With graduation just around the corner, the new Penn State Go sticker packs are available for iOS users to share their Penn State pride with friends and family. The stickers can be used in iMessages to celebrate achievements and add some Penn State flair to conversations.
Building on the momentum and successful adoption of the Penn State Go mobile app, starting April 17, 2023, the new Penn State Go Web version will be available for Penn State World Campus students to access key services, resources, and personalized content in one convenient place through a web browser on a laptop and desktop computer.
In this initial release, the Penn State Go Web version will only be available for World Campus students. Future versions of Penn State Go Web will be released for other campus experiences in the coming months.
The Penn State Go Web version is tailored to offer single sign-on integration to services that World Campus students frequently use, such as Canvas, LionPATH, email, Starfish, and more. The award-winning design of the Penn State Go Web version provides a familiar experience to the mobile app by offering one-click access to key services and resources while taking advantage of the additional screen space to display personalized content, including Starfish alerts, advisor information, favorited Canvas courses and grades, Canvas announcements, To-Do items, and unread inbox messages.
Jennifer Zeares, a World Campus Student Advisory Board member, was invited to preview the Penn State Go Web version. She said, “The personalized home base makes it easy to locate every type of information I need in one location. It’s my go-to and replaces having to bookmark twenty different links.”
Each year, the Appademy Awards recognizes the best apps in higher education, awarding those that delivered outstanding experiences to their campus communities. The Penn State Go Web version took first place in the 2022 Best Desktop Experience category at the fifth annual Appademy Awards presented by Modo Labs,
Launched in 2020, Penn State Go mobile app was developed as part of a University-wide initiative to bring together various units and departments to improve the student mobile experience. Since its release, the mobile app has surpassed 200,000+ downloads and now offers 26 user experiences—University Park, individual commonwealth campuses, World Campus, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and families. Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the Penn State Go mobile app has also become an essential communication channel where students can receive timely information and engage with special events happening in and around the various campuses.
The new Penn State Go Web version serves as an additional access point to critical academic resources at Penn State. It aligns with the University’s strategic plan priority of ‘Transforming Education’ and the vision for One Penn State 2025 to provide a seamless student experience and online access to processes across all Penn State campuses.
“Any time that we can support seamless access to the essential content students need, we are making their experience better,” says Renata Engel, Penn State vice provost for Online Education.
Along with the release of the Penn State Go Web version for World Campus, the look and feel of the World Campus experience in the Penn State Go mobile app has also been updated. In addition, personalized features are coming soon to the World Campus experience in the Penn State Go mobile app.
Penn State Go is continually developing innovative ways to support university initiatives to meet the demands of the modern student with a focus on personalization. Exciting new developments are underway that will update the look and feel of the Penn State Go mobile app, allow users to favorite frequently used icons, and receive more targeted communications based on users’ specific interests and academic programs.
World Campus students can access the new Penn State Go web version on a laptop and desktop at http://go.psu.edu/worldcampus.
For more information about the Penn State Go mobile app and its features, visit the product page at mobile.psu.edu.
On April 24, 2023, Penn State unveiled its latest enhancement to improve the dining experience for students at University Park and the Commonwealth Campuses with the release of Penn State Eats Mobile in the Penn State Go app.
Located in the Dining section in the Penn State Go app, users can tap on Penn State Eats Mobile to order food directly from their mobile devices at University Park and Commonwealth Campuses.
Penn State Eats Mobile streamlines the ordering process with a responsive native mobile app experience, which includes accessing order history for quick reordering and improved access to payment methods to select the most convenient one for their order.
With students increasingly relying on their mobile devices to manage their lives, the Penn State Go app is an example of the university’s commitment to be at the forefront of technology and innovation to meet the needs of the modern student.
“As we work toward a digital campus experience, the release of the Penn State Eats Mobile in the Penn State Go app showcases Penn State’s commitment to meet the evolving needs of students by enhancing their dining experience at University Park and the Commonwealth Campuses. Penn State Eats Mobile provides students with a seamless, user-friendly mobile ordering platform that saves time and offers convenience,” David Snyder, associate vice president for Auxiliary and Business Services.
Students can skip the lines and enjoy the convenience of ordering their favorite latte in the morning on their way to class or placing their dinner order to fuel up for a long night of studying, all with just a few taps on their mobile devices.
Before Penn State Eats Mobile, while students could place orders through the Penn State Eats web interface within the Penn State Go app, the new Penn State Eats Mobile is a significant step forward in the evolution of mobile ordering technology, providing students with a more dynamic and personalized user-friendly experience with advanced security measures to protect their personal and financial information.
“I’ve had a great experience using Penn State Eats Mobile and I am excited about its rollout! Students will definitely feel more inclined to order food through their mobile devices because of the more streamlined integration in the Penn State Go app,” said Isabel Graham, University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) Chair of Campus Operations.
UPUA Vice President Giselle Conception adds, “Penn State Eats Mobile is exceptionally user-friendly and provides students a straightforward way to navigate campus dining. I think students will feel more comfortable with mobile ordering with this addition in the Penn State Go app.
Available from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, the Penn State Go app has surpassed 200,000+ downloads, with 26 user experiences covering individual commonwealth campuses, University Park, World Campus, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and families. It also serves as a vital communication channel for students to receive timely information and engage with special events on and around the various campuses.
Other recent enhancements and integrations to the Penn State Go app include:
Penn State Go also released its Penn State Go web version for World Campus on April 17, 2023, which is accessible through a laptop or desktop computer via a web browser, with plans to roll it out for other experiences soon.
Penn State Go is continually innovating with a focus on personalization. Exciting new developments underway include updates to the mobile app’s look and feel, allowing users to favorite frequently used icons and receive targeted communications based on their specific interests and academic programs.
Available in Penn State Go in the University Park (student) Experience, Parents and Families Experience, and Alumni Experience, check out the Homecoming icon for exclusive access to all the events happening October 16-22, 2022.
As Penn State Go continues to improve the mobile experience to meet the needs of its users, periodic updates are required to upgrade the platform. These updates allow for the addition of new features and enhancements to the functionality of existing services, which provide quick access to resources at Penn State.
On September 30, 2022, Penn State Go upgraded to version 2.0 for iOS and Android users. All users are highly recommended to upgrade the app for the latest features and updates.
One change that users will notice is that clicking on the Canvas icon will now redirect users to use the Canvas Student app.
If you experience any issues with Penn State Go, please use the Feedback & Support button on the bottom of the app’s homepage to contact the service desk.
For more information about Penn State Go, visit mobile.psu.edu.
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