The Pathway to Success: Summer Start (PaSSS) program is a six-week program designed to help you make an easy transition to college life while also saving you money on college tuition!  The Penn State Greater Allegheny experience is transformative and the PaSSS program is another fantastic opportunity to propel you towards your academic and career goals.  

Program Benefits

  • Jumpstart your college career.
  • Take two courses and participate in specialized academies designed to help you acclimate to college.
  • Become familiar with Penn State, faculty, and staff while learning about resources available on campus and university-wide.
  • Engage with classmates earlier to develop a wide group of friends.
  • Engage in co-curricular activities to build your resume early! Possible activities include research, working on campus, community volunteering, and more.
  • Receive a maximum scholarship of $2,000 for 6 credit summer courses.
  • Students who successfully complete the PaSSS Program are eligible to continue the program in subsequent summers and continue earning funding to be used toward an on-campus job, research with a faculty member, an externship internship, or a service-learning project.

Enrollment

The option to participate in the Summer 2022 PaSSS Program is currently available. Submit the enrollment form to receive more information. Applicants must be first year students who have been offered admission to Penn State Greater Allegheny. Students must be willing to commit the appropriate time needed for classes, workshops and extracurricular activities prior to the beginning of the program. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 412-675-9010.  

Program Dates: Summer 2022

  • May 31, 2022 -  Deadline to enroll for PaSSS Program
  • June 15, 2022 -  New Student Orientation (mandatory)
  • June 29 - August 10, 2022- PaSSS Program
  • August 12, 2022 -  Final Exams and Program Conclusion

Contact Information

Contact our Admissions team today regarding this great opportunity!

Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Office 
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132 
[email protected]
412-675-9010