Penn State Office of the University Registrar
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The Office of the University Registrar will be closed for Winter Break, beginning at 4:30 p.m. (EST) on Dec. 23, 2025. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. (EST) on Jan. 5, 2026.

Please note: many transcript orders placed via Parchment will be fulfilled automatically, but paper transcript orders, and any orders requiring manual review by Registrar staff, will be processed in the order received when the University reopens on Jan. 5, 2026. Requests for reissued diplomas, minor certificates, and certificates must be received by Dec. 16 in order to be processed before the end of this year.

Degree Planning Resources and Actions

From choosing a degree program to devising and following an academic roadmap to completing all entrance and degree requirements, degree planning is a multi-component process that begins with your admission to Penn State.

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Entrance to Major

Students can enter a major if they meet the entrance requirements, including all academic requirements and, if applicable, administrative enrollment controls.

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Change of Major

Students can choose to change from one major to another if they meet all requirements for the requested major.

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Change of Campus

In order to maintain normal academic progress, students may request an early change of campus or a one-semester temporary change of campus.

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Degree Audit

The degree audit report measures a student's academic progress toward meeting the requirements of the degree sought.

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Degree Program Summary

Use the Degree Program Summary to browse all baccalaureate and associate degree programs offered at Penn State.

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Major, Minor, and Certificate Program Codes

Find program codes for all majors, minors, and undergraduate certificates at Penn State.

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University Bulletins

The University Bulletins are Penn State's comprehensive source for academic information and program requirements.