WE
ARE
P E N N S TAT E
YOU’RE GETTING READY TO MOVE TO THE NEXT PHASE OF YOUR LIFE AND
YOU WANT IT TO BE MEANINGFUL. MAYBE YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT
CAREER PATH YOU WANT TO PURSUE, OR MAYBE YOU HAVE A LOT OF
DIFFERENT INTERESTS THAT YOU PLAN TO EXPLORE. NO MATTER WHAT,
YOU WANT TO KNOW THAT THE UNIVERSITY YOU CHOOSE IS NOT ONLY
GOING TO HELP YOU GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL BUT ALLOW YOU TO THRIVE.
W E
P E N N
A R E
S T A T E
AT PENN STATE, YOU’LL JOIN A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY
THAT RANKS AMONG THE NATION’S BEST FOR SETTING GRADUATES UP
FOR GREATER CAREER POTENTIAL. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT
WAIT AHEAD BY JOINING A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS.
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%
TOP1
7,177
23,805
WORLD-CLASS
UNIVERSITY
COMMONWEALTH
CAMPUS
STUDENTS
2021 CENTER FOR WORLD
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
20
73
A COMMUNITY
OF MORE THAN
UNIQUE CAMPUSES
9,071
ACROSS THE STATE
8,500
WORLD CAMPUS
(ONLINE) STUDENTS
THOUSAND
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS*
FACULTY ACROSS
ALL CAMPUSES
275
OVER
MAJORS
PSU
54
46
%
%
FIRST-YEAR
COMMONWEALTH
CAMPUS STUDENTS
8,724
40,600
FIRST-YEAR
UNIVERSITY PARK
STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY PARK
STUDENTS
*Includes students enrolled in associate and bachelor degree programs or in nondegree status at Penn State’s twenty undergraduate campuses and the World Campus
Penn Staters /pen 'stā-derz/ collective noun
A term describing the community created by more than 73,000
students and more than 700,000 alumni affiliated with Penn State.
MEN
WOMEN
25%
STUDENTS FROM
DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
5,843
(OF TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT)
64%
PENNSYLVANIA
RESIDENTS
50
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
131
STATES
COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED
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ONE UNIVERSIT Y. T WENT Y CAMPUSES.
Roughly fifty percent of students start at one campus before transitioning to another.
It’s called the 2+2 plan, and it’s the most common path to a Penn State degree.
Abington
Behrend
DuBois
Harrisburg
Altoona
Berks
Fayette, The Eberly
Campus
Hazleton
215-881-7600
abingtonadmissions@psu.edu
3,072 students
814-949-5466
altoonaadmissions@psu.edu
2,680 students
Beaver
877-564-6778
724-773-3800
br-admissions@psu.edu
555 students
3
814-898-6100
behrend.admissions@psu.edu
3,395 students
610-396-6060
berksadmissions@psu.edu
2,130 students
Brandywine
610-892-1225
bwadmissions@psu.edu
1,227 students
814-375-4720
duboisinfo@psu.edu
432 students
724-430-4130
feadm@psu.edu
525 students
Greater Allegheny
412-675-9010
psuga@psu.edu
396 students
717-948-6250
hbgadmit@psu.edu
4,621 students
570-450-3142
hn-admissions@psu.edu
486 students
Lehigh Valley
610-285-5035
admissions-lv@psu.edu
872 students
THE 2+2 PROCESS
» You can begin most majors at any campus, where
you’ll take your General Education and prerequisite
courses before moving to your ending campus to
complete your degree.
» Toward the end of your second year, you will complete
the change of campus process to start the transition to
moving to your final campus.
THE CAMPUS ADVANTAGE
» Twenty campuses in diverse
communities across Pennsylvania
» Four-year degrees at every campus
» Clubs, organizations, and athletic
teams at each campus, including
Division I, II, and III sports,
intramural teams, and club sports
» Engaged learning opportunities
capitalizing on campus partnerships
with local business and industry
» Options for living on campus, off
campus, or commuting from home
» Tuition savings possible at
various campuses
CHOOSING A
PENN STATE CAMPUS
» Penn State gives you the freedom to live and
learn in an environment that suits you best.
Some students choose to remain at one campus
for all four years, while others spend their first
two years at one campus and transition to
another for their remaining two years. Each
campus has unique qualities including their size,
environment, and location.
