Summer 2026
Admissions Cycle Wrap-up
Penn State received more than 155,000 applications and offered admission to more than 110,000 applicants for summer and fall 2026. The Smeal College of Business was the most competitive college for admission, followed by the Colleges of Engineering and Nursing.
Students offered admission to the University Park campus had until May 1 to accept. Students admitted to other campuses have additional time, but are encouraged to accept early to secure housing where available. Admission decisions are posted in the MyPennState Portal where students can accept their offers.
MyPennState Portal
Orientation and Move-in
Once first-year students accept their admission offers, they will be required to complete onboarding tasks and attend New Student Orientation (NSO). The onboarding tasks must be completed before they can reserve their NSO. Students can contact the Office of Orientation and Transition Programs for assistance.
As students prepare to move into campus housing, they should check out Penn State Arrival for campus-specific move-in dates, contract deadlines, room assignments, and other helpful information for a smooth transition.
Office of Orientation and Transition Programs
Penn State Arrival
Spend a Summer Day Program
Spend a Summer Day is Penn State’s largest student recruitment event of the year, running June–August across all Penn State campuses.
Prospective students and guests enjoy exploratory sessions, campus tours, and sneak-peeks inside various facilities.
Student Registration
Business Pathways
As a reminder for future applicants interested in business programs, the Smeal College of Business implemented a direct admission initiative known as Smeal Direct that began with summer/fall 2026 admission.
Penn State also offers a wide range of business-related majors outside of Smeal, such as Agribusiness Management (College of Agricultural Sciences), Economics (College of the Liberal Arts), and Energy Business and Finance (College of Earth and Mineral Sciences).
Smeal Direct FAQ
Academic Pathways
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Connect With Us
The Penn State Undergraduate Admissions Office is available at admissions@psu.edu or 814-865-5471.
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