| Screen last updated on: June 2004 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,316 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,059 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
257 |
| Total graduate students: |
13 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
13 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
8% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 6.1% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 4.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.3% | Hispanic |
| 85.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 5.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.8% | Hispanic |
| 86.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Campus size: |
241 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Reading |
| Population of city/town: |
78,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Philadelphia |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
62 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,517,550 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bk.psu.edu/
berkmp.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- other housing including In order to enhance the living-learning environment at the Berks campus, we will be piloting two interest houses, which focus on the themes of Leadership and Computers/Technology. Consisting of residents who share an interest in one of these themes, these interest houses will provide enhanced educational and social events, as well as increased faculty involvement.
The Leadership house will concentrate on developing students’ leadership skills through programs, seminars, and guest speakers such as College faculty and leaders in the political, social, and business arenas.
The Computer/Technology House will strive to enhance students’ skills and knowledge in computers and technology as well as provide additional technological resources.
Because these options are designed to be student-run and faculty supported living environments, the specific activities will be determined by the student members. In both options, there will be student leadership opportunities, social events and theme-based programs.
There is also separate housing available for students participating in the honors program.
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| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
35% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
65% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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THE PENN STATE PRINCIPLES
The Pennsylvania State University is a community dedicated to personal and academic excellence. The Penn State Principles embody the values that our students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni possess. It is understood that members of the Penn State community agree to abide by the Principles to ensure that Penn State is a thriving environment for living and learning. By endorsing these common principles, members of the community contribute to the traditions and scholarly heritage left by those who preceded them and promise to leave Penn State a better place for those who follow.
I will respect the dignity of all individuals within the Penn State community:
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an educational environment that respects the right of all individuals to participate fully in the community. Actions motivated by hate, prejudice, or in-tolerance violate this principle. I will not engage in
any behaviors that compromise or demean the dignity of individuals or groups, including intimidation, stalking, harassment, discrimination, taunting, ridiculing, insulting, or acts of violence. I will demonstrate respect for others by striving to learn from differences between people, ideas, and opinions and by avoiding behaviors that inhibit the ability of other community members to feel safe or welcome as they pursue their academic goals.
I will practice academic integrity:
Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at Penn State University, allowing the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In accordance with the University's Code of Conduct, I will practice integrity in regard to all academic assignments. I will not engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception because such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.
I will demonstrate social and personal responsibility:
The University is a community that promotes learning; any behaviors that are inconsistent with that goal are unacceptable. Irresponsible behaviors, including alcohol or drug abuse and the use of violence against people or property, undermine the educational climate by threatening the physical and mental health of members of the community. I will exercise personal responsibility for my actions and I will make sure that my actions do not interfere with the academic and social environment of the University. I will maintain a high standard of behavior by adhering to the Code of Conduct and respecting the rights of others.
I will be responsible for my own academic progress and agree to comply with all University policies:
The University allows students to identify and achieve their academic goals by providing the information needed to plan the chosen program of study and the necessary educational opportunities, but students assume final responsibility for course scheduling, program planning, and the successful completion of graduation requirements. I will be responsible for seeking the academic and career information needed to meet my educational goals by becoming knowledgeable about the relevant policies, procedures, and rules of the University and academic program, by consulting and meeting with my adviser, and by successfully completing all of the requirements for graduation.
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
180 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Computers are also available in the following areas on campus:
Franco Learning Center
Bowman Resident Center
Ivy Resident Center |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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The Boscov-Lakin Information Commons at the Thun Library is a
state-of-the-art facility that includes an electronic classroom, multi-media studio, conference room, instructional design laboratory, Cyber Café, technology pods, and a Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute exhibit. It also has a Special Collections
Room, twelve small study rooms, nine group study rooms, and a
video editing room. PicTel conferencing, wireless technology,
SmartBoards, and data ports for laptops are also available in this
facility that provides seating for 530 persons and over 100 PC's and laptops for its users.
The library collection supports the courses that are taught at Berks campus. It includes approximately 50,000 volumes, 250 print newspapers and journals, microforms, and a media collection of videos, DVD's, and CD's. There is also a small bestseller
collection. Access to the Internet and over 300 databases and 6,000 full text journals is also provided.
Through an online catalog and intercampus loan, students also have access to the more than 7 million items that are located in the University Libraries collection. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Perkins Student Center
This facility just went through a major $1.4 million renovation. The renovation included a 6,000 square foot expansion, the installation of an elevator and some renovations to existing areas. The addition houses a student health suite for Health Services, a new gameroom surrounded by student office space for clubs and organizations, and a large mutlipurpose room that can be used for various student uses.
Remodeling to the existing Housing and Food Services area, which includes the student eating area, will begin during the Spring 2002 semester. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Lion's Tale |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
24 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian Fellowship |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Dimensions, the Ethnic Society |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Agriculture and Environmental Science Club (AG)
Business Club
Circle K (Community Service) Commuter Student Council
Computer Club
Dance Team
Health Club
Honors Club
Hotel and Restaurant Society Keystone Society
Lion Ambassadors
The Lion's Tale (Student Newspaper)
Occupational Therapy Club
Outdoors Club
Penn Players (Theatre)
Pep Band
Photography Club
Psychology Club
Ranger's Club
Residence Hall Council
Ski Club
Students Against Drunk Driving
Student Health Advisory Board
Weight Lifting - Aerobics
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Tim Coleman,
Supervisor of Athletics, Recreation and Operations, Intramural Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Penn State Berks
Beaver Community Center
Reading, PA 19610 |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.bk.psu.edu/athletics/ |
| School colors: |
Blue and White |
| School mascot: |
Nittany Lion |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Commonwealth College Athletic Conference (CCAC)
Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (EPCC) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | | CCAC and EPCC |
| Men's basketball | | CCAC |
| Men's cheerleading | | |
| Men's cross-country | | CCAC |
| Men's soccer | | CCAC and EPCC |
| Men's tennis | | CCAC |
| Women's basketball | | CCAC |
| Women's cheerleading | | |
| Women's cross-country | | CCAC |
| Women's softball | | EPCC |
| Women's tennis | | CCAC |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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Beaver Community Center
Two areas of athletic fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Aikido, Bowling, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Skiing, Volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Aikido, Bowling, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Skiing, Volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Harrisburg (61 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Phildelphia (62 miles) |
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