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Student-produced video blogs from students throughout the Penn State multicampus system.

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded program designed to assist first-year college students from migrant and seasonal farm worker families pursue higher education.

Resources for SMART members.

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About SMART

Student Minority Advisory and Recruitment Team (SMART) is a group of undergraduate student volunteers working with Undergraduate Admissions.

Academic Colleges

Learn more about the eleven academic colleges at Penn State University Park, as well as the six Penn State colleges located throughout the state.

Academic Colleges

Learn more about the eleven academic colleges at Penn State University Park, as well as the six Penn State colleges located throughout the state.

Academic Information

Academic Information at Penn State, including colleges, majors, requirements, and how to get Penn State credit.

Academic Presentations at Spend a Summer Day

A schedule of the academic presentations at Spend a Summer Day at Penn State University Park.

Academic Support

Learn about the academic support available at Penn State.

Accepted Students:International

Information for Accepted Students:International

AP Credit

How Penn State considers credit earned through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level Exam Program (CLEP).

Applying to Penn State

Information about the application process in English and Spanish languages.

Applying to Penn State

Information about the application process in English and Spanish languages.

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Basic Admissions Requirements

Information about admissions requirements for undergraduate admission to Penn State.

Becoming a SMART Member

Application for students to join SMART.

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Campus and Student Life

Information about Penn State and its students: their residence halls, clubs and organizations, safety, diversity, and the support available to them.

Career Resources for Students in 7th and 8th Grades

Resources for students to match their interests with careers.

Career Resources for Students in 7th through 11th Grades

Information for students in seventh through eleventh grades.

Career Resources for Students in 9th, 10th and 11th Grades

Additional resources for students considering college or vocational programs related to their career interests.

Career Services

Career services support students at all of Penn State's 20 undergraduate campuses.

Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Scheduled chats available if you have questions about Penn State or the admissions process.

CLEP Credit

How Penn State considers credit earned through the College-Level Exam Program (CLEP).

Clubs and Athletics

Information about student clubs and organizations, as well as athletics and sports, at Penn State.

College Information for Students in 7th-11th Grades

General information about college life for students in 7th-11th grades.

College Options for High School Students

Options for high school students who may wish to attend college while in high school.

Compare Your Student Aid

Difference between your student aid award and estimated costs to be you and your family will need to contribute.

Contact Information for Colleges

Contact information for the Academic Colleges at Penn State University Park campus

Contact Information for Colleges

Contact information for each academic college, Division of Undergraduate Studies, and Schreyer Honors College.

Contact Lion Scouts Staff

Contact information for Lion Scouts staff.

Contact Penn State Undergraduate Admissions

How to contact Penn State Undergraduate Admissions at any Penn State campus via phone, mail, or email

Contact SMART staff

Contact information for SMART staff.

Costs and Student Aid

Information on costs, tution, and financing a Penn State education.

Costs and Tuition

The costs and tuition of attending Penn State.

Costs, Tuition, and Student Aid

Here you can find Penn State's costs as well as how to get help with financing your education.

Costs, Tuition, and Student Aid

Here you can find Penn State's costs as well as how to get help with financing your education.

Counseling Services

The various counseling services available at each Penn State undergraduate campus.

Counselor Evaluation of a Lion Scouts Visit

High school counselors form to review Lion Scouts visit.

Counselor Events

Penn State is hosting several free events for high school guidance counselors. Click on the links below for more information.

Current Student Profiles

Profiles of current Penn State undergraduates.

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Determining Your Residency

Would you be considered an in-state or out-of-state student? Information on how residency is determined at Penn State.

Dining and Lodging at Penn State University Park

A list of places to eat and stay during your visit to Penn State University Park.

Discover Penn State

Diversity at Penn State

Diversity resources at Penn State, including race and ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age and life experience, nationality and language, and physical capabilities.

Division of Undergraduate Studies

Division of Undergraduate Studies is for students who are unsure of a major or who are considering majors in more than one academic college.

DSST Credit

How Penn State considers credit for students who have taken the DSST.

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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) for qualified Pennsylvania residents applying to Penn State.

Electronic Partners - For School Counselors

Find out more about Penn State's Electronic Partners Program for School counselors.

Email Change

Changes in the way we email students.

