Penn State Go

Name: Penn State Go
Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)
Author: The Pennsylvania State University

Official Penn State App

Free

10 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

The Pennsylvania State University
Language

EN
English
Size

17.7
MB

Penn State Go is the official mobile app of Penn State. The app connects you with the tools, services, and updates that matter most. With a personalized homepage, Penn State Go greets you with the current date and campus weather, and highlights timely content based on your experience. STAY ON TOP OF ACADEMICS • Canvas: View course updates, announcements, to-do items, messages, and grades • Academic Calendar: Track key academic dates and semester milestones • Starfish: Connect with your adviser and receive academic alerts • Countdown Widget: Track upcoming deadlines, events, and breaks MANAGE CAMPUS LIFE • LionPATH: Check grades, class schedules, tuition bills, and more • PSU Email: Quick access to your Penn State email account • id+ Card: View LionCash and meal plan balances, manage transactions, and update plans • Dining: Order food on the go, view past orders, and manage payment methods STAY INFORMED AND CONNECTED • Messages: Get personalized push notifications and in-app alerts based on your college, housing, dining plan, international status, and more • Events Calendars: Discover campus events and filter by your academic college or interests • Special Events: Stay up to date on THON, Homecoming, Commencement, Welcome Week, and more • Digital Signage: View content from campus digital signage, directly in the app • News: Catch up on the latest updates from across the Penn State community SUPPORT AND SAFETY • Wellness: Find campus health, counseling, and fitness resources • Safety: Access emergency contacts, safety tips, and campus services CAMPUS RESOURCES • Maps: Explore buildings, departments, services, and parking • Shuttles: Get live updates on Penn State and CATA shuttle routes • Library: Search library catalogs and access academic resources • Paw Prints: Use pay-as-you-go printing services on campus You can also share your Penn State pride with Penn State Go Sticker Packs in Messages. Penn State Go is available to students, faculty, staff, parents and families, and alumni. While some features are designed for students, the app provides valuable tools and information for the entire Penn State community. Whether you’re managing your classes, supporting a student, or staying connected to your alma mater, Penn State Go helps you stay in the know and on the go.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

10 Ratings

Still needs design work.
01/17/2020

Aman245
While I am glad this app finally exists, and appreciate all the functionality it contains, it could use some design tweaks. From the main screen you get a 4x5 grid of icons. While I would have done it differently, there’s nothing wrong with that. However, the quick access menu at the bottom is grossly underutilized. It contains the least important items, when it should contain the most frequently used items. Moving into the LionPATH navigator, the first issue I see is that all the categories are expanded by default. There should be an expandable option for each item (I.e. My Schedules, My Finances, etc..) rather than showing it all to the user immediately. Continuing, when a user makes any selection, the page goes white with “updating” at the bottom for a few seconds. The main concern here is the blank screen which refreshes once updated. It is fine, but the user experience would be more fluid if the “updating” was an overlaying text box on the previous scene rather than dedicating an entire window to “updating”. Update in the background, and then take the user to the new scene. Never take the user to a blank screen. The “dining” tab takes you to the website menu for each dining hall. For mobile users, the menu could be optimized. I actually took ist 311 with a group who dedicated their project to redesigning the menu for mobile use, and I expect they would have contacted Food Services.Otherwise, the app looks great. Visually appealing, functional in all the ways I could find. I couldn’t identify any “bugs” as of yet.

Developer Response
Thanks for the review and candid feedback. We have noted all your suggestions and will discuss them within our team. If you ever need anything, please contact us at pennstatego@psu.edu or the Feedback & Support section of the app.
Still needs design work.
01/17/2020

