About Penn State World Campus
In 1998 The Pennsylvania State University launched its twenty-fifth campus, Penn State World Campus. The World Campus is "Penn State | Online," delivering more than fifty distance education programs to learners around the world. The World Campus has carried on Penn State's proud tradition of more than a century of delivering distance education programs designed to meet the educational goals of a diverse set of learners.
The World Campus provides adult learners worldwide with some of Penn State's most highly regarded graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs, and continuing professional education programs; these programs are available anytime, anywhere. Whether you want to complete your degree, make yourself more professionally marketable, or sharpen a few skills, the World Campus can help you get where you want to go.
Quality and Flexibility
Two key words for the World Campus are quality and flexibility. You can expect the same high-quality, academically challenging courses as those taught in the classroom. In fact, the credits you earn through the World Campus are identical to those earned at our traditional campuses.
The World Campus also gives you the flexibility to study wherever you are. As job responsibilities grow increasingly complex and family schedules become more hectic, online education enables you to study at times and locations that are convenient for you.
A Fully Supported Education
Penn State World Campus programs are supported by a full range of student services. Support services, such as library access, advising, and assessment, are structured to meet your needs, and provide you support that is often lacking in more traditional distance education programs. The World Campus staff understands the complexities of being an adult learner and offers outstanding resources to help you achieve your goals.
An Exceptional University for Exceptional Learners
Since the World Campus launched its pilot programs in 1998, it has grown to include exceptional adult learners from all fifty states, from more than forty countries, and from all seven continents. These students are all part of our global learning community, interacting with faculty and exchanging ideas and expertise with one another, as they strive to meet their personal educational and career goals.
For more information on World Campus programs and services visit the Web site at http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/.
