Before the spring semester gets under way, take a second to understand Penn State’s policy on dropping courses, and how it can affect your tuition. If you drop a course after the semester begins you will be assessed a tuition fee. If you replace it with another course during the drop/add period, you will not…
What is a proctor? A proctor is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of the exam process for Penn State World Campus students. Penn State requires written proctor verification to ensure academic integrity and to maintain accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. If the proctor believes that academic integrity has been…
Check out the photos from the World Campus and Continuing Education Graduation Celebration that was held at the Nittany Lion Inn on Friday, December 16, 2011.
With the many pig posts I thought it fitting to share a picture that inspired the downtown bronze pig in State College — it’s from Penn State archives out of a book, Story of the century: The borough of State College Pennsylvania 1896-1996, by Jo Chesworth. According to our local paper, “this 1894 photograph shows a pig…
This weekend is our Graduation Celebration and Penn State’s Commencement ceremonies. We can’t wait to celebrate with our graduating students! In honor of this momentous time, here are a few stories about graduating students, written by Penn State Outreach writer Debbie Benedetti: Penn State adult learner Nicole Bianchi studied online in public libraries between her…
Having the correct information in the Penn State Directory is important for all students. This information is used in a number of situations, for example, if staff need to call a student about their tuition bill, exam issues, or proctor information. Penn State also uses your contact information for mailings, such as your diploma after…
What is your role as Director of Academic Affairs for Graduate Programs for Penn State World Campus? I provide leadership and oversight to the rapidly growing portfolio of professional graduate degrees and certificates available to the global community through Penn State’s innovative online campus. Professional graduate degrees are the most rapidly growing sector of higher…
Penn State World Campus is committed to maintaining a high level of academic integrity, which is defined as “the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner.” Matters are taken very seriously when academic integrity is questioned. You can avoid future problems by educating yourself on this policy. University policy states that creating…
When John Rutan stepped foot on the Penn State University Park campus for the first time in August, it was the culmination of a long journey—both literally and figuratively. John had come all the way from southern California to visit the campus, but he had also made the decision to return to school after many…
Often we believe that getting a degree—having that paper in hand—is enough. But is it? Does graduating with a college degree prepare you for the rest of your career? Let me ask my question a little differently. When a student waves a diploma, does it have the same effect that a magic wand has? I…