Penn State Mont Alto:

WELCOME TO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

We're pleased that you are considering Penn State as a college choice. At Penn State Mont Alto, our mission is to provide high-quality teaching in a wide array of programs in the arts, humanities and sciences. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals both in and out of the classroom.

More than 160 Penn State majors can be started at Penn State Mont Alto and completed at University Park or another Penn State location. Four baccalaureate degrees can be completed at Mont Alto, as well as eight associate degrees.

For purposes of admissions to Penn State, you will need to determine if you would be considered a First-year Student or a Transfer Student.

Are you an Adult Learner who is a First-year Student?

First-year students are those who have earned high school diplomas or the equivalent by the time they enroll at Penn State. These applicants include high school graduates attending other regionally accredited colleges or universities who have attempted fewer than 18 semester hours, and individuals who have enrolled in other institutions before graduating from high school, regardless of the number of credits attempted. High school students who have attended Penn State on a non-degree basis are considered First-year applicants.

Are you an Adult Learner who is a Transfer Student?

Transfer applicants are those who have earned high school diplomas or the equivalent and who have attempted at least 18 semester credits at other regionally accredited colleges or universities before enrolling at Penn State.