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2018
Guide for New Students Offered Admission
PENN STATE SCHUYLKILL
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Accept your offer of admissiononline through MyPennState at admissionspsuedumypennstate (click on Accept your offer of admission) or sign and return the Acceptance Notification you received with your offer of admis-sion along with the acceptance fee If accepting by mail please keep a copy of the signed Accep-tance Notification for your records
Please note the reply date on the Acceptance Notification from Penn State replying after that date may void your offer of admission
All students are welcome to liveon campus with housing guaran-teed for students with a home address more than 50 miles from campus To request information on housing at Penn State Schuylkill please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 570-385-6115
Admission ChecklistFill out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsaedgov if you havenrsquot already done so Penn Statersquos priority filing date is February 15 and our school code is 003329 Visit the Office of Student Aid website studentaidpsuedu for more information Penn State will begin making student aid awards to first-year students in early March
Take part in Penn Statersquos NewStudent Orientation designed to help prepare you for course selection and life as a Penn State student The program consists of an educational planning survey online placement test in math and a visit to campus to meet with an academic adviser and attend programming designed to help ease your transition to college
Online placement testing begins in early March and continues on a rolling basis through the summer
You will receive more information about taking the placement tests and scheduling your New Student Orientation after accepting your offer of admission Learn more about New Student Orientation at orientationpsuedu
Pay your semester bill Tuition billsare generated by the Office of the Bursar on June 1 for Summer Ses-sion and on August 1 for the fall semester and can be paid online through your LionPATH Student Center (lionpathpsuedu) When your bill is ready you will receive
Penn State Schuylkill
FAFSAPenn Statersquos priority filing date is February 15Our school code is 003329
an email at your Penn State email address with instructions on how to complete payment Please visit bursarpsuedu for more informa-tion on semester bills and payment plan options
Submit immunization forms PennState requires all students to have the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) immunization Additional-ly all students living in University-owned residence halls must have the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccination Immunization forms must be submitted by your NSO You can learn more about the submission process here httpstudentaffairspsueduhealth immunizations
Arrive on campus for classesNew students arrive on campus about four days before classes begin and take part in Welcome Week activities to meet fellow students as well as faculty and staff
Resourcesbull Academic Calendar View important dates
for the academic year at registrarpsueduacademic_calendarcalendar_indexcfm
bull Adding Credits to Your Penn State RecordVisit admissionspsueducredit for more informa-tion on how to transfer credit from anothercollege or university or add Advanced Placementcredit
bull Disability Services For information aboutservices for students with disabilities contactthe Student Disability Resources office at570-385-6127 or equitypsuedustudent- disability-resources
bull University Health Services Visit studentaffairspsueduhealth for more information about im-munizations medical pharmacy and healthinsurance options available to Penn State stu-dents If you have any health problems (physicalor emotional) that limit your activity please no-tify University Health Services of your situationand anticipated needs as soon as possible
bull Your Academic Area With a few exceptionsfirst-year students are admitted to an academiccollege or the Division of Undergraduate Stud-ies rather than to a specific major Most studentsdeclare their major during their third or fourth se-mester and must meet entrance-to-major require-ments which may include completion of prereq-uisite courses and achievement of a specific GPAwhile enrolled at Penn State You may wish todiscuss your intended major with an academicadviser during New Student Orientation
Penn State Schuylkill
Conditions of Our Offer of Admissionbull Completion of High School Your offer of
admission is conditional upon your completionof all entrance requirements including gradu-ation from high school After graduation youmust send us an official high school transcriptverifying high school graduation Applicants mayalso submit satisfactory scores from the GeneralEducational Development (GED) test or a highschool equivalency diploma in place of a highschool diploma
bull World Language Two units in a single worldlanguage other than English are required Ameri-can Sign Language can be used to satisfy theWorld Language requirement A student may beadmitted with fewer than two units in a worldlanguage other than English but must correctthis deficiency by the time she graduates fromPenn State This deficiency may be corrected bypassing one three- or four-credit college-levelworld language course by earning transferablecredits from another institution or by demon-strating proficiency equivalent to two units ofhigh school world language study
