Visit Us

As a prospective student, you have several options to visit our campus depending on what type of experience you are looking for and what type of information you hope to learn.

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On-Campus Visits and Tour

Discover Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus with an On-Campus Visit and Tour. We understand that the college search can be challenging, so we are committed to offering you the opportunity to experience our beautiful campus and community for yourself.

Penn State Fayette is offering on-campus visit opportunities, giving you the chance to speak with an admissions or financial aid team member and tour the academic buildings and campus facilities. Families should register in advance for these visits online.

Parking and Arrival Instructions for On-Campus Visits

  1. When you arrive on our campus, please park in the Visitor’s parking lot on the right across from the Eberly Building. See our campus map for more information, and click onto “Parking” and check “Visitors” for the location of the parking lot.
  2. Proceed to the entrance of the Eberly Building (across from the Visitor’s lot) and proceed to the Admission office 110 Eberly. 
  3. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

If you or your family have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office [email protected] or call 724-430-4130.

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Plan Your Visit

Penn State Fayette offers many programs and services that help make life better in our region. To truly experience the opportunities that Penn State Fayette offers, you should come and visit us.

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Become a Penn Stater

Congratulations on taking the first step to become a Penn State student! From first-year, transfer, and international applicants to veterans from our Armed Forces, adult learners, and high school students interested in getting a jump on their college career, we have the information you need.

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Academics

Explore 10 four-year baccalaureate degree programs and 5 two-year degree programs that can be completed entirely at the Penn State Fayette campus. Choose the 2+2 plan to begin the first two years of any of Penn State’s 275+ majors at the Fayette campus before completing the final two years at another Penn State Campus.

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Financial Aid

Approximately 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid. For those that qualify, the average total financial aid award is typically more than half the cost of tuition.

All first-year applicants are automatically considered for Penn State Fayette campus scholarships when they apply by the Scholarship Priority Deadline of February 1. These campus-based scholarships are merit scholarships based on an applicant’s previous accomplishments.

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AFFORDABILITY

We know families carefully consider the value of the investments they make, and education is no exception. Penn State Fayette prides itself in partnering with students and families to help meet their needs, from academics to student engagement and affordability. Students may qualify for financial aid programs that ease the financial burden associated with completing a college degree. 

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Outstanding Athletics

We offer twelve varsity intercollegiate athletic teams, numerous club sports, and several opportunities for involvement at the intramural level. There's also the free Fitness Center and open gym time to keep you active. 

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Campus Happenings

Along the way, you'll also have access to many opportunities that help make Penn State Fayette a dynamic institution that is enriched by broad culture and social and community connections.