Academics

Penn State Wilkes-Barre will not enroll new students after fall 2025. The campus will remain open to support current students through the 2026-27 academic year. Current students can get academic advising and degree planning assistance through the Advising Center.

Penn State continues to welcome future students. We encourage you to explore the many other Penn State campuses and programs available to you.

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

A bachelor’s (or baccalaureate) degree program is an under­grad­uate 4-year degree program. Penn State Wilkes-Barre of­fers seven bachelor’s degrees on this campus.

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Associate Degree Programs

An associate degree is an undergraduate 2-year degree program in which students gain the basic academic knowledge and skills needed to gain employment or to continue their studies in a bachelor’s degree program. (Courses taken for an associate degree will transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in many Penn State majors, as well as to other universities.) Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers four associate degree programs.

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2+2 Plan

Some students choose to remain at one campus for all four years, while other students spend their first two years at one campus and transition to University Park or another campus for their remaining two years. No matter where you start, no matter where you finish, your degree will be a Penn State degree, one of the most respected in the country.

Learn more about the 2+2 Plan
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Minors

A minor is a focused specialty in an academic area that supports your major. It can supplement knowledge and provide complementary skills, enhancing your competitiveness in the job market.

Learn more about Minors
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Special Academic Programs and Resources

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Academic Services

As a student at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, there are a wide range of academic services and programs available to support you as you work toward your educational and career goals.