After Admission – What’s Next?
Offered admission to Penn State?
Congratulations! Students should respond to all colleges or universities to which they have an offer of admission no later than May 1. To officially accept your Penn State offer of admission, return the acceptance notification enclosed in your offer packet and pay the general deposit.
Accepted your offer of admission to Penn State?
Welcome! Shortly, you will be notified regarding the First-Year Testing, Consulting and Advising Program (FTCAP). FTCAP assists new first-year students in evaluating their educational plans by providing them, prior to initial registration, with a comprehensive program of testing and individualized educational planning and academic advising. First-semester course registration also happens during FTCAP.
Welcome Day is a program offered for entering students immediately before the start of the fall semester. Welcome Day is a student-facilitated program, led by upperclass students who will assist new students with their transition to Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Here first-year and transfer students will have the opportunity to meet returning students as well as faculty and staff in small group settings. A special program is offered to Adult Students that targets their special interests.
For more information on Welcome Day, please contact the Student Activities Coordinator, Jackie Warnick-Piatt at 570-675-9284 or send email to jxw64@psu.edu. You may also contact the Director of Student Affairs, Kathie Flanagan-Herstek at 570-675-9225 or send email to kfh2@psu.edu.
Paying Tuition
Penn State no longer sends paper bills. Bills are e-mailed to your Access Account (your Penn State e-mail address), which you set up when you attend FTCAP. The first bills go out in mid-July. Billing continues on a weekly basis for students scheduling after mid-July. Payment options are explained in that e-mail, and any financial aid awards are shown as a credit. Bottom line: A minimum one-third payment on your balance will be due three weeks after the billing date.
When Do Classes Start?
Classes begin on Monday, August 27 for the Fall 2012 semester.
In the meantime, it's our job to help you make a smooth transition to Penn State. If you have a question or concern, call us here in the Admissions Office at 570-675-9238. Ask for John, Leslie, Scott, or Ellen.
Admissions
Murphy Center 125
PSU Wilkes-Barre
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-9238
wbadmissions@psu.edu
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
(evenings by appt.)
