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CHANGE OF CAMPUS
(Academic Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, D-1 and 2)
The University admits first-semester baccalaureate degree candidates to a campus that can provide at least two semesters of normal progress toward the program they have selected. Generally, students are expected to complete two full years of academic work at their initial campus. After two years, they may have to change to a University campus that offers the upper-level course work required in their major.
Change of Campus through the Entrance to Major Process on eLion
Early Change of Campus Because of Program Requirements
Summer Registration at Alternate Penn State Campuses
Temporary Change of Campus (Other than Summer)
Cancellation of an Approved Campus Change
CHANGE OF CAMPUS THROUGH THE ENTRANCE TO MAJOR PROCESS ON eLion
See Entrance to a Major.
EARLY CHANGE OF CAMPUS BECAUSE OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
A student may request an early change of campus in order to maintain normal progress toward his/her preferred major. The student who is headed toward a major that requires early change of campus is expected to remain in that major and to schedule courses consistent with it. Under special circumstances, requests for other reasons may be approved as exceptions.
The student must obtain approval from officials at his/her campus (first) and at the desired campus (second) in order for the change to be processed. The designated official at the student's campus determines if it is appropriate for the student to relocate. If the request seems appropriate, the official initiates the change by informing the appropriate dean at the other campus. He/she approves or denies the request. The student is notified of this decision. If the change is approved, the student receives instructions regarding registration for the subsequent semester at the new campus.
Note: Relocation to University Park during the first two years of academic work will be approved only under exceptional circumstances.
Student Action
SUMMER REGISTRATION AT ALTERNATE PENN STATE CAMPUSES
Without requesting a change of campus, a student may register for course work at one or more alternate Penn State campuses during summer session(s) and then return to his/her assigned campus for fall semester.
Student Action
Note: Students are expected to return to their assigned Penn State campus for fall semester unless a change of campus has been processed for fall.
TEMPORARY CHANGE OF CAMPUS (OTHER THAN SUMMER)
A student may request a change of campus on a temporary basis (for example, if a student needs to be closer to home for a semester). The student's request must be approved by officials at both the student's assigned campus and the requested campus.
Student Action
Consult with your appropriate dean's office. Approval of the change request is based on the rationale for the change, the plan for meeting degree requirements at the desired Penn State campus, and the space available at the desired campus. Before changing your campus, it is important to discuss the approval process for return to your original campus.
CANCELLATION OF AN APPROVED CAMPUS CHANGE
If a student decides not to change campuses before the semester when the change would take place, he/she should notify the appropriate office to cancel the change. If the student is enrolled at University Park, he/she should contact the appropriate dean's office. If the student is enrolled at another campus, he/she should contact the advising center at that campus.
The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. Please consult a Penn State academic adviser for more detailed information.
This page is part of the University Undergraduate Advising Handbook, which is maintained by the Division of Undergraduate Studies, DUS@psu.edu.
Reviewed: July 2007
Last Update: September 2005