You’re ready to go for more. Take the first step.
It’s time to get serious. You’ve heard about our graduate programs and know about our expert professors. Now, take the steps you need to become a master’s, doctoral, or graduate certificate student at IUP.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit your application and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Upload all required application materials—such as your goal statement, unofficial transcript, and any other program-specific requirements listed in your checklist—while we wait for your official transcript to be sent by your institution.
Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Beyond Applicants
IUP Students and IUP Alumni Applying for IUP Graduate Studies
Good news! If you are currently enrolled at IUP or already earned a degree from IUP, once you submit your IUP graduate application, the $50 application fee will be waived in an automated process. In addition, your IUP transcript will automatically be uploaded by our Admissions Operations as well.
The Documents You’ll Need for Your Application
- Official transcripts from all degree-awarding colleges and universities.
- Goal statement that describes your career and academic goals.
- Letters of recommendation, which you can request through your admissions portal.
Your degree of choice may have some program-specific requirements to familiarize yourself with. For students outside the US, our international student requirements are a must-read.
The coordinator for your program will review your application once we’ve received all your documents. You can log on to your admissions profile at any time to check the status of your application. Once we make an admissions decision, you’ll also hear from us by email.
All materials submitted in support of your application become the property of IUP. The university scans documents into an electronic application file and destroys the paper copy shortly after. We are unable to return any original or official documents to students.
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