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You have great possibilities. The way your story unfolds is up to you. We’re here to help you explore the Penn State degree that matches your life, expectations, and aspirations.

Discovery is what college is all about. It’s a time when you’ll find

your passion for a career and make lifelong friends. At Penn State

Brandywine, you’ll experience a vibrant college environment com-

bined with the resources of a major research university—all located

just west of Philadelphia.

As you earn a nationally recognized degree in the beautiful sub-

urbs, you can get involved in student organizations and athletics,

make friends in a diverse environment, and gain valuable real-world

experience through internships and networking opportunities.

At Penn StateBRANDY WINE

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OPENING IN AUGUST 2017PENN STATE BRANDYWINE’S NEW RESIDENCE HALL

AND STUDENT UNION BUILDING

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YOU’LL FIND A HOME IN OURDIVERSE CAMPUS COMMUNITY.

150INTERNSHIPS

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30+CLUBS

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Stephanie Harvey was initially drawn to Penn State Brandy-wine by her desire to play softball at the college level. She made her decision final, though, when she considered the small class sizes, Penn State’s reputation and opportunities, and the campus environment.

“I fell in love with Brandywine as soon as I set foot on the campus. I really liked the mix of newer buildings on a campus that has a very natural feel.”

Stephanie’s first year was “pretty awesome” – she served as a Lion Ambassador, was honored as orientation leader of the year, and was a key player on the softball team, which won the Penn State University Athletic Conference championship.

“Winning the conference and then playing well in a national tournament were the most exciting moments of my softball career,” she said. “Our team was super close and we all got along really well on the field.”

Stephanie plans to transition to University Park after her sophomore year to com-plete a degree in communication sciences and disorders as part of Penn State’s 2+2 program. Meantime, she’s taking full advantage of Brandywine’s academic programs.

As part of a class project, she spent a day shadowing a speech pathologist from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, gaining real-life experience in her field of study.

“The opportunities I’ve had” she said, “are unparalleled compared to other universities.”

“I’VE HAD SO MANY

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OPPORTUNITIES

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The faculty and staff are always open to talking about what you want to accomplish and the best way to make it happen.”

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THON gave me the chance to be a part of something bigger than myself.”

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“BRANDYWINEGAVE ME A WHOLE

NEW PERSPECTIVE When Alexis Proctor visited Penn State Brandywine while in high school, her student tour guide introduced her to THON – the largest student-run philanthropic organization in the world that raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer.

“When I saw my tour guide’s enthusiasm for THON, I knew I wanted to be a part of the organization and the Penn State community,” she said.

As a sophomore, Alexis was selected to be one of Brandywine’s dancers for THON’s annual weekend-long dance marathon, which includes hundreds of participants and thousands of supporters. She recently became a leader of Brandywine THON by serving as the organization’s vice president.

“Through THON, I’ve been able to make a difference and help others over-come pediatric cancer,” Alexis said. “It’s hard to describe in words what it was like to be a dancer at THON Weekend. To know that I was helping children conquer their battles was a surreal experience.”

Alexis, who’s majoring in business, likes how easy it is to get involved at Brandywine and is as active as possible. In addition to THON, she is a mem-ber of Brandywine’s Student Government Association, which has allowed her to become a student leader and make positive impacts on the campus com-munity.

“Many people go through life not realizing the struggles that others face every day,” she said. “Penn State Brandywine gave me a whole new perspective on life and what my role should be.”

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gEven though they had just arrived at Penn State Brandywine, Coleman Hart and David Spencer didn’t waste any time getting involved on campus and quickly became leaders.

The pair competed at Phi Beta Lambda’s National Leadership Confer-ence in Chicago, Illinois, and took home sixth place in the nation in the management analysis and decision making category. Phi Beta Lambda is an educational association that brings together students preparing for careers in business through leadership and career development programs.

“Winning sixth place while going up against thousands of students from around the country was one of the greatest feelings of my life,” Coleman said.

“Taking the skills we learned at Penn State Brandywine and applying them to the real world gave us a new learning experience we couldn’t get in the classroom,” David added.

The ambitious duo easily got involved at the campus and quickly learned that opportunities are available to students through various student clubs and organizations, as well as leadership development and honors programs.

