Name: Penn State Go
Rating: 3.67442 (129 reviews)

User Reviews for Penn State Go

3.67 out of 5

129 Ratings

3 years ago, marymaverick

PennState Go keeps me going at Penn State

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.

4 years ago, Bluebomb16

Has an extreme amount of bugs.

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.

4 years ago, HershB

It’s fine

It’s alright. Really useful in certain aspects, really annoying in other. Sometimes I rather just open the Penn State websites on chrome or safari instead of on the app, and the notifications keep saying that they’re unread even though I press “mark all as read” every time they show up. Sometimes it feels like the app is just using the website and didn’t change the function for the phone experience (example: the maps). Has a lot of potential and some of it is good but a fair bit wasted

5 years ago, Aman245

Still needs design work.

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.

5 years ago, Ste Ste Steve

The most pointless app ever built.

What better way a school to spend your tuition than to develop an app that uses a laggy and outdated embedded browser that literally just takes you to a mobile webpage. Oh you want Canvas. It just opens the Canvas app. If you want to see your email? Well it doesn’t use The Outlook app they pushed on students. It uses that crappy outdated browser again. What if I log in? Will it work then? Of course not. If you log in, the only thing it does is continue to ask you to log in when you touch anything. Do you know why we actually need? A new LionPATH app. Not this monstrosity.

5 years ago, TechGuy_

Convenient for student

Just downloaded and everything just flows, it’s a nice user friendly UI. Along with the simplicity everything that you need is all accessible from the app, it’s really a time save when trying to switch between lion path on the web and another penn state system such as Canva or the penn email.

4 years ago, Alan Alistair

Won’t keep me logged in

The main idea behind the app is great and there’s a lot of convenience behind it but, I have to log back into the app every time I relaunch the app. This strips away the convenience that the app initially offers. Beyond that, the message notifications don’t go away when an item is read and sometimes the tapping on the item doesn’t even register. Cool app, needs work.

2 years ago, Pro_Cream

It’s OK, but a lot of improvements are still needed

Many part of the app still uses webpages, specifically for the ID card deposit section. It did not optimize for mobile devices but uses a desktop interface. Hope this can be fixed in the future

5 years ago, R3m1x

About Time

I was wondering when they were going to consolidate all their apps. I definitely like it and it will probably get better as long as they consistently keep it updated on a weekly basis. Or as as needed basis.

5 years ago, bs5242

Just downloaded but wow

Penn State has a history of less than stellar apps and websites, but this is actually really comprehensive and easy to use. Lionpath, CATA loops, dining menus, even the libraries’ website (plus a bunch more). Nice.

3 years ago, divatheone

Penn State Go App

A must have app! Quick access to your email, Canvas, LionPath, Star Fish and other important links.

5 years ago, Mohammad3432

Finally!!

Finally!! A well designed app that has most of the resources that you need in one place. Thank you Penn State!

4 years ago, GlitterGlamGeek

This app is bomb!

This app has everything you could ever possibly need. No complaints here!

5 years ago, Aliens89998766

Better than the old app

Way better than the old lionpath app

5 years ago, abhig535

Finally

Why hasn’t this been created before? This app has it all , it’s perfect!

5 years ago, psutrashman

Everything is in one place

I got tired of logging into canvas and lionpath separately on Safari

5 years ago, player_0947462904

You need this app.

Amazing, absolute perfection. Best app for PSU students, has everything you need.

4 years ago, Noelle5555555

Doesn’t work

When you log into one of the apps (LionPath and etc) you need authentication to get in. Once I authenticate it, it tells me unknown error. Therefore, I have to go to the web to do it myself rather than go through the app.

5 years ago, Championstrike30

Best Education app so far

User friendly

4 years ago, Ed Davis

Why?

I don’t understand the point of this app. It’s just a captive browser with bookmarks. Even at that it’s very slow and requires constant re-authentication.

5 years ago, DiamondCove

Why am I not surprised...

Advertised as “all in one” first thing I do when using the app is click on canvas, app says “Penn State Go would like to open Canvas as a separate app”. I’m glad Penn State learned the concepts of bookmarks... next time don’t waste my time

3 years ago, jbiser361

Bugs bugs bugs

Common guys, I pay huge money to be here. Y’all can’t even make a good app, no less an actually good web portal.

4 years ago, More of the Good Stuff

Start Over

You really only use it for mobile food ordering, and even that doesn’t work half the time.

5 years ago, PennStateStudent29392

PSU Student

Much needed and easier to use!

4 years ago, Bark dawg

Impossible to log in

App errors every time i try to log in it is completely useless.

4 years ago, Mang_Ch

Cannot even log in

This app wont let me log in. Completely not working after opt screen

5 years ago, I am beasting

An incompetent multi million dollar institute strikes again as I can not even login to use the app. Thanks again

4 years ago, delaneyyyruss

Needs fixed

Every time i try to log into anything, it says “unknown error.”

5 years ago, Ra.fy_

🔥

This app is 🔥🔥 no cap

4 years ago, Motherf*****£

Always errors

It never opens up the apps

5 years ago, Can knot think of a nickname

Penn State Harrisburg

Convenient must-have app for it's purposes. Add me on snap tho @swooswag

Description

Messages Turn on location settings on your mobile device to allow Penn State Go to send timely push notifications, in-app banner messages, and important alerts when you are near a campus location. Canvas  Access your Canvas courses to view your announcements, to-do items, and inbox messages. LionPATH  Check grades, class schedules, pay tuition bills, and more.  PSU Email  Get quick access to your Penn State Email account.  Starfish Connect with an academic advisor. Academic Calendar Stay on top of your academic life with quick access to view important dates for each semester. Penn State Eats Mobile Enjoy the convenience of mobile food ordering with Penn State Eats Mobile. Access your order history for quick reordering and change your payment methods, all with just a few taps on your mobile device.    Penn State Deals Get exclusive deals at various dining and retail locations on campus.  id+ card services Access Penn State Mobile id+ Card, view LionCash and meal plan balances, review transactions, deactivate card, deposit LionCash, and update campus meal plan.    Maps  Discover points of interest including, buildings, departments, services, parking, and more.  Shuttles Live, up-to-date information on all Penn State and CATA shuttle routes. Events Calendars Stay connected to what’s happening on campus and view what’s happening in your Academic College. Search and create favorite events based on campus interests.   Arts and Entertainment Never miss a show or performance at the Bryce Jordan Center. Special Events Keep informed about special events happening on campus, including THON, Homecoming, Commencement, Welcome Week, NSO, Career Fair, Movin’ On, and much more. Sticker Packs 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 the Messages app to celebrate achievements and add some Penn State flair to conversations.  Wellness Access to helpful healthy living and fitness resources on campus. Safety Find emergency services on campus, important phone numbers, and safety tips. News Stay up to date on what’s happening on and around campus with the latest news. Library View library catalogs and available resources. Paw Prints Access pay-as-you-go printing at Penn State. More Apps  There are many other apps for Penn State services and resources. Use the More Apps utility button on the bottom of Penn State Go homepage to keep you connected.  