Official page of Youngstown State University Admissions 🐧 Find out if Youngstown State University is the right fit for you.
Meet other future students, ask us questions, get college planning tips and advice, and start discovering YSU! The Youngstown State Future Penguins page is maintained by the Office of Marketing and Communications and the Office of Admissions at YSU. We encourage you to join in discussions and share information about the university, but we reserve the right to delete any content we deem to be inappropriate, offensive, or spam.
06/05/2026
It’s finally summer which means it’s the perfect time to come visit YSU! 🐧
We offer daily tours around our beautiful campus and Penguin Preview Day is just 3 weeks away which is a great way to see yourself as a Future Penguin!!
We hope to see you!
Campus tour and Penguin Preview Day links are in our bio!
05/12/2026
Transfer students, we are just 3 days away… join us this Friday for Transfer and Adult Student Visit Day! Registration is closing soon, make sure to secure your spot! Visit the link in our bio for more info
05/05/2026
Attention all student looking to transfer to YSU.... Don't miss our Transfer and Adult Student Visit Day on May 15th! This is a great way to visit campus and learn about all the amazing things we have to offer our students. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and register!
05/01/2026
Happy National College Decision Day Future Penguins! You YSU is the place for you 🐧
Commit today! Log into your Penguin Portal and complete two very important steps:
1. Confirm your enrollment
2. Sign up for an orientation session
Go Guins!
02/27/2026
Orientation sign-ups are now open for Fall 2026 incoming freshmen! 🎉
This is your first step toward an exciting and successful start to the semester. Join us to meet new classmates, connect with campus leaders, and get all the information you need to feel prepared and confident.
Log into your Penguin Portal today to secure your spot. We can’t wait to welcome you!
The first Penguin Preview Day of 2026 was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended, we hope you had as much fun as we did.
For those who weren’t able to attend or if you’d like to come again, we can’t wait to see you at our next one on Friday June 26th!
02/16/2026
Applications are now open for Youngstown State University Steubenville!
For more information, programs and how to apply: https://ysu.edu/locations/steubenville
The wait is over! 🐧🎉
Youngstown State University has officially announced its first slate of academic programs for YSU Steubenville, launching Fall 2026.
From healthcare and skilled trades to public safety, education, business and IT, these associate degrees and certificates are designed to meet real workforce demand. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, an adult learner or a working professional looking to up-skill or re-skill, YSU Steubenville is building clear pathways from the classroom to career. 💪✨
This is just the beginning. Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21wZZKw
02/09/2026
Registration closing soon for Penguin Preview Day this Friday, February 13th.
You'll have the opportunity to explore buildings and classes, talk to professors and students, learn about majors and offerings, and tour the campus.
Sign up to attend: https://ysu.edu/admissions/penguin-preview-day
02/02/2026
Fall in love with YSU at Penguin Preview Day on Friday, February 13, 2026.
You'll have the opportunity to explore buildings and classes, talk to professors and students, learn about majors and offerings, and tour the campus.
Sign up to attend: https://ysu.edu/admissions/penguin-preview-day
06/30/2025
We are excited to welcome new CDL and Aviation programs to YSU! Our recruiters were busy at the ribbon cutting ceremony last week discussing the programs and meeting potential students. See the flyers attached for more information!
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