It’s always a good idea to start preparing your application early. Requirements differ by program, so choose your program of interest below to see the specific application details.
Penn Engineering Online students will have ongoing access to Penn Engineering faculty and TAs through live office hours and discussion forums. Courses are taught by research faculty as well as teaching faculty. Students will also have access to a wide range of student services as well as the Penn Engineering Online Academic Support Team.
We offer both Fall and Spring start dates. Applications for the Fall term open in early January and are due in May. For the Spring term, applications opens in early June and are due in October.
| Spring 2026 | Fall 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | June 2, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Early Admission Deadline | August 4, 2025 | March 2, 2026 |
| Early Decision Notification | September 12, 2025 | April 10, 2026 |
| Regular Admission Deadline | October 20, 2025 | May 11, 2026 |
| Early Decision Deposit Due | October 15, 2025 | May 12, 2026 |
| Regular Decision Notification | November 14, 2025 | June 12, 2026 |
| Regular Decision Deposit Due | December 12, 2025 | July 10, 2026 |
| Orientation Begins | December 2025 | July 2026 |
| Classes Start | January 2026 | August 2026 |
Dual Degree application deadlines and additional information can be found here.
We’d love to answer your questions and help you decide whether Penn Engineering Online is a good fit for you. Sign up for a private advising session with an admissions counselor, or contact us directly via online-admissions@seas.upenn.edu.
The Board for Online Engineering Education provides strategic guidance to help Penn Engineering Online launch new initiatives and evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing programs.

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