Link Penn State

Link Penn State is a series of virtual programs for current undergraduate Penn State students considering, or are approved for, a campus change. By participating in the Link Penn State sessions, you will learn more about each participating campus or college and important things to consider when deciding if a campus change is right for you.

Campus and college sessions will introduce you to:

  • their unique academic and involvement offerings;
  • people and resources who can support you;
  • and the community environment. 

The recordings below are from Link Penn State 2024. If you have questions, please email changeofcampus@psu.edu.

Registration

Please register in advance for the Link Penn State sessions you would like to attend. Complete this registration form. By registering for a session, you will also be sent a recording of the session.

Link Penn State Schedule

Click the Session Date information to launch the Zoom meeting.

Session Title Session Date Session Time
Considering a Campus Change at Penn State Sunday, October 20, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm ET
Changing Campus to University Park Monday, October 21, 2024 12:15pm-1:15pm ET
Exploring the College of Arts and Architecture Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:30am-11:30am ET
Exploring the Penn State Hazleton Campus Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:15pm-1:00pm ET
Exploring the College of Engineering Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Current Change-of-Campus Student Panel Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm ET
Exploring the Penn State Abington Campus Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm ET
Exploring the College of Information Sciences and Technology Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:00pm-8:00pm ET
Exploring the Penn State Behrend Campus Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:00pm-8:00pm ET
Exploring the Penn State Altoona Campus Wednesday, October 23, 2024 10:00am-11:00am ET
Exploring the College of Science Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:10pm-1:00pm ET
Exploring the College of Agricultural Sciences Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:15pm-1:15pm ET
Exploring the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:15pm-1:15pm ET
Exploring the College of Education Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:30pm-1:10pm ET
Exploring the Penn State New Kensington, Greater Allegheny, and Fayette Campuses Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:15pm-1:00pm ET
Exploring the Penn State Mont Alto Campus Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:15pm-1:15pm ET
Virtual Housing Fair for Off-Campus Housing in State College Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:00pm-4:00pm ET
Exploring the Penn State DuBois Campus Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:00pm-5:00pm ET
Exploring the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus Friday, October 25, 2024 12:15pm-1:15pm ET
Exploring the Penn State Harrisburg Campus Monday, October 28, 2024 11:30am-12:30pm ET
Exploring the Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus Monday, October 28, 2024 11:30am-12:30pm ET
Exploring the Penn State York Campus Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm ET
Next Steps in Considering a Campus Change Friday, November 1, 2024 12:15pm-1:15pm ET

 

Join us during this session to kick off Link Penn State! We'll disucss what you need to consider regarding changing campus at Penn State, regardless of which campus you're attending now and where you plan to change to.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change from any Penn State campus and to any Penn State campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Personal, social, and academic transition considerations
  • Resources to use and people to talk to when considering a campus change
  • How to determine which campus might be a good fit for you

Session Information: Sunday, October 20 from 6:00-7:00pm 

View the recording of the session here!

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park

Topics Covered: 

  • The academic experience at University Park
  • Involvement and social life at University Park
  • Financial considerations
  • Housing, dining, and transportation on campus
  • How academic advising works at University Park
  • ...and more!

Session Information: Monday, October 21 from 12:15pm-1:15pm

View the recording of the session here!

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park and majoring in a College of Arts and Architecture major

Topics Covered: 

  • Change of major/change of campus process
  • People, resoures, and opportunities

Session Information: Tuesday, October 22 from 10:30am-11:30am

Join using this Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/91991000868?pwd=MTtr94WIINzphREByShf2j4Fa2ireP.1

For more information about the College of Arts and Architecture, visit their website.

 

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Hazleton campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Overview of campus
  • Academic support services
  • Next steps

Session Information: Tuesday, October 22 from 12:15pm-1:00pm

View session recording here!

For more information about the Penn State Hazleton campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park and majoring in a College of Engineering major

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of the college
  • People and resources available in the college

Session Information: Tuesday, October 22 from 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join using this Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94194733755

For more information about the College of Engineering, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the University Park campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Commonly asked questions
  • Top tips for managing the transition to University Park
  • Advice

Session Information: Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00pm-7:00pm

View the recording of the session here!

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Abington campus

Topics Covered: 

  • The Abington student experience
  • Panel of current Abington students
  • Cost differential
  • Housing
  • What to expect

Session Information: Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00pm-7:00pm

Join using this Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/98191952708?pwd=LedzdlcCJsUgYOjxM0mCBSnRX3mdPw.1

For more information about the Penn State Abington campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park and majoring in a College of Information Sciences and Technology major

Topics Covered: 

  • Overview of the majors within the college
  • College-specific resources
  • Change-of-campus requirements

Session Information: Tuesday, October 22 from 7:00pm-8:00pm

View the session recording here!

