The MPS in Nutritional Sciences program requires the following background checks for students residing in PA during their rotations (in-residence and PA distance students). Background checks must be uploaded into your advising file under the subfolder "Background Checks". If you have completed any of the 3 checks within the last 2 years, you can use them. Note: some sites may require a background check to be 1 year old or less. Distance students residing out-of-state must work with each site to complete background check requirements.

1. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (SP4-164):

For online submission (you will be required to pay a $22 fee by credit/debit card):
1. Go to https://epatch.pa.gov
2. Select “Submit a New Record Check”, do not select the yellow button, that is for volunteer.
3. Review and accept the Terms & Conditions.
4. Select “Individual Request” then continue.
5. Under “Reason for Request,” select “Employment” then complete required personal information.
6. Verify information on next page and then click “Proceed”.
7. Enter required personal information. Once complete, click “Enter This Request”.
8. It will look like the form information you entered has been erased, but it is saved below under
“View Queued Record Check Requests (1)”. Click “Finished”.
9. Select “Submit” to checkout.
10. Provide payment information and click pay.
11. Click the bold control number (starts with R) to view the invoice and the certificate.
12. Print the certificate. NOTE: Once viewed, you will have no further access to the certificate, or the
control number needed to retrieve this clearance. The certificate is only kept in their system for 1
year.
13. If you receive a “Request under Review” response, check the website periodically for updates to the
request. You will need your R# (control number) to view your request. It can take anywhere from a
few days to a few weeks for the “Request under Review” status to be updated. If a record is found,
it will be mailed to the address provided during application

2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY-113)

For online submission (you will be required to pay a $13 fee by credit/debit card):
1. Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
2. Select “Create Individual Account”, then select “Next” at the bottom right of the page.
3. Complete the Keystone ID Registration.
4. Check your email for Keystone ID and password confirmation (two separate emails).
5. Return to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
6. Select “INDIVIDUAL LOGIN,” then select “Access My Clearances.”
7. Scroll to the bottom and select “Continue”.
8. Use your Keystone ID and temporary password to login.
9. Upon initial login, you’ll be required to change your password. Once you have changed your
password, return to the home page.
10. Log in using your Keystone ID and new password. NOTE: Save this information, you will need this
later to log in to retrieve your clearance via PDF.
11. Review and accept the Terms & Conditions, then select “Continue” at the bottom right of the page
12. Select “Create Clearance Application”.
13. Select “Begin” at the bottom of the page.
14. Application Purpose: Select “Individual 14 years of age or older who is applying for or holding a
paid position as an employee with a program, activity or service, as a person responsible for the
child’s welfare or having direct contact with children: Applying as an employee who is responsible
for the child’s welfare or having direct contact (providing care, supervision, guidance, or control to
children or having routine interaction with children) in any of the following in which children
participate in and which is sponsored by a school or a public or private organization:
• A youth camp or program
• A recreational camp or program
• A sports or athletic program
• A community or social outreach program
• An enrichment or educational program
• A troop, club, or similar organization”
15. Complete application information screens.
16. Review application summary.
17. Certify application and provide e-signature (first and last name ONLY).
18. Enter credit/debit card information and select “Pay Now”.
19. Select “Finalize and Submit Application”.
Upon completing these steps, you should see an application confirmation screen. You should also
receive an email confirming successful submission of your application. Notification of clearance results
will be emailed to you within 14 days to log in to retrieve your clearance. You may also log in online at
any time to check the status of your application

3. FBI Criminal Background Check (Department of Human Services)

Pre-registration is required. Once registered, you may walk-in during a location’s posted hours of operation but scheduling an appointment may lead to lesser wait times and is required during preregistration.
The cost of the Employee FBI Clearance is $23.85.

1. Go to https://uenroll.identogo.com/
2. Employees: Enter code 1KG756 and select “Go”
3. Select “Schedule or Manage Appointment”
4. Complete all sections of the form and click “Next”.
5. For Employer Information: Penn State University, United States, 201 Old Main, University Park, PA,
16802. Select “Next”.
6. Enter citizenship information, then click “Next”.
7. Answer the 3 Personal Questions. For the question “Do you have an Authorization Code (Coupon
Code) that you will be using as a method of payment?” Select “No” then click “Next”.
8. Continue entering personal information then click “Next”.
9. Enter your current mailing address information then click “Next”.
10. Select the required document that you will provide during fingerprinting for verification.
11. Search and select a location, date and time to be fingerprinted. Select “Submit”.
12. You will receive an email confirming your registration.
13. Report to the IdentoGO location identified in the confirmation letter. Do not forget to bring your
required documents (as outlined in your confirmation letter) to confirm your identity.

To find an updated list of IdentoGO locations: https://www.identogo.com/location.