General Institutional Information
Visit General Information About Penn State to learn more about the scope, mission, and operations of the University.
About Penn State
- Accreditation Information — Penn State is accredited by the Commission on Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission on Higher Education is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Copies of documents related to accreditation are available online.
- Campus Maps
- Consumer Information on College Navigator Website - Review school accreditation information.
- Contact Information for Students
- Public Accountability — As Pennsylvania's land-grant university, Penn State continually seeks to make information about its activities and services readily accessible to interested citizens.
- Services for Disabled Students — Penn State offers services for students with disabilities.
- Student Body Diversity
- Percentage of Pell Grant Recipients – National Center for Education Statistics. Follow the link, select the Penn State campus location, and then 'Financial Aid'.
- Student Complaints —This page includes how to file a complaint with Penn State's regional accrediting agency. While the page is primarily for WC students, all students may utilize this information.
- Written Arrangements with Other Organizations or Institutions:
- Articulation Agreements
- Study Abroad —Penn State does not participate in student aid-related consortium agreements.
Academics
- Academic Programs — Links to programs of study at Penn State, departmental websites, and contact information for faculty and instructors.
- Academic Program Improvement
- Faculty/Instructional Personnel — Scroll down to Resources and Select College "Explore" or Campuses "Explore". Once you are on the college page, click the "Directory" link and search for the relevant faculty. On the campus page scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find "Campus Directory" or "Contact Us" and search for the relevant faculty.
- Instructional, Laboratory, and Other Facilities
- Professional Licensure and Certification— The Interactive State Licensure Disclosure Dashboard provides information about state requirements and prerequisites to determine whether a program meets a state or territory’s requirements.
- Teacher Preparation Program Report
- Textbook Information
- Transferring Credits to Penn State
Finance
- Net Price Calculator
- Price of Attendance
- Refund Policy — Information about tuition adjustments based on drops and withdrawals and refunds of credit balances.
- Withdrawal Procedures — An outline of the process to leave the University if you are unable to complete the semester.
- Withdrawal and Aid Adjustment — Withdrawing from the University can impact current semester and future semester eligibility for aid.