Welcome to the Smart Track Program!
The faculty and staff at Penn State World Campus are vested in your success. We know whether you are just starting your college career or returning after some time away, that refreshing your academic skills and funding your education are two critical factors in your decision to complete a college degree.
World Campus Smart Track is an opportunity for invited World Campus students to get a head start on online education and will provide you with tools and unique resources to increase the likelihood that you will be successful in your coursework.
While participating in the Smart Track program, you will be provided with:
- $1500 scholarship for each of two consecutive semesters
- “toolbox” filled with resources to use throughout your time here at Penn State
- Instruction in developing strong study habits, including time management, organization, note-taking and test preparation that can be applied to all online courses
- Additional instruction in college-level writing
- Opportunities to learn the value of participating in student clubs, organizations, and engagement events, even from a distance
- Career counseling, instruction on being a mentor, and the opportunity to mentor future participants in the Smart Track program
Program Benefits
- This is a FREE program that is only offered to invited students. Space is Limited!!
- You will become familiar with World Campus technology and support resources available to you, including an individualized array of support services
- You will meet other adult students in your cohort and become part of a community of online learners
- Receive a peer mentor and training to become a peer mentor
- Receive a $1500 scholarship for two consecutive semesters for participating in and completing the Smart Track program
- You will learn how to become more involved in all that Penn State has to offer!