Academic Success
Test anxiety is a challenge for many students, to varying degrees. It can take different forms, from a minor distraction and difficulty concentrating to — in serious cases — a severe level of worry that can prevent you from doing your best in your courses. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help…
Several of our students recently participated in a panel for Welcome Week 2020, discussing what they wish they had known when they started at Penn State World Campus. Read some excerpts, and be sure to watch the full recorded panel when it is available to view January 6!
“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…
Learn how to stay productive and organized as a busy online student.
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.
Learn about grants available to online students who wish to pursue an experience or project outside of class.
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…
Plan ahead to make sure you’ll be ready to graduate and celebrate with Penn State World Campus.
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…
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…