They write to us from all parts of the U.S. and the world. They stay in touch through our alumni society. Many are leaders in their professions. A very high proportion of our graduates go on to take advanced degrees. All our majors are designed so that you can take the first two years of study at a Commonwealth Campus, when as a Freshman and Sophomore you are primarily concerned with fulfilling the University requirements for a Penn State undergraduate education and obtaining the required background courses for your major.
All campuses offer preparation for engineering majors.
Intensive study of your major field is focused in your Junior and Senior years at University Park. In EMS there are many places you can turn for assistance. Each Department has a professor in charge of its undergraduate program who is available for consultation. You may also have an individual faculty advisor assigned to help you with your academic program. At the EMS Student Center in 25 Deike Building, you will find friendly personal assistance with scheduling courses and meeting requirements, and answers to many general questions.