Chris Godwin and Miles Sanders each scored a touchdown in the penultimate week of the NFL's regular season.
International students with extenuating circumstances can begin moving back into the dorms on January 4.
The defensive end is currently projected as a first-round pick by many.
"I've been wanting to do that my whole life. I love you, mom."
The Nittany Lions fell apart in the second half despite 21 points from both Izaiah Brockington and Myreon Jones.
Shelton is the second Penn State defensive lineman to enter the transfer portal Wednesday, joining Judge Culpepper.