About the College
Gary Liguori, Ph.D., Albert and Suzanne Lord Endowed Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Abington
At Penn State Abington, you can complete 26 majors at our campus on the edge of Philadelphia or start the first two years of more than 275 Penn State degrees.
Our campus offers students the Abington Experience — a roadmap to launch from campus to career success. It combines internships, research guided by expert faculty, leadership development, and short-term academic travel to build the in-demand skills and confidence proven to increase job offers, salaries, and lifelong success.
Home to nearly 3,000 students, Abington offers an affordable path to your degree, with pathways to save time and money toward earning a master's degree. Student-athletes can compete in our NCAA Division III athletics program, which fields 14 teams. Through the Abington and Schreyer honors programs and state-of-the-art facilities including the Chaiken Center for Student Success, Penn State Abington delivers— it’s where the city's resources meets the best of the suburbs.
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Mission and Goals
We provide an affordable, accessible, and high-impact education resulting in the success of a diverse student body. We aspire to be a campus where students, regardless of their starting point, discover pathways to graduation and achievement in a lifelong quest for learning, service, and fulfillment of personal and collective potential.
Baccalaureate Degrees
- Accounting, B.S. (Abington)
- American Studies, B.A. (Abington)
- Art, B.A. (Abington)
- Biology, B.S. (Abington)
- Business, B.S. (Abington)
- Computer Science, B.S. (Abington)
- Corporate Communication, B.A. (Abington)
- Criminal Justice, B.A. (Abington)
- Criminal Justice, B.S. (Abington)
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, B.S. (Abington)
- Data Sciences, B.S. (Abington)
- English, B.A. (Abington)
- Finance, B.S. (Abington)
- Health Humanities, B.A.
- Health Humanities, B.S.
- History, B.A. (Abington)
- Information Technology, B.S. (Abington)
- Integrative Arts, B.A. (Abington)
- Integrative Science, B.S. (Abington)
- Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A. (Abington)
- Project and Supply Chain Management, B.S. (Abington)
- Psychological and Social Sciences, B.A.
- Psychological and Social Sciences, B.S.
- Race and Ethnic Studies, B.A.
- Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. (Abington)
- Rehabilitation and Human Services, B.S. (Abington)
Associate Degrees
Minors
Certificates
College Procedures
Change of Campus
If you are transitioning to University Park, you will need to be accepted into a major before changing your campus. You may be able to transition to another Penn State campus without first being accepted into a major, but you should consult your academic adviser before adjusting your campus assignment.
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Concurrent Majors
A Concurrent Majors Program is one in which students take courses to concurrently meet the requirements of at least two majors, with graduation for all majors in the program occurring during the same semester. Concurrent majors must be all at the baccalaureate degree level or all at the associate degree level.
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READ SENATE POLICY 60-00: COMPLETING MORE THAN ONE UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR PROGRAM
Academic Warning
A student who fails to earn a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average will be placed on academic warning. A student placed on academic warning will have a hold placed on registration and will be required to meet with an academic adviser in order for this registration hold to be removed. To remove academic warning, the cumulative grade-point average must be 2.00 or higher.
Students in Academic Warning should work closely with their assigned academic adviser, the Abington College Advising Center, or the Office of Student Success to identify and address issues impacting their academic success.
READ SENATE POLICY 54-20: ACADEMIC WARNING
Academic Suspension
A student in academic warning who fails to maintain a semester grade-point average of 2.00 or higher will be academically suspended. A student who has been academically suspended may not schedule courses at the University for two consecutive semesters. (Note: Summer session is equal to one semester.)
Students who are academically suspended should work closely with their assigned academic adviser, the Abington College Advising Center, or the Office of Student Success to develop a success plan that will be implemented during suspension. At the conclusion of suspension, students must apply for re-enrollment and submit the required materials for college review.
Resources
Academic Advising Center
Abington's professional advisers work primarily with students enrolled in the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) who are exploring major options, provisional students, non-degree students, and students who plan to transition to other campuses. Our advisers work with students through New Student Orientation and guide incoming transfer students.
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Admissions
The Abington admissions staff helps you explore the Penn State experience that matches your career goals and aspirations. We specialize in guiding first-year, transfer, and international students on the path to enrolling in college.
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Career and Professional Development
At Abington, the Career and Professional Development staff support students and alumni so you can succeed in your professional life including career counseling and coaching, internships, resume development, interview training, and job search strategies.
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Chaiken Center for Student Success
The Chaiken Center for Student Success provides free tutoring, writing consultations, individual coaching, and workshops on topics like time management, study skills, setting goals, and self-advocacy so you can succeed academically and professionally. A free summer skill building program helps incoming first-year students boost their math and English skills.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS offers free resources for students include emotional support, counseling, consultation, academic advocacy, reporting options, and connections to other services. In addition, the Collegiate Recover Program supports students in recovery from substance use disorders and other issues like chronic mental health, trauma and disabilities and disorders.
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NCAA Division III Athletics
Penn State Abington fields 14 NCAA Division III athletics teams for men and women including basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
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Belonging, Opportunity, Networking and Development (BOND) Center
BOND offers cultural celebrations, educational workshops, trainings and leadership retreats so all students can develop the skills to succeed professionally and personally.
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Global Programs
Abington Global Programs staff supports student interested in brief study away and semester-long study abroad and in developing cross-cultural awareness and intercultural competencies.
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Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar provides oversight and support through processes including registering for courses. For veterans, they help you coordinate with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs so you can use your education benefits.
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Student Leadership and Involvement
Through involvement, initiative and integrity, Student Leadership and Involvement develops students into leaders and partners in learning, service, and change.
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Tuition and Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office links first-year, continuing, and transfer students with financial assistance including federal and state grants, student loans, academic scholarships, and/or work study.
Honors Programs
Schreyer Honors College
The Schreyer Honors College, regarded as one of the nation’s top programs of its kind, promotes achieving academic excellence with integrity, building a global perspective, and creating opportunities for leadership and civic engagement. Schreyer Scholars, including those admitted after their first or second year of enrollment, are a diverse and motivated group of approximately 2,000 students at University Park and 20 Commonwealth campuses. The College strives to educate students who will have an important and ethical influence in the world, to improve educational practice, and to continue to be recognized as a leading force in honors education nationwide.
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Honors at Penn State Abington, The Abington College
Select first-year students are invited to participate based on academic achievement and potential. Faculty and staff provide a rich and challenging experience that includes honors courses, scholarships, priority registration, and leadership development opportunities. Students can choose to participate in undergraduate research and creative projects in collaboration with faculty mentors.
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Contact
PENN STATE ABINGTON
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001-3990
215-881-7300
abingtonadmissions@psu.edu