For more information about the College of Information Sciences and Technology, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Behrend campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Overview of Penn State Behrend
  • Academic opportunities
  • The Open Lab and research
  • Behrend support, belonging, and resources
  • The Behrend student experience

Session Information: Tuesday, October 22 from 7:00pm-8:00pm

Join using this Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95770126353

For more information about the Penn State Behrend campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Altoona campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • Financial Aid
  • International student questions
  • Student life

Session Information: Wednesday, October 23 from 10:00am-11:00am

View session recording here!

For more information about the Penn State Altoona campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park and majoring in a College of Science major

Topics Covered:

  • Office of Science Engagment
  • Research
  • Careers
  • Study abroad
  • Department contacts
  • How to access advising
  • Prehealth advising
  • Student panel of majors

Session Information: Wednesday, October 23 from 12:10pm-1:00pm

View the session recording here!

For more information about the College of Science, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park and majoring in a College of Agricultural Sciences major

Topics Covered: In today’s rapidly evolving job market, theoretical knowledge alone is not always enough. Employers increasingly seek candidates who possess practical skills and real-world experience. This presentation outlines the reasons why a campus change may or may not give students the edge with invaluable hands-on experience that enhances their educational journey and career prospects.

Session Information: Wednesday, October 23 from 12:15pm-1:15pm

Join using this Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/9554978187

For more information about the College of Agricultural Sciences, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park and majoring in a College of Earth and Mineral Sciences major

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of majors in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
  • Co-curricular opportunities
  • Who to turn to for support with academic and co-curricular planning

Session Information: Wednesday, October 23 from 12:15pm-1:15pm

View the session recording here!

For more information about the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to University Park and majoring in a College of Education major

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of the college
  • What's different from my current campus? And other considerations
  • Next steps in the process

Session Information: Wednesday, October 23 from 12:30pm-1:10pm

View the session recording here!

For more information about the College of Education, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the New Kensington, Greater Allegheny, and/or Fayette campuses

Topics Covered: 

  • Regional opportunities for the New Kensington, Greater Allegheny, and Fayette campuses
  • The people and resources available at each campus

Session Information: Thursday, October 24 from 12:15pm-1:00pm

View the session PowerPoint here: 

 

 

 

Visit Penn State New Kensington's, Penn State Greater Allegheny's, and Penn State Fayette's websites to learn more about each campus.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Mont Alto campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Introduction to Mont Alto
  • Campus history
  • Academic programs and support services
  • Campus engagement

Session Information: Thursday, October 24 from 12:15pm-1:15pm

Missed the session? View the slides here:

link_penn_state.pdf

 

 

 

For more information about the Penn State Mont Alto campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the University Park campus and is interested in living off-campus

Session Information: Thursday, October 24 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Find out about apartments available around the State College campus, including:

  • Pricing and availability
  • Floor plans and Virtual Tours
  • Live Video Chat with property representatives
  • Live chat with Off-Campus Student Support and other university departments

Register here to recieve the link to participate.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the DuBois campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Programs at DuBois
  • Student engagement and the out-of-class experience
  • Housing options
  • Other services

Session Information: Thursday, October 24 from 4:00pm-5:00pm

View the session recording here!

For more information about the Penn State DuBois campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Wilkes-Barre campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Campus overview
  • Off-campus housing
  • Student services
  • Q&A with current Wilkes-Barre students

Session Information: Friday, October 25 from 12:15pm-1:15pm

View the session recording here!

For more information about the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Harrisburg campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Resources for support and success
  • Opporotunities for involvement
  • Financial aid
  • Academic advising

Session Information: Monday, October 28 from 11:30am-12:30pm

Join using this Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/93817496710

For more information about the Penn State Harrisburg campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the Lehigh Valley campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Majors
  • Resources
  • Student engagement

Session Information: Monday, October 28 from 11:30am-12:30pm

Join using this Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/96414310255

For more information about the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the University Park campus and is interested in living on campus

Session Information: Monday, October 28 from 7:00-8:00pm

Find out about on-campus living at the University Park campus, including

  • Timeline for requesting housing
  • Housing contract proceses
  • On-campus housing areas

Register here to recieve the link to participate.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the York campus

Topics Covered: 

  • Why Penn State York?
  • Majors and minors you can earn at the York campus
  • Student life and engagment- opportunities in clubs, leadership development, and athletics
  • Supporting your success- tutoring, academic advising, career serivces, and more
  • How to learn more and who to contact with questions

Session Information: Tuesday, October 29 from 12:00pm-1:00pm

View the session recording here!

For more information about the Penn State York campus, visit their website.

Target Audience: any first- or second- year student at Penn State considering a campus change to the any Penn State campus

Topics Covered: 

  • The LionPATH process of changing campus
  • People to talk to about changing campus
  •  Weighing your pros and cons
  • Support available in the transition

Session Information: Friday, November 1 from 12:15pm-1:15pm

View the session recording here!