Why Penn State?

By continuing your education at Penn State, you’ll join a globally recognized university that ranks among the nation’s best for setting graduates up for greater career potential. You’ll be part of a community committed to your success, and when you graduate, you’ll join a network of 750K+ Penn Staters spanning the globe.

One-on-one transition assistance

At Penn State Schuylkill, our focus is student success. That’s why we have a transfer team ready to help you navigate the transition from Northampton to Penn State. Our admissions transfer specialist will make sure you get in the door with ease, and our advising manager helps you register for the courses you need.

Get the conversation started by contacting Gianna Agnello-Porambo, our director of admissions and transfer specialist, at 570-385-6252.

Why Penn State Schuylkill?

Penn State Schuylkill is a small campus with limitless possibilities. Our students have access to:

  • Bachelor’s degree programs including:
    • Biology, with options in ecology, genetics/ development biology, and vertebrate physiology
    • Business, with options in accounting, health services, and marketing/management
    • Corporate Communication
    • Criminal Justice
    • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    • Information Technology 
    • Psychology
    • And an RN-to-BSN program
  • Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op, an elective program offering three one-credit career development courses combined with three full-time work experiences, allowing students to graduate with a diploma and a résumé
  • 14 athletics teams that compete across PSUAC and USCAA conferences
  • The Learning Center, featuring peer tutors and academic coaches who help students succeed
  • Undergraduate research opportunities available from day one — in fact, we are one of the most undergraduate research-active campuses across Penn State
  • Apartment-style living for all resident students

Earn funding for Penn State through RaiseMe Transfer

Students who transfer from Northampton to Penn State Schuylkill can earn a bachelor’s degree at considerable savings. Save thousands of dollars in Penn State tuition annually by enrolling at a Commonwealth campus, and add a RaiseMe award to earn up to $7,000 more over two years.

Learn more by visiting raisemetransfer.psu.edu.