So this happened today in the Penn state harrisburg parking lot. Does anyone know any more information about what happened? I got there after the fire got put out so fortunately I was unaffected, I just want to know if anyone knows more than me

I make $17/hour stocking groceries at a supermarket. How does scientific research pay less than retail? Seriously, Penn State?

https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=179409068

For ist 495, is it required to have a supervisor? What if you don’t have one but your position is a good fit? Pls help

So i am a freshman here at penn state and i am struggling to find any type of nightlife events to attend. I am 19 and don't have a fake id, and pretty much anywhere i look is 21+. i would be willing to try out the frats but my friends aren't sure about it and we dont have ways of getting a text. are there any suggestions of things to do around here that are still actually fun, especially for halloweekend? im tired of being stuck inside my dorm watching movies and just hanging out with my friends😔😔😔

Does anyone else have issues with PLSC 3 with Professor Golder? I really struggle in this class

Hey guys, I am looking to go back to school for the Software Engineering program through World Campus. I need to sign up by the end of the month. I am currently a professional in a different field of engineering but am looking for a change to my career path and I was thinking one class per semester until I'm done the program. Does anybody have any experience with Software Engineering through World Campus (or even with PSU in general) and have any feedback, advice, or warnings?

Hey,
I want to travel to NY on Thursday evening.
I was checking the bus, but I'm not that sure about Greyhound's safety.

Is there any other way, or has any of you used Greyhound on this route?

I’m a first-year student at my state university, and I use Surfshark on my EDUroam network. I’ve been experiencing connectivity issues with EDUroam, where I feel like I’m connected, but my phone, Mac, iPad, and other devices that are all connected to Surfshark are not getting a connection. Can anyone help me fix this or improve the situation?

Senior year of college last semester of this journey.
I received 35/100 for my 400 level stat and another 45/100 for my another class. Am I cooked? I don’t want to delay my graduation. I’m panicking right now that I couldn’t handle things properly in my life, what should I do ?

Hey everyone! I'm a freshman mechanical engineering student at Penn State, and I wanted to get some feedback on my planned eight-semester schedule.

I had to drop a few classes during my first semester due to personal circumstances, which is why my Fall 2026 schedule is lighter than usual.

I also came in with a good amount of AP credit, so if certain classes aren't listed, it's because I already received credit for them. I've included my AP scores at the bottom for reference.

How does this schedule look overall? Are there any semesters that seem particularly difficult or any classes you'd recommend moving around? I'm especially interested in whether the workload is balanced and if there are any prerequisite issues I might have overlooked.

Any advice from current ME students or graduates would be appreciated!

Has anyone here worked part time at IT Service Desk? What was it like and what did they ask you on the interview? Just wanted more insight!

Did anyone else just receive another payment from the Ramey v Penn State settlement? Attaching screenshots here of the one I just received for $50.80 and the one I received last year.

I've received the unfortunate news that uncle sam has requested a mandatory trip to the middle east down range for some army folks. I don't have any family in the same time zone and would prefer to keep my cats (2) in the same area. It will be compensated well.

Hey everyone! I’m looking to build up a group of regular gaming friends who want to hang out and play together consistently.

We hold events every 2 times a week but we play occasionally and hop on whenever. We have a good number of people who play with us but are looking for me to add. We want to provide a fun experience to everyone and hopefully play for at least a couple of hours. We provide weekly updates with what's going on.

I'm usually playing free multiplatform hits like Overwatch, Minecraft, Rocket League, marvel rivals, Jackbox and Rainbow Six Siege I'm part of an 18+ and fully inclusive crowd, and whether you're competitive or just looking for casual laughs, I'd love to have you join me.

Shoot me a DM or drop a comment if you want to team up!

I’m fiending.

Anyone else feel like smart phones kind of ruined the college experience?

No encounter or group feels authentic. People go out to take pictures, not have fun. There's no more doing dumb stuff for the fun of it because there's more consequences, it's like having fun has to feel corporate and curated.

