A comprehensive undergraduate college and graduate school located eight miles east of Harrisburg, Penn State Harrisburg brings nationally accredited academic programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university to Pennsylvanias Capital Region. A diverse and vibrant community, Penn State Harrisburg students, faculty, and staff come from more than 40 U.S. states and over 50 countries.
Penn State Harrisburg will be distinguished by educational excellence, innovative research, commitment to diversity, and strategic partnerships that support community building and increased access to education. These strengths will enable us to prepare our students to lead positive and sustainable change as ethical citizens.
The mission of Penn State Harrisburg is to provide an integrated and responsive approach to education that benefits society.
Our comprehensive offerings of rigorous undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and continuing education programs broaden accessibility and produce knowledgeable and skilled graduates.
Our dynamic array of extra and co-curricular activities enhances learning beyond the classroom, engages students in our community, and facilitates inclusiveness and diversity.
Our world-class intellectual and creative pursuits broaden our knowledge, enhance the value of teaching and learning, and promote academic excellence.
Our collective dedication to innovation, applied problem solving, and critical thinking drives our mission of education, research, and service.
As the largest and most comprehensive of the Universitys Commonwealth Campuses, we strive to achieve national and international standing in academic quality and impact upon the progress of society.
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