Penn State defines an adult learner applicant as those who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- 24 years of age or older;
- a veteran of the armed services;
- returning to school after four or more years of employment, homemaking, or other activity;
- a person who assumes multiple adult roles such as parent, spouse/partner, employee, and student.
Learn more on the Adult Students page of the Undergraduate Admission website.
For questions about applying for admissions as an adult learner, please get in touch with the Penn State Altoona Admissions Office at [email protected] or 814-949-5466.
