Penn State Hazleton is a federal campus of Pennsylvania State University. Here is a detailed introduction:

Campus Overview

Location: Located in Sugarloaf Township in northeastern Pennsylvania, close to Interstates 80 and 81, it is located on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Cunningham Valley and is only a 20-minute drive from the Pocono Mountains.

Campus size: The campus covers an area of ​​125 acres, is small in scale, has a beautiful environment, and has a unique landscape with historical buildings and modern academic buildings.

Student composition: There are about 518 students studying here.

Academic resources

Professional settings: 13 bachelor's degree and 5 associate degree programs are offered. Students can also start the first two years of study in any of the more than 275 majors of Pennsylvania State University through the 2+2 program.

Teaching resources: As part of the Pennsylvania State University system, students can share the rich teaching resources of Pennsylvania State University, such as a large library collection and advanced scientific research equipment. In addition, the campus itself is also equipped with modern teaching facilities to provide students with good learning conditions.

Faculty: With 55 full-time and 34 part-time academic staff, the student-teacher ratio is about 10:1 to 13:1. Teachers can give students more adequate attention and guidance to help students grow academically.

Campus Life

Accommodation: There are three student dormitories on campus, North Hall, South Hall and West Hall, which can accommodate about 480 students. There are also private houses available near the campus.

Student Organizations: There are 14 clubs and organizations covering various fields such as academics, culture, art, and sports, providing students with a rich variety of extracurricular activities to help students expand interpersonal relationships and improve their comprehensive qualities.

Sports Activities: The sports team on campus is called "Nittany Lions". It is a member of the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States University Athletic Association (USCAA). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, golf, football and tennis; women's sports include basketball, golf, softball, tennis and volleyball.

History

The school originated in 1934 during the Great Depression, when the Penn State College Extension Service completed a community survey at the request of Hazleton community leaders, and the Hazleton Undergraduate Center was established.

Over the years, the school has undergone several relocations and expansions. In December 1948, the college purchased 26 acres of mountaintop land in Sugarloaf Township as its permanent site, which was once the residential estate of local coal tycoon Eckley B. Markel.

Campus Features

Beautiful scenery: The campus is located on the top of a mountain with charming natural scenery, well-manicured gardens, scenic lookouts/picnic areas and multiple nature trails, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Academic Support: Focus on students' academic development and provide a variety of academic support services, such as tutoring, study groups, etc., to help students achieve academic success.