First-year students
Whether you are just starting to research universities or you are ready to apply, we know you have a lot on your mind and many things to consider. We want to help you manage the process of applying to Penn State.
First-year students
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants:
- Current high school student in their senior year
- Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework
- Student who has attempted 18 or fewer credits of college coursework at a regionally accredited college or university before applying to Penn State
- Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school, like a dual enrollment or college in high school program
- Student who may have attended Penn State on a non-degree basis .
How to apply
- Create a MyPennState profile.
- Fill out the application in your MyPennState profile. Have a copy of your high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores available to fill out the Self-Reported Academic Record. Review Penn State’s Self-Reported Academic Record tutorial for additional help.
- Review your MyPennState checklist for prompts to ensure all required supporting materials have been received. These may include: official final high school and dual enrollment transcripts, and SAT (code #2660) or ACT (code #3656) scores. These may be emailed, mailed, or faxed to our Admissions office. Once all materials have been received, your application will be considered complete.
Address: Penn State Shenango Admissions, 225 Lecture Hall, 147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA, 16146
Email: psushenango@psu.edu
Fax: 724-983-2839 - After receiving your offer of admission, pay the $230 registration fee to save your spot. Congratulations! You’re officially a Penn Stater. Review our information for accepted students and watch your email for next steps.