Helpful Links
Below is a list of helpful links for first-year students at Penn State:
- Academic Calendars
- The academic calendar for each semester at Penn State. This calendar includes important academic deadlines and University holidays.
- AP Credits
- Information for students who have taken or are planning to take Advanced Placement exams for Penn State credit.
- Computer Requirements
- General computer recommendations for both desktop and laptop computers from the Penn State Computer Store. Please be aware that certain colleges and departments have their own requirements.
- Housing, Food Services, and Residence Life
- Information for students about on-campus housing and food options at their campus.
- LEAP (Learning Edge Academic Program)
- An opportunity for new students to start their Penn State career in a small-college atmosphere within the larger University. LEAP is only available to University Park students and occurs during the summer.
- New Student Programs
- Information to assist new students and their parents in making a successful academic and social transition into the Penn State family.
- Penn State Parents Program
- Information for parents and families to ensure student success, provide opportunities for family engagement with the University, and to educate you about resources and services available within the University community.
- Penn State Athletics
- Information about all things sports at Penn State, including Penn State football tickets!
- Penn State id+ Office
- Information about obtaining and using your Penn State id+ card.
- Penn State Signature Stations
- Find the locations of the Penn State Signature Stations used to obtain your Penn State Access Account.
- Penn State Visitor's Guide
- The official Penn State Visitor's Guide for University Park campus and the surrounding area as well as a link to other campuses.
- Penn State Wireless
- Learn how to gain access to Penn State's Visitor Wireless during your Advising Day.
- Student Affairs
- Information about Student Affairs services and programs at Penn State.
- Transferring Credits
- Information for students who are interested in getting credit transferred to Penn State from other institutions.
- University Park Orientation
- Information about orientation schedules at University Park campus.
- Arrival & Orientation
Welcome Week information for all students at residential campuses.
Orientation Schedule for University Park.
- Important Telephone Numbers
- A listing of important telephone numbers for University Park campus.