Program Highlights

The goals of the PaSSS program are to facilitate a smoother transition from high school to college, to improve your chances of graduating in four years or less, and, ultimately, to help you save money and reduce college debt.

PaSSS course offerings will run six weeks from July 1 through August 14, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon on most days, with other programming throughout the afternoons.
The available courses are:

  • ENG 184—The Short Story
    How did the literary genre of the short story come to be? This course explores the historical development of the short story genre throughout the world and will examine how historical contexts relate to the content and style of the stories under discussion.
    Instructor: Daniel Krack
  • ARTH—Renaissance to Modern Art
    What are some of the significant developments in Western art from the 14th century to the present? This course introduces students to the field of art history by examining both the formal elements of art, as well as the historical context of its creation and impact.
    Instructor: Patrick Daugherty

These courses are specifically selected to fulfill general-education requirements for all Penn State majors.

Participants will:

  • Make early progress toward a Penn State degree
  • Receive a $250 scholarship per credit (six credits), applied to tuition for a total award of $1,500
  • Receive a $400 stipend to defray the cost of books and supplies
  • Participate in state-of-the-art online courses designed to enhance curricular and extra-curricular engagement
  • Complete ENGL 184 and ARTH 112, which will advance academic progress and fulfill general education requirements, regardless of major. Learn more about the course content by selecting the Fayette campus from the courses website.
  • Participate in Tutoring, Math Academy, virtual social interaction with classmates, leadership and mentoring programs
  • Have the opportunity to take up to 12 credits next summer, with a $250 tuition scholarship per credit, for a maximum award of $3,000

Program Costs

Tuition and Fee

ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEE COST: $3,272
Tuition for six credits (two courses): $3,150
Summer Student Fee $122.00

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TUITION COSTS: $1,500

TOTAL ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEE COST: $1,772*
*without possible student aid eligibility from the 2019-20 FAFSA

Tuition and Fee for NON-PA Residents

ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEE COST: $5,474
Tuition for six credits (two courses): $5,352
Summer Student Fee $122.00

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TUITION COSTS: $1,500

TOTAL ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEE COST: $3,974*
*without possible student aid eligibility from the 2019-20 FAFSA

Books:

Estimated Costs: $200
Stipend: $400*
*Stipend remaining after cost of books will be applied to Total Estimated Tuition and Fee Cost

In addition, you will be offered an on-campus job, which will start in the fall of 2020 and continue into spring 2021, at the rate of $10/hour with the potential to earn up to $1,000.

Enrollment Date

To enroll in PaSSS, you must accept your offer of admission to Penn State Fayette by paying the $230 acceptance fees and submit the Enrollment Reply Form.

Next Steps to New Student Orientation and PaSSS

As a PaSSS student, you will attend New Student Orientation (NSO) prior to July 1, the first day of class. You will receive an email notification to register for your orientation date after you have completed the ALEKS placement exam (a mathematics assessment). During your orientation session, you will work one-on-one with an academic adviser to schedule your summer PaSSS courses and your fall courses.

Check out all of your next steps to NSO on our website at: New Student Orientation Programs.