The College of Health and Human Development Summer Session courses offer a great opportunity to students. Summer at Penn State allows students to explore new interests, engage with faculty and students in smaller classes, catch up on major or minor requirements or forge ahead with a new emphasis.
With courses available online through World Campus, University Park, and many other Penn State campuses, there's no obstacle to advancing your academic and professional interests.
Why Summer Session
State College is a great place to spend a summer!
- The State College Spikes bring MLB Draft League baseball to town at Medlar Field.
- The Central PA 4th Fest features one of the largest fireworks displays in the world.
- Outdoor seating at many State College restaurants makes dining out even more enjoyable.
- The area is great for participating in outdoor sports and visiting parks—Shaver’s Creek and Lake Perez, Whipple Dam, Rothrock State Forest, and many more places offer the chance to hike, bike, swim, kayak, and explore the area.
Why take Penn State classes for Summer Session?
Summer at Penn State means smaller classes and increased collaboration with faculty, all in a more personal and relaxed atmosphere. Whether online, on campus, or even studying abroad, HHD advances your academic and professional interests. Learn about other Penn State Summer courses.
The LEAP Summer Start Experience is a summer bridge program for incoming first-year students admitted to the University Park campus. The program, which runs during Summer Session II, combines small courses reserved for first-year students with peer mentoring and housing within interest-based learning communities to help new students navigate the transition to college. Students admitted for a summer start automatically have access to the opportunities and supports the program provides. New students admitted for the fall term who would like to participate in LEAP should contact Undergraduate Admissions by May 1 to request their starting term be changed to summer. For more information, visit https://leap.psu.edu.
