- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
If you submitted the FAFSA and received an email notification, you can view your financial aid offer in LionPATH. Make sure Penn State has your social security number so your FAFSA can be matched. If you need to submit it, log in to your MyPennState account. For assistance, contact our Financial Aid Specialist at 610-892-1262 or [email protected].
Log in to your MyPennState account and follow the steps to accept your offer of admission. Please note that the $230 enrollment fee is nonrefundable. Accepting your offer confirms that you plan to enroll.
Living on campus is a great way to connect with classmates, get involved in campus life, and fully experience everything Penn State has to offer. If you choose on-campus housing when accepting your offer, you’ll need to pay a $100 reservation fee and complete a Housing and Food Services (HFS) Contract through eliving . For assistance, contact Housing and Food Services at [email protected]. Information about move-in scheduling and arrival will be shared prior to the start of the fall semester.
Student Orientation & Transition Programs ([email protected]) will send instructions for completing your pre-orientation tasks and registering for NSO to the personal email address on your Penn State application. Make sure you check your email often, so you do not miss important information.
When you make your reservation for NSO, you will also select your ACCS window, which occurs online, before you attend the in-person NSO. Be sure that you are working through the items on your NSO Task List that will help you prepare for the ACCS. Visit https://orientation.psu.edu/up/accs for more information.
Meet with an advisor virtually to discuss courses you should enroll in. Please complete your ALEKS math assessment prior to this meeting so we know which math level you should start with.
First-year students who accept their offer must submit documentation verifying high school graduation. Please send your final high school transcript, including your graduation date. For instructions, review the Submit Your Final Transcripts webpage: https://www.psu.edu/resources/admitted-students/final-high-school-transcript.
Student participation at NSO is required and parents are welcome/encouraged to attend. Contact Advising and Career Services at 610-892-1390 for assistance.
NSO Dates:
An electronic bill will be sent to your official University email with instructions to view and pay your bill in LionPATH. Contact the Bursar Office at 814-865-6528 for assistance with understanding your bill.
Summer 2026 (Summer Session II) Start Date - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Fall 2026 Start Date - Monday, August 24, 2026