Penn State New Student Guide: Welcome to Penn State

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IT’S TIME TO

YOU’RE ADMITTED!

We are excited to call you a Penn Stater! With more than 125,000 applications each year, being admitted is an accomplishment that highlights your hard work, dedication, and exceptional abilities. Penn State’s vibrant community and world-class programs will offer you incredible opportunities to grow both academically and personally. As you embark on this exciting new chapter, know that you’ve earned your place among a talented group of peers, and your future is brimming with possibilities. We hope you will join the more than 775,000 living alumni who chose Penn State before you.

For the glory of Old State, For her founders strong and great, For the future that we wait, Raise the song, raise the song. Sing our love and loyalty, Sing our hopes that bright and free, Rest, O mother dear, with thee, All with thee, all with thee.

YOU ARE PENN STATE

Make

it official!

View your offer of admission and let us know you’re coming in the MyPennState Portal!

When we stood at childhood’s gate, Shapeless in the hands of fate, Thou didst mold us, dear old State, Dear old State, dear old State. May no act of ours bring shame, To one heart that loves thy name. May our lives but swell thy fame, Dear old State, dear old State.

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Soon we know a guiding hand Will disperse our little band, Yet we’ll ever loyal stand State to thee, State to thee.

I’M A PENN STATER! I’M A PENN STATER!

FortheGlory

FOR THE GLORY unites Penn Staters and gives us the direction to contribute to the community—wherever we study and however we get involved on campus. We are part of an institution with a history of success, a legacy of impact, and a future built on innovation.

WE ARE demonstrates the strength of our community and the notion that together we achieve more. Here, you will grow. You will flourish. And, you will contribute to Penn State excellence.

GloryofOldState Takeyourseat!

JOIN THE 775,000+ STRONG!

By enrolling, you’re taking a step towards joining the largest alumni network in the world.

SHAPING A BETTER WORLD.

Invent Penn State has supported nearly 6,000 entrepreneurs and 483 internships, and has created over 400 jobs across the Commonwealth.

HERE, YOU’RE SET UP FOR SUCCESS. 2/3 of students will have an internship that leads to employment.

Ready to roar with the

YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Since 1977, THON has evolved into the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.

YOU’LL FIND YOUR HOME HERE. Including 1,000+ student organizations and 80+ varsity, intramural, and club sports.

20CAMPUSES

Loud and proud across the state of Pennsylvania.

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As a Penn Stater, you’ll find that you are never alone. You are a part of a community that is dedicated to your success—from the moment you accept your offer of admission to the day you graduate, and well beyond!

Steps to Join the Pride

Accept your offer in MyPennState mypennstate.psu.edu

Review financial options and submit your FAFSA psu.edu/costs-aid

Attend an Admitted Student Event psu.edu/visit-penn-state

Review checklists and connect with resources psu.edu/admitted-students

Still have questions about Penn State or your offer of admission? We’re here to help! psu.edu/admission/undergraduate/contact

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