Explore Academic Majors at Penn State

Information about Penn State's majors, how to explore those majors, and requirements for different majors, as well as semester by semester course or class plans.

Explore Financing Strategies

Penn State students and their families use a combination of strategies to finance their education

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Facts and Figures

Facts and figures about costs, tuition, and financial aid; the composition of the student body; average GPA/test scores for admission; and our international reach.

Featured Penn State Students, Staff and Faculty

Featured Penn State students, staff and faculty who can answer questions you have about Penn State.

Featured Penn State Students, Staff and Faculty

Featured Penn State students, staff and faculty who can answer questions you have about Penn State.

Find Your Local Penn State Connection

Find your nearest local Penn State representative.

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Getting Penn State Credit

How to get Penn State credit through other universities, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Program (IB), College-Level Exam Program (CLEP), and military training.

Getting to Know Penn State

Information about Penn State: our campuses, our students, and how to visit us or find out when we're visiting you.

Global University

A little bit about Penn State's global reach, including study abroad and statistics on international students.

Graduation

Information about Penn State's graduation rate in English and Spanish languages.

Graduation

Information about Penn State's graduation rate in English and Spanish languages.

Guidance Counselor Appreciation Reception

The New York Regional Recruiting Office of Penn State cordially invites you to attend our Guidance Counselor Appreciation Reception.

Guide to Student Aid

A guide to financing a Penn State education.

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High School Course Requirements for 2-Year Degrees

The minimum high school course requirements for admission to associate (2-year) degree programs at Penn State.

High School Course Requirements for 4-Year Degrees

The minimum high school course requirements for admission to baccalaureate (four-year) degree programs at Penn State.

Homeschool Requirements

Specific requirements for students in homeschool programs.

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IB Credit

How Penn State considers credit earned through International Baccalaureate (IB).

Important Dates for Accepted Students

Important dates for accepted students to keep in mind.

Information for Adult Students

Links to information for adult students at Penn State.

Information for Adult Students

Links to information for future adult students at Penn State.

Information for Current Penn State Students

Information for current Penn State students, including how to transfer courses and study abroad.

Information for Future First-Year Students

A collection of information and links for future first-year students at Penn State.

Information for Future Students

Links to information for future students at Penn State.

Information for International Students

Links to information for future international students at Penn State.

Information for Military Students

Information for students either currently in the military or who have served time in the military.

Information for Parents and Families

Links to information for parents and families of current or future Penn State students.

Information for Penn State Alumni

Information and resources for Penn State alumni.

Information for Previous Penn State Students

How to return to Penn State if you were a previous Penn State student.

Information for School Counselors

Information for School Counselors, including links to the Web Counselor System and how to become an Electronic Partner School for Penn State University.

Information for Specific Groups

A listing of useful resources for various individuals or groups, such as first-year students, transfer students, parents and families of prospective students, and others.

Information for Transfer Students

Information for future transfer students to Penn State, including links about transferring credits and requirements from our academic colleges.

Information in English and Spanish Languages

Information about Penn State in English and Spanish languages.

Information in English and Spanish Languages

Information about Penn State in English and Spanish languages.

Information Programs - Prospect Receptions

Out of state recruitment prospect receptions. All events require registration.

International Visits

Penn State International Visitation

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Large Group Visits

Information about and an online form to schedule large group visits to the University Park Campus of Penn State

Leadership

Information about leadership opportunities in English and Spanish languages.

Leadership

Information about leadership opportunities in English and Spanish languages.

Lion Scouts

Penn State Lion Scouts are students representatives for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Lion Scouts Application

Application to be a Lion Scout.

Lion Scouts Evaluation of a High School Visit

Lion Scouts evaluate recent high school visits.

Lion Scouts High School Visits

Lion Scouts visit their high schools.

Lion Scouts High School Visits

High school visit information for Lion Scouts

Lion Scouts Photos

Photos of Lions Scouts and events in which they participate.

Lion Scouts Programs

Programs in which Lion Scouts participate.

Lion Scouts Updates

Updates for Lion Scouts.

Living Options

Information about living options at Penn State in English and Spanish languages.

Living Options

Information about living options at Penn State in English and Spanish languages.

Lodging for Spend a Summer Day at Penn State University Park

Information about lodging for your visit to Spend a Summer Day at Penn State University Park.

