Congratulations on your offer of admission!

Why Penn State?

Log into MyPennState today! MyPennState provides you with many opportunities to learn more about Penn State through current students and admissions staff. Through MyPennState, you can:

• contact current Penn State students who are happy to answer questions about student life, academics, or their personal experiences;
• send an email to Undergraduate Admissions staff with questions about admissions and the enrollment process;
• pay your acceptances fees in Online Payment;
• reserve your spot at a reception or a workshop in your area hosted by Penn State staff and local alumni; different sessions are available to meet your needs:

  • Receptions for students accepted at Penn State University Park

    Penn State University Park hosts sessions for accepted students beginning February 1. These sessions are for students who received offers of admission to Penn State University Park. Your visit will include a presentation by the academic college to which you were accepted, lunch, a student panel, student aid information, a parent panel, and a campus tour.

    If you have been accepted to Penn State University Park, you may log in to MyPennState to reserve your session spot. At that time, you will also be able to view a quick-reference calendar to see what dates and sessions are available.

  • Receptions for students accepted at other Penn State campuses

    Each Penn State campus has sessions for first-year students who have been offered admission. Details of those programs vary. If you have been accepted to Penn State, log in to reserve your spot in your campus program today; when you reserve your spot, you will be able to read more about the program at your campus.

     

  • Out-of-State receptions for accepted students

    These receptions are an excellent opportunity to gain more information about Penn State, to meet with alumni from your area, and to chat with current Penn State students before your first year begins. Register for a reception near you.

Also, the Undergraduate Admissions website provides you with more information on Getting to Know Penn State, including videos and podcasts. Parents and families may be interested in additional information:

• First-Year Testing, Consulting and Advising Program (FTCAP)
• Helpful Information for New Students
• International Student Services
• Parents and Families Weekend
• Penn State Technology Jump Start Guide
• Safety at Our Campuses
• Student Stories

What do I do now that I have been accepted?

Regardless of the campus you choose, we have a timeline and resources for you to keep in mind as you consider your offer of admission. You can accept your offer and pay your acceptance fees online through MyPennState starting ten days after an offer has been extended to you. If you have specific questions about your campus or program, contact the campus you will be attending.

Here are some popular programs that give students the opportunity to get a head start on their college careers:

• Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP): If you would like to participate in LEAP and you have an offer of admission for fall to Penn State University Park, send us an email with your request and, if space is available, we will change your starting date to summer.
• ORION Wilderness Orientation Program
• Urban Service Experience