Penn State University Park

Penn State - University Park requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Penn State - University Park accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Penn State - University Park has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 85% of students who start college at Penn State - University Park graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Penn State - University Park may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Penn State - University Park?

Penn State - University Park has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Penn State - University Park.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Penn State - University Park directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Penn State - University Park

When choosing a major, Penn State - University Park students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Penn State - University Park.Penn State - University Park allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Penn State - University Park false.Penn State - University Park offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn State - University Park

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Does Penn State - University Park Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Penn State - University Park offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Penn State - University Park Offer Online Classes?

✅ Penn State - University Park true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Penn State - University Park Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Penn State - University Park true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Penn State - University Park Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Penn State - University Park, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Penn State - University Park.

Does Penn State - University Park Require Internships?

🟨 Penn State - University Park does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Penn State - University Park

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Penn State - University Park Library

The main library on campus is the Pattee and Paterno Libraries and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Penn State - University Park

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Penn State offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•Geoscience

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Penn State - University Park have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Penn State - University Park has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Penn State - University Park include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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