Accepted Students

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You’re Wildcat ready.

Let’s keep the momentum going. When do you plan to start?

Placement is a skills evaluation process used to determine your level of readiness for college-level courses.

We will evaluate your skills in math. The results will allow us to place you into first-semester courses that match your skill level, positioning you for academic success. You may meet placement requirements in one or any combination of the following ways:

  • Satisfactory placement test results
  • Qualifying SAT/ACT scores
  • Transferred courses from other colleges

Visit your applicant dashboard to check your placement status.

Penn College encourages qualified students with disabilities to take advantage of its educational programs, activities and events. Accommodations and services are available to assist individuals receiving access. Learn more and submit the self-disclosure form and documentation.

The first step toward receiving financial aid is to complete your FAA. This form is unique to Penn College and allows us to process any other financial aid applications that you send to us, like the FAFSA.

Most Penn College students receive one or more types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, or loans).

The FAFSA is an important resource because it:

  • Determines Federal Pell Grant eligibility
  • Has a significant role in determining PA state grant eligibility (and other states' grants)
  • Is required for federal student and parent loans
  • Is needed for some scholarships

Learn more about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid Application Process

Need assistance? Contact the Financial Aid Office at:

Scholarships are one form of financial aid that does not need to be paid back.

Complete the Penn College Scholarship Application and we'll match you with as many of our scholarships as you are eligible for.
The scholarship application opens December 1 for the following academic year. The priority application deadline is March 1 for the Fall semester.

Need assistance? Contact the Financial Aid Office at:

Your privacy is important to us.

Let us know if there is someone you'd like to have access to your academic and non-academic information by assigning them Parent/Guest Access through SIS. You can change this access at any time.

Here's your chance to explore your new stomping grounds, escape your comfort zone, and meet other soon-to-be Wildcats!

We’ve offered you acceptance, now it’s time to seal the deal. Let us know you plan to join by confirming your intent to enroll. This consists of replying to your offer of admission and paying the $150 non-refundable tuition deposit through your applicant dashboard.

On Campus Off Campus
On-campus housing provides a student-centered environment with all the comforts of home. Fill out the On-campus Housing Contract and submit the housing deposit on SIS to reserve your space. If you prefer to live in an off-campus apartment or to commute from home, off-campus living & commuter services are available.

Upload your photo for use on your official Penn College Student ID. We’ll have your ID ready for you when you come to campus for New Student Orientation.

Upload your ID photo by heading to this page. The final day to upload your photo is Friday, August 9. If you miss the cut-off, you'll get your photo taken on-campus at the ID Center during Welcome Weekend.

After you have met placement requirements, your first-semester schedule will be created for you, guided by the following factors:

  • The requirements of your curriculum and recommendations of your academic school
  • Your placement results
  • Transferred courses, if applicable
  • Alternative credit such as advanced placement.

We will notify you by email when your schedule has been completed and is ready for you to view on SIS. Schedule notifications will be sent to your Penn College email starting mid-May.

New Student Orientation is designed to help you and your parents/guests prepare for the road ahead.

  • Learn more about academic expectations and involvement opportunities.
  • Obtain information about buying books/tool kits, selecting a meal plan, processing financial aid, and paying your bill.
  • Get answers to all of your questions so you will be ready to succeed as a Penn College Wildcat!

Through New Student Orientation you will participate in your academic school session. Your session will:

  • Help you understand your placement results and how to satisfy any developmental needs
  • Walk you through the scheduling process
  • Review your major's rigor and expectations
  • Provide an opportunity to meet individually with faculty or staff

New Student Orientation is for students who have confirmed their intent to enroll. See New Student Orientation for details.

We need your final, official transcripts before you can start classes. This applies whether you recently graduated from high school or just completed a semester at another college. Have your transcript sent directly from your previous high school or college to admissions@pct.edu.

Your bill will be available for your review on SIS in early July.

You will receive an email at your Penn College account when your electronic bill (eBill) is ready. Pay your bill by the deadline to avoid late fees.

See Bursar for more information.

All incoming students must submit proof of immunizations prior to their arrival on campus.

Please visit Immunization Requirements for a complete list of required immunizations and instructions for submitting them to College Health Services.

The materials you need for your first semester will be determined by your class schedule.

You can access book requirements for each class from your schedule on SIS. Tools, uniforms, equipment, and special supplies (if needed) are listed on your major's web page. Books, tools, supplies, and uniforms are available for purchase at The College Store.

For more information about computer requirements, check out this page.

