Transfer Students

As new members of the Penn State community, there is a lot of new information to learn. This page is intended to help you get started.

Parent & Family Checklist

Connect with Penn State

• Connect with the Parent & Family Experience to receive emails
• Consider volunteering for the Parents Program
• Connect with Penn State and the Parents Program on Facebook and Instagram
• Follow PSUAlert on Twitter 
• Learn about Transfer Student Orientation
• Visit the Quick Links page to connect to additional campus resources

Health Care

• All incoming students must submit immunization records prior to arrival on campus. Visit the Immunization website for more information
• All full-time domestic students are required to submit their health insurance coverage information via LionPATH after registering for classes
• Remind your student to copy and bring insurance and prescription cards with them
• Remind your student to bring information about their current and maintenance prescription medications

Tuition & Money Matters

• Remind your student to check their Penn State email account frequently (University offices or departments will communicate important information to the student's Penn State email address ...@psu.edu)
• Ask your student if they received the email with the tuition bill
• Remind your student to consent to do business electronically and to sign the Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA) in LionPATH prior to enrolling for classes
• Discuss getting online access with your student, as they must "delegate access" to you in order for parents to view student information
• If you are paying tuition, ask your student to add you as an "authorized payer" on their account
• Plan for future semesters at tuition.psu.edu
• Add funds to student's LionCash account

Topics to Discuss with Your Student

• Remind your student to complete online modules
• Encourage your student to participate in Welcome Week activities: welcomeweek.psu.edu
• Discuss campus safety and decisions regarding alcohol and drug use
• Discuss time management, study skills, and mutual expectations for staying in touch
• Talk about how your student will finance their education
• Explore programs and services available to assist your student
• Provide reminder of life skills (including doing laundry, managing a bank account, eating well)
• Remind your student to add their cell phone number to the PSU Alert System at psualert.psu.edu to receive text and/or voice alerts.

Save the Date: Parents & Families Weekend

• Learn more about Parents & Families Weekend