TRANSFER STUDENT CHECKLIST
ACTIONS A STUDENT MUST TAKE:
Take Math Placement Test
A placement test in math is required if you have plans to complete your degree at Penn State or take any math
courses.
Campus contact: Aaron Sanner, Admissions Office, 814-898-6312
Website: http://dus.psu.edu/aleks
Have Your Student ID Picture Taken
The Penn State id+ Card is the official University identification card and provides access to University resources. Your
card includes your photo and PSU ID number.
Location: ID Office, Senat Hall, lower level, 814-898-6161
Semester Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday- Friday, extended until 6:00 pm first 2 weeks of semester
Summer Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Website: http://www.idcard.psu.edu/
Activate Your Computer Access Account (need ID card)
An Access Account is made up of a user ID and password. This account provides access to a wide range of Penn
State Internet services including eLion, email, the on-line card catalog (LIAS), and student computing labs managed by
Information Technology Services (ITS). Please watch your email for steps to activate your account.
Website: its.psu.edu/accounts
Check-out The eLion Website
eLion is an interactive Web-based service for students, faculty, and advisers that provides access to academic records
(course schedules, grades, transcripts, semester bill, address information and much more). To access eLion, you must
have an active Penn State Access Account.
Website: elion.psu.edu.
Complete Your Semester Registration
Scheduling courses will generate a semester bill on eLion. Responding to the semester bill will complete the
registration process. Processing the semester bill moves registration from incomplete to complete status. To learn
about this required procedure, go to bursar.psu.edu and click on Tuition Bill Instructions. All bills will be available in
electronic format on eLion; no paper bills will be mailed.
Campus Contact: Bursar’s Office, Metzgar Center, 2nd floor, 814-898-6224
Website: bursar.psu.edu
Use the Enclosed Campus Map to Find Your Way around Campus or view the campus map on-line at
Website: behrend.psu.edu/map
Park in Designated Areas
Learn about parking permits and other parking information.
Campus Contact: Police Services, 10 Erie Hall, 814-898-6101
Website: behrend.psu.edu/parking
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ACTIONS A TRANSFER STUDENT SHOULD TAKE:
Rent or Purchase Your Textbooks
Be sure to take your class schedule with you.
Location:
Bookstore, Reed Union Building, first floor, 814-898-6236
Hours:
Extended hours the first week of classes. Call for information
8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday
11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday
Summer hours:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Seek Additional Advising Support
You will be assigned an official academic adviser within your area of interest. Your advisers name and contact
information is available on eLion. Additional advising appointments with your adviser will assist you with planning your
academic goals and will assure successful academic progress. Office contact information below may also assist you.
Website: advising.psu.edu/
School of Business
School of Engineering
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
School of Science
Center for Adult Students
281 Burke
242 Burke
170 Kochel Center
1 Prischak
215 Metzgar
814-898-6107
814-898-6153
814-898-6108
814-898-6105
814-898-6700
Check Into Financial Aid Resources
You are encouraged to contact or visit the campus aid representative to discuss your financial aid and financing
options.
Campus Contact: Financial Aid Office, Metzgar Center, 2nd floor, 814-898-6162
Website: behrend.psu.edu/financialaid
Attend New Student Welcome Week Programs
Transfer students should attend the campus Welcome Week program to obtain general information and to meet other
students as well as staff and faculty. Welcome Week programs traditionally are held prior to or at the beginning of each
semester.
Campus Contact: Student Activities 814-898-6171 or Academic and Career Planning Center 814-898-6164
Website: behrend.psu.edu/WelcomeWeek
Check into Veterans’ Information
Veterans Outreach counselors are trained to provide you with much of the information, application materials, financial
aid, and points of contact you need to make an informed decision about postsecondary enrollment.
Campus Contact: Giselle Hudson, Veterans Programs & Financial Aid, Center for Adult Students, 211 Metzgar, 2nd
floor, 814-898-6335
Website: behrend.psu.edu/veterans
Learn About Disability Services
A student with a disability enrolling at Penn State is encouraged to read all information contained in the Office for
Disability Services Web site in order to better understand the policies and procedures regarding services for students
with disabilities at the University.
Campus Contact: Office of Disability Services, 1 Reed Union Bldg, 814-898-7101
Website: behrend.psu.edu/disability
X: 3/18/15