PENN STATE ONLINE
The idea of distance education is not a new concept for Penn State. Penn State offering their courses at a distance for more than 125 years. In 1892, Penn State founded one of the nation's first correspondence courses. And in 1998, we were one of the first major accredited universities to provide online education.
online courses are flexible — the asynchronous format allows you to learn at your convenience without stepping onto a campus. And in the end, the degree or certificate you earn as a World Campus student is identical to the one awarded to all of our Penn State graduates on campus. students come from all 50 states, more than 60 countries, and 7 continents.
Online Degrees and Certificates
Penn State World Campus offers more than 125 authorize graduate degrees, college degrees, authentications, and minors. These online projects are taught by the same personnel who instruct in the scholarly universities at Penn State — your degree or endorsement is the same one that our on-grounds understudies get. Browse an extensive variety of themes at all system levels and begin gaining your Penn State degree or declaration on the web. Investigate accessible projects by theme territory, or continue straightforwardly to the graduate or undergrad postings.
Undergraduate Programs
Penn State World Campus offers more than 40 accredited undergraduate degrees, certificates, and minors. Whether you are ready to earn your bachelor's or associate's online, or are starting with a certificate program, earning your degree or certificate from Penn State can open up new opportunities. You can enhance your résumé, start a new career, complete your degree, or move forward in your current career.
Bachelor's Degrees,
Associate Degrees,
Certificates,
Minors
Graduate Programs
Penn State World Campus offers more than 60 accredited master's degrees and graduate-level certificates. Many of our online graduate and postbaccalaureate certificates and master's degree programs are based on highly successful Penn State resident programs and are taught by the same experienced faculty.
Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Certificates
Financial Aid
World Campus makes many options available to help you pay for your education. Full- and half-time degree-seeking students are eligible for federal student aid. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Penn State's school code (OPE ID) is 003329.
Scholarships
World Campus offer a number of scholarships to their World Campus students. All scholarship applicants must:
Have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file
Be admitted to the World Campus
History
Penn State World Campus or "Penn State Online" is the online campus of The Pennsylvania State University. Launched in 1998, the World Campus grew out of the University's long and distinguished history in distance education that began in 1892. The mission of the World Campus is to extend Penn State's undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs to learners who cannot attend another Penn State campus because of geography or life factors. The World Campus currently offers more than 120 online undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in partnership with Penn State academic units, with additional programs being added to the curriculum on a continuing basis.