bull Credits Taken at Other Colleges andUniversities If you attend another college oruniversity after high school graduation your offerof admission to Penn State is conditional until wereceive official college transcript(s) The transcript(s)must verify that you have earned at least a 20cumulative GPA attempted fewer than 18 semes-ter credits and did not leave the college onprobation Transcripts should be sent directly toUndergraduate Admissions at University Park bythe registrar of the institution(s) you have attended
IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL If at any time
you decide not to attend Penn State please email
us about your plans at admissionspsuedu or use
the Offer Decline function in MyPennState If you
decide not to attend after accepting your offer of
admission we cannot refund your acceptance
fees
Guide for New Students Offered Admission
Penn State Schuylkill
STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement At Penn State certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable including cheating plagiarism falsifying or fabricating information and aiding and abetting academic dishonesty Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties including course failure and dismissal from Penn State By accepting the offer of admission you agree to observe all rules and regulations of
The Pennsylvania State University
STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Penn State students are expected to uphold the principles of the University and adhere to the University Code of Conduct on or off campus For more information and to access the Code of Conduct please visit our website at studentaffairspsueduconduct
Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly
principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement
ContactsMont Alto 800-392-6173 montaltopsuedu
New Kensington 724-334-LION (5466) 888-968-PAWS (7297) nkpsuedu
Schuylkill 570-385-6252 slpsuedu
Shenango 724-983-2803 shenangopsuedu
University Park 814-865-5471 psuedu
Wilkes-Barre 570-675-9238 wbpsuedu
World Campus 800-252-3592 worldcampuspsuedu
Worthington Scranton570-963-2500 worthingtonscrantonpsuedu
York 717-771-4040 yorkpsuedu
Academic Areas
Agricultural Sciences 814-865-7521 agscipsuedu
Arts and Architecture 814-865-9523 artsandarchitecturepsuedu
Smeal College of Business 814-863-1947 smealpsuedu
Donald P Bellisario College of Communications814-867-2495 commpsuedu
Earth and Mineral Sciences 814-863-2751 emspsuedu
Education 814-865-0488 edpsuedu
Engineering 814-863-1033 engrpsuedu
Health and Human Development 814-865-2156 hhdpsuedu
Information Sciences and Technology 814-865-8947 866-225-8707 istpsuedu
Liberal Arts 814-865-7141 lapsuedu
Nursing 814-863-0245 nursingpsuedu
Eberly College of Science 814-865-2609 sciencepsuedu
Campuses
Abington 215-881-7600 abingtonpsuedu
Altoona 814-949-5466 800-848-9843 altoonapsuedu
Beaver 877-JOIN-PSU (877-564-6778) beaverpsuedu
Behrend 814-898-6100 866-374-3378 behrendpsuedu
Berks 610-396-6060 berkspsuedu
Brandywine 610-892-1225 brandywinepsuedu
DuBois 814-375-4720 800-346-ROAR (7627) duboispsuedu
Fayette 724-430-4130 fayettepsuedu
Greater Allegheny 412-675-9010 greateralleghenypsuedu
Harrisburg 717-948-6250 800-222-2056 harrisburgpsuedu
Hazleton 570-450-3142 800-279-8495 hazletonpsuedu
Lehigh Valley 610-285-5035 lehighvalleypsuedu
Schreyer Honors College 814-863-2635 shcpsuedu
Division of Undergraduate Studies 814-865-7576 duspsuedu
Offices at University Park
Admissions 814-865-5471 (phone) 814-863-7590 (fax) admissionspsuedu
Bursar 814-865-6528 bursarpsuedu
Health Services 814-865-6555 studentaffairspsueduhealth
New Student Orientation814-865-4178 orientationpsuedu
Registrar 814-865-6357 registrarpsuedu
Student Aid 814-865-6301 studentaidpsuedu
Student Disability Resources 814-863-1807 equitypsuedustudent-disabili-ty-resources
Penn State Schuylkill200 University Drive Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania 17972570-385-6252
PennStateSchuylkill
PSUSchuylkill
This publication is available in alternative media on request
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs facilities admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination including harassment The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age ancestry color disability or handicap national origin race religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status Discrimination or harassment against faculty staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director The Pennsylvania State University 328 Boucke Building University Park PA 16802-5901 Tel (814) 865-4700V (814) 863-1150TTY U Ed UAO 18-52E MPC145497
Accept your offer of admissiononline through MyPennState at admissionspsuedumypennstate (click on Accept your offer of admission) or sign and return the Acceptance Notification you received with your offer of admis-sion along with the acceptance fee If accepting by mail please keep a copy of the signed Accep-tance Notification for your records
Please note the reply date on the Acceptance Notification from Penn State replying after that date may void your offer of admission
All students are welcome to liveon campus with housing guaran-teed for students with a home address more than 50 miles from campus To request information on housing at Penn State Schuylkill please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 570-385-6115
Admission ChecklistFill out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsaedgov if you havenrsquot already done so Penn Statersquos priority filing date is February 15 and our school code is 003329 Visit the Office of Student Aid website studentaidpsuedu for more information Penn State will begin making student aid awards to first-year students in early March
