We’re excited you’ll be joining the Penn State Harrisburg community! We’ve got a great NSO planned for you and your parents, family, and supporters.
During NSO you’ll meet new people, learn about majors, and explore opportunities on campus. Your family will explore how to support you, meet people from a variety of offices around campus, and learn about academic programs.
You should begin the process of scheduling classes prior to NSO. Check out this Transfer Scheduling Guide to get started.
Your Next Steps
- If you’ve just been accepted to Penn State, congratulations!
Be sure to accept your admission offer. - Check your email regularly.
We’ll reach out using the email address provided on your admissions application. - Check your NSO Tasklist.
The NSO Tasklist is a comprehensive list of all the action items you must complete before starting at Penn State Harrisburg. Expect an email letting you know when you have access. - Learn more about being a transfer student.
Check out the Transfer Student FAQ, learn more about Transfer Course Evaluation, and use the Transfer Credit Tool. - Send your most recent official transcripts to Penn State.
See here for more info on sending official transcripts. - If you didn’t take a math class at your previous school, complete an ALEKS Math Assessment prior to your NSO.
Email [email protected] to get access to the assessment. - Schedule your classes.
Check out this Transfer Scheduling Guide to get started. - Meet with an adviser to review your transfer credits and semester schedule.
If you plan to graduate from Penn State Harrisburg, see your program contact here. If you plan to graduate from University Park or another campus, contact the Advising Center at [email protected] or 717-948-6604.
For more information, visit Penn State Transfer Student Orientation.