<p>I’m applying to Penn State and want to be considered for the summer start, but if I am accepted, does that mean I am obligated to start during summer? I live in Cali, so moving that fast might not be possible.</p>
<p>Most people put down a fall application but have to state whether they would be willing to start in the summer. I live in PA and everyone we know who was admitted for summer had to attend summer session if they were accepted as a summer admit. Believe me, many people tried to get out of it with a variety of reasons (need to work, live far away, etc.) But, they all had to attend summer session in order to attend in the fall. You may just be admitted for fall and not have to worry about it.</p>