Degree candidates who have been dropped for academic reasons may enroll as nondegree students on a part-time basis. Nondegree enrollment forms may be obtained in the Admissions Office, Room 104, Main, or Records Office, Room 105, Main. For information on the PREP Program see Norma Notzold, Learning Assistance Coordinator, in Room 203, Main. A provisional student is a person who holds a high school diploma or its equivalent and whose stated intention is to pursue a program of study leading to a degree at Penn State University but who does not meet the criteria for admission as a degree candidate. Enrollment in classes for provisional students is on a space available basis only .
Provisional students are eligible for financial aid.
Further information about admission in the provisional program is available from Deborah J. Erie, Admissions Office, Room 104, Main. For a list of clubs and organizations, refer to the Penn State Student Handbook. For information about the Tracking Program consult Norma Notzold, Learning Assistance Coordinator, in Room 203, Main Building. A withdrawal form must be filed if a student is unable to complete a semester or unable to continue with all courses for reasons of illness, emergency, etc. Students who fail to return official withdrawal forms, and simply stop going to classes will receive grades of F. Withdrawal may take place at any time during the semester up to and including the last day of classes.