David recently transitioned to University Park to complete his degree in finance as part of Penn State’s 2+2 program. Coleman, who’s majoring in business, will finish his four-year degree at Brandywine.

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“WE’RE GETTINGTHE EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

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We’re taking skills we’re learning at Penn State Brandywine and applying them to the real world. It gives us a learning experience we can’t get in the classroom.”

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Academics

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Choose our 2+2 Plan ...

Start the first two years of more than 160 Penn State majors at Penn State Brandywine, and complete your degree at another of Penn State’s nineteen undergraduate campuses. This 2+2 plan allows students to personalize their own unique Penn State experience by defining their own path. It’s so popular that about 60 percent of Penn State students choose this option.

... or stay here all four years!

There are currently twelve baccalaureate degrees that can be finished at Penn State Brandywine. This means that you can choose to complete your high-quality Penn State educa-tion here in the Greater Philadelphia area. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the most highly regarded faculty members within Penn State and be supported throughout your years by our caring academic advisers. We are committed to helping you succeed!

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

American Studies

Biology

Business

Communication Arts and Sciences

Communications

Engineering

English

Human Development and Family Studies

Information Sciences and Technology

Letters, Arts, and Sciences

Bachelor of Philosophy

Psychology

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Business Administration

Letters, Arts, and Sciences

15:1STUDENT–FACULTY

RATIO(2+2)

12FOUR-YEARDEGREES

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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Honors Programs

The Cooper and Schreyer Honors Programs at Penn State Brandywine support and encourage a diverse group of students who take a deeper scholarly approach to their academic studies. The devoted faculty and staff promote critical thinking and academic achievement in an intel-lectually stimulating environment. Students are motivated to make a difference for the environ-ment, the community, and the members of campus via faculty-guided research, service-learning projects, and volunteer work.

Students may begin at and graduate from Penn State Brandywine as a Cooper or Schreyer Honors Scholar. Both programs allow highly mo-tivated scholars to participate in small, specially designed courses, both on campus and in study abroad through Brandywine Global Programs. Scholars can engage in undergraduate research and showcase their work through conferences and publications.

Study Abroad/Global Programs

Penn State Brandywine Global Programs offers courses with short-term travel to destinations worldwide. Each course includes pre-travel and post-travel coursework. Travel components are between six and nine days in length, taking place during breaks in the University’s aca-demic calendar. We aim to bring international academic and immersion experiences within the financial reach of as many Penn State students as possible, and scholarship opportunities are available.

Undergraduate Research

Penn State Brandywine has a rich history of engaging undergraduate students in a range of research experiences. Our students work with faculty mentors and have the opportunity to present their research at our campus-based undergraduate research symposium or at profes-sional conferences. Undergraduate researchers can be found across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and sciences and engineering. Opportunities are open to everyone, not just to seniors or to the top students.

Internships and Co-ops

At Penn State Brandywine, 83 percent of gradu-ates complete at least one internship. We em-phasize the importance of internships to apply classroom learning to real world experiences. Advising and Career Services is here to help students prepare for life beyond Brandywine, from choosing a major to pursuing experiential learning, employment, or further education.

HEALTH AND NURSING PARTNERSHIPS

Penn State Brandywine offers prerequisite cours-es for students wishing to pursue various careers in the allied health and medical science fields.

Thomas Jefferson University Allied Health Partnership

Brandywine collaborates with Thomas Jefferson University to provide opportunities for students interested in allied health careers and offers prerequisite courses for allied health profes-sional programs. Students take classes at Penn State Brandywine for two to four years and then apply to transition to an allied health program in Thomas Jefferson’s College of Health Professions or School of Nursing.

Accelerated RN to B.S. in Nursing

The RN to B.S. in Nursing is offered through Penn State’s College of Nursing, and accredited RN program graduates are eligible to apply. Courses are offered at Brandywine through video conferencing from Penn State Schuylkill.

AS A STUDENT AT PENN STATE BRANDYWINE, YOU HAVE THE

OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A VARIETY OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS,

PLAY A SPORT, AND LIVE ON CAMPUS.

It’s easy to get involved and make new friends. You’ll quickly find your place here

on our campus!

