Penn State Wilkes-Barre is the Pennsylvania State University Wilkes-Barre. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Geographic location: Located in a scenic estate in northeastern Pennsylvania, only 9 miles from Wilkes-Barre and close to Scranton, it is located in an area with beautiful natural environment and convenient transportation. There are many parks and nature reserves around it, providing students with a good place to relax.

Campus size: The campus is moderately sized, with a student population of about 477. The smaller student population creates an intimate campus atmosphere, which is conducive to in-depth communication and interaction between teachers and students.

School nature and type: As an important part of the Pennsylvania State University system, the school is a four-year public school.

School website: https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/.

Academic situation

Professional settings: It offers 8 four-year bachelor's degrees and 4 two-year associate degree programs, covering a variety of fields such as surveying and mapping engineering, business, rehabilitation and human services, and criminal justice. In addition, students can also start studying any of Pennsylvania State University's 275 majors at this campus through the 2+2 program, and then transfer to the University Park campus or other campuses to complete their degrees.

Teaching resources and faculty: Relying on the strong academic resources of Pennsylvania State University, including top research institutions, rich library collections, advanced laboratory facilities, etc., it provides a solid foundation for students' learning and research. The school's student-teacher ratio is 12:1, and teachers can give students more full attention and personalized guidance.

Teaching features: Focus on practical teaching and scientific research projects, encourage students to participate in teachers' scientific research projects and various internship practice activities to enhance students' practical operation and problem-solving abilities. For example, students majoring in surveying and mapping engineering have the opportunity to participate in field surveying and mapping projects and apply the theoretical knowledge they have learned to practical work.

Student Life

Clubs and Activities: There are more than 20 student clubs and organizations, covering academic, alumni, governance, honor, leadership, professional, service, social and other types, such as the Surveying Society, Business Club, etc., to meet the different interests and development needs of students, and provide students with a broad social platform and opportunities to exercise leadership.

Sports: The school's men's baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, football and women's basketball, cross-country, softball, volleyball and other sports teams are members of the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States University Athletic Association (USCAA). Students can exercise their bodies and cultivate teamwork and competitive awareness by participating in sports activities.

Accommodation options: The school is a commuter campus with private off-campus housing available around it, providing students with a variety of accommodation options.

Admissions

Admission requirements: Similar to other campuses of Pennsylvania State University, the most important factor for admission to this school is GPA scores, and standardized test scores are also relatively important. In addition, alumni relations, application essays, personality / Personality, extracurricular activities, etc. will also be considered as admissions factors.