Take part in Penn Statersquos NewStudent Orientation designed to help prepare you for course selection and life as a Penn State student The program consists of an educational planning survey online placement test in math and a visit to campus to meet with an academic adviser and attend programming designed to help ease your transition to college
Online placement testing begins in early March and continues on a rolling basis through the summer
You will receive more information about taking the placement tests and scheduling your New Student Orientation after accepting your offer of admission Learn more about New Student Orientation at orientationpsuedu
Pay your semester bill Tuition billsare generated by the Office of the Bursar on June 1 for Summer Ses-sion and on August 1 for the fall semester and can be paid online through your LionPATH Student Center (lionpathpsuedu) When your bill is ready you will receive
Penn State Schuylkill
FAFSAPenn Statersquos priority filing date is February 15Our school code is 003329
an email at your Penn State email address with instructions on how to complete payment Please visit bursarpsuedu for more informa-tion on semester bills and payment plan options
Submit immunization forms PennState requires all students to have the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) immunization Additional-ly all students living in University-owned residence halls must have the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccination Immunization forms must be submitted by your NSO You can learn more about the submission process here httpstudentaffairspsueduhealth immunizations
Arrive on campus for classesNew students arrive on campus about four days before classes begin and take part in Welcome Week activities to meet fellow students as well as faculty and staff
Resourcesbull Academic Calendar View important dates
for the academic year at registrarpsueduacademic_calendarcalendar_indexcfm
bull Adding Credits to Your Penn State RecordVisit admissionspsueducredit for more informa-tion on how to transfer credit from anothercollege or university or add Advanced Placementcredit
bull Disability Services For information aboutservices for students with disabilities contactthe Student Disability Resources office at570-385-6127 or equitypsuedustudent- disability-resources
bull University Health Services Visit studentaffairspsueduhealth for more information about im-munizations medical pharmacy and healthinsurance options available to Penn State stu-dents If you have any health problems (physicalor emotional) that limit your activity please no-tify University Health Services of your situationand anticipated needs as soon as possible
bull Your Academic Area With a few exceptionsfirst-year students are admitted to an academiccollege or the Division of Undergraduate Stud-ies rather than to a specific major Most studentsdeclare their major during their third or fourth se-mester and must meet entrance-to-major require-ments which may include completion of prereq-uisite courses and achievement of a specific GPAwhile enrolled at Penn State You may wish todiscuss your intended major with an academicadviser during New Student Orientation
Penn State Schuylkill
Conditions of Our Offer of Admissionbull Completion of High School Your offer of
admission is conditional upon your completionof all entrance requirements including gradu-ation from high school After graduation youmust send us an official high school transcriptverifying high school graduation Applicants mayalso submit satisfactory scores from the GeneralEducational Development (GED) test or a highschool equivalency diploma in place of a highschool diploma
bull World Language Two units in a single worldlanguage other than English are required Ameri-can Sign Language can be used to satisfy theWorld Language requirement A student may beadmitted with fewer than two units in a worldlanguage other than English but must correctthis deficiency by the time she graduates fromPenn State This deficiency may be corrected bypassing one three- or four-credit college-levelworld language course by earning transferablecredits from another institution or by demon-strating proficiency equivalent to two units ofhigh school world language study
bull Credits Taken at Other Colleges andUniversities If you attend another college oruniversity after high school graduation your offerof admission to Penn State is conditional until wereceive official college transcript(s) The transcript(s)must verify that you have earned at least a 20cumulative GPA attempted fewer than 18 semes-ter credits and did not leave the college onprobation Transcripts should be sent directly toUndergraduate Admissions at University Park bythe registrar of the institution(s) you have attended
IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL If at any time
you decide not to attend Penn State please email
us about your plans at admissionspsuedu or use
the Offer Decline function in MyPennState If you
decide not to attend after accepting your offer of
admission we cannot refund your acceptance
fees
Guide for New Students Offered Admission
Penn State Schuylkill
STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement At Penn State certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable including cheating plagiarism falsifying or fabricating information and aiding and abetting academic dishonesty Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties including course failure and dismissal from Penn State By accepting the offer of admission you agree to observe all rules and regulations of
The Pennsylvania State University
STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Penn State students are expected to uphold the principles of the University and adhere to the University Code of Conduct on or off campus For more information and to access the Code of Conduct please visit our website at studentaffairspsueduconduct
Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly
principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement
ContactsMont Alto 800-392-6173 montaltopsuedu
New Kensington 724-334-LION (5466) 888-968-PAWS (7297) nkpsuedu
Schuylkill 570-385-6252 slpsuedu
Shenango 724-983-2803 shenangopsuedu
University Park 814-865-5471 psuedu
Wilkes-Barre 570-675-9238 wbpsuedu
World Campus 800-252-3592 worldcampuspsuedu
Worthington Scranton570-963-2500 worthingtonscrantonpsuedu
York 717-771-4040 yorkpsuedu
Academic Areas
Agricultural Sciences 814-865-7521 agscipsuedu
Arts and Architecture 814-865-9523 artsandarchitecturepsuedu
Smeal College of Business 814-863-1947 smealpsuedu
Donald P Bellisario College of Communications814-867-2495 commpsuedu
Earth and Mineral Sciences 814-863-2751 emspsuedu
Education 814-865-0488 edpsuedu
Engineering 814-863-1033 engrpsuedu
Health and Human Development 814-865-2156 hhdpsuedu
Information Sciences and Technology 814-865-8947 866-225-8707 istpsuedu
Liberal Arts 814-865-7141 lapsuedu
Nursing 814-863-0245 nursingpsuedu
Eberly College of Science 814-865-2609 sciencepsuedu
Campuses
Abington 215-881-7600 abingtonpsuedu
Altoona 814-949-5466 800-848-9843 altoonapsuedu
Beaver 877-JOIN-PSU (877-564-6778) beaverpsuedu
Behrend 814-898-6100 866-374-3378 behrendpsuedu
Berks 610-396-6060 berkspsuedu
Brandywine 610-892-1225 brandywinepsuedu
DuBois 814-375-4720 800-346-ROAR (7627) duboispsuedu
Fayette 724-430-4130 fayettepsuedu
Greater Allegheny 412-675-9010 greateralleghenypsuedu
Harrisburg 717-948-6250 800-222-2056 harrisburgpsuedu
Hazleton 570-450-3142 800-279-8495 hazletonpsuedu
Lehigh Valley 610-285-5035 lehighvalleypsuedu
Schreyer Honors College 814-863-2635 shcpsuedu
Division of Undergraduate Studies 814-865-7576 duspsuedu
Offices at University Park
Admissions 814-865-5471 (phone) 814-863-7590 (fax) admissionspsuedu
Bursar 814-865-6528 bursarpsuedu
Health Services 814-865-6555 studentaffairspsueduhealth
New Student Orientation814-865-4178 orientationpsuedu
Registrar 814-865-6357 registrarpsuedu
Student Aid 814-865-6301 studentaidpsuedu
Student Disability Resources 814-863-1807 equitypsuedustudent-disabili-ty-resources
Penn State Schuylkill200 University Drive Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania 17972570-385-6252
PennStateSchuylkill
PSUSchuylkill
This publication is available in alternative media on request
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs facilities admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination including harassment The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age ancestry color disability or handicap national origin race religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status Discrimination or harassment against faculty staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director The Pennsylvania State University 328 Boucke Building University Park PA 16802-5901 Tel (814) 865-4700V (814) 863-1150TTY U Ed UAO 18-52E MPC145497
an email at your Penn State email address with instructions on how to complete payment Please visit bursarpsuedu for more informa-tion on semester bills and payment plan options
Submit immunization forms PennState requires all students to have the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) immunization Additional-ly all students living in University-owned residence halls must have the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccination Immunization forms must be submitted by your NSO You can learn more about the submission process here httpstudentaffairspsueduhealth immunizations
Arrive on campus for classesNew students arrive on campus about four days before classes begin and take part in Welcome Week activities to meet fellow students as well as faculty and staff
Resourcesbull Academic Calendar View important dates
for the academic year at registrarpsueduacademic_calendarcalendar_indexcfm
bull Adding Credits to Your Penn State RecordVisit admissionspsueducredit for more informa-tion on how to transfer credit from anothercollege or university or add Advanced Placementcredit
bull Disability Services For information aboutservices for students with disabilities contactthe Student Disability Resources office at570-385-6127 or equitypsuedustudent- disability-resources
bull University Health Services Visit studentaffairspsueduhealth for more information about im-munizations medical pharmacy and healthinsurance options available to Penn State stu-dents If you have any health problems (physicalor emotional) that limit your activity please no-tify University Health Services of your situationand anticipated needs as soon as possible
bull Your Academic Area With a few exceptionsfirst-year students are admitted to an academiccollege or the Division of Undergraduate Stud-ies rather than to a specific major Most studentsdeclare their major during their third or fourth se-mester and must meet entrance-to-major require-ments which may include completion of prereq-uisite courses and achievement of a specific GPAwhile enrolled at Penn State You may wish todiscuss your intended major with an academicadviser during New Student Orientation
Penn State Schuylkill
Conditions of Our Offer of Admissionbull Completion of High School Your offer of
admission is conditional upon your completionof all entrance requirements including gradu-ation from high school After graduation youmust send us an official high school transcriptverifying high school graduation Applicants mayalso submit satisfactory scores from the GeneralEducational Development (GED) test or a highschool equivalency diploma in place of a highschool diploma
