PaSSS Program Overview
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.
The program will begin on Monday, June 24, 2019 and will end Friday, August 9, 2019. Availability is limited and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to respond by May 1 to hold your place in the program. A special PaSSS New Student Orientation is planned for Monday, June 24, 2019.
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 Academy
- 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!