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SPONSORED ACCOUNTS
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What is a Sponsored Account?
Members of the general public can create a Penn State account with what we refer to as “Limited” access. A Limited account allows the user to apply for admission, sign up for a library card, or register as a volunteer.
In order to get a PSU email address or gain access to additional resources such as Office 365 applications, a user’s account must first be promoted to what we call “Standard” access.
- The Penn State accounts of active students, faculty and staff are automatically promoted to Standard status.
- A Penn State account belonging to someone who is not an active student, faculty or staff member can only be promoted from Limited to Standard status if they are “sponsored” by a department.
Among other things, the sponsoring department takes responsibility for:
- Confirming that the individual in question has a legitimate business need for additional access
- Requesting the specific services the user will need, and
- Paying for any requested services that are fee-based
To learn more, see knowledge article What is a Sponsored Account and Why Might I Need One?
Requesting a Sponsored Account
- To request access to Sponsored Accounts, submit the Penn State New Sponsored Account Owner Request form. After approval of your request, Sponsored Account Management is found here Your Sponsored Accounts.
- If your program or department needs to sponsor a number of accounts, check out knowledge article Request a Custom Account Creation Link for Sponsored Accounts.
- To understand your options for requesting services, see knowledge article What Kinds of Access and Services Come with a Sponsored Account?
How will my department be charged, if charges apply?
Fees are no longer charged via Charge Accounts. Instead, if you request any fee-based services for the account, that expense is automatically charged to the cost object you specify.
To learn more, see knowledge articles:
How do I manage a Sponsored Account?
Refer to the following knowledge articles:
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