Welcome Week takes place a week before the start of classes. It is your official welcome to Penn College.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Move into campus or off-campus housing
  • Purchase books and supplies at The College Store
  • Take care of last-minute business
  • Meet other students and their families
  • Kick off the start of the new semester

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Classes at Penn College start on August 19, 2024

Placement is a skills evaluation process used to determine your level of readiness for college-level courses.

We will evaluate your skills in math. The results will allow us to place you into first-semester courses that match your skill level, positioning you for academic success. You may meet placement requirements in one or any combination of the following ways:

  • Satisfactory placement test results
  • Qualifying SAT/ACT scores
  • Transferred courses from other colleges

Visit your applicant dashboard to check your placement status.

Penn College encourages qualified students with disabilities to take advantage of its educational programs, activities and events. Accommodations and services are available to assist individuals receiving access. Learn more and submit the self-disclosure form and documentation.

The first step toward receiving financial aid is to complete your FAA. This form is unique to Penn College and allows us to process any other financial aid applications that you send to us, like the FAFSA.

Most Penn College students receive one or more types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, or loans).

The FAFSA is an important resource because it:

  • Determines Federal Pell Grant eligibility
  • Has a significant role in determining PA state grant eligibility (and other states' grants)
  • Is required for federal student and parent loans
  • Is needed for some scholarships

Learn more about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid Application Process

Need assistance? Contact the Financial Aid Office at:

Scholarships are one form of financial aid that does not need to be paid back.

Complete the Penn College Scholarship Application and we'll match you with as many of our scholarships as you are eligible for.
The scholarship application opens December 1 for the following academic year. The priority application deadline is March 1 for the Fall semester.

Need assistance? Contact the Financial Aid Office at:

Your privacy is important to us.

Let us know if there is someone you'd like to have access to your academic and non-academic information by assigning them Parent/Guest Access through SIS. You can change this access at any time.

We’ve offered you acceptance, now it’s time to seal the deal. Let us know you plan to join by confirming your intent to enroll. This consists of replying to your offer of admission and paying the $150 non-refundable tuition deposit through your applicant dashboard.

On Campus Off Campus
On-campus housing provides a student-centered environment with all the comforts of home. Fill out the On-campus Housing Contract and submit the housing deposit on SIS to reserve your space. If you prefer to live in an off-campus apartment or to commute from home, off-campus living & commuter services are available.

Upload your photo for use on your official Penn College Student ID. We’ll have your ID ready for you when you come to campus for Connections.

Check back soon for a link to upload your photo. If you miss the cut-off, you’ll get your photo taken on-campus at the ID Center during Welcome Weekend.

After you have met placement requirements, your first-semester schedule will be created for you, guided by the following factors:

  • The requirements of your curriculum and recommendations of your academic school
  • Your placement results
  • Transferred courses, if applicable
  • Alternative credit such as advanced placement.

We will notify you by email when your schedule has been completed and is ready for you to view on SIS.

Your bill will be available for your review on SIS in mid-November.

You will receive an email at your Penn College account when your electronic bill (eBill) is ready. Pay your bill by the deadline to avoid late fees.

See Bursar for more information.

All incoming students must submit proof of immunizations prior to their arrival on campus.

Please visit Immunization Requirements for a complete list of required immunizations and instructions for submitting them to College Health Services.

The materials you need for your first semester will be determined by your class schedule.

You can access book requirements for each class from your schedule on SIS. Tools, uniforms, equipment, and special supplies (if needed) are listed on your major's web page. Books, tools, supplies, and uniforms are available for purchase at The College Store.

New Student Orientation is designed to help you and your parents/guests prepare for the road ahead.

  • Learn more about academic expectations and involvement opportunities.
  • Obtain information about buying books/tool kits, selecting a meal plan, processing financial aid, and paying your bill.
  • Get answers to all of your questions so you will be ready to succeed as a Penn College Wildcat!

Through New Student Orientation you will participate in your academic school session. Your session will:

  • Help you understand your placement results and how to satisfy any developmental needs
  • Walk you through the scheduling process
  • Review your major's rigor and expectations
  • Provide an opportunity to meet individually with faculty or staff

New Student Orientation is for students who have confirmed their intent to enroll. See New Student Orientation for details.

Start the semester off right. New students move in quickly and safely with the help of our student and staff crew on Friday, January 5. Returning students can begin moving in on Saturday, January 6 at 9 a.m. Use the weekend to take care of last-minute needs, participate in a Find Your Class Tour, and check out activities just for you! 

See Welcome Weekend for details.

Countdown to Spring 2025 Welcome Week


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Classes at Penn College start on January 6, 2025