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Online Learning

At Penn State, your schedule and your responsibilities won’t limit your education. Whether you prefer a residential campus or opt for online courses, you can balance your studies with activities, internships, jobs, and family responsibilities.

There’s only one Penn State, and your journey to a degree can be customized in the way that works best for you.

At Penn State, we have more the 8,500 faculty experts across twenty campuses and you can have access to all of them, including hundreds of course offerings, from meteorology to theater, game design to cultural studies, and information technology to forensic science.

Achieve Your Degree Online

If you prefer studying entirely online, Penn State World Campus offers a flexible solution. Whether you're a first-year student, adult learner, military veteran, or transferring student, you can access a high-quality education from anywhere in the world, even with professional and family commitments.

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Online Programs

The online World Campus provides over forty-five undergraduate and sixty graduate degrees fully online. Plus, several bachelor's degrees can lead to master’s programs through stackable credentials, offering a seamless path to advanced education.

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The Penn State Experience

Discover endless opportunities at Penn State, with over 1,000 student groups, athletic activities, and vibrant campus life. No matter how you choose to learn, there is a place for you at Penn State.

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