Academics
What is the student to faculty ratio?
16:1
How many credits do you need to have a car on campus?
29.1
Name all 5 residence areas along with their percentage of first-year students
North - 8%
South- 11%
East- 48%
West- 8%
Pollock- 24%
Describe UHS and what it provides
Family style doctor, full service pharmacy, CAPS, radiology, physical therapy, urgent care, womens health, Services are for a fee but most insurances accepted
Name the home to the Smeal College of Business and One fun fact
Business Building, Saxbys experiential cafe, Hedge fund
What is the average class size?
25-35
What are rhe 4 free on campus bus routes?
White look, blue loop, red link, green link
What can you find in every dorm room?
Bed, desk, desk chair, closet, and shelving for each roommate. MicroFridge, Wifi, Heating, AC (renovated)
Describe the 3 levels of security
Auxilary, Campus Police, State College (borough) police
Name the home to the college of Agricultural Sciences and one fun fact
Agricultural Administrative Building, Turf sciences major, 9/10 golf courses
Describe office hours and who holds them
Professors as well as LA/ TA/ GA, must hold one office hour per hour of class per week. These sessions allow students to get help on assignments and ask questions about material.
Name 4 locations where cata busses can take you, how much does it cost to ride each way?
Around campus, downtown, Walmart, Tussey Mtn., Nittany Mall, Toftrees; $2
Describe what an RA is
An upperclassmen student that helps first year students to get adjusted to college life, build a community and enforce policy while living in a residence hall.
What are the additional safety features at Penn State?
Safe walk
Bluelight system
PSU Alerts
Name the home to the college of Arts and Architecture and one fun fact
What is New Student Orientation (NSO)
After students accept their offer, they can schedule NSO which is a day and a half at PSU where you stay in a res hall, meet new people, and meet and schedule classes with your advisor.
Name all transportation services for traveling home/ out of State College
Megabus, Fullington/ Greyhound, UP Airport,
Describe the campus meal plan and how it works
3 levels, dollar amount not swipes, can always upgrade or downgrade, carries over from fall to spring but not spring to fall.
Who can Sign up for PSU Alerts
Students and Parents
Name the home to the college of Education and one fun fact
Chambers, student teaching can be done abroad, building designed to look like a classroom, variety of classrooms
What is LEAP?
6 week summer program for incoming first-year students, students take 6 credits, have a group and mentor.
How can you find out when the next CATA bus is coming?
CATA app (MyStop)
Describe what you would find in a commons building
Commons desk (package pickup, emergency key, cleaning equiptment), mailboxes, study areas, dining hall, market
How quickly is the response time for blue lights?
90 sec
Name all 13 academic colleges
AgSci, Liberal arts, Arts and Arch, DUS, Edu, Business, Engineering, Communications, IST, EMS, Nursing, HHD, Eberly