Student and Residence Life

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AthleticsThe Brandywine campus has eleven varsity-level intercollegiate sports teams. Our student-athletes compete in the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), so you will have the opportunity to compete against other teams from throughout the country. The ice hockey team, a club sport, competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, playing against teams along the East Coast.

Men’s Sports

Baseball

Basketball

Cross-Country

Ice Hockey (club)

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

If you want to play in a less competitive setting, there are various intramural sports offered throughout the school year, including flag football, floor hockey, basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

Women’s Sports

Basketball

Cross-Country

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Clubs/OrganizationsPenn State Brandywine encourages students’ participation in an array of active student organizations and other campus opportunities. By joining a club, becoming an orientation leader over the summer, or attending leadership develop-ment programs, you can easily get involved with campus life and build valuable skills. Join one of the many existing student organizations or start your own. Find a list of current clubs and organi-zations at brandywine.psu.edu/student-clubs-and-organizations.

Housing and Residence LifePenn State Brandywine will open its first resi-dence hall, along with a new student union, in August 2017. Orchard Hall will offer convenient and comfortable on-campus housing for 250 students. The student union will have a dining hall, recreation areas, student affairs offices and health services. Students are not required to live on campus.

For details about residence life at Penn State Brandywine, visit: brandywinecampusliving.psu.edu

First-Year StudentsPenn State reviews applications throughout the year, but we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in the fall. The application is available online beginning September 1. Applicants who submit all necessary application materials by November 30 have the best chance of being accepted to the campus and major of their choice.

Transfer StudentsInterested in transferring to Penn State? You can apply to Penn State Brandywine once you have completed 18 credits at another accredited college or university. Eligibility and requirements vary by degree program, so we recommend communicating with our admissions staff throughout the entire transfer application process..

Adult Learners and VeteransAn adult learner is over 24 years of age, a vet-eran or actively serving member of the armed forces, more than four years removed from high school, or assuming multiple adult roles. Adult learners may start taking courses one at a time, or as a full-time student. Many courses are offered in the day, evening, and online. Adult students may start as a non-degree (non-matric-ulated) student or apply for a degree program.

Penn State Brandywine is proud to offer the following services to current veteran students: use of VA Educational Benefits (G.I. Bill, VEAP, etc.), in-state tuition, priority registration, mental health services, career services, and more. We are happy to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

AdmissionFinancial AidOur financial aid staff can help you identify and apply for a variety of grants, loans, work-study, campus employment programs, and scholar-ships to help make your college education more affordable.

Scholarships are available to both first-year and returning students. If you’re accepted to Penn State Brandywine, you’ll automatically be considered for scholarships as a new student. Returning students may apply for additional scholarships each spring. We offer unique scholarships and awards that provide financial assistance and recognize excellence in a specific discipline.

Quick LinksAdmission: brandywine.psu.edu/admission

Application: admissions.psu.edu/apply

Financial Aid: brandywine.psu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid

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FIND OUT MORE

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Phone: 610-892-1225 Fax: 610-892-1320 Email: bwadmissions@psu.edu

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VISIT US We invite you to visit our campus, take a tour, and meet with our faculty, staff, and students. If you visit us before submitting your application, we’ll waive your application fee!

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS—The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and Pennsylvania Act of 1988 require that crime statistics for Pennsylvania colleges and universities be made available to applicants upon request. Penn State’s combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information for the Penn State campus to which you are applying by accessing the website at www.police.psu.edu/clery/. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to University Police & Public Safety, The Pennsylvania State University, Eisenhower Parking Deck, University Park PA 16802-6703 or by calling 814-865-1864.

THIS PUBLICATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA ON REQUEST. The University is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment for all persons. It is the policy of the University to maintain an environment free of harassment and free of discrimination against any person because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, physical or mental disability, gender, perceived gender, gender identity, genetic information, or political ideas. Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the University’s educational mission, and will not be tolerated. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to Dr. Kenneth Lehrman III, Vice Provost for Affirmative Action, Affirmative Action Office, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Email: kfl2@psu.edu; Tel 814-863-0471. Produced by the Penn State Department of Strategic Communications. U.Ed. BWO 17-42