Change-of-campus program Penn State Pathways launches this spring

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Pathways will launch this spring to help undergraduates explore their change-of-campus opportunities and make confident decisions about the future of their education.

The Pathways program, through Student Orientation and Transition Programs (SOTP, will feature a mixture of in-person events at six Penn State campuses - University Park, Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Behrend and Harrisburg - including interactive webinars and personalized resources. Students can attend any of the virtual or in-person sessions, regardless of which campus they are currently enrolled at, or which campus they are considering attending. In addition, Penn State World Campus will be offering virtual events.

Students should plan to attend Penn State Pathways if they are considering a campus change and don't know where to start, have a good idea of which campus they might want to change to, or aren't sure if they want to change campus but are curious to learn more.

"To best support our students in their path to complete a Penn State degree, we're offering a hybrid program that brings the support of Student Orientation and Transition Programs to them, rather than asking students to travel to University Park," said Katie Motycki, director of SOTP.

The program provides guidance on timelines, academic and social resources, and what to expect at different campuses - aimed at empowering students to make informed decisions about where they can thrive.

Webinars

From Curiosity to Campus Change: Making Informed Decisions at Penn State

6 to 7 p.m., Feb. 2, Zoom

This webinar is designed for any student at any Penn State campus who wants to learn about their options, considerations and the process. The webinar recording will be posted at changeofcampus.psu.edu.

Attendees can learn:

• What a campus change means and how it works
• Next steps to officially request a campus change
• Support resources available to help students through the process
• About University Park and what to consider before moving there

Students can register for the informed decisions webinar by visiting Discover at this link.

Families of students can register for the informed decisions webinar directly with Zoom at this link.

Change-of-Campus from the Student Perspective

6 to 7 p.m., Feb. 5, Zoom

Hear from Penn State students who moved campuses and some who did not. Learn about their experiences and tips for the transition. Attendees will be able to ask live questions of the panelists.

Students can register for the student perspective webinar by visiting Discover at this link.

Families of students can register for the student perspective webinar directly with Zoom at this link.

In-person events

Student Orientation and Transition Programs will visit several campus locations in February. At each of these in-person events, students who attend will learn about the campus change process, receive resources to aide with a smooth transition, and have their questions answered. For a complete listing of dates and campus locations, please visit changeofcampus.psu.edu.

Student Orientation and Transition Programs is part of Penn State Student Affairs and Penn State Undergraduate Education.