Penn State Pals is a student-led program created by the International Student Council and the University Park Undergraduate Association which pairs incoming international students with current students at Penn State University's campus (Mentors) to create meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that provide students the opportunity to become acquainted with the United States—specifically their starting campus—throughout their first semester of college. The Penn State Pals Mentors are resources for questions about college life such as classes, finances, sports and athletics, downtown life, and much more.
This form serves as the application for incoming international students. After reviewing the information you provide about yourself, the Penn State Pals team will pair you with a mentor from your chosen campus who shares similar interests. Applicants can expect to receive communication from their paired Mentors via their provided email address approximately within two (2) weeks from the date of this form's submission.

The program's guidelines can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jlG0PGxbw-shvvYhAw4gAooSi5tx1sykA3e4MHPwgXc/edit?usp=sharing 

If you have any questions regarding the application or the program, please contact the Penn State Pals team at outreach@upua.org 

Thanks for your interest in the Penn State Pals program. We look forward to having you at Penn State!

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