How to Apply
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.
Academic Experience
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.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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.
Admission Cycles MCIT Online | MSE-DS Online | MSE-AI Online
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | December 16, 2024 | June 1, 2025 |
| Early Admission Deadline | March 3, 2025 | August 4, 2025 |
| Early Decision Notification | April 11, 2025 | September 12, 2025 |
| Regular Admission Deadline | May 2, 2025 | October 6, 2025 |
| Early Decision Deposit Due | May 16, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| Regular Decision Notification | June 13, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| Regular Decision Deposit Due | July 11, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Orientation Begins | July 2025 | December 2025 |
| Classes Start | August 2025 | January 2026 |
Dual Degree application deadlines and additional information can be found here.
Start Your Penn Engineering Online Application
Get to Know Us
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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