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Congratulations on your offer of admission to Penn State Altoona!

Your offer of admission is the first step in a journey that leads to you becoming a Penn State graduate and joining Penn State alumni currently numbering nearly 690,000 worldwide.

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Don't forget to regularly check your MyPennState account as well. Our Prospective Students page serves as a hub of information about Penn State Altoona and provides links to informative University-wide web sites.

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