Penn State Greater Allegheny is partnering with Community College of Allegheny County and Westmoreland County Community College to offer a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) inclusion and innovation program at our campus. For community college students who are currently working on their associate degree and would like to pursue a STEM career at Penn State, this program may be the right fit for you!
Penn State’s summer program includes a select group of community college students who will engage in activities after the first year of their community college journey to experience life at Penn State Greater Allegheny. Exploration of STEM majors, careers, and academic expectations will be combined with experiential opportunities in the community which could continue for the following summer prior to enrollment at Penn State. The program offers a seamless transition from the community college setting to a four-year STEM program at Penn State University. Students who decide to apply for admission to Penn State receive mentoring and support throughout the process. This program provides students an opportunity to create a pathway for a STEM academic success plan individualized to your selected major at Penn State.
Summer Program Overview and Benefits
First Year Summer Experience
Takes place the summer after a student’s first year of enrollment at their community college
2022 Program Dates: July 5th - July 26th
Program Schedule: weekly on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Participate in non-credit experiences including Math & Metacognition workshops, college readiness experiences, and academic advising in preparation for a transfer to Penn State
- Engage in collaborative, project-based learning using our newly renovated, state-of-the-art Ostermayer Laboratory and other on-campus resources
- Opportunity to build relationships with key faculty and staff at Penn State Greater Allegheny
- Receive continued mentorship and participate in engagement opportunities with Penn State Greater Allegheny faculty and students during the following academic year
- Return for a second summer prior to your enrollment at Penn State to complete two courses at a discounted rate
Second Summer Experience
Takes place the summer after a student’s second year of enrollment at their community college. Students who successfully complete the first summer experience of the program are eligible to return for a second summer to receive the following benefits:
- Enroll in two courses that will be applied to degree completion for any Penn State program
- Receive a scholarship of $250 per credit for up to 6 credits during the summer or subsequent fall term
- Engage in collaborative, project-based learning using our newly renovated, state-of-the-art Ostermayer Laboratory and other on-campus resources
- Experiential learning opportunities including site visits to local STEM industries
- Opportunity to build relationships with key faculty and staff at Penn State Greater Allegheny
Benefits of Enrollment at Penn State University
If you enroll at Penn State Greater Allegheny, you will benefit from the following:
- individualized mentoring and academic advising • ahead of your bachelor’s degree, you will meet with Penn State faculty, staff, and student mentors and become familiar with the campus environment
- receive an opportunity to create a pathway for a STEM academic success plan individualized to your selected major
- opportunities, by submitting the FAFSA, for additional consideration for grants, scholarships and financial aid
