Application Requirements:
- Completed application forms, including a personal statement describing your preparation for graduate-level studies, your motivation to study criminology at Penn, and your future plans.
- Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
- Three letters of reference, with at least two from former professors or individuals who can evaluate your academic preparation.
- GRE scores are optional. Results from a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken in the last five years. LSAT scores may be accepted in lieu of GRE scores if the test was taken in the last five years.Use school code 2926 to have your official scores sent directly to Penn.
- Foreign Nationals: Results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for those who do not have transcripts with one year of study at an English-speaking university.
Application Deadline:
- US Students - October 1st, 2024 - April 30th, 2025
- International Students - October 1st, 2024 - April 15th, 2025