APPLICATION FACTS 1.0
Application Opening Day
What is: August 1
(of the upcoming senior year)
This is Penn State's Admissions Type.
What is: Rolling Admissions
Applications are reviewed as they are received. ** However, there are also specific deadlines that influence when you can expect a decision.
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
What is: Tuition
Penn State’s mascot is this lion, which is also the name of their athletic teams.
Who is the Nittany Lion?
Your main course of study
MAJOR
- A SPECIFIC AREA OF STUDY A STUDENT CHOOSES TO SPECIALIZE IN. Ex: Business, Engineering, or Biology.
MyPennState
What is: PSU's online prospective student portal.
The "central hub" for students to apply online, track their application status, and receive personalized information from the university.
This well-known Penn State cheer is often heard echoing through the stadium, with students chanting it together before big games.
What is: "We Are Penn State!"?
True or False:
FAFSA is a loan from the federal government
What is: FALSE!
- form you need to complete to see if qualify for aid from the federal government.
- PSU Requires everyone completes.
How many times can a student change their major?
What is: No limit
- takes longer to complete program and graduate.
Penn State's football team plays in this stadium, with a seating capacity of over 109,000.
What is: Beaver Stadium
This is the part of the application where students write a personal essay about themselves.
Financial aid based on grades, athletics, & musical talent
What is: Merit-Based Aid
Difference between a full-time & part-time student?
12+ CREDITS = FULL TIME STUDENT
11 CREDITS & BELOW = PART TIME STUDENT
Name of your professors assistant?
What is: TA, LA, GA
Teacher's Assistant, Learning Assistant, & Grad Assistant.
Big-Bad November 1st
What is: The "Early-Action" Deadline
The Early Action deadline is November 1. If you apply by this date, you will receive a decision by December 24.
Applying early increases your chances of admission, as you are considered when more spots are available.
The campus area is home to the most popular student hangout spots, including restaurants, shops, and cafes.
What is: the HUB-Robeson Center?
These are funds borrowed by the student and/or parent(s).
Student Loan(s)
- Money you borrow from the federal government or a private group to pay for college and repay later with interest.
First year college students live here on campus
What is: DORMS or RESIDENCE HALL
- Place where college/university student live
Penn State provides this center to help students with mental health, counseling, and well-being.
What is the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) center?
Three admission decisions students can receive from PSU?
What is: ADMIT, DEFER, or DENY?
DENIAL: The applicant has not been offered admission to Penn State.
This on-campus service helps students with academic tutoring, study skills, and learning support.
What is the Penn State Learning Center?
Refers to the $$$ students can earn for school while working for the university
WORK-STUDY
- A way student earn $$$ to pay for school through part-time on campus jobs
1st year students who continue at school the following year
What is: Retention Rate
Used in some classes to record attendance
What is: CLICKER