Welcome to Penn State Greater Allegheny!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Penn State Greater Allegheny! This is an exciting time as you prepare to start your college journey. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the steps you need to take after receiving your offer of admission.

Accept Your Offer 

Accept your offer of admission by logging into your MyPennState account or visiting the Finance Office on campus to pay your acceptance fee.

  • Acceptance fee: $230
  • Housing deposit: $100 (for students planning to live on campus) and sign your housing contract.
    • Choose from three meal plan levels. If you live on campus, the meal plan is included in your Housing and Food Service Contract. Off-campus students can purchase a meal plan via eLiving.

What's Next?

Now that you've accepted your offer of admission, there are some other things you'll need to take care of before you begin classes at Penn State Greater Allegheny.

Attend an Admitted Student Event 

You and your family are invited to attend one of our Admitted Student Events! The programs are designed to answer your questions and tell you what to expect now through the start of the fall semester.

Apply for Financial Aid

There's plenty of information in the financial aid section of this website on how to apply for and accept your financial aid award.

  • Complete the FAFSA to apply for federal student aid.
  • Explore scholarship opportunities on our Scholarships page.
  • In early August, an electronic bill (eBill) will be emailed to your official University email account. Instructions to view and pay the bill via LionPATH will be provided. Ensure that your Financial Responsibility Statement is signed to finalize course registration.

Attend New Student Orientation (NSO) 

First-year students are required to attend NSO, which will help you get ready to attend Penn State Greater Allegheny. You'll receive detailed information ahead of time, so check your email.

  • All incoming students must provide proof of immunizations before arriving on campus. Log in to myUHS using your Penn State credentials to upload your immunization records. For more information, visit the immunization submission page.
  • Complete the Penn State Safe & Aware online module about alcohol education and relationship and sexual violence awareness. Access the training at Safe & Aware.
  • All students receive an iPad as part of our Digital Fluency Project. This provides access to a suite of digital tools for academic and creative use. As a Penn State student, you are also eligible for free and discounted computer software. To see what's available, visit software.psu.edu.

Update Your Calendar 

First day of classes? Long weekends? Spring break? December-January holidays? Find out more about all important dates on the academic calendar.

Buy Your Books and Penn State Spirit Wear

Purchase your books and Penn State spirit wear at the Penn State Greater Allegheny bookstore, located in the Student Community Center.

Need Help? If you have any questions about the transition from receiving your offer letter to starting your first day of classes, please contact an admissions counselor. We're here to assist you every step of the way!