AD20 Policy Summary

Short Term Access Account Acceptance Statement

A Short Term Access Account is a Penn State Access Account issued to individuals who need temporary access to the Penn State network.

By using this account you are agreeing to abide by Penn State University’s AD-95 (formerly AD-20) Policy.

Please read the summary below and the entire policy.

By agreeing to this policy, you agree to:

  1. use copyrighted media only with prior authorization
  2. not use illegal means to access music or movies
  3. protect your password and not share it with anyone
  4. not scan other computers
  5. connect responsibly to the network

Irresponsible use includes:

  • hacking
  • altering information of others
  • intentionally spreading viruses
  • sending offensive, obscene, or harassing materials

University Libraries’ Computer access is a privilege, not a right. Violation of policy may result in suspension of network access or other informational service privileges.