I am tryin got enroll for spring right now and I need a GN course for my GenED
What would be something nice and lighter work to do(I am fully packed with stuff for the classes I’ve already enrolled).

I’m a freshman trying to get an apartment with some friends I made for sophomore year. Is it worth it to get an apartment already and if so, where are good places to live that are close to Penn state and not extremely expensive?

Hi everyone,

Last Sunday I left a white Coach bag on the NV bus around noon, and my passport and wallet were inside. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate hearing from you.

Honestly, you can keep the bag. All I’m after is my passport. If you’d rather not send the wallet back, that’s fine too. The passport is the one thing I can’t easily replace.

My address is on the state ID in the wallet, so you’re welcome to drop everything off at the clubhouse there. You can also leave it at any of the commons on campus. Or just DM me and I’ll happily cover postage or meet you somewhere public.

Thank you so much for reading this.

Seems they've shut down, anyone know why? Seems like a lot of places downtown have closed their doors.

Anyway does anyone know any other places that do a spicy brisket ramen? Google wasn't much help so I don't have much hope

Has anyone received their PA State Grant/Pell Grant refunds, yet?

I understand that the state has put a pause on releasing these funds. My fiance at a different Pennsylvania college has already received his state refunds a while back.

I’ve reached out to financial aid multiple times, and they seem to be as in-the-dark as me and have no information on when the funds will be sent.

I’ve also reached out to my State Representatives, with the same result. Nobody seems to know.

It’s getting frustrating because the semester is half over and I rely on these funds for my living expenses. I’ve had to take on a second job just to pay for it all which is interfering with my studies.

Anyone have any more info than what I’ve been able to get?

Thanks!

hi everyone, i’m enrolled in psu WC, this is my first semester and things are going well.. so far at least lol. i’m a sophomore finance major and im located in atlanta. i know for finance in general networking and having connections matter. i’m wondering if anyone has suggestions on creating a network and utilizing the universities resources as much as i can or having any tips how to do so in general.

i joined the clubs on the discover and i try to go to as many meetings as i can if im not not working and that includes those career services too and ask alumni’s lol. i see the finance/becon group on canvas so i keep track of that. i’ve also applied to a bunch of internships in my area and out of state for 2027. linkedin too, well i don’t have too much on my linkedin. but i’m wondering should i try to join my local city groups, maybe try going to nearest university and make friends with people there and see whats going on, make try to make a trip to PA and join one of those overnight trips and seminars lol. my goal after college is obviously to get a stable paying job, location isn’t super important but i’m hoping for either west coast, east coast or georgia or texas. ive been trying to do research on reddit and just reading people’s experiences but it is a little bit limited since a lot of the posts are from in person students, outdated or depressing. i appreciate all advice and tips and/or stories!

while on the topic has any world campus students from out of state ever went to go visit campus? i’ll like to visit one day to tour one of the campuses and make a quick trip up there :)

edit: also not sure if it matters but i’m not quite sure what part of finance i’m leaning towards to right now i’m thinking wealth management, i did want to do commercial real estate.

Has anyone applied to Penn State’s Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) program for the Spring 2027 cohort starting in January 2027? I was wondering if anyone has received or knows the timeline for the application decision? Appreciate your insight. Thanks!

Our roommate is moving out because he got a better job so we are looking for someone to take over his room starting in December or January until July 31 with possibility to renew (no preference on gender, preferably another grad student or professional, mature undergrads will be considered). Rent is $617/ month + electric and WiFi. You'd be sharing a 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom duplex with two other people (27M, 24F, both grad students) but you will have a private room. Amenities include in-unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, AC and heat, and one free parking spot. There is a bus stop nearby and it is close enough to walk to campus.

Please note: we have two cats and while we clean litter boxes regularly, they will be in the common areas along with food bowl and water. I don't think we will be allowed to add any more pets to the lease.

DM me if you're interested!