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Penn State New Kensington is committed to the pursuit of lifelong learning.  We offer special programs for students of all ages. 

Programs for Students in high school and younger:

  • COMETS Program - STEM program for middle school girls
  • Dual Enrollment - high school students are invited to come take college-level courses with us
  • Kids In College - summer youth camps for grades 1 through 11
  • SAT Preparation - this course is available through the Continuing Education department

 

Programs for Current Students:

  • A.S.P.I.R.E. Program - "A Scholarship Program Inspiring Responsible Economics" - a program created to help educate our students on the importance of making healthy financial decisions
  • Global Programs - provides international experiences so that all students may be better global citizens
  • G.R.E.A.T Program - connects promising students with local opportunities in engineering and technology
  • Honors Program - talented students from all majors are encouraged to apply to this challenging program
  • Undergraduate Research - students conduct research under the direction of a faculty member

 

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