bull World Language Two units in a single worldlanguage other than English are required Ameri-can Sign Language can be used to satisfy theWorld Language requirement A student may beadmitted with fewer than two units in a worldlanguage other than English but must correctthis deficiency by the time she graduates fromPenn State This deficiency may be corrected bypassing one three- or four-credit college-levelworld language course by earning transferablecredits from another institution or by demon-strating proficiency equivalent to two units ofhigh school world language study
bull Credits Taken at Other Colleges andUniversities If you attend another college oruniversity after high school graduation your offerof admission to Penn State is conditional until wereceive official college transcript(s) The transcript(s)must verify that you have earned at least a 20cumulative GPA attempted fewer than 18 semes-ter credits and did not leave the college onprobation Transcripts should be sent directly toUndergraduate Admissions at University Park bythe registrar of the institution(s) you have attended
IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL If at any time
you decide not to attend Penn State please email
us about your plans at admissionspsuedu or use
the Offer Decline function in MyPennState If you
decide not to attend after accepting your offer of
admission we cannot refund your acceptance
fees
Guide for New Students Offered Admission
Penn State Schuylkill
STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement At Penn State certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable including cheating plagiarism falsifying or fabricating information and aiding and abetting academic dishonesty Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties including course failure and dismissal from Penn State By accepting the offer of admission you agree to observe all rules and regulations of
The Pennsylvania State University
STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Penn State students are expected to uphold the principles of the University and adhere to the University Code of Conduct on or off campus For more information and to access the Code of Conduct please visit our website at studentaffairspsueduconduct
Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly
principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement
ContactsMont Alto 800-392-6173 montaltopsuedu
New Kensington 724-334-LION (5466) 888-968-PAWS (7297) nkpsuedu
Schuylkill 570-385-6252 slpsuedu
Shenango 724-983-2803 shenangopsuedu
University Park 814-865-5471 psuedu
Wilkes-Barre 570-675-9238 wbpsuedu
World Campus 800-252-3592 worldcampuspsuedu
Worthington Scranton570-963-2500 worthingtonscrantonpsuedu
York 717-771-4040 yorkpsuedu
Academic Areas
Agricultural Sciences 814-865-7521 agscipsuedu
Arts and Architecture 814-865-9523 artsandarchitecturepsuedu
Smeal College of Business 814-863-1947 smealpsuedu
Donald P Bellisario College of Communications814-867-2495 commpsuedu
Earth and Mineral Sciences 814-863-2751 emspsuedu
Education 814-865-0488 edpsuedu
Engineering 814-863-1033 engrpsuedu
Health and Human Development 814-865-2156 hhdpsuedu
Information Sciences and Technology 814-865-8947 866-225-8707 istpsuedu
Liberal Arts 814-865-7141 lapsuedu
Nursing 814-863-0245 nursingpsuedu
Eberly College of Science 814-865-2609 sciencepsuedu
Campuses
Abington 215-881-7600 abingtonpsuedu
Altoona 814-949-5466 800-848-9843 altoonapsuedu
Beaver 877-JOIN-PSU (877-564-6778) beaverpsuedu
Behrend 814-898-6100 866-374-3378 behrendpsuedu
Berks 610-396-6060 berkspsuedu
Brandywine 610-892-1225 brandywinepsuedu
DuBois 814-375-4720 800-346-ROAR (7627) duboispsuedu
Fayette 724-430-4130 fayettepsuedu
Greater Allegheny 412-675-9010 greateralleghenypsuedu
Harrisburg 717-948-6250 800-222-2056 harrisburgpsuedu
Hazleton 570-450-3142 800-279-8495 hazletonpsuedu
Lehigh Valley 610-285-5035 lehighvalleypsuedu
Schreyer Honors College 814-863-2635 shcpsuedu
Division of Undergraduate Studies 814-865-7576 duspsuedu
Offices at University Park
Admissions 814-865-5471 (phone) 814-863-7590 (fax) admissionspsuedu
Bursar 814-865-6528 bursarpsuedu
Health Services 814-865-6555 studentaffairspsueduhealth
New Student Orientation814-865-4178 orientationpsuedu
Registrar 814-865-6357 registrarpsuedu
Student Aid 814-865-6301 studentaidpsuedu
Student Disability Resources 814-863-1807 equitypsuedustudent-disabili-ty-resources
Penn State Schuylkill200 University Drive Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania 17972570-385-6252
PennStateSchuylkill
PSUSchuylkill
This publication is available in alternative media on request
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs facilities admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination including harassment The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age ancestry color disability or handicap national origin race religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status Discrimination or harassment against faculty staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director The Pennsylvania State University 328 Boucke Building University Park PA 16802-5901 Tel (814) 865-4700V (814) 863-1150TTY U Ed UAO 18-52E MPC145497
Resourcesbull Academic Calendar View important dates
for the academic year at registrarpsueduacademic_calendarcalendar_indexcfm
bull Adding Credits to Your Penn State RecordVisit admissionspsueducredit for more informa-tion on how to transfer credit from anothercollege or university or add Advanced Placementcredit
bull Disability Services For information aboutservices for students with disabilities contactthe Student Disability Resources office at570-385-6127 or equitypsuedustudent- disability-resources
