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Campus Tour

How will your story begin?

Whether you are a current high school student, a college student looking to transfer, have been out of school and are looking to return, or never attended college before, the Penn State Fayette admissions office is here to help you take the next steps!

Let us help you begin writing the next pages of your story by sharing more information about the opportunities available at Penn State and instructions on how you can join the Penn State pride!

Admissions counselor Mike Romeo talking with prospective students.

How to Become a Penn Stater

Congratulations on taking the first step to become a Penn State student! From first-year, transfer, and international applicants to veterans from our Armed Forces, adult learners, and high school students interested in getting a jump on their college career, we have the information you need.

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Choose Penn State Fayette

Penn State University offers world-class programs to students and alumni around the world and Penn State Fayette brings those opportunities to you. Learn about the academic programs, student life and athletics, community outreach, and more that take place right here at Penn State Fayette! 

Learn About Penn State Fayette
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Admissions Events

Get to know Penn State Fayette at one of our upcoming open houses or application events. Tour the campus, talk to our students, and meet with an admissions counselor about your Penn State options.

 

 

Admissions Calendar
Student studying on campus.

Visit Us

Penn State Fayette offers a variety of ways to visit campus such as open houses, individual visits, student for a day events, and more.  Attend one of our admissions events or schedule an individual tour of our scenic campus and meet with our admissions counselors to explore your future at Penn State. If you are a prospective student, Penn State will waive the application fee when you bring your high school transcript to the campus visit!

Rafting the river at Ohiopyle.

Experience the Laurel Highlands

Penn State Fayette is situated in the magnificent Laurel Highlands—a mountainous region spanning 3,000 square miles of Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland Counties. As a student, you and your family will enjoy one of Pennsylvania’s premiere four-season destinations for spectacular views, outdoor recreation, historic attractions and more.

 

Experience the Laurel Highlands
Four students talking in the Biomedical Building.

After You've Been Accepted

If you have been offered admission to Penn State Fayette, Congratulations! But getting in is only the first step; there are still a few more steps you must take before you are officially enrolled as a Penn State student. But don’t worry, the Penn State Fayette admissions and financial aid team is here to make the process as easy as possible!

Information for Admitted Students