BOSS Frequently Asked Questions

The BOSS Program is for students who are entering 12^th grade and have a strong interest in pursuing a business education at the college level.

• $1,000 registration fee (paid after acceptance only)

• Food, lodging, and all BOSS program events are fully covered

• Transportation is not covered

  • Attendees must arrange their own travel to and from the University Park campus

• Personal vehicles are not permitted on campus

  • Acceptable options include being dropped off by a parent/guardian, public transportation, taxi, private bus, or airplane

• Do not send the $1,000 fee with your application

Some scholarships may be available to assist cover the registration fee.

BOSS takes place at Penn State’s University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania. The campus can be reached by car, bus, or plane. The participant's parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for their transportation to and from University Park campus.

Students will be housed in a campus residence hall with other program participants. The housing assignments will be made for the participants prior to their arrival.

Clothing

• Appropriate clothing for daily class. Dress for daily activities is informal clothing similar to what you would wear to school. Shorts are permitted as long as they are of appropriate length. No crop tops or strapless shirts

• Casual clothing for down time or outdoor activities

• Business casual outfit (khaki pants/skirt, polo/button up shirt, etc.)

• Professional outfit for final presentations

• Appropriate shoes for walking around campus

Important: On the day of your presentation and for our visit to the EY office, your dress will be:

• Gentlemen: suit or dress pants/khakis, dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes.

• Ladies: dresses or skirts (below the knee or longer); or dress pants/khakis, blouse, dress shoes.

Other items

• Students should bring pillows, sheets for extra long twin bed, blankets, sleeping bag or any other bedding supplies they wish to have.

• Toiletries (including hand soap, wash cloths, towels)

• Swim suit and towel for visit to the amusement park

• Sunscreen and insect repellent

• Rain gear/umbrella

• Laundry detergent

• Pens, pencils, blank notebooks

• Any medications needed, including over-the-counter medications

• Clothes hangers

• Snacks

Please label all personal belongings!

Yes, there is a refrigerator and microwave in the common areas of the residence halls. Depending on housing, students may have a mini-fridge and microwave in the room.