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.


How We Evaluate Candidates

Applications are evaluated holistically as a complete portfolio. In general, we look for students who we expect will succeed in, benefit from, and contribute to Penn Engineering Online. We want to see who you are as a person and why you want to be here.

Explore whether a Penn Engineering Online degree program is right for you.

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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

Spring 2026Fall 2026
Application OpensJune 2, 2025December 15, 2025
Early Admission Deadline August 4, 2025March 2, 2026
Early Decision Notification September 12, 2025April 10, 2026
Regular Admission DeadlineOctober 20, 2025May 11, 2026
Early Decision Deposit DueOctober 15, 2025May 12, 2026
Regular Decision Notification November 14, 2025June 12, 2026
Regular Decision Deposit DueDecember 12, 2025July 10, 2026
Orientation Begins December 2025July 2026
Classes Start January 2026August 2026

Fall 2026 Applications
Open in December

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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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