Penn State Harrisburg is an undergraduate college and graduate school of The Pennsylvania State University, one of the largest and most widely recognized institutions in the nation. Located eight miles east of Harrisburg in Middletown, Pa., the campus offers more than 60 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout the University. Penn State Harrisburg brings nationally accredited academic programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university to Pennsylvania's Capital Region. At the transfer level, Penn State Harrisburg serves students from all campuses of The Pennsylvania State University and students from community colleges and other accredited colleges and universities. Students of The Pennsylvania State University are encouraged to choose the Penn State Harrisburg Common Year Major as their curriculum prior to transferring to Penn State Harrisburg.

As the regional leader in the integration of teaching, research, and service, the mission of Penn State Harrisburg is to: Provide a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs to meet the educational needs of diverse learners and promote regional economic development; Provide student access to higher education from three distinct entry points of study �freshman, transfer, and graduate; Partner with other Penn State campuses and colleges and the World Campus to expand programming capability and extend access to the University; Demonstrate excellence through national accreditation, periodic academic program review, and student learning assessment; Anticipate challenges and pursue opportunities to maximize strengths, meet emerging educational needs, and realize new ventures. The College pursues this mission using interdisciplinary, innovative, and applied approaches to learning and problem solving that transcend academic specializations and organizational barriers.

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