Penn State World Campus Reviews (2024)

Rating 5 out of 5

I am thankful that I made the right decision to go to PS main. It was a very trying decision after high school, but a few months in - college was exciting, friends were evolving, and I was growing.

Rating 5 out of 5

I really enjoy attending World Campus. As of late, they have added a lot more programs to try to make it feel less like an online environment and get a more personal experience with both your classmates and your professors. I think they make a really good effort in including World Campus students so that they get a chance to enjoy the "college experience". The classes are just as difficult as the on campus classes and you also get many of the same professors that work on campus as well. It's been an all around great experience and I can tell that it's only getting better.

Rating 4 out of 5

PSU WC is a great option for online learning. You get a good and cumulative college degree but with the flexibility of an online campus. Most of the professors are willing to work with you to help you through the courses online. Overall, highly recommend.

• Freshman
• a month ago

Rating 4 out of 5

Everyone is nice and accommodating. Material is relevant to my course. The asynchronous classes best fit my needs.

• Sophom*ore
• 2 months ago

Rating 5 out of 5

The application process was user friendly. The portal walks you through every step of the way. Once accepted, everything I needed to do was communicated clearly. It seems like all of the New Student Orientation process is streamlined. I would not change anything about my experience so far.

Rating 3 out of 5

Overall I like the ease of access and the ability to learn wherever I am at the moment. In most cases assignment deadlines and learning materials was clearly defined in the Canvas software. The things that I often found was that the material could be outdated by a few years and the professor who created the course and made content videos wasn't the same professor "teaching" the course. In addition some professors weren't very active answering questions on the discussion boards and/or were slow to answer emails delaying content understanding. Another thing that was often frustrating is that graded materials for past weeks could take a long time to turn around making it hard to judge overall performance in that class. I am not sure if this is indicative of online learning in general, or if it's specific to Penn State WC. Overall I would recommend PSU WC to someone who needs the flexibility of an online environment, but I recommend in-person courses whenever possible.

Rating 5 out of 5

I love that online schooling offers all the same benefits you would receive, were you to take classes in person. The VA official at the school has been a tremendous help as well which makes for a very military-friendly atmosphere.

Rating 5 out of 5

As a mother of 3 young children, this was the most convenient way for me to obtain my bachelor's degree. The flexibility of being able to complete assignments and take exams at times when it's convenient for me (late nights, early mornings, when kids aren't home, etc) made earning my degree that much easier. The school provides online access to all of my courses so I can keep track of my coursework even while on the go. The professors are also incredibly helpful, responsive and accommodating.

• Sophom*ore
• 3 months ago

Rating 5 out of 5

I love penn state world campus, It was easy to apply and so far I am extremely happy with them as a school.

Rating 5 out of 5

Penn State World Campus has been a life-changer for me. It allows me to complete assignments on my own time, at my own pace, and with reasonable deadlines. So far, I have nothing but great things to say about Penn State World Campus. We Are!!

Rating 5 out of 5

My experience so far as been pleasant. Their academic advisors are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Their online classes are well organized and very straight forward. Every professor/instructor has been fantastic so far. Their availability and response time has been second to none.

Rating 5 out of 5

Though I haven't started my classes yet my orientation process showed me how much help there is for me at World Campus. Going back to school after three years of working full-time and being independent can be difficult, but Penn State has given me all the resources I could ever need to better my education. I am overly excited to start my classes and become a student again. I feel an overwhelming amount of pride whenever I get to tell someone I am now a Nittany Lion.

• Junior
• 4 months ago

Rating 5 out of 5

I had a wonderful experience with Penn State University World Campus. As an active duty service member, the university professors were accommodating and understanding of my prior obligations. I definitely recommend this school to adult learners. One thing I would change is the tuition rate. It’s high for someone who is taking classes online.

• Alum
• 5 months ago

Rating 2 out of 5

Overall the course instructors are very understanding and reasonable. I feel as though some instructors and advisors may be confused.

Rating 5 out of 5

I love the flexibility with taking online classes and being able to work full time. I have not started with Penn State quite yet (I start in the spring), but I am excited to be able to be a part of such a wonderful school.