bull University Health Services Visit studentaffairspsueduhealth for more information about im-munizations medical pharmacy and healthinsurance options available to Penn State stu-dents If you have any health problems (physicalor emotional) that limit your activity please no-tify University Health Services of your situationand anticipated needs as soon as possible
bull Your Academic Area With a few exceptionsfirst-year students are admitted to an academiccollege or the Division of Undergraduate Stud-ies rather than to a specific major Most studentsdeclare their major during their third or fourth se-mester and must meet entrance-to-major require-ments which may include completion of prereq-uisite courses and achievement of a specific GPAwhile enrolled at Penn State You may wish todiscuss your intended major with an academicadviser during New Student Orientation
Penn State Schuylkill
Conditions of Our Offer of Admissionbull Completion of High School Your offer of
admission is conditional upon your completionof all entrance requirements including gradu-ation from high school After graduation youmust send us an official high school transcriptverifying high school graduation Applicants mayalso submit satisfactory scores from the GeneralEducational Development (GED) test or a highschool equivalency diploma in place of a highschool diploma
bull World Language Two units in a single worldlanguage other than English are required Ameri-can Sign Language can be used to satisfy theWorld Language requirement A student may beadmitted with fewer than two units in a worldlanguage other than English but must correctthis deficiency by the time she graduates fromPenn State This deficiency may be corrected bypassing one three- or four-credit college-levelworld language course by earning transferablecredits from another institution or by demon-strating proficiency equivalent to two units ofhigh school world language study
bull Credits Taken at Other Colleges andUniversities If you attend another college oruniversity after high school graduation your offerof admission to Penn State is conditional until wereceive official college transcript(s) The transcript(s)must verify that you have earned at least a 20cumulative GPA attempted fewer than 18 semes-ter credits and did not leave the college onprobation Transcripts should be sent directly toUndergraduate Admissions at University Park bythe registrar of the institution(s) you have attended
IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL If at any time
you decide not to attend Penn State please email
us about your plans at admissionspsuedu or use
the Offer Decline function in MyPennState If you
decide not to attend after accepting your offer of
admission we cannot refund your acceptance
fees
Guide for New Students Offered Admission
Penn State Schuylkill
STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement At Penn State certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable including cheating plagiarism falsifying or fabricating information and aiding and abetting academic dishonesty Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties including course failure and dismissal from Penn State By accepting the offer of admission you agree to observe all rules and regulations of
The Pennsylvania State University
STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Penn State students are expected to uphold the principles of the University and adhere to the University Code of Conduct on or off campus For more information and to access the Code of Conduct please visit our website at studentaffairspsueduconduct
Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly
principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement
ContactsMont Alto 800-392-6173 montaltopsuedu
New Kensington 724-334-LION (5466) 888-968-PAWS (7297) nkpsuedu
Schuylkill 570-385-6252 slpsuedu
Shenango 724-983-2803 shenangopsuedu
University Park 814-865-5471 psuedu
Wilkes-Barre 570-675-9238 wbpsuedu
World Campus 800-252-3592 worldcampuspsuedu
Worthington Scranton570-963-2500 worthingtonscrantonpsuedu
York 717-771-4040 yorkpsuedu
Academic Areas
Agricultural Sciences 814-865-7521 agscipsuedu
Arts and Architecture 814-865-9523 artsandarchitecturepsuedu
Smeal College of Business 814-863-1947 smealpsuedu
Donald P Bellisario College of Communications814-867-2495 commpsuedu
Earth and Mineral Sciences 814-863-2751 emspsuedu
Education 814-865-0488 edpsuedu
Engineering 814-863-1033 engrpsuedu
Health and Human Development 814-865-2156 hhdpsuedu
Information Sciences and Technology 814-865-8947 866-225-8707 istpsuedu
Liberal Arts 814-865-7141 lapsuedu
Nursing 814-863-0245 nursingpsuedu
Eberly College of Science 814-865-2609 sciencepsuedu
Campuses
Abington 215-881-7600 abingtonpsuedu
Altoona 814-949-5466 800-848-9843 altoonapsuedu
Beaver 877-JOIN-PSU (877-564-6778) beaverpsuedu
Behrend 814-898-6100 866-374-3378 behrendpsuedu
Berks 610-396-6060 berkspsuedu
Brandywine 610-892-1225 brandywinepsuedu
DuBois 814-375-4720 800-346-ROAR (7627) duboispsuedu
Fayette 724-430-4130 fayettepsuedu
Greater Allegheny 412-675-9010 greateralleghenypsuedu
Harrisburg 717-948-6250 800-222-2056 harrisburgpsuedu
Hazleton 570-450-3142 800-279-8495 hazletonpsuedu
Lehigh Valley 610-285-5035 lehighvalleypsuedu
Schreyer Honors College 814-863-2635 shcpsuedu
Division of Undergraduate Studies 814-865-7576 duspsuedu
Offices at University Park
Admissions 814-865-5471 (phone) 814-863-7590 (fax) admissionspsuedu
Bursar 814-865-6528 bursarpsuedu
Health Services 814-865-6555 studentaffairspsueduhealth
New Student Orientation814-865-4178 orientationpsuedu
