Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Penn State Altoona accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Penn State Altoona does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 64% of students who start college at Penn State Altoona complete all the credits required within six years.

Penn State Altoona offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted			Unknown
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Penn State Altoona may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Penn State Altoona?

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Penn State Altoona.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Penn State Altoona directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Penn State Altoona

When choosing a major, Penn State Altoona students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Penn State Altoona.

Student Designed Majors

Penn State Altoona allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Double Majoring at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn State Altoona

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Does Penn State Altoona Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Penn State Altoona directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Penn State Altoona Have An Online Program?

✅ Penn State Altoona has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Penn State Altoona Offer Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 Penn State Altoona may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Penn State Altoona Have An Honors Program?

✅ Penn State Altoona offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Penn State Altoona Require Internships?

❌ Students at Penn State Altoona are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Penn State Altoona does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Penn State Altoona

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Penn State Altoona Library

The main library on campus is the Robert E. Eiche Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Penn State Altoona

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Penn State Altoona does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Penn State Altoona have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Penn State Altoona has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Penn State Altoona include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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