Academic Success
Increasing Your Math Confidence with Math Essentials
“The Math Essentials class helped me get back into the groove of school. It had been nearly 22 years since I had been in school, so I had to get back into the swing of things. I liked the fact that I could review the material and practice the problems that I had the most…
Time Management: Five Essentials for Online Learners
Learn how to stay productive and organized as a busy online student.
Stay Connected to Penn State World Campus Over the Summer
If you’re looking for ways to stay connected to the University during the summer months, we have a few recommendations that will keep you informed (and maybe even entertained), whether or not you’re taking classes.
Tackle a Passion Project with a Student Engagement Grant
Learn about grants available to online students who wish to pursue an experience or project outside of class.
Get These Valuable Benefits of Volunteering During a Day of Service
Did you know that volunteering can be good for your health? A study by the Corporation for National & Community Service found that people who volunteer have lower mortality rates, improved functional abilities, and reduced rates of depression. And of course, volunteering is also good for the people and organizations you decide to serve. There are more…
Three Helpful Library Resources
Victoria Raish, Penn State World Campus Online Learning Librarian, has put together three valuable resources that can aid you when using the library for course work or other assignments. Credo Tutorials The Penn State University Libraries has invested in a set of modules known as the Credo Information Literacy Tutorials, available to any Penn State…
Graduating This Semester: What You Need to Know
Plan ahead to make sure you’ll be ready to graduate and celebrate with Penn State World Campus.
Plan Ahead to Be Ready for a New Semester
Taking a few simple steps ahead of time can help you feel prepared to start a new semester.
How Off-Campus Misconduct Can Have Consequences
Penn State has a primary duty regarding behavior on its premises, but there are many circumstances where the off-campus behavior of University students or student organizations is considered of “Substantial University Interest” and may warrant conduct action. Penn State expects students and organizations to conduct themselves in accordance with the law. Off-campus student or student…
Why You Should Complete Academic Integrity Training
Every part of the University is committed to maintaining Penn State’s policy on academic integrity in all courses it offers. Penn State World Campus, the academic unit that is the home of each course, the course instructor, and exam proctors each take academic integrity matters seriously. Academic integrity — scholarship free of fraud and deception — is an important educational…