INTRODUCTION

For a description of the conditions under which a change of location to University Park is expected and approved for College of Engineering students, please go to Student Actions/Change of Location.  This site describes the process through which students must go to change to University Park and provides links to other sites that contain special information to meet the special needs of change of location (assignment) students.  For any change to locations other than University Park, please contact that location.

There are three paths for implementing a change of location (assignment) to University Park.  The main one is during the Entrance-to-Major process during a student’s pool semester (for an explanation of these terms, please click on the link).  The second is prior to the pool semester as a result of an academic need to be at University Park.  The academic justifications for an early change of location (assignment) are described at Student Actions/Change of Location and in the Undergraduate Programs Guide.  The third way is after the pool semester, if a student had selected to remain at a campus college, with the support of his or her major department.  Each of these situations is described below.

A.  CHANGING TO UNIVERSITY PARK AS PART OF THE ENTRANCE-TO-MAJOR PROCESS

1. The approval for the change of location to University Park is automatic for all students (except those granted early admission to a major) who have been offered conditional admission to a major at University Park during their pool semester and who have completed at least 43.1 credits prior to the pool semester.  Students who were offered conditional admission to a UP major but who have completed fewer than 43.1 credits and students who had been granted early admission to a major, must submit a request to change location with the Registrar at their campus.  Approval will be given upon receipt of the request.

2. Once approval for the change of location is given, students may register for courses at UP via e-Lion for the following fall semester.  Students are advised to consult with the undergraduate coordinator in their major for the appropriate selection of courses.

3. Visit the INTRO page for information about making the transition to University Park.  You will be referred to information about resources, housing, and programs.

4. If you applied for on-campus housing at UP and are interested in being considered for the College of Engineering Special Living Option in McKee Hall (E-House), please submit a special application at: https://www.engr.psu.edu/ug/housing/housingform/form_b.htm

5. Make the arrangements to move to University Park.

6. Participate in the Orientation activities at University Park at the beginning of the Fall semester and attend the College of Engineering and your department’s meetings designed for change of location (assignment) students.  These activities are listed in the Orientation Express, a publication that should be sent to you before you move to UP.

7. Make sure that you have the identity of your advisor in your department and his or her contact information.  The undergraduate staff assistant in your department can help you obtain the information about your advisor.

8. Make an appointment to get acquainted with your advisor at the beginning of your first UP semester.

B.  CHANGING TO UNIVERSITY PARK BEFORE THE ENTRANCE-TO-MAJOR PROCESS

1. If you feel that you have met the conditions for early change of location (assignment) as described in Student Actions/Change of Location, submit a request with the Registrar at your campus to change location.  Your request must contain your intended major and an academic justification.  For example, provide the courses that you think you need but cannot get at your location to make adequate progress toward your intended major. 

2. If your request to change to UP is approved, you will be able to register for courses at UP for the next semester using e-Lion, beginning with date specified by the number of credits you have.  You are advised to consult with an advisor in the Engineering Advising Center for the appropriate selection of courses at UP.

3. Visit the INTRO page for information about making the transition to University Park.  You will be referred to information about resources, housing, and programs. 

4. Make the arrangements to move to University Park.

5. Participate in the Orientation activities at University Park at the beginning of your first semester there and attend the College of Engineering meeting designed for change-of-location students.  These activities are listed in the Orientation Express, a publication that should be sent to you before you move to UP. 

6. Make an appointment to see the faculty advisor from your intended major in the Engineering Advising Center, 208 Hammond Bldg., 814-863-1033.  Get to know that advisor and discuss your courses and plans.

C.  CHANGING TO UNIVERSITY PARK AFTER THE ENTRANCE-TO-MAJOR PROCESS

1. Students who have already gone through the entrance-to-major process and have either been admitted to a major or given an extension but selected to stay at their campus college location, must submit a request to change location with the Registrar at their campus.   

2. Once approval for the change of location (assignment) is given, students may register for courses at UP via e-Lion for the following semester.  Students should consult with their assigned faculty advisor or the undergraduate coordinator in their major for the appropriate selection of courses at UP.

3. Visit the INTRO page for information about making the transition to University Park.  You will be referred to information about resources, housing, and programs. 

4. Make the arrangements to move to University Park.

5. Participate in the Orientation activities at University Park at the beginning of your first semester there and attend the College of Engineering and your department’s meetings designed for change of location (assignment) students.  These activities are listed in the Orientation Express, a publication that should be sent to you before you move to UP.   

6. Make sure that you have the identity of your advisor in your department and his or her contact information.  The undergraduate staff assistant in your department can help you obtain the information about your advisor.

7. Make an appointment to get acquainted with your advisor at the beginning of your first UP semester.