Admissions
Penn State is an academic competitive institution that offers January, June, and August admission. We encourage our players to start in the Summer term (June). High priority is given to those that apply prior to November 30th. Many items are considered in the admissions process. The top two factors include the high school record and SAT/ACT scores. We encourage those with 1100 SAT and a 3.40 GPA to apply to the University Park Campus. Please visit the Penn State Admissions web site for further information.
International Info
We invite International students to study at one of the world's top universities for four years or just a one year exchange.
- Penn State is within four hours of New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh
- Eligible for The Penn State Rugby Alumni Scholarship
- Considered out-of-state for tuition purposes
- Penn State offers exchanges with major universities in Australia, Britain, France, and New Zealand
- Visit the Penn State International Programs web site for more information
- International applicants are recommended to apply by February 1st
- If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad, please use the transitional application found in the Admissions section
Practice Info
Fall practices are held from 6-8 pm Tuesday and Thursday nights at East Pitch.Players are encouraged to be 15-20 minutes early to warm-up and stretch before practice. Players should bring rugby shorts, boots, mouth guard, and a rugby shirt if possible.
Players are allowed to wear only rugby or soccer boots to practices and games. Any boot with a toe spike (i.e. football, lacrosse) is considered illegal, as are baseball spikes.
Conditionings are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm at East Pitch. Players should bring both boots and running shoes as conditioning activities vary. Rugby shorts and jerseys are not required.
Be sure to check your email, as times and locations may change.