Aman245

While I am glad this app finally exists, and appreciate all the functionality it contains, it could use some design tweaks. From the main screen you get a 4x5 grid of icons. While I would have done it differently, there’s nothing wrong with that. However, the quick access menu at the bottom is grossly underutilized. It contains the least important items, when it should contain the most frequently used items. Moving into the LionPATH navigator, the first issue I see is that all the categories are expanded by default. There should be an expandable option for each item (I.e. My Schedules, My Finances, etc..) rather than showing it all to the user immediately. Continuing, when a user makes any selection, the page goes white with “updating” at the bottom for a few seconds. The main concern here is the blank screen which refreshes once updated. It is fine, but the user experience would be more fluid if the “updating” was an overlaying text box on the previous scene rather than dedicating an entire window to “updating”. Update in the background, and then take the user to the new scene. Never take the user to a blank screen. The “dining” tab takes you to the website menu for each dining hall. For mobile users, the menu could be optimized. I actually took ist 311 with a group who dedicated their project to redesigning the menu for mobile use, and I expect they would have contacted Food Services.Otherwise, the app looks great. Visually appealing, functional in all the ways I could find. I couldn’t identify any “bugs” as of yet.
Developer Response 01/30/2020
Thanks for the review and candid feedback. We have noted all your suggestions and will discuss them within our team. If you ever need anything, please contact us at pennstatego@psu.edu or the Feedback & Support section of the app.
Really useful for PSU students
09/28/2025

roc4ever
I’ve been using Penn State Go for a while now and it’s been super handy. All the stuff I actually need day to day (Canvas, email, LionPATH, Starfish, dining menus, shuttle info, mobile ordering, etc.) is in one place so I’m not constantly digging around different sites or apps. It makes checking to-do’s and class announcements way easier.Honestly, it’s just nice having everything Penn State related in one app. Definitely makes life as a student here simpler.
Really useful for PSU students
09/28/2025

roc4ever

I’ve been using Penn State Go for a while now and it’s been super handy. All the stuff I actually need day to day (Canvas, email, LionPATH, Starfish, dining menus, shuttle info, mobile ordering, etc.) is in one place so I’m not constantly digging around different sites or apps. It makes checking to-do’s and class announcements way easier.Honestly, it’s just nice having everything Penn State related in one app. Definitely makes life as a student here simpler.
PennState Go keeps me going at Penn State
09/01/2021

marymaverick
The app has a lot of functions for me to quickly access systems needed for academic life at Penn State. Being able to reach Canvas quick in class is really nice, as well as the Covid symptom checker. I’ve used the link out to the symptom checked everyday during the semester since Covid started to get advice when I don’t feel well. I definitely like having the everything app.
PennState Go keeps me going at Penn State
09/01/2021

marymaverick

The app has a lot of functions for me to quickly access systems needed for academic life at Penn State. Being able to reach Canvas quick in class is really nice, as well as the Covid symptom checker. I’ve used the link out to the symptom checked everyday during the semester since Covid started to get advice when I don’t feel well. I definitely like having the everything app.
Has an extreme amount of bugs.
10/02/2020

Bluebomb16
When first opening the app, you are greeted with a page full of options that you may need. Many very helpful in your day to day life. But as soon as you click one, the problems start to arise. To start, the messages feature rarely works as it should. The app also has you log in often, but won’t let you auto fill and will sometimes just not log in. The biggest pet peeve is how none of the icons lead you to that section like you would expect. Most of them open a page of safari in the app. The app renders itself pointless due to how you can do everything faster by a google search. The app needs an extreme amount of bug fixes before it is usable.
Has an extreme amount of bugs.
10/02/2020

Bluebomb16

When first opening the app, you are greeted with a page full of options that you may need. Many very helpful in your day to day life. But as soon as you click one, the problems start to arise. To start, the messages feature rarely works as it should. The app also has you log in often, but won’t let you auto fill and will sometimes just not log in. The biggest pet peeve is how none of the icons lead you to that section like you would expect. Most of them open a page of safari in the app. The app renders itself pointless due to how you can do everything faster by a google search. The app needs an extreme amount of bug fixes before it is usable.

This update includes performance optimizations to deliver a faster, more responsive experience.

Version 2.5.1 Apr 7

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

Information

Seller: The Pennsylvania State University
Size: 17.7 MB
Category: Education
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location: This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

4+

Learn More