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Welcome to Penn State!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Penn State New Kensington. As the start to your collegiate journey nears, we're sure you have many questions that need to be answered and you want to know what’s next for you. 

You and your family are invited to attend one of our Accepted Student Programs. These programs are designed to answer your questions and tell you what to expect now through the start of the fall semester.

2023 Accepted Student Event Dates

Click on the dates below to register.

  • Dinner: Thursday, February 2
  • Dinner: Thursday, March 16
  • Lunch: Saturday, April 15
  • Accepted student visits: Available throughout the semester

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  • Optional campus tour  
  • Information fair to explore campus resources and meet current students and staff 
  • Academic meeting with a faculty advisor to discuss major requirements, prerequisites, and career options 
  • Next Steps presentation on placement testing, orientation, and more 
  • Dinner or lunch 

After the program, we invite you to enjoy a meal on us. While you're here you'll have the opportunity to pay your non-refundable enrollment fee to become a Nittany Lion!

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