Prospective Students

So... you're thinking about Penn State Hazleton?

Then you should know that Penn State Hazleton provides the academic opportunities of The Pennsylvania State University, a Big Ten University with an international reputation, in a mountaintop setting as intimate and comfortable as a small college. 

You should also know that you can complete your associate or bachelors degree here, or you can complete the first two years of study of a bachelor's program and then finish at another campus, like University Park, in the 2+2 program. Whichever option you choose, while you are here, you will enjoy small class sizes, talented and caring faculty and staff, and a host of campus life opportunities.

Take a look and see what other opportunities we have to offer!

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First-year students

First-year students are those who have earned high school diplomas or the equivalent. These applicants include high school graduates attending other colleges or universities who have attempted fewer than 18 semester hours.

First-year students
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Transfer students

Transfer applicants are those who have earned high school diplomas or the equivalent and who have attempted at least 18 semester credits at other regionally accredited colleges or universities before enrolling at Penn State.

Transfer students
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Adult learners

An adult learner can be 24 years of age or older, a veteran of the armed services, someone returning to school after four or more years of employment, homemaking, or other activity, or a person who assumes multiple adult roles.

Adult learners
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International students

More and more students from around the world are considering our campus an ideal location to begin their Penn State education and they are helping to make our campus community a truly global community!

International students
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Dual enrollment students

Penn State Hazleton offers high school students the opportunity to take college courses on campus. This enables students to get the college experience and earn college credits while still in high school.

Dual enrollment students
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Visit us

The best way to get to know Penn State Hazleton is by spending some time walking our campus and speaking with faculty, staff and students.