Admission

Welcome to Penn State York!

Our campus is located on 51 beautiful hillside acres overlooking the historic city of York in south-central Pennsylvania, a short drive from Baltimore, Maryland and two hours from Washington, D.C. We offer students an exceptional academic experience combined with a safe, personal environment.

Penn State York will not enroll new students after fall 2025. The campus will remain open to support current students through the 2026-27 academic year. We encourage you to explore the many other Penn State campuses and programs—we’re here to help you find your path. 

Virtual Campus Tour

A brief tour of the Penn State York campus, its facilties, and the resources available to ensure student success.

Whether you start the first two years of one of Penn State’s 275+ academic programs with us, or you complete one of our twelve baccalaureate or five associate degrees entirely here, at Penn State York you'll have the advantage of smaller classes and one-on-one interaction with faculty.

Interested in transferring Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

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Schedule a Visit

Please contact the Admissions Office at 717-771-4040 to schedule a campus visit. 

See Your Options and Schedule a Visit
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Upcoming Events

Throughout the year, we offer a variety of programs that will help you learn about Penn State, guide you through the ins and outs of the application process, and assist you on the next steps in the application process. Continue to check regularly as new events are posted usually 8–10 weeks prior to each event

Event Details and Registration
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How to Apply

Whether you are a first-time college student or an adult learner, find out all the requirements and information you need to apply to Penn State York.

Learn How to Apply
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After You’ve Been Accepted

Congratulations and welcome to Penn State York! We understand how overwhelming the process of enrolling into a college can be. That’s why we’ve created a step-by-step checklist to assist you.

Next Steps