
Penn State's campus safety systems matter to World Campus students when they visit a physical Penn State location; online students also need clear ways to report concerns arising in their learning environment. University Park has university police and emergency-management procedures, but its in-person services should not be assumed to operate at a remote student's home or workplace.
Students attending an on-site activity should review that location's emergency instructions and Penn State's applicable annual security report. For harassment or sexual misconduct, Penn State has reporting and support processes that can apply beyond a traditional classroom. Online students should use the university's designated reporting channels and local emergency services when immediate help is needed where they are physically located.
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.