Academic Success

Personal or professional challenges you face may affect your work as a student. If you encounter challenges, it may be wise to communicate this to your instructor.

A new semester might mean new courses, new professors, and new opportunities, but it also means a new group of students will be joining the Penn State World Campus community. 

Penn State World Campus students balance many commitments — including, for some of you, being parents. If you are having a hard time planning for your fall semester in the midst of uncertainty, you are not alone.

We’ve compiled an assortment of tips and resources to help you stay productive while working remotely and completing your school work, especially if you also have kids at home.

One action we take to recognize military students for their service is the awarding of military honor cords. Learn more about this recognition.

Learn how to use the new version of the APA style.

Test anxiety is a challenge for many students, to varying degrees. It can take different forms, from a minor distraction and difficulty concentrating to — in serious cases — a severe level of worry that can prevent you from doing your best in your courses.

Several of our students recently participated in a panel for Welcome Week 2020, discussing what they wish they had known when they started at Penn State World Campus. Read some excerpts, and be sure to watch the full recorded panel when it is available to view January 6!

Learn about grants available to online students who wish to pursue an experience or project outside of class.