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

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

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

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.