or done volunteer work in museums, galleries, historic sites, archaeological sites, etc.? Discuss your background and any future plans of study in foreign languages. Have you presented any public lectures or do you have any publications in art history? Do you have any teaching experience? What relevant awards, honors, and scholarships have you received? If you are applying for the M.A. program, do you plan to continue on for a Ph.D.? If you are applying for the Ph.D. program, in what field of art history do you intend on writing a dissertation, or do you already have a specific topic in mind? What are your ultimate career goals? Why is the graduate program in art history at Penn State of particular interest to you? CV a curriculum vitae Fee A $65 nonrefundable application fee is required for degree admission and postbaccalaureate (including graduate) credit certificate programs. A $30 nonrefundable application fee is required for nondegree admission. RL Submit the names of three references. These will be individually contacted by Penn State to submit their letters of reference. Transcript As part of the online application process, applicants are required to electronically upload copies of transcripts (or equivalent documents for institutions outside the United States, e.g., degree/study certificates, diplomas, etc.) from all post-secondary institutions attended, in the language of instruction (and copies of an official English translation if English is not the language of instruction).