Welcome to Penn State, First-Year Students!
Congratulations on taking the first step toward your college degree! At Penn State Greater Allegheny, we make the process simple and support you every step of the way.
Who is a first-year applicant?
You are considered a first-year student if you:
Are a traditional high school student applying to college for the first time, or
Have a high school diploma or GED but have never enrolled in college, or
Have earned fewer than 18 college credits after high school
If you don’t fall into these categories, check our pages for Adult Learners, Student Veterans, Transfer Students, or International Students.
Your degree options
Complete a four-year bachelor’s degree entirely at Greater Allegheny campus
Start your first two years here, then transfer to another Penn State campus through the 2+2 Plan
Complete a two-year associate degree entirely at Greater Allegheny campus
Applying is easy
Create a MyPennState profile–Schedule an admissions appointment to waive the $65 application fee.
Complete your application–Have transcripts and test scores ready to complete your Self-Reported Academic Record.
Submit any required materials–Official transcripts, test scores, or GED results.
Pay the $230 registration fee and the Housing fee if living on campus.
Watch for emails about ALEKS and New Student Orientation.
Re-enrolling?
If you were previously a degree-seeking student at Penn State and earned credits, you are a re-enrolling student and don’t need to apply again.
