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Accept your admission offer

After you receive an admission offer, your next step is to accept the offer, which tells the University that you intend to enroll. All undergraduate students accept their offer by paying a non-refundable $230 enrollment fee via MyPennState.

Graduate Students: You can accept your admission offer through the Graduate School application portal.
While there is no hard deadline for acceptance, we would appreciate notification of your intent within 2 months of receiving your offer. Contact your program if you have questions.

What else do I need to do?

Classes

Scheduling

New undergraduates will meet with an academic advisor during the new student orientation program and prepare a schedule that meets their degree requirements.

Graduate students should contact their program directly, though most programs will require you to use a registration form for your first courses. Contact your advisor (listed in LionPATH) as needed. Review our full registration instructions.
After the first semester, you should be able to register online through LionPATH's Drop/Add application.

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Student ID and Access Accounts

New Penn State students must obtain a University photo ID card, required for meal plans, computer access, library privileges, use of gym facilities, and more. Obtain your card from the Housing Services Office.

Financial Aid

Information on grants, scholarships, loans, and other forms of student aid is available from the Office of Student Aid.

Graduate students: be sure to review the graduate student aid requirements and options as well.

Pay Your Semester Bill

Students must pay their semester bill to complete the registration process and/or remain an active Penn State student. Your semester bill can be paid online via LionPATH once your Access Account has been activated, or in person at the Bursar's Office.

Housing

Explore the housing information page to find out more about both on-campus and off-campus options.

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Veterans Information

If you have any questions regarding your benefits, your eligibility, or the status of your benefits please contact the Veterans Affairs office, located in the Swatara Building.

Student Disability Resources

A student with a disability enrolling at Penn State is encouraged to read all information contained on the Student Disability Resources website in order to better understand the policies and procedures regarding services for students with disabilities at the University.

International Students Office

The International Students Office provides a comprehensive orientation program for our students from other countries. The orientation program typically covers necessary procedures for registration, employment, paying bills, as well as other regulatory matters. The International Student Welcome program is also the perfect time to make new friends and discover more about Penn State Harrisburg and the surrounding community.

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