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Picking a college is an exciting time in your life. You have the opportunity to find an institution that’s right for you and to explore everything that it has to offer. You might have some questions about what to look for when visiting colleges or attending campus visits, so we put together a list of the top 10 things to consider:

ACADEMICS

Academic programs offered: PSU offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

The university’s academic reputation: PSU has a Carnegie classification of “research university with high research activity.” This means that it has been recognized as an institution that performs research at a very high level compared to other colleges and universities nationwide.

It also received an overall grade of A-minus on the 2018 list of Best Colleges published by U.S News & World Report magazine — placing it among the top 15 per cent in the nation for its academic quality, as determined by its peers in higher education institutions across America who were asked to rate their peers on various aspects related to teaching grade (including faculty credentials), student engagement (such as student-to-faculty ratio) and student outcomes (such as