Virtual Tour

Penn State students Emerie Stagner, Angel Beverly, Vee Stripnek, and Cole Gibson offer a tour of Penn State Altoona.

Your Penn State Altoona Journey

Navigating your academic path at Penn State Altoona is exciting! Direct route or scenic, we’ll help you every step of the way in reaching your destination.

Welcome to Penn State Altoona

Nearly 2,700 students call Penn State Altoona home. With its 21 degrees, 60+ student clubs, NCAA Division III athletics, and two campus locations, Penn State Altoona is an exciting living and learning community.

The Penn State Altoona Experience

Whether you make Penn State Altoona your home for two or four years, you’ll be part of a supportive community where you can excel in the classroom, build relationships with faculty, and meet some of your best friends.

Asher Carr: Alumni Perspective

Penn State Altoona alum Asher Carr looks back at his time at Penn State Altoona and how it prepared him for success.

2+2 Success Story: Christy Shields

Alum Christy Shields, now a meteorologist with WTAJ-TV in Altoona, PA, shares her experiences as a 2+2 student at Penn State Altoona and University Park.

What to Pack

Penn State Altoona student Ada Basic offers some helpful tips about what to pack for your residence hall room.

Penn State Altoona Campus

Join our students as they walk to and from class and spend time hanging out on Penn State Altoona's beautiful Ivyside campus.

The World is Blue and White

A video highlighting the reach of Penn State, with over 700,000 alumni worldwide.

Campus Building Video Tours

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the college's Smith Building.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the college's Force, Holtzinger, and Science Buildings.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the Force, Holtzinger, and Science Buildings.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the Hawthorn Building.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the college's Eiche Library.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the college's Residence Halls.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the Slep Student Center.

Penn State Altoona's Admissions Office takes us on a tour of the Adler Athletic Complex.