The Pathway to Success: Summer Start (PaSSS) program is a six-week, invitation-only program designed to help you make an easy transition to college life while also saving you money on tuition.
PaSSS Program Orientation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020. Classes will begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 and will end Thursday, August 13, 2020, with finals on Friday, August 14, 2020. Acceptance is by June 1, 2020 and tuition payment is due by June 22, 2020. Availability is limited and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to respond by June 1 to hold your place in the program.
Program Benefits
- You will receive a $1,500 scholarship towards summer classes
- A $400 book stipend will be applied to your account to defray the cost of books, fees, supplies, and incidental expenses.
- You will be eligible for an on campus employment opportunity earning $10 per hour
- Build your resume by getting work experience through your campus-coordinated job
- You will receive mentoring by a faculty or staff member, or a peer student
- Participation in the Summer Math and English Academies
- You can earn credits during the summer while taking courses in a relaxed setting
- You can get acquainted with Penn State York and its resources that are available
- You can create lasting friendships with other first-year students
All of these benefits help to build a lifetime of great Penn State experiences!