Penn State York is the York branch of Pennsylvania State University. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Geographic location: Located in the town of Spring Garden in south-central Pennsylvania, the campus is located on a hillside, covers an area of ​​51 acres, overlooking the historic city of York, close to Baltimore and Philadelphia, and only two hours' drive from Washington, DC. There are also famous attractions such as Gettysburg National Military Park, Lancaster's Amish Country, the state capital Harrisburg, and Hershey Park.

Campus size: It is a small commuter campus with about 740 students and a teacher-student ratio of 11:1. The smaller student size helps to create an intimate campus atmosphere and facilitate communication and interaction between teachers and students.

School nature and type: As one of the federal campuses of Pennsylvania State University, it is a four-year public school.

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

Academic situation

Professional settings: 12 bachelor's degree programs and 5 associate degree programs are offered, covering cybersecurity analysis and operations, project and supply chain management, corporate communications, etc. In addition, students can also obtain a 2+2 The school plans to start studying any of the more than 275 majors of Pennsylvania State University at this campus, and then transfer to the University Park campus or other campuses to complete the degree. At the same time, the school also cooperates with Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg to offer a master's degree in teaching and curriculum.

Teaching resources and faculty: With the help of Pennsylvania State University's strong academic resources, including top research institutions, rich library collections, advanced laboratory facilities, etc., it provides a solid foundation for students' learning and research. The school has 97 full-time and part-time teachers, who can give students more full attention and personalized guidance.

Teaching features: Focus on practical teaching and students' practical operation ability training. Through cooperation with local enterprises and institutions, it provides students with internships, practical projects and other opportunities, allowing students to accumulate experience in actual operations and improve their employment competitiveness. For example, students majoring in electromechanical engineering technology have the opportunity to intern at local manufacturing companies and participate in the development and implementation of actual projects.

Student Life

Clubs and Activities: There are 26 student clubs and organizations, covering academic, governance, honor, leadership, multicultural, professional, entertainment, service, social and other types, such as academic clubs, professional associations, volunteer service organizations, etc., providing students with a rich variety of extracurricular activities to meet students' different interests and development needs.

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

Campus Cultural Activities: There are some special activities, such as free late-night breakfasts during the final week, which provide students preparing for exams with an opportunity to rest and communicate; there are also shoebox packaging parties, where students prepare shoeboxes filled with gifts for poor children in more than 80 countries.

Admission Status

Admission Requirements: The most important factor for admission to this school is GPA Grades and standardized test scores are also important. In addition, alumni relationships, application essays, personality/character, extracurricular activities, etc. are also considered as admissions factors.