We Are Penn State

The benefits of a large research university in a personalized setting. That's what you'll experience at Penn State Greater Allegheny, the Penn State campus in Allegheny County.
Learn More About Penn State Greater Allegheny

Explore Penn State Greater Allegheny

Close-up shot capturing the joyous moment of graduates, adorned in their blue caps and gowns, clapping and smiling during their graduation ceremony, radiating pride and accomplishment.
Academics
A hand placed on the nose of the Nittany Lion Shrine statue.
Visit Us
A group of female students share laughter and smiles as they pose for a photo with the iconic Nittany Lion mascot
Admissions
People working in a lab
Undergraduate Research
Student using iPad in math class
Digital Fluency Project
dormroom
Live On-Campus
The Student Community Center - Buck Lawn
About Us
People networking at a Social Work Networking event.
Social Work Degree
Student holding an iPad
Student Life

Points of Pride

At Greater Allegheny, you will benefit from programs and initiatives that set us apart and are offered exclusively at our campus.
Signature Programs

Featured Stories

Image of a golf ball on a blue tinted mini golf course with text above it in blue letters that reads "Mini Golf Masters"

Mini Golf Masters!

All Penn State alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for a FREE mini golf outing at Penn State Greater Allegheny! All ages welcome, with Kona Ice and activities planned for children. Dinner and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be provided. Join us rain or shine! 

Learn More
Dr. Megan L. Nagel, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer at Penn State Greater Allegheny, takes a selfie with a group of incoming students in front of the Lion Shrine statue in the Ostermayer Room.

Prepare for New Student Orientation

Penn State Greater Allegheny values and prioritizes student success. Our New Student Orientation program provides first year and transfer students all the information they need to get started at Penn State. We look forward to meeting you this summer! 

Prepare for NSO!