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Majors

Listing of majors alphabetically, by subject, by campus, and by college.

Majors and Requirements

Here you can find all of Penn State's majors, including options if you're undecided or not entirely sure of your intended major.

Majors, Descriptions, and Requirements

Links to a listing of 4-year and 2-year majors at Penn State University

Middle 50% GPA & SAT Range

A chart of the middle 50% of students offered admission to Penn State University Park and our other campuses for this past fall in terms of GPA and SAT or ACT.

Military Credit

How to gain credit from Penn State from experiences in the military.

Multicultural Centers

Cultural and multicultural centers available at Penn State.

MyPennState

An introduction to MyPennState: the area in Penn State Admissions where you can create your profile, apply online, check your application status, email us, check into how courses will transfer, or request a brochure.

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NACAC Bus Trip

NACAC Bus Trip

Not Sure of Your Major?

If you're not sure of what you want to major in, our Division of Undergraduate Studies can help you get your Penn State career started.

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Overview of Lion Scouts

Overview of the mission of Lion Scouts.

Overview of Penn State

Overview of Penn State in English and Spanish languages.

Overview of Penn State

Overview of Penn State in English and Spanish languages.

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Penn State Application for Admission

Instructions and links to help you apply for admission to Penn State University.

Penn State Application for Admission for Fall 2010

The Fall 2010 electronic application for undergraduate admission will be available September 1, 2009.

Penn State Application for Admission for Fall 2010

The Fall 2010 electronic application for undergraduate admission will be available September 1, 2009.

Penn State Campuses

Learn more about our 20 undergraduate campuses.

Penn State Days - Open House

Penn State Days are on-campus open houses designed to help students and families learn more about the opportunities at the University.

Penn State Days @ Penn State Campuses

Penn State in Teen Second Life

Thank you for visiting us in Second Life.

Penn State in Teen Second Life

Penn State Undergraduate Admissions establishes an island in Teen Second Life.

Penn State University Park Virtual Tour

Explore Penn State University Park--including its academic and living areas, what there is to do on campus, and the tradition and history of the campus--by going on our virtual tour.

Penn State Visits You!

Penn State Visits You consists of events that Penn State representatives are attending, including high school and college fairs, receptions for prospective students, and other out-of-state recruitment events.

Penn State's 2+2 Plan

The most common path to a Penn State degree: the 2+2 plan. Two years at one campus followed by two years at another, usually Penn State University Park.

Penn State's 2+2 Plan

The most common path to a Penn State degree: the 2+2 plan. Two years at one campus followed by two years at another, usually Penn State University Park.

Photos of SMART Events

Photos of SMART members and events in which they participate.

Places to Visit at Penn State University Park

Places to see while visiting Centre County and Penn State University.

Podcasts

Podcasts from current Penn State students and others offering information to help you decide whether Penn State's right for you, or to help you through the applications process if you've already made up your mind.

Privacy Policy

Privacy policy for the Penn State Undergraduate Admissions website.

Provisional Student Requirements & Web Application Tips

Requirements for admission and web application tips for provisional students applying for a degree program.

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Rankings and Ratings

Penn State's rankings and ratings nationally.

Requirements for Adult Students

Admissions information and requirements for adult students.

Requirements for International Students

Admissions requirements for international students.

Residence and Dining Areas

More about what comes in your room as well as dining areas at each of our campuses.

Residential Life

Information about residential life at Penn State, including special living options, roommates, residence areas and dining areas.

Resources for Students Considering Penn State

Here are resources for students considering attending Penn State.

Roommate Tips

Tips on having a roommate during your time at Penn State.

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Safety at Penn State

Learn about Penn State's efforts to keep students and staff safe.

Safety at Penn State

Information about safety and security at Penn State campuses in English and Spanish languages.

Safety at Penn State

Information about safety and security at Penn State campuses in English and Spanish languages.

Safety in Residence Halls

Safety and security in our residence halls.

Schreyer Honors College

Schreyer Honors College is an honors opportunity for students in all of the academic colleges.

Sessions for Accepted Students

Sessions for students accepted to Penn State.

SMART Application Submitted

Your SMART application has been submitted.

