One official transcript from each institution attended.
Minimum of 3.0 GPA in last two years of undergraduate study.
Minimum of three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess academic and professional promise.
Maximum of one to two pages indicating purpose and intent of undertaking graduate study in philosophy at Penn State.
Sample of written work.
The following application materials are submitted electronically. To manage and upload your documents, go to: http://www.gradschool.psu.edu/index.cfm/apply/

Curriculum Vita
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Official transcript from each institution attended
In addition, individuals listed in your application as providing a letter of recommendation will be instructed to upload their letter via the Graduate School's Reference Submission Portal.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Aptitude Test Scores. PLEASE NOTE: As of December 2018, GRE scores are neither required nor considered for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination score
International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60