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Prospective University Park Students

High School Students

High School students interested in studying Psychology at Penn State are welcome to make an appointment to see an advisor by calling the Psychology advising center at 814-865-9514. During a new students' first two years they will be assigned to an advisor with the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Studies (LAUS) office. If you would prefer to meet with the person who will be your initial advisor you may reach that office at 814-865-2545. Keep in mind that the programs regularly scheduled by Admissions are your best sources of information regarding housing, financial aid, campus tours, and meals in the dining halls. If you wish to schedule an appointment with Admissions, you should visit their webiste at: http://admissions.psu.edu/pennstate/visit/. This site features an online scheduling tool to set up an information session and a campus tour for a specific date.

Transfer Students (students coming from another institution)

Transfer students who are admitted to the Psychology program should call the Psychology advising center at 814-865-9514 to schedule an appointment once they have received their initial credit evaluation from the university as well as a degree audit from the College of the Liberal Arts, and paid the $100 deposit. These sessions are typically long and involved; therefore, scheduling an appointment is necessary. We are not set up to do this intense advising during our walk-in hours. For the appointment please be sure to bring a syllabus from each course taken so that we can determine how to make the best use of the work completed so far. Students will want to review Preparing for a Advising Meeting prior to their appointment. Come with the understanding that it may take as much as one semester to have all your transfer courses in place on the psychology degree audit. If you wish to schedule a campus visit prior to accepting your offer to Penn State, please visit the Admissions website at: http://admissions.psu.edu/pennstate/visit/. This site features an online scheduling tool to set up an information session and a campus tour for a specific date. Please note this date may not be the same as your appointment with Psychology.

Change of Location Students (students coming from other PSU locations)


Change of Location students who were accepted into the Psychology program should plan a meeting with an advisor prior to beginning their first semester at University Park. To schedule an appointment you should contact the psychology advising center at 814-865-9514. During the initial meeting the advisor will discuss the degree options, review requirements, and discuss the courses to take your first semester. Students will want to review Preparing for an Advising Meeting prior to their appointment. If you wish to schedule a campus visit prior to accepting your offer to Penn State, please visit the Admissions website at: http://admissions.psu.edu/pennstate/visit/. This site features an online scheduling tool to set up an information session and a campus tour for a specific date. Please note this date may not be the same as your appointment with Psychology.