Registrar 814-865-6357 registrarpsuedu
Student Aid 814-865-6301 studentaidpsuedu
Student Disability Resources 814-863-1807 equitypsuedustudent-disabili-ty-resources
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STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement At Penn State certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable including cheating plagiarism falsifying or fabricating information and aiding and abetting academic dishonesty Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties including course failure and dismissal from Penn State By accepting the offer of admission you agree to observe all rules and regulations of
The Pennsylvania State University
STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Penn State students are expected to uphold the principles of the University and adhere to the University Code of Conduct on or off campus For more information and to access the Code of Conduct please visit our website at studentaffairspsueduconduct
Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly
principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement
ContactsMont Alto 800-392-6173 montaltopsuedu
New Kensington 724-334-LION (5466) 888-968-PAWS (7297) nkpsuedu
Schuylkill 570-385-6252 slpsuedu
Shenango 724-983-2803 shenangopsuedu
University Park 814-865-5471 psuedu
Wilkes-Barre 570-675-9238 wbpsuedu
World Campus 800-252-3592 worldcampuspsuedu
Worthington Scranton570-963-2500 worthingtonscrantonpsuedu
York 717-771-4040 yorkpsuedu
Academic Areas
Agricultural Sciences 814-865-7521 agscipsuedu
Arts and Architecture 814-865-9523 artsandarchitecturepsuedu
Smeal College of Business 814-863-1947 smealpsuedu
Donald P Bellisario College of Communications814-867-2495 commpsuedu
Earth and Mineral Sciences 814-863-2751 emspsuedu
Education 814-865-0488 edpsuedu
Engineering 814-863-1033 engrpsuedu
Health and Human Development 814-865-2156 hhdpsuedu
Information Sciences and Technology 814-865-8947 866-225-8707 istpsuedu
Liberal Arts 814-865-7141 lapsuedu
Nursing 814-863-0245 nursingpsuedu
Eberly College of Science 814-865-2609 sciencepsuedu
Campuses
Abington 215-881-7600 abingtonpsuedu
Altoona 814-949-5466 800-848-9843 altoonapsuedu
Beaver 877-JOIN-PSU (877-564-6778) beaverpsuedu
Behrend 814-898-6100 866-374-3378 behrendpsuedu
Berks 610-396-6060 berkspsuedu
Brandywine 610-892-1225 brandywinepsuedu
DuBois 814-375-4720 800-346-ROAR (7627) duboispsuedu
Fayette 724-430-4130 fayettepsuedu
Greater Allegheny 412-675-9010 greateralleghenypsuedu
Harrisburg 717-948-6250 800-222-2056 harrisburgpsuedu
Hazleton 570-450-3142 800-279-8495 hazletonpsuedu
Lehigh Valley 610-285-5035 lehighvalleypsuedu
Schreyer Honors College 814-863-2635 shcpsuedu
Division of Undergraduate Studies 814-865-7576 duspsuedu
Offices at University Park
Admissions 814-865-5471 (phone) 814-863-7590 (fax) admissionspsuedu
Bursar 814-865-6528 bursarpsuedu
Health Services 814-865-6555 studentaffairspsueduhealth
New Student Orientation814-865-4178 orientationpsuedu
Registrar 814-865-6357 registrarpsuedu
Student Aid 814-865-6301 studentaidpsuedu
Student Disability Resources 814-863-1807 equitypsuedustudent-disabili-ty-resources
Penn State Schuylkill200 University Drive Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania 17972570-385-6252
PennStateSchuylkill
PSUSchuylkill
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The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs facilities admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination including harassment The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age ancestry color disability or handicap national origin race religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status Discrimination or harassment against faculty staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director The Pennsylvania State University 328 Boucke Building University Park PA 16802-5901 Tel (814) 865-4700V (814) 863-1150TTY U Ed UAO 18-52E MPC145497
Penn State Schuylkill
STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement At Penn State certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable including cheating plagiarism falsifying or fabricating information and aiding and abetting academic dishonesty Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties including course failure and dismissal from Penn State By accepting the offer of admission you agree to observe all rules and regulations of
The Pennsylvania State University
STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Penn State students are expected to uphold the principles of the University and adhere to the University Code of Conduct on or off campus For more information and to access the Code of Conduct please visit our website at studentaffairspsueduconduct
Penn State students and faculty are committed to scholarly
principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement
ContactsMont Alto 800-392-6173 montaltopsuedu
New Kensington 724-334-LION (5466) 888-968-PAWS (7297) nkpsuedu
Schuylkill 570-385-6252 slpsuedu
Shenango 724-983-2803 shenangopsuedu
University Park 814-865-5471 psuedu
Wilkes-Barre 570-675-9238 wbpsuedu
World Campus 800-252-3592 worldcampuspsuedu
Worthington Scranton570-963-2500 worthingtonscrantonpsuedu
York 717-771-4040 yorkpsuedu
Academic Areas
Agricultural Sciences 814-865-7521 agscipsuedu
Arts and Architecture 814-865-9523 artsandarchitecturepsuedu
Smeal College of Business 814-863-1947 smealpsuedu
Donald P Bellisario College of Communications814-867-2495 commpsuedu
Earth and Mineral Sciences 814-863-2751 emspsuedu
Education 814-865-0488 edpsuedu
Engineering 814-863-1033 engrpsuedu
Health and Human Development 814-865-2156 hhdpsuedu
