Transitioning to a new campus is exciting, and the College of the Liberal Arts is here to support you every step of the way.
Our Student Services offices are dedicated to helping you find resources, build connections, and make the most of your experience. Whether you need academic guidance, career support, or ways to get involved, we’re here for you. You belong here—let’s make this next chapter a great one!
Transitioning to Penn State University Park
We can’t wait to have you at the University Park campus! Here are the steps you need to take in order to transition to University Park:
Your academic adviser will ensure you meet the requirements for a change–of–campus approval. This includes meeting the criteria for entrance into your intended major.
When you have met the criteria for entrance into your intended major, submit an Update Academics request in LionPATH. In most instances, a campus change will not be approved to University Park if you are in pre-major.
Once approved for your intended major, confirm your desire to change campuses in LionPATH using the Update Campus function.
After your campus change has been approved, review the Suggested Academic Plan in the Undergraduate Bulletin for your major at your new campus to schedule appropriate courses for the upcoming semester. You should schedule courses during your enrollment appointment. Be sure to review your Academic Requirements report and use the course schedule for your new campus.
If your plan is to live on campus, visit eliving. If your plan is to live off-campus, be sure to read the terms of your lease, including move-in information, closely. Note that a lease is a legally binding document, and you should not sign a lease until your campus change is approved. Student Legal Services has a wealth of information to help you, and you can find off-campus support resources at University Park through the Off-Campus Housing website.
Your Change-of-Campus Lead Mentor
Drop in or schedule a meeting in Starfish with our Change-of-Campus Lead Mentor, Jasmin Tanner, a fourth-year change-of-campus student majoring in Global and International Studies. She is a resource specially for you as a change-of-campus student.
Drop-in hours:
- Mondays and Wednesdays: 4:00–7:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays: noon–3:00 p.m.
Academics
The College of the Liberal Arts is home to nearly 150 undergraduate majors, minors, integrated undergraduate-graduate degrees (IUGs), associate degrees, and certificates.
Student Services
Our Student Services offices connect students with the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed and are centrally located on campus.
Funding
Helping you find ways to afford your Penn State Liberal Arts education is one of Dean Lang’s highest priorities. The college offers a variety of scholarships and funding sources to help you afford tuition and out-of-classroom experiences like internships, education abroad, and research.
Beyond the Classroom
Learning outside the classroom is an important part of a Penn State Liberal Arts education. Participating in out-of-classroom experiences like internships, education abroad, and research can play an integral role in personal, academic, and career development, offering students the opportunity to set themselves apart.
Our Career Enrichment Network offers a variety of professional development opportunities for students, including our Alumni Mentor Program and Love Liberal Arts Week.
Liberal Arts Resources
The College of the Liberal Arts has a variety of resources available to you online! From career related and preparing for student life, to funding and out-of–classroom experiences, there are many resources to help you navigate life at and after University Park.