Among the special academic opportunities at Penn State Greater Allegheny, there is an active Honors Program for students who wish to take advantage of academically enriching activities and classes. The campus also has an international emphasis, with a new global region as a focus each year. Service learning and civic engagement opportunities are a vital component of several courses at the Greater Allegheny campus, in which learning is combined with community outreach. Many faculty also offer students opportunities to participate in undergraduate research.
Various summer programs such as Penn State credit courses, pre-college programs, and youth camps are offered at the Greater Allegheny campus. High school students can get an edge on college credits as well as technology preparation.