Our Students 

You may connect with an adviser through Starfish. There are two options:

• Drop-in Kiosk: Beginning May 14, 2025, you will have access to academic advisers from across the University for general questions and to connect you with the appropriate resources to support you in a more detailed and personal way. To access the drop-in kiosk, log into Starfish to see your My Success Network. Scroll down and select the Academic Advising at Penn State – Drop In tile to join the waiting room to meet with an academic adviser.
• Your assigned adviser: Schedule a meeting with your assigned adviser through Starfish.

For general information about Starfish please visit the following website: Starfish Info | for Student Success

For general advising information, please visit the following website: https://advising.psu.edu/

Every student who begins a degree at a closing campus will have the opportunity to complete your degree at Penn State. Advisers will assist in helping you plan your academic path to graduation. Your path may include finishing your degree at the same campus, transitioning to another campus or completing courses online.

If you cannot complete your degree at your current campus, you will have the option of transitioning to another Penn State Commonwealth Campus, enrolling in Penn State World Campus, or exploring alternative degree pathways with the help of your academic adviser. 

As is the case currently — and continuing for bachelor’s degree students enrolling in fall 2025 — you can complete the first two years of your studies at any Penn State campus as part of the 2+2 Plan before transitioning to another campus to finish your degree.

If you wish to transition from your campus earlier, during your first two years at Penn State, you may change to any Commonwealth Campus but not to University Park unless academic progress cannot be maintained at your current campus.

Efforts are being made to expand course offerings at continued-investment campuses to provide you with access to the classes you need. Advisers will help you plan your academic path.

While we hope each and every one of our students continues their academic journey at Penn State, if you wish to transfer to another institution, you will receive transcript and transfer assistance from Penn State.

Penn State is working to minimize disruptions so that you can stay on track for graduation. Advisers will assist in helping you plan your academic path, including options to transition to another campus or complete courses online.

You will receive direct communication about options and next steps.  Your Navigation Coach will contact you in the days following a decision by the board of trustees on which campuses will be closed, and you should also watch your Penn State email for additional information.

You will continue to be registered after transitioning to another campus. While you will not need to re-register for academic accommodations, you will need to meet with staff in the Disability Services Office at your new campus to continue approved accommodations and discuss any changes to the way accommodations are provided.

• All campuses work closely together and will inform one another if a registered student is transferring.
• When changing campus locations, you will be reassigned to a new disability coordinator in the Disability Services Office at your new campus of enrollment.
• Staff from the Disability Services Office at the new campus will send an introductory message to you via Penn State email.
• When enrolling at a new campus, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at the new campus immediately to ensure there is no disruption to your accommodations.
• A full list of contact information for all campus Disability Services Offices is available online.

Student Disability Resources has a process in place to support students transferring from one campus to another. During the student’s final semester at their campus, they should begin conversations with their assigned disability coordinator to begin the transfer of their file to the new campus. The student will receive an email from the new disability services office via Penn State email, which will include their next steps to connect with their newly assigned disability coordinator. A full list of contact information for all campus disability services offices is available at: https://equity.psu.edu/offices/student-disability-resources/campus-offices.

No. Penn State remains dedicated to its mission of serving students across Pennsylvania. Many of our campuses are poised for long-term success with the right strategic investments. Students will continue to receive a high-quality education and access to the full benefits of a Penn State degree, no matter which campus they attend.

Yes. Students admitted to a Commonwealth Campus can request to have their application reconsidered for another Commonwealth Campus. Students can submit a Reconsideration Request online through their My Penn State portal.

No. Reconsideration Requests for students currently admitted to a Commonwealth Campus for Summer/Fall 2025 at the University Park Campus will not be considered. 

All student support services including counseling, career advising and tutoring, will continue to be available at all campuses and online.

You are encouraged to get involved in existing organizations if transitioning to continued-investment campuses and/or help to create new, unique ones if they do not currently exist.

Institutional aid, unless specifically prohibited by donor guidelines, will transition to the new Commonwealth Campus of enrollment based on your individual eligibility, any fund renewal criteria, and fund availability. In cases where students are transitioning to other locations, your financial aid situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Work-study eligibility is determined annually by completing the FAFSA and is applicable at any campus. Campuses will be notified of your eligibility for work-study and provide a listing of available opportunities.

If currently enrolled in a four-year degree program at a campus identified for closure, you will receive a grant for any difference in tuition and fees at your new Commonwealth Campus. The grant will be good for up to three years, or until graduation, whichever occurs sooner. To receive grant funding, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled in and planning to complete a four-year degree program offered at a campus identified for closure.
• Have completed at least 60 credits at the time the campus is set for closure.
• Maintain continuous enrollment.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Have a degree completion plan on file.

The grant amount will be based on 2026-27 tuition and fee rates and will remain a static award. This does not apply when transitioning from a Commonwealth Campus to University Park or World Campus.

Your Navigation Coach will help you access the resources available to you and your financial aid counselors can provide answers about your specific situation. You can contact financial aid representatives and schedule an appointment online.

Facilities will remain open and functional and will continue to be maintained for safe and effective use through the 2026-27 academic year.

Yes. Coaches and athletic support services will continue to be available through the 2026-27 academic year.

Your campus athletic director, coach and campus student affairs staff will have the most up to date information on impacts to your team or sport. We will also be adding information to FAQs and communicating with staff and students.

Please reach out to the school certifying official at your new campus to discuss VA work-study options. Not all campuses offer VA work study and/or they may have limited openings.

Housing allowance is determined based upon course location and/or residential vs. distance-learning enrollment. Once you have met with your academic adviser to determine your options, please contact the Office of Veterans Programs to discuss the potential impact.