History
- As Pennsylvania's only land-grant university, Penn State has a broad mission of teaching, research, and public service.
- But that mission was not so grandly conceived in 1855, when the Commonwealth chartered it as one of the nation's first colleges of agricultural science, with a goal to apply scientific principles to farming
Education
- Penn State’s land-grant mission embraces teaching, research, and public service in order to support the citizens of the Commonwealth, collaborating with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners to generate, disseminate, integrate, and apply knowledge that is valuable to society.
- The University generates approximately $8.5 billion in direct and indirect economic impact annually within Pennsylvania.
Research
- With $968 million in annual research expenditures, Penn State ranks among the top 25 U.S. research universities, and is one of only two institutions in the nation accorded land grant, sea grant, sun grant, and space grant status.
Career
- Career Services is committed to offering a comprehensive array of programs and services that supports and facilitates career development for all students.
- Programs and resources are provided to assist students and alumni in specifying career goals, expanding knowledge of career alternatives, understanding effective decision making, and acquiring appropriate strategies and skills to carry out the process.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (37)
- B.Sc. AccountingPenn State World Campus
- M.P.Acc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Agribusiness ManagementPenn State World Campus
- B.Sc. BusinessPenn State World Campus
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.B.A. Business AdministrationPenn State World Campus
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- M.Eng. Engineering ManagementPenn State World Campus
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- B.Sc. FinancePenn State World Campus
- M.F. FinancePenn State World Campus
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- B.Sc. MarketingPenn State World Campus
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- M.P.A. Professional AccountingPenn State World Campus
- M.P.M. Project ManagementPenn State World Campus
- M.P.M. Project Management
- M.P.S. Psychology of LeadershipPenn State World Campus
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- M.P.S. Strategic CommunicationsPenn State World Campus
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- M.T. TaxationPenn State World Campus
Social Sciences (24)
- B.Sc. Biobehavioral HealthPenn State World Campus
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- B.A. EconomicsPenn State World Campus
- B.Sc. EconomicsPenn State World Campus
- M.P.S. GeodesignPenn State World Campus
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- M.P.S. Homeland SecurityPenn State World Campus
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- B.Sc. Political SciencePenn State World Campus
- B.A. Political SciencePenn State World Campus
- B.Sc. PsychologyPenn State World Campus
- B.A. PsychologyPenn State World Campus
Computer Science & IT (17)
- M.P.S. Artificial IntelligencePenn State World Campus
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- M.P.S. Data AnalyticsPenn State World Campus
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- B.Des. Digital Multimedia DesignPenn State World Campus
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- M.Sc. Information SciencePenn State World Campus
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- B.Sc. Software EngineeringPenn State World Campus
- M.Sc. Spatial Data SciencePenn State World Campus
Education & Training (11)
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- M.Ed. Educational LeadershipPenn State World Campus
- M.Ed. Higher EducationPenn State World Campus
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- M.Ed. Special EducationPenn State World Campus
Engineering & Technology (11)
- M.Eng. AcousticsPenn State World Campus
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- M.Eng. Electrical EngineeringPenn State World Campus
- M.Eng. Engineering ManagementPenn State World Campus
- M.Eng. Industrial EngineeringPenn State World Campus
- M.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringPenn State World Campus
- M.Eng. Nuclear EngineeringPenn State World Campus
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- M.Eng. Systems EngineeringPenn State World Campus
- M.Eng. Systems Engineering
Medicine & Health (8)
- B.Sc. Biobehavioral HealthPenn State World Campus
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- B.Sc. NursingPenn State World Campus
- M.Sc. NursingPenn State World Campus
- M.P.S. Nutritional SciencesPenn State World Campus
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (6)
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Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
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- B.Des. Digital Multimedia DesignPenn State World Campus
- B.Des. Digital Multimedia Design
- M.P.S. GeodesignPenn State World Campus
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Humanities (5)
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- B.A. HistoryPenn State World Campus
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Agriculture & Forestry (4)
- B.Sc. Agribusiness ManagementPenn State World Campus
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- M.P.S. Turfgrass ManagementPenn State World Campus
- B.Sc. Turfgrass SciencePenn State World Campus
Law (3)
- B.Sc. Criminal JusticePenn State World Campus
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- B.A. Law and SocietyPenn State World Campus
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
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- B.Sc. Biobehavioral HealthPenn State World Campus
- M.P.S. Nutritional SciencesPenn State World Campus
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
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Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- B.Sc. Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management OptionPenn State World Campus
Journalism & Media (1)
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Student services
- The decision to return to school is a major one. They understand and they're here to help support you along the way.
- As a World Campus student, you will be supported by a team of knowledgeable and compassionate staff who understand the complexities of balancing work and life while learning online.
- They talk to busy adult learners like you every day. They listen to your concerns about going back to school or balancing work and family life.
- They help you navigate a path to meet your education and career goals. They watch you gain confidence. And they celebrate with you on graduation day.
Housing services
- A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment that will enable a qualified student with a disability to participate in a course, program, facility, activity or service and includes adjustments to assure that a qualified individual with a disability has rights and privileges equal to students without disabilities.
- Reasonable accommodations may include academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services, or modifications for facilities.
Library services
- The University Libraries share in the Penn State Online | World Campus mission to make sure you have access to a quality academic experience online.
- As a student in a World Campus and Penn State Online course you have access to the 8th largest research library in North America, vested in delivering world-class library resources and services directly to you.
ICT services
Free Anti-virus and More
- Free Storage Space
- Free Web Space
- Free Software For PSU Students
- Miscellaneous Tools & Guides
Printing Charges
- Technology Jump Start Guide
- Virus & Virus Prevention Information
- Wireless Internet Access For Your Laptop
- How to Protect Your Online Accounts
- Learn More About Phishing Scams
- Learn More About Peer to Peer Networks
Medical services
- Penn State educates future generations of healthcare professionals and scientists, conducts biomedical research, and offers a variety of health services and programs for the public as well as its students, faculty, and staff.
- Penn State Health is dedicated to doing what is right for our patients and their families.
Campus life
- With more than 125 years experience in distance education, Penn State launched World Campus in 1998, giving learners the ability to earn their Penn State degree entirely online. Today, you can choose from more than 150 programs.
- Penn State World Campus is the centralized online delivery unit of Penn State that works with academic units and colleges to deliver more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs online to learners at a distance.
- Penn State launched the World Campus in 1998 in order to make online degree programs available to students beyond the reach of our physical campuses.
Sports facilities
- The IM Building offers a variety of selectorized and free weight stations, two separate dumbbell areas, and more than 90 cardio machines with cable and internet access available for training.
- You will also find our climbing suite, fitness classes, and gymnasium complex here. This is the place for you whether your dancing, lifting, climbing, or running.
- The McCoy Natatorium offers a variety of water-related programming throughout the year like recreational swimming, instruction & certifications, club sports groups, intramural events, and a variety of special aquatic events and competitions.
Student clubs
- Higher Education Student Association (HESA)
- Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- Education Policy Studies Student Association (EPSSA)
- Educational Leadership Student Association (ELSA)
- Since 1921, The Pennsylvania State University has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Middle States), a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Middle States requires that member institutions meet rigorous and comprehensive standards, which are addressed in the context of the institution’s mission and within the culture of ethical practices and institutional integrity expected of accredited institutions.