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.
