WE ARE excited to welcome you to Penn State Pathways!
Penn State Pathways is designed to help you explore your options and make confident decisions about changing campuses within Penn State. Through interactive webinars, in-person events at campuses, and personalized resources, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the campus change process, timelines, and the academic and social opportunities available at University Park and beyond.
Whether you’re considering a move or just want to learn more, Penn State Pathways offers practical tools and experiences to guide your journey.
From Curiosity to Campus Change: Making Informed Decisions at Penn State
This webinar is designed for any student at any Penn State campus who wants to learn about their options, considerations, and the process. Once this webinar is complete, we will post a recording to this website.
- Understand what a campus change means and how it works
- Find out the steps to officially request a campus change
- Explore support resources available to help you through the process
- Learn about University Park and what to consider before moving there
- Get an overview of the Penn State Pathways Program and how it can help you learn more
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Registration information coming soon!
Change-of-Campus from the Student Perspective
Hear from Penn State students who moved campuses and some who did not. Learn about their experiences and tips for the transition. You’ll be able to ask live questions of the panelists!
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Registration information coming soon!
Join us for an in-person session
We’re taking this show on the road! Here are the details of our planned campus visits in spring 2026.
When you attend, you’ll:
- Meet a member of the Student Orientation and Transition Programs (SOTP) team who can answer your questions and guide you through the campus change process.
- Learn more about University Park and what to expect when you make the move.
- Join a drop-in session if you’d like to explore opportunities at a different campus or have other questions to talk through.
- Receive information about a self-guided visit to University Park, so you can plan your own experience and get to know the campus better.
Important details:
- All Penn State students are welcome at the events listed below—even if the session isn’t at your current campus.
- Transportation is not provided; we will share parking details to students who register and will travel to a different campus via email before the event(s).
Here is the schedule of our campus sessions:
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Campus |
Date |
Time |
Registration Link |
Notes |
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Penn State World Campus |
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Registration information coming soon |
Students who attend the World Campus are able to pick up their Berkery Creamery ice cream coupon in the SOTP office (3rd floor, Bank of America Career Services Center) Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Penn State Beaver |
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 |
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
Registration information coming soon |
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Penn State Behrend |
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 |
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Registration information coming soon |
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Penn State University Park |
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 |
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Registration information coming soon |
This session is primarily designed for students enrolled at University Park who are interested in changing away from the campus. We are not able to offer a parking voucher to current University Park students. |
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Penn State Harrisburg |
Monday, Feb 23, 2026 |
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Registration information coming soon |
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Penn State Altoona |
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 |
12:10 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Registration information coming soon |
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Penn State Abington |
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 |
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Registration information coming soon |