» Students choose the 2+2 plan for many reasons;
some to stay close to home or save money.
Others may be looking for smaller class sizes
or particular sports. Whatever the reason
and wherever the campus, all students are
members of the Penn State community.
Learn more about our campuses
and requirements at
admissions.psu.edu/campuses
PENN STATE ADMISSIONS
Philadelphia
215-246-3500
phillyapo@psu.edu
Pittsburgh
412-263-2900
pghapo@psu.edu
OUT OF STATE RECRUITERS
Not a Pennsylvania resident?
Penn State has admissions
representatives in your area!
Our recruiters serve as local
admissions counselors.
Mont Alto
717-749-6130
800-392-6173
psuma@psu.edu
672 students
New Kensington
724-334-5466
888-968-7297
nkadmissions@psu.edu
492 students
Schuylkill
570-385-6252
sl-admissions@psu.edu
594 students
Scranton
570-963-2500
snadmissions@psu.edu
942 students
Shenango
724-983-2803
psushenango@psu.edu
328 students
University Park
814-865-5471
admissions@psu.edu
46,930 students
Wilkes-Barre
570-675-9238
wbadmissions@psu.edu
314 students
York
717-771-4040
ykadmissions@psu.edu
742 students
indicates University-owned
residence halls
indicates off-campus housing
with residence hall personnel
and programming
indicates privately owned
housing nearby
Campus enrollment figures
include undergraduate and
graduate students.
World Campus/Online
Education
814-865-5403
worldcampus@psu.edu
15,342 students
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ONE DEGREE .
ENDLESS
POSSIBILITIES.
All of Penn State’s majors are divided
among our academic colleges, the units
from which students receive their degrees.
COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
SMEAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
DONALD P. BELLISARIO COLLEGE OF
COMMUNICATIONS
COLLEGE OF EARTH AND MINERAL
SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS
ROSS AND CAROL NESE COLLEGE OF
NURSING
EBERLY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
CAMPUS COLLEGES
ABINGTON COLLEGE
ALTOONA COLLEGE
BEHREND COLLEGE
BERKS COLLEGE
CAPITAL COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
If you’re unsure about a major, consider the
DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES,
Penn State’s enrollment option for
undecided students.
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For the most up-to-date majors
and additional requirements, visit
admissions.psu.edu/majors.
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MA JORS TO
MATCH YOUR
INTERESTS
Penn State graduates take many different career paths.
With more than 275 majors and 18 academic colleges
across our campuses, you’ll find your unique path too. Not
all majors are offered at every campus, and some majors
must be started and completed at a specific campus. These
are indicated with an asterisk (*) in the list below.
A
Accounting
*Acting
Actuarial Science
Advertising and Public Relations
Aerospace Engineering
African American Studies
African Studies
Agribusiness Management
Agricultural and Extension Education
Agricultural Science
American Studies
Animal Science
Anthropological Science
Anthropology
Architectural Engineering
*Architecture
*Art
*Art, B.F.A.
*Art Education
Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biorenewable Systems
Biotechnology
Business
Business Economics
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communications
Community, Environment, and
Development
Comparative Literature
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Corporate Communication
Corporate Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Criminology
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Data Sciences, Statistical Modeling Data
Sciences
*Digital Arts and Media Design
Digital Journalism and Media
Digital Media, Arts, and Technology
Digital Multimedia Design
Elementary and Early Childhood
Education
Energy and Sustainability Policy
Energy Engineering
Energy Business and Finance
Engineering, Alternate Energy/Power
Generation
Engineering, Applied Materials
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Engineering Design
Engineering Science
English
English, Creative Writing
English, General English
Enterprise Technology Integration
Environmental Resource Management
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental Systems Engineering
Astronomy and Astrophysics
B
Biobehavioral Health
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biological Engineering
C
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
*Chinese
Civil Engineering
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean
Studies
Communication Arts and Sciences
D
Data Sciences, Applied Data Sciences
Data Sciences, Computational Data
Sciences
E
Earth Science and Policy
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education and Public Policy
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Technology
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F
Film Production
Finance
Food Science
Forensic Science
Forest Ecosystem Management
French and Francophone Studies
Geosciences
German
Global and International Studies
Global Studies
*Golf Management
*Graphic Design
Human Capital Management
Human Development and Family
Studies
Human-Centered Design and
Development
Humanities
Integrated Social Sciences
Integrative Arts
Interdisciplinary Business with
Engineering Studies
Interdisciplinary Science and Business
International Business
International Politics
Italian
Jewish Studies
Journalism
G
General Arts and Sciences
Geobiology
Geography
H
Health Policy and Administration
History
Hospitality Management
I
Immunology and Infectious Disease
Industrial Engineering
Information Sciences and Technology
Information Systems
Information Technology
J
Japanese
K
Kinesiology
Korean
L
Labor and Human Resources
*Landscape Architecture
Landscape Contracting
Latin American Studies
Law and Society
Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Linguistics
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Media Studies
Medieval Studies
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Microbiology
Middle East Studies
Middle Level Education
Mining Engineering
Multidisciplinary Studies
*Music
*Music Education
*Musical Arts
*Musical Theatre, B.F.A.
*Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
*Nursing (second degree option)
Nutritional Sciences
M
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematical Sciences, General
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
N
Nuclear Engineering
*Nursing
O
Organizational and Professional Communication
Organizational Leadership
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P
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Philosophy
Physics
Planetary Science and Astronomy
Plant Sciences
Plastics Engineering Technology
Political Science
Polymer Engineering and Science
*Premedical-Medical
(accelerated program)
Premedicine
*Professional Photography
Project and Supply Chain Management
Psychological and Social Sciences
Psychology
Public Policy
Rehabilitation and Human Services
Risk Management, Actuarial Science
Risk Management, Enterprise
Management
Risk Management, Real Estate
Russian
Secondary Education, Mathematics
Secondary Education, Physics
Secondary Education, Social Studies
Security and Risk Analysis
Social Data Analytics
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
Spanish
Special Education
Statistics
Strategic Communications
Structural Design and Construction
Engineering Technology
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Surveying Engineering
Telecommunications and Media
Industries
Theatre Studies
Turfgrass Science
R
Rail Transportation Engineering
Recreation, Park, and Tourism
Management
S
Science
Secondary Education, Biological Science
Secondary Education, Chemistry
Secondary Education, Earth and Space
Science
Secondary Education, English
Secondary Education, Environmental
Education
Secondary Education, General Sciences
T
*Technical Theatre, B.F.A.
V
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Visual Art Studies
W
Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Women’s Studies
Workforce Education and Development
World Languages Education
Writing and Digital Media
Associate Degree Majors (Two-Year)
Biomedical Engineering Technology
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Electrical Engineering Technology
Forest Technology
General Business
Human Development and Family
Studies
Information Sciences and Technology
Labor and Human Resources
Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Multidisciplinary Studies
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiological Sciences
Science
Surveying Engineering Technology
Turfgrass Science and Management
Wildlife Technology
Workforce Education and Development
World Campus
For a full list of World Campus online degree programs, please visit worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates.
Programs offered through the World Campus must be started and completed through the World Campus.
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COLLEGES AND ACADEMIC AREA S
Agricultural Sciences
814-865-7521
agsci.psu.edu
Arts and Architecture
814-865-9523
arts.psu.edu
Earth and Mineral
Sciences
Information Sciences
and Technology
Schreyer Honors
College
Education
Liberal Arts
Division of
Undergraduate Studies
814-863-2751
ems.psu.edu
814-865-0488
ed.psu.edu
Smeal College of
Business
814-863-1947
smeal.psu.edu
814-867-2495
bellisario.psu.edu
814-865-7141
la.psu.edu
Engineering
Nese College of Nursing
Health and Human
Development
Eberly College of
Science
814-863-1033
engr.psu.edu
Bellisario College
of Communications
814-865-8947
ist.psu.edu
814-865-2156
hhd.psu.edu
814-863-2635
shc.psu.edu
814-865-7576
dus.psu.edu
814-863-0245
nursing.psu.edu
814-865-2609
science.psu.edu
RESOURCES AND STUDENT SERVICES
Adult Learner Programs
and Services
814-863-7378
studentaffairs.psu.edu/adults
AURORA
814-865-3890
shaverscreek.org/aurora
Blue Band
814-865-3982
blueband.psu.edu
Career Services
814-865-2377
studentaffairs.psu.edu/career
Counseling and Psychological
Services
814-863-0395
studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling
Education Abroad
Multicultural Resource Center
Housing
Office of Veterans Programs
814-865-7681
global.psu.edu
814-865-7501 (University Park)
814-865-7862 (commonwealth
campuses)
liveon.psu.edu
Intercollegiate Athletics
1-800-NITTANY (648-8269)
gopsusports.com
International Student Advising
814-865-6348
global.psu.edu
Learning Edge Academic
Program (LEAP) (Summer at
University Park)
814-865-1773
equity.psu.edu/mrc
814-863-0465
equity.psu.edu/veterans
Student Activities
814-863-4624
studentaffairs.psu.edu
Student Aid (financial aid
and scholarships)
814-865-6301
studentaid.psu.edu
Student Disability Resources
814-863-1807 (voice or TTY)
equity.psu.edu/ods
814-863-4174
leap.psu.edu
RESERVE OFFICERS’
TR AINING CORPS (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
814-865-5453
airforce.psu.edu
Army ROTC
814-863-0368
army.psu.edu
Naval and Marine Corps ROTC
814-865-6289
nrotc.psu.edu
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APPLY TO PENN STATE
There is a lot to consider when deciding to pursue a college degree.
