Flexibility & Opportunity
Penn State 2+2 Plan
Customize Your Path
Penn State's 2+2 Plan gives you the flexibility to start your studies at one campus and then transition to another campus that offers your major to complete your degree. This option ensures you can begin where it’s most convenient for you and finish at a campus that fits your academic goals.
There is only one Penn State. And the path toward a Penn State degree can start wherever is right for you.
2+2 Plan Advantages
Transition to College
Begin at a smaller campus to ease your transition from high school to college life.
Cost Savings
Explore savings on tuition and commuting costs with lower expenses at your starting campus.
Flexible Experience
Enjoy unique campus activities and events, and choose from smaller classes or specific academic options.
Twenty Campuses
We'll meet you where you are.
Discover our diverse campuses and vibrant communities, offering top programs and engaging student life.
The 2+2 Process
Apply to Penn State
When completing your application, choose from our twenty campuses and select a first-choice and an alternate campus.
If you’re enrolling in the 2+2 Plan, there’s no need to reapply when transitioning to your second campus. This streamlined process makes it easy to start at one campus and move seamlessly to another as you progress in your studies.
Enroll at your starting campus
Start your journey by completing general education and major prerequisite courses at your initial campus.
During your first two years, you'll have access to a wide range of opportunities, including student clubs, organizations, and intramural sports, all while learning from expert faculty. This experience will help you build a strong foundation and make the most of your time as a Penn Stater.
Work with your academic advisers
In the second semester of your sophomore year, you'll collaborate with your academic adviser to begin the campus transfer process.
Your adviser will guide you to ensure you're meeting the entrance requirements for your chosen program, as detailed in the Undergraduate Bulletin. This support helps you stay on track and smoothly transition to your next campus.
Explore the Undergraduate Bulletin
At Penn State, you’ll officially enter your major during your junior year.
To stay on track, review the entrance to major requirements in the Undergraduate Bulletin. By meeting the entrance to major requirements, you’ll transition smoothly into your chosen field of study. These requirements are consistent, whether you start at the University Park campus or another undergraduate campus.
Transition to your new campus
You’ll start your junior year at your new campus, continuing your Penn State journey as you work toward graduation.
As you approach the finish line, you'll earn your diploma and join the world’s largest alumni network, marking the beginning of your distinguished status as a Penn State graduate.