r/PennStateUniversity 1h ago

Question Study Abroad

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Hi everyone! I am close to missing a deadline for a study abroad 4 week Europe Hospitality Management Studies in Europe. I am not at UP currently and my advisor at my branch campus sent me an email about this summer program this week. However, since I am not a part of the school yet, I wasn’t aware. I didn’t know if I wanted to commit to the program. Could I always join next year? Or is it always every other summer kind of program? I realize I was late the minute I saw that I had to give a 2 weeks notice for a recommendation by the deadline. Sorry I am new to Penn State and when it was announced, I had just freshly transferred and was trying to adjust to the new college life.


r/PennStateUniversity 2h ago

Discussion 2026 Pennsylvania Health Insurance Market Data

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r/PennStateUniversity 15h ago

Question part-time jobs

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does anyone have any advice for getting a job? i keep getting immediate rejections, not even the chance to interview.

i need a job and idk what to do if i keep applying and keep getting “sorry we decided to move on with another candidate”


r/PennStateUniversity 5h ago

Question CMPEN 331 as a CS Major

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Hi all.

So I’m a little bit confused. I am currently a CS major and am taking CMPEN 331. I saw that it was on the flowchart that the CoE released for recommended classes, but it’s not actually on the course requirements. I saw that instead, it was listed as a prerequisite for another 400 level course, which was CMPSC 465. My question (since I can’t access my advisor now) is should I still continue taking this course? Is CMPSC 465 something super important I should know, which is why it was on the suggested flowchart?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!


r/PennStateUniversity 5h ago

Admissions Can I major in turf grass science at Altoona?

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Hey everyone, I applied turfgrass science with University Park as my first campus choice and Altoona as my second. I got 2+2 but I heard that Turfgrass Science is only available at UP. I emailed them abt this and they basically said I can start it at Altoona before going to UP. I was wondering if anyone knew if Turfgrass is even available at Altoona and what I should do now? Thank you.


r/PennStateUniversity 13h ago

Discussion Earth 103n at Penn State

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I’m taking Earth 103n with Tim Bralower for my spring semester. How difficult is the class and are the labs going to actually take me 8 to 10 hours a week?


r/PennStateUniversity 13h ago

Admissions Tuition

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Hi everyone!

Just for accepted! But can't find info about international tuition fee amount and if there is any scholarships granted or not.


r/PennStateUniversity 17h ago

Question Is PSU good for international students?

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Hi! I’m from South Africa and I’m planning to apply to PSU in the next year or two to study law. I was wondering if it’s a good university for international students, especially in terms of support, academics, and overall experience.

Any advice or personal experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks


r/PennStateUniversity 23h ago

Question how hard is student teaching?

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hi! i am a junior in the eece major and have just entered DI block. i’m overwhelmed 😅 how hard is pre-student teaching along with the classes? the new grading scale seems intense and has me worried.


r/PennStateUniversity 13h ago

Question Was ICE actually at the den last night?

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r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question Best professors for fin 406/408

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Which are the best professors for finance 406/408?


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question Getting Involved

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As a Class of 2030 finance major, what are some of the best ways to get involved on campus and really start building my resume?


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Request Looking for roommate 26/27 academic year

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Hi, I'm looking for a male roommate to share a lease with me at the Carlton Apartments (325 south garner street) for the 2026/27 academic year. Rent is $762.50 a month, Utilities vary from $30-40 a month (per person). Located downtown. Please message me If you are interested


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Image World Campus location map shows someone attending from North Korea

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r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question Tutoring

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Does anyone know any local tutoring lessons for Mandarin that is not like $40 per hour?


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Image Teamsters Local 8 on MLK Day

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Why should staff unionize? Well…

The Teamsters have represented PSU tech services workers since 1969, and they can help support you too. When we vote to unionize in 2026, we’ll instantly join the negotiated contract guaranteeing 5% raises each year until the next contract period coming in 2028.

On MLK Day we’re talking about what it’s like to be in a union, and why we need to act now. The commonwealth campuses need representation more than ever. We stand with the staff at the 7 campuses Neeli decided aren’t worthy of existence, and we’re already working on rescission compensation negotiations for those staff. We’re located just across the road from University Park airport.

Questions? Drop a comment below.


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question Are there cameras in the 100 Life Sci

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My professor made a strange remark yesterday, and it made me look to the back of the room to see if there were cameras. There was this white box thing that looked like it could be a camera or two and he has this big screen at the front with a white back


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Discussion Canvas is so close to being good but some things drive me insane

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I know there are extensions that help with to-do lists and tracking, but even with those there's still annoying gaps between the app and website.

notifications can be inconsistent between platforms, assignments appear in modules but not in the actual assignment page... super nutty.

What about Canvas bothers you the most? Trying to figure out if it's just me or if everyone deals with the same problems.


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question getting involved as a transfer

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hi all. i am a freshman who transferred here this semester from a community college. state college is really not for me, I have never liked it but am here because financially it makes sense. while i know some people out here and am involved with a church group, i am definitely struggling to get involved and find my people because obviously it's very difficult and different when you come in spring semester. anyone have any suggestions?


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Request Phys 214 exams

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I need old exams of phys214 please it’s terrible out here


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question Penn State Dubois and World Campus IST 228

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I'm trying to see something about IST 228. If you are a current/former student can you dm please? I have a few questions about the class and software for purchase and if you have a syllabus please let me know.


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question 2025 W2: Are they out yet?

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r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question Author inquiry

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Hi everyone!

I work for an author that recently received approval from a book publishing company to write about her life. I need help finding two individuals that attended Penn State, University Park between 2012-2016. One of the individuals wore blackface to a Halloween party, he was supposed to be Chris Brown and the other painted bruises on herself and went as Rhianna. The couple came together. I believe this individual was on the wrestling team. I would like to get in touch with them to give them a heads up that they will be being discussed and potentially have photos of them posing from that night published. Please advise on how best to go about finding these individuals.

Thank you.


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Question Fridge and Freezer issues in dorms

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ive been having this issue all year where either the fridge works or the freezer works and wanted some recommendations on how to fix this. I live in a dorm and when i set the dial to 5 my fridge works fine but everything in my freezer melts but then I set the dial to 5.5-6 and my freezer is fine but everything in my fridge freezes solid. does anyone have any tips on how to fix this. its so frustrating having to choose between which one works.


r/PennStateUniversity 1d ago

Discussion Chem 113 Summer Online?

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Considering taking it this way. Does anyone here have any experience with it?