Create a FPS Account to Register
Students who are new to the University, re-enrolling or returning from a leave of absence and do not have an active Friends of Penn State (FPS) Account, a My Admissions Account, or an active Access Account can create a FPS Account to register for courses using eLion. The FPS Account will only allow students to register for courses using eLion and does not provide access to computer labs or the use of Penn State's e-mail services.
Process:
- Go to eLion.
- From the "Choose a Category" list in the left frame select the "Student" option.
- The "Penn State User Authentication" page will be displayed. Select "Create your Friends of Penn State (FPS) Account."
- The FPS form will be displayed. Fill in the required information, being sure to follow the " Password Guidelines." When completed, select the "Submit" button.
- A screen will be displayed requiring verification of information. If correct, select "OK" and you will proceed to the confirmation screen.
- The confirmation screen displays your userID.
- You have now established an account to register using eLion.
Students who applied for admission electronically created a "My Admissions Account." This is the same as an FPS account and may be used to register for courses. If you have an established "My Admission Account" do not establish a FPS account.
After a first-year student completes FTCAP, a nondegree or re-enrolled student pays their tuition and fees, the Penn State Access Account is available. Students will need to go to a signature station to activate their Access Account in order to use the full range of services available in eLion and Penn State's computing resources.