Information Sciences and Technology 814-865-8947 866-225-8707 istpsuedu
Liberal Arts 814-865-7141 lapsuedu
Nursing 814-863-0245 nursingpsuedu
Eberly College of Science 814-865-2609 sciencepsuedu
Campuses
Abington 215-881-7600 abingtonpsuedu
Altoona 814-949-5466 800-848-9843 altoonapsuedu
Beaver 877-JOIN-PSU (877-564-6778) beaverpsuedu
Behrend 814-898-6100 866-374-3378 behrendpsuedu
Berks 610-396-6060 berkspsuedu
Brandywine 610-892-1225 brandywinepsuedu
DuBois 814-375-4720 800-346-ROAR (7627) duboispsuedu
Fayette 724-430-4130 fayettepsuedu
Greater Allegheny 412-675-9010 greateralleghenypsuedu
Harrisburg 717-948-6250 800-222-2056 harrisburgpsuedu
Hazleton 570-450-3142 800-279-8495 hazletonpsuedu
Lehigh Valley 610-285-5035 lehighvalleypsuedu
Schreyer Honors College 814-863-2635 shcpsuedu
Division of Undergraduate Studies 814-865-7576 duspsuedu
Offices at University Park
Admissions 814-865-5471 (phone) 814-863-7590 (fax) admissionspsuedu
Bursar 814-865-6528 bursarpsuedu
Health Services 814-865-6555 studentaffairspsueduhealth
New Student Orientation814-865-4178 orientationpsuedu
Registrar 814-865-6357 registrarpsuedu
Student Aid 814-865-6301 studentaidpsuedu
Student Disability Resources 814-863-1807 equitypsuedustudent-disabili-ty-resources
Penn State Schuylkill200 University Drive Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania 17972570-385-6252
PennStateSchuylkill
PSUSchuylkill
This publication is available in alternative media on request
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs facilities admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination including harassment The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age ancestry color disability or handicap national origin race religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status Discrimination or harassment against faculty staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director The Pennsylvania State University 328 Boucke Building University Park PA 16802-5901 Tel (814) 865-4700V (814) 863-1150TTY U Ed UAO 18-52E MPC145497
ContactsMont Alto 800-392-6173 montaltopsuedu
New Kensington 724-334-LION (5466) 888-968-PAWS (7297) nkpsuedu
Schuylkill 570-385-6252 slpsuedu
Shenango 724-983-2803 shenangopsuedu
University Park 814-865-5471 psuedu
Wilkes-Barre 570-675-9238 wbpsuedu
World Campus 800-252-3592 worldcampuspsuedu
Worthington Scranton570-963-2500 worthingtonscrantonpsuedu
York 717-771-4040 yorkpsuedu
Academic Areas
Agricultural Sciences 814-865-7521 agscipsuedu
Arts and Architecture 814-865-9523 artsandarchitecturepsuedu
Smeal College of Business 814-863-1947 smealpsuedu
Donald P Bellisario College of Communications814-867-2495 commpsuedu
Earth and Mineral Sciences 814-863-2751 emspsuedu
Education 814-865-0488 edpsuedu
Engineering 814-863-1033 engrpsuedu
Health and Human Development 814-865-2156 hhdpsuedu
Information Sciences and Technology 814-865-8947 866-225-8707 istpsuedu
Liberal Arts 814-865-7141 lapsuedu
Nursing 814-863-0245 nursingpsuedu
Eberly College of Science 814-865-2609 sciencepsuedu
Campuses
Abington 215-881-7600 abingtonpsuedu
Altoona 814-949-5466 800-848-9843 altoonapsuedu
Beaver 877-JOIN-PSU (877-564-6778) beaverpsuedu
Behrend 814-898-6100 866-374-3378 behrendpsuedu
Berks 610-396-6060 berkspsuedu
Brandywine 610-892-1225 brandywinepsuedu
DuBois 814-375-4720 800-346-ROAR (7627) duboispsuedu
Fayette 724-430-4130 fayettepsuedu
Greater Allegheny 412-675-9010 greateralleghenypsuedu
Harrisburg 717-948-6250 800-222-2056 harrisburgpsuedu
Hazleton 570-450-3142 800-279-8495 hazletonpsuedu
Lehigh Valley 610-285-5035 lehighvalleypsuedu
Schreyer Honors College 814-863-2635 shcpsuedu
Division of Undergraduate Studies 814-865-7576 duspsuedu
Offices at University Park
Admissions 814-865-5471 (phone) 814-863-7590 (fax) admissionspsuedu
Bursar 814-865-6528 bursarpsuedu
Health Services 814-865-6555 studentaffairspsueduhealth
New Student Orientation814-865-4178 orientationpsuedu
Registrar 814-865-6357 registrarpsuedu
Student Aid 814-865-6301 studentaidpsuedu
Student Disability Resources 814-863-1807 equitypsuedustudent-disabili-ty-resources
Penn State Schuylkill200 University Drive Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania 17972570-385-6252
PennStateSchuylkill
PSUSchuylkill
This publication is available in alternative media on request
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs facilities admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination including harassment The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age ancestry color disability or handicap national origin race religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status Discrimination or harassment against faculty staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director The Pennsylvania State University 328 Boucke Building University Park PA 16802-5901 Tel (814) 865-4700V (814) 863-1150TTY U Ed UAO 18-52E MPC145497
Penn State Schuylkill200 University Drive Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania 17972570-385-6252
PennStateSchuylkill
PSUSchuylkill
This publication is available in alternative media on request
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs facilities admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination including harassment The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age ancestry color disability or handicap national origin race religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status Discrimination or harassment against faculty staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director The Pennsylvania State University 328 Boucke Building University Park PA 16802-5901 Tel (814) 865-4700V (814) 863-1150TTY U Ed UAO 18-52E MPC145497