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Penn State implements Early Action admissions deadlines

3/20/18

To allow potential students more time to make an informed college decision, Penn State has moved up its dates for the admissions process. New application deadlines also mean earlier notice of aid awards packages.

Penn State Harrisburg Graduate School Open House to be held Sept. 19

9/7/17

Penn State Harrisburg will hold a Graduate School Open House at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the college library, providing an opportunity to learn about the college’s more than 30 master’s, doctoral and certification programs including two new master’s programs in civil engineering and mechanical engineering.

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Spring Open House set for April 1 at Penn State York

3/24/17

Don’t be an April fool — plan to attend the Penn State York Spring Open House, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at the campus. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.

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It's not too early to think summer at Penn State York

3/24/17

It’s never too early to think about summer classes at Penn State York, as registration is underway now. Two six-week sessions offer students the opportunity to take day, evening or online classes. Some classes may also combine online with face-to-face instruction.

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Campus welcomes prospective students with excitement-filled day

1/24/17

Saturday, Jan. 21, was a busy day on campus at Penn State Greater Allegheny. Prospective high school students and their families attended the Blue and White Scholarship Brunch hosted by the Admissions Department. More than 65 prospective students and their families came to the Athletics Department’s Recruit Day.

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Financial Aid Workshop helps families plan ahead

11/1/16

Wondering how to pay for your student’s college? At the Financial Aid workshop on Wednesday, November 9 students and their families can get a head start on planning how they will pay for their college education.

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Visit New Kensington for a ‘real’ look at a college campus

8/3/16

Traditional students, adult learners and veterans can see if the New Kensington campus fits their reality at the “Spend a Summer Evening” admissions event at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11 in the Conference Center. Participants will meet staff and current students, and find out all they need to know about admissions, financial aid and student life. Students and their families can tour the campus and enjoy light refreshments.

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Penn State New Kensington helps local students prepare for college admissions

12/9/15

Penn State New Kensington teamed with Pittsburgh Urban Impact to bring students from local and Pittsburgh public schools to the campus Nov. 20 for information on preparing for the college admissions process. Almost 100 students from Valley, Penn Hills, Perry and Westinghouse high schools toured the campus, learned about choosing majors and exploring career opportunities, and attended an interactive panel discussion led by campus students.

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Trustees hear report on enrollment, admissions, financial aid

11/20/15

Penn State established a new all-time high with 130,754 total applications for admission in 2015 — an increase of 54 percent since 2005, according to Rob Pangborn, vice president and dean for Undergraduate Education, in a report presented Nov. 20 to the University’s Board of Trustees.

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