SMART Events

Student Minority Advisory and Recruitment Team (SMART) participates in regularly scheduled events for prospective students and families.

Special Living Options

Information about Special Living Options at the Penn State campuses that offer University-operated housing.

Special Program Requirements

Information about programs with special requirements for admission, like the arts, Accelerated Premedical-Medical, Science BS/MBA, and Golf Management.

Spend a Fall Day 2009

Spend a Fall Day 2009-direct to registration

Spend a Summer Day 2009 Dates

Spend a Summer Day gives you the opportunity to learn more about Penn State.

Spend a Summer Day Activities at Penn State University Park

A schedule of activities for Spend a Summer Day at Penn State University Park.

Spend a Summer Day at a Penn State Campus

A brief description of the Spend A Summer Day events at each Penn State campus location

Spend a Summer Day at Penn State

A listing of all the available Spend A Summer Day events at Penn State and links to registration.

Spend a Summer Day Counselor Bus Trip

Spend a Summer Day Counselor Bus Trip

The Penn State Undergraduate Admissions Office is hosting the annual Spend a Summer Day Counselor Bus Trip. This is a free overnight bus trip for high school counselors to visit the Penn State University Park campus. This event is being held Tuesday, August 4 through Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

Step 1: Apply for Student Aid

Instructions on completing the FAFSA on the Web when applying for student aid.

Step 1: Apply for Student Aid

Instructions on completing the FAFSA on the Web when applying for student aid.

Step 2: Review Your Student Aid Eligibility

Step 2: Review Your Student Aid Eligibility

Step 2: Review Your Student Aid Eligibility

Step 2: Review your student aid eligibility.

Step 3: Compare Your Student Aid

Compare the difference between your student aid award and estimated costs which you and your family will need to contribute.

Step 4: Explore Financing Strategies

Penn State students and their families use a combination of strategies to finance their education: how to explore these possibilities.

Steps to Apply - Undergraduate Application

An outline of the steps you need to take to submit an Undergraduate Application for admission to Penn State.

Steps to Become a Penn State Student

Penn State facts at a glance and estimating your eligibility for admission.

Student Body and Admissions Statistics

Penn State facts at a glance and estimating your eligibility for admission.

Student Minority Advisory and Recruitment Team (SMART)

Undergraduate students participate with Student Minority Advisory and Recruitment Team (SMART) to assist Undergraduate Admissions in its recruitment efforts.

Student Organizations

Information about student organizations in English and Spanish languages.

Student Organizations

Information about student organizations in English and Spanish languages.

Student Stories

Learn more about Penn State by reading stories from our current students.

Submitted High School Visit Form

Confirmation page for a submitted high school visit form.

Support for Students

Learn about the ways Penn State supports its students.

Support Services

Information about support services in English and Spanish languages.

Support Services

Information about support services in English and Spanish languages.

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Test

Test

Thanks for Registering!

Transfer Credit

How to gain transfer credit from another college or university at Penn State.

Transfer Requirements

The specific requirements for transfer students by academic area.

Travel to Penn State University Park

Directions and contact information to travel to Penn State University by car, air, or bus.

Travel to Penn State University Park

Directions and contact information to travel to Penn State University Park by car, air, or bus.

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University President Graham Spanier

Videos of President Spanier's recent State of the University Address, broken into chapters by subject matter.

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Video clips

Video clips

Video clips

Video clips

Videos and Podcasts

Videos, podcasts, and other multimedia information about Penn State.

Videos from Penn State Campuses

Videos from many different campuses at Penn State University

Videos from Penn State Campuses

Videos from many different campuses at Penn State University

Visit Penn State

View an interactive map of Penn State's campuses and schedule a visit to any campus through our online visitation system.

Visit Penn State University Park

Information about visiting Penn State University Park including planning your visit, hotels and lodging, travel and directions to State College and University Park.

Visit State College

Information about State College, the city that hosts Penn State University Park.

Visit University Park

Vocational School Information for Students in 7th-11th Grades

Information about vocational school for students in 7th-11th grades.

Vodcast Contest

Vodcast Contest open to Penn State faculty, staff and students.

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We Are...UAO Blogs

We Are...Penn State Undergraduate Admissions Blogs

We Are...UAO Blogs

We Are...Penn State Undergraduate Admissions Blogs