Congratulations on your admission, and welcome to the Penn State family! As a new student, you will need to complete several important steps prior to beginning your courses.
The steps listed on this page include some actions that you can start right now and others that you can focus on closer to when your courses begin. We’ve included all the required and recommended actions that will help you enroll and succeed in your courses.
All new students are assigned an academic adviser to help with any questions about the actions on this list. Your adviser will be your lifeline to Penn State and will help you navigate the University, understand your academic program, and choose courses. They will also be available to answer any questions that you have or direct you to the appropriate staff member or office who can answer.
Getting Started — Steps You Can Take Right Now
Start by completing these tasks to begin using Penn State systems and resources and enroll in courses.
Preparing for Courses — Steps to Complete as Your First Semester Approaches
Once you finish the “getting started” tasks, you can work through the tasks on this list to prepare to start courses.
Additional Requirements for Conditional Students
Conditional students must meet a few additional requirements to become eligible for a degree program.