Congratulations! This is an exciting time for you as you prepare to come to Penn State Beaver. Your offer of admission is a big part of that journey, but your job isn't over. Now that you have your offer letter in hand, there are several steps you need to take, starting with accepting the offer.
Accept Your Offer
You can accept your offer of admission by logging onto your MyPennState account at admissions.psu.edu or by visiting campus and paying at the Finance and Business office.
Acceptance fee: $230
Housing deposit: $100 and sign your housing contract. Note: The housing fee is only for students who plan to live on campus.
Now what?
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 Beaver.
Apply for financial aid
There's plenty of information in the financial aid section of the site. To apply for financial aid, go to fafsa.gov to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Apply for scholarships
You can find information on our scholarship pages and by searching the Internet.
Orientation
First-year students are required to participate in New Student Orientation (NSO), which will help you get ready to attend Penn State Beaver. You'll receive detailed information ahead of time.
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
You can get your books and your Penn State gear at the Penn State Beaver bookstore.
Buy discounted computer software
As a Penn State student, you're eligible for discounts on certain computer software. To see what's available, visit software.psu.edu.
Need help?
If you have questions about how to go from receiving your offer letter to starting your first day of classes at Penn State Beaver, please contact an admissions counselor. We're here to help you!