Is Penn State World Campus part of the real Penn State?
Is Penn State World Campus accredited?
Can I obtain financial aid to pay for my courses?
Where can I get the help I need to complete the program?
How do I know if distance learning is right for me?
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Is Penn State World Campus part of the real Penn State?
Yes! Penn State World Campus is one of Penn State's twenty-five campuses. Our students are Penn State students and are held to the same rigorous standards as Penn State students attending classes on campus. Your transcript will look the same as any other Penn State student's transcript, and your diploma will look the same as any other Penn State student's diploma. There will be no indication that you studied through distance education. You can learn more about our history or mission by visiting the about us section of our Web site.
Is Penn State World Campus accredited?
Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and has an outstanding reputation as a research and teaching university. Our courses are also accepted by most other colleges and universities in fulfillment of their requirements
Can I obtain financial aid to pay for my courses?
Our Student Services advisers have been trained to help you make the most of your financial aid options. Contact an adviser today to find out what's available to you.
Where can I get the help I need to complete the program?
As a distance education pioneer, Penn State has developed a nationally recognized support system for students who are geographically removed from campus.
Technical support: The HelpDesk is accessible by phone, e-mail, or real-time chat from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekends.
Library resources: You can search the online catalog and review databases as if you were sitting at a terminal in any Penn State library.
Academic advising: Support and help is available from your academic adviser.
Student services: This office will help you with registration, scheduling, academic records, and book purchases.
How do I know if distance learning is right for me?
Learning through distance education requires a significant amount of self-motivation and commitment. Having the flexibility to study at the time that is most convenient for you means you won't have a firm schedule as you would in most on-campus courses. You will need to make and hold to a fixed study schedule to successfully complete your course work. Because most of our students are juggling numerous life commitments at the same time they're taking courses, we find it's essential that you find a balance between your life responsibilities and course work to remain motivated.
Remember—we're here for you! With our amazing team of academic advisers, technical support experts, customer service representatives, and Penn State instructors, we'll help you get where you want to go—successfully—through distance education.
