Why Penn State York

Penn State York, located on fifty-one hillside acres overlooking the historic city of York in south central Pennsylvania, offers programs to meet the needs of local students, international students, and the community. Explore majors ranging from business to electro-mechanical engineering technology, research alongside award-winning faculty members, and turn your ideas into a product or company through entrepreneurial resources. No matter the path you choose, your experiences here will form the foundation for the future you want to build.

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Faculty member and student examine specimen in a biology lab on the Penn State York campus.
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Enroll in one of our twelve four-year or five two-year degree offerings or take advantage of our 2+2 plan and begin nearly any of Penn State’s 275+ majors here before transitioning to another campus, like University Park. No matter which major matches your interest, you’ll be backed by the strength of the Penn State network, our top-ranked research enterprise, faculty experts, and more than 775,000 alumni worldwide ready to open doors to future opportunities.

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The following video shows Whitney Brown when she was a student at Penn State.  Brown began her Penn State story at Penn State York. She discusses the importance of the 2 + 2 plan and how she started at Penn State York and moved seamlessly to University Park to complete her degree. 

A Vibrant Community

Join a community rich in diversity and dedicated to student success in and out of the classroom. Participate in athletics, engage in service activities, conduct undergraduate research, or explore more than twenty clubs and organizations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, take advantage of the Graham Fellows Program for Entrepreneurial Leadership (Graham Fellows Program) and gain valuable skills to prepare you for your future career.

Life at Penn State York

The Graham Center for Innovation and Collaboration on the hillside at Penn State York.

The Graham Center for Innovation and Collaboration (The Graham Center) is the newest building on campus featuring collaborative workspaces, meeting rooms, spots to connect, and state-of-the-art technology. It is the home of the Graham Fellows Program for Entrepreneurial Leadership (Graham Fellows Program) and the new Center for Inclusive Leadership (CIL).

York students making lanterns for Lunar New Year celebration.

Celebrating diversity with annual events is a rich part of the campus culture at Penn State York. Students make Chinese lanterns during the Lunar (Chinese) New Year celebration.

Penn State York Men’s Basketball team pose for a photo while showing off their championship trophy.

The Penn State York men’s team won its fourth Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Championship in 2019 and it was time to celebrate at the Bryce Jordan Center.

The Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center at Penn state York.

The Joe and Rosie Student Community Center is a hub of student activities featuring a fitness center, gym, game room, community room for events and activities, and Rosie’s, the Penn State York dining area.

Interior of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center theatre showing seats and stage on the Penn State York campus.

The Pullo Family Performing Arts Center offers commercial, campus, and community events including University-sponsored events, Broadway and family shows, comedies, and concerts. Penn State York students can purchase discounted tickets and commencement ceremonies are held here

Faculty member and student examine specimen in a biology lab on the Penn State York campus.

Jessica Petco, assistant professor of biology and Atherton Award winner, left, helps students increase their “spidey sense” during research opportunities. Here, she works with Juan A. Sanchez, a Penn State York biology major. Many students have received Erickson Discovery Grants over the years and her lab is always busy.

Nittany Lion Shrine overlooking the upper campus at Penn State York

The Nittany Lion Shrine keeps a watchful eye on the beautiful Penn State York campus.

York students seated around a table smiling and enjoying a late-night breakfast during finals week.

One of the most popular events on campus, the free Late-Night breakfast offers a break to students studying for finals. It is held on the Monday night of finals week each semester and members of the faculty, staff, and administration serve the food and connect with students.

York students play pool, ping pong, and video games in the game room on campus.

Gamers gather in the Game Room, a popular spot in the student center on campus, to relax, play pool, ping pong, and video games.

Four York students put together shoeboxes for a community service project.

Students put together shoeboxes for the Operation Holiday Shoebox packing party where participants fill the boxes with joy for needy children in more than 80 countries, including the United States. Pictured left to right: Mindy Gruzin, Baltimore, Maryland; Juan Sanchez, Dominican Republic; William Roe; and Ronit Ormianer, York, Pennsylvania.