Due to COVID-19, the Office of Admission is closed for on-campus visitors until further notice. We hope to see you on campus soon, but until then please visit us virtually. Choose a virtual appointment with an admissions counselor, take our virtual tour, or attend one of our many virtual events. Be well and we look forward to connecting with you! 

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Penn State Day Fall Virtual Open House

October 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Penn State Altoona is a great place to start your Penn State journey. Student success is our number one priority, not only during your time at Altoona but wherever your future takes you. Please join our Admissions team, staff, and students on for our virtual Penn State Day. The webinar will focus on the application process, financial aid, student resources, and life on campus.

Learn About Penn State Day
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Explore Academic Programs with our Faculty

Saturday October 31 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Learn about Penn State's 275+ majors and Penn State Altoona's 23 four-year degree programs straight from our faculty. The event will feature breakout sessions with faculty from engineering, business, nursing, computer-related majors/IST, arts and humanities, math and natural sciences, and DUS/undecided.

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Upcoming Events

In addition to the events listed below, the Office of Admission holds Admissions Presentations and Student Panels two or three times a week. Check out the full listing of Admission events to choose the one that's right for you.

Special Topics

Virtual Application Workshops

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Virtual Appointments

Schedule an appointment with one of our Admissions counselors using the links below.

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Transfer Student Consultation

Do you have college credits and are you considering transferring to Penn State Altoona? Confused about the process? Questions on how Penn State evaluates credits from other institutions? Meet with an admissions counselor to discuss your questions, concerns, and possible academic future at Penn State Altoona. You can also tour our beautiful campus.

Schedule a Transfer Student Consultation