No matter where or when, we are here to help you succeed. All of
the information you need is available at admissions.psu.edu.
Your future is waiting. Are you ready to get started?
WHAT IS A
COMPLETED
APPLICATION?
1
2
3
Completed online application
Complete and accurate Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
If desired, SAT or ACT scores
» Penn State is test-optional through fall 2023
» SAT code: #2660
» ACT code: #3656
EARLY ACTION NOVEMBER 1
» For the best chance of admission to your firstchoice campus and starting term, submit a
complete application by our Early Action deadline
of November 1. A complete application includes the
online application, SRAR, and optional test scores.
» Applying Early Action means you will receive an
admission decision by December 24.
» If admitted, the decision is not binding. You will
have until May 1 to pay your enrollment deposit
and commit to Penn State.
MIDDLE 50 PERCENT OF ADMITTED STUDENTS
ALL OTHER
CAMPUSES
UNIVERSITY
PARK
» Keep in mind that the chart below represents the
middle 50 percent of students admitted to Penn
State for fall 2021.
» These numbers are not requirements, cutoffs,
or averages, nor do they represent a promise or
guarantee of admission.
3.56 – 3.91
1,280 – 1,450
(Unweighted 4.0 scale)
(1,600-point scale)
SAT SCORE
ACT SCORE
3.06 – 3.65
1,090 – 1,300
23 – 30
(Unweighted 4.0 scale)
(1,600-point scale)
HIGH SCHOOL GPA
HIGH SCHOOL GPA
SAT SCORE
*Test scores represent students admitted to their first-choice campus
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29 – 33
ACT SCORE
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
WHEN APPLYING TO
PENN STATE
» Review the high school requirements for
your intended major at admissions.psu.
edu/apply/requirements/4year.
Some programs have an additional
math requirement.
» Penn State accepts applications through
MyPennState and the Common App.
You may complete an application
starting August 1 of your senior year.
» Submit your Self-Reported Academic
Record (SRAR). The SRAR is required to
complete your application. A high
school transcript will not be reviewed
in place of the SRAR. Review more
information at
admissions.psu.edu/apply/srar.
» Research campus options. Most
students are required to choose two
campuses on their application. We will
review your application for your firstchoice campus, and if we are unable to
offer admission to that campus, we then
evaluate you for your alternate choice
campus. Review campus options at
admissions.psu.edu/campuses.
» The fall semester at the University Park
campus is the most competitive and
selective when it comes to admission.
To give yourself a second review for
the University Park campus, consider
adding the summer session option to
your application. More information can
be found at summersession.psu.edu.
» Make sure your intended major can be
completed at the campus where you
plan to earn your degree. You can
review each major and find the starting
and ending campuses at
admissions.psu.edu/majors.
ADMISSIONS
TIMELINE
AUG 1
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
OCT 1
FAFSA
AVAILABLE
NOV 1
EARLY ACTION
DEADLINE
DEC 1
FAFSA
PRIORITY
DEADLINE
DEC 24
EARLY ACTION
DECISIONS
RELEASED
FEB
FINANCIAL
AID
AWARDING
BEGINS
MAY 1
NATIONAL
ACCEPTANCE
DAY
Accept your
offer by paying
your deposit.
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FINANCING
YOUR DEGREE
A Penn State education is an
investment in your future.
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial aid can be an important part of putting a
Penn State degree within reach. Financial aid includes
loans, grants, work-study, or scholarships.
» All students who are admitted to Penn State and
submit a FAFSA are considered for scholarships.
Some academic colleges, campuses, and other
administrative units require additional information
or separate applications.
» To maximize aid eligibility, submit the the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
by December 1, at studentaid.gov. Penn State’s
federal school code is 00332.
» Pennsylvania residents must submit their FAFSA
by May 1 to be eligible for the Pennsylvania
State Grant.
Explore Penn State scholarships and learn
more about the University’s financial aid
process at studentaid.psu.edu.
TUITION
AND COSTS
Penn State Yearly Tuition
and Fees (2021-22) for
estimating purposes only
Pennylvania Resident
PENN STATE
UNIVERSITY PARK
ALL OTHER PENN
STATE CAMPUSES
$18,898
$12,744
$1,840
– 5,062
=
$33,482
– 36,704
$13,686
– 15,586
$12,744
$1,840
– 5,062
=
$28,270
– 33,392
TUITION & FEES
ROOM & MEALS
MISC. COSTS
TOTAL
$36,476
$12,744
$1,840
– 5,062
=
$51,060
– 54,282
$22,374
– 25,600
$12,744
$1,840
– 5,062
=
$36,958
– 43,406
Non-Pennylvania
Resident
PENN STATE
UNIVERSITY PARK
ALL OTHER PENN
STATE CAMPUSES
TUITION & FEES
ROOM & MEALS
MISC. COSTS
TOTAL
NOTE: Miscellaneous costs include travel, personal expenses, books, supplies, etc. and vary by individual and academic program of study.
To estimate your costs to attend Penn State, access
the College Cost Calculator at tuition.psu.edu.
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JOIN OUR
COMMUNIT Y
Penn State students are
leveraging world-class
faculty expertise, research,
and entrepreneurial
opportunities to shape a
brighter future. When you
join Penn State, you join
a community rooted in
inspiring and supporting
each other. No matter
what you pursue, you
will have this community
supporting you as both a
student and an alum.
NO.
2
GRADUATING CEOS
According to a LinkedIn study of over
12,000 employers on their platform,
Penn State graduates more CEOs
than all but one other university in
the nation.
200M
$
NO.
RAISED TOWARD PEDIATRIC
CANCER RESEARCH
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BEST-TRAINED
GRADUATES
Recognized among recruiters for
preparing students for careers
after graduation, Penn State is
ranked in the top five according
to a survey of the nation’s top
corporate college recruiters.
TOP-RANKED
MILITARY- & VETERAN-FRIENDLY
Dedicated staff, exclusive services, and flexibility are just a
few reasons why Penn State is ranked as a military-friendly
university. Whether you study on campus or online, you
will have access to a wealth of resources to support you.
THON™ is the largest studentrun philanthropy in the world
committed to enhancing the lives
of children and families impacted
by childhood cancer. This yearlong effort culminates in a 46-hour
dance marathon.
CAMPUS PRIDE INDEX
Penn State received 5 out of 5 stars as
an overall campus pride index score.
The Campus Pride Index is a national
nonprofit organization for student
leaders and campus groups working
to improve LGBTQ+ environments at
colleges and universities.
700K
+
ALUMNI NETWORK
THAT CONNECTS YOU FOR LIFE
Our alumni network is one of the largest
in the world and you can rely on that
network for support and opportunities
long after you graduate.
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NOV 1
EARLY ACTION DEADLINE
FIND OUT MORE
admissions.psu.edu
/psuadmissions
The University is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment for all persons. It is the policy of the University to maintain an environment free of harassment and free of discrimination against any person because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal
law), veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, physical or mental disability, gender, perceived gender, gender identity,
genetic information, or political ideas. Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the University’s educational mission, and will not be tolerated. Direct all inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Office, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Email: aao@psu.edu; Tel: 814-863-0471. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR
includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those related to alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and
other matters. The ASR is available for review at https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports. THIS PUBLICATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA ON REQUEST. U.Ed. UAO 22-357