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  • Founded in 1934
  • Small Town Setting
  • Enrollment of 1,000 Students
  • Four Apartment Units Housing 248 Students
  • 30 Student Organizations
  • Campus Based Scholarships

Penn State Schuylkill provides a warm atmosphere for students desiring a University experience in a small, residential setting, with commuting students adding to the mix of undergraduates. Located in Schuylkill Haven, between two major Interstate highways, the campus is near such major attractions as Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and is at the gateway to the Pocono Northeast with its varied recreational opportunities.

A fine complement of academic buildings is located at Penn State Schuylkill, including four student apartment units, a classroom/laboratory building, a student/community center, and an administration building housing the computer center. The Ciletti Memorial Library was dedicated in 1995 and the Campus has a Multi-Purpose Building housing a gymnasium, weight training facility and classrooms, as well as outdoor tennis courts and a large athletic field. Students may also utilize the beach volleyball and basketball courts.

A wide range of athletic and extracurricular activities are available. lntramural athletics are offered in men's basketball and women's volleyball, with a strong intramural program conducted over the noon hour. Student organizations include Student Government Association, Student Union Board, Eco-Action, Outdoor Club, Future Educators and numerous others. A variety of cultural programs and entertainers are provided for the students and community.

To meet the educational needs of all students, Penn State Schuylkill provides personal and career counseling, as well as academic assistance through the Center for Academic Achievement. Faculty and peer tutors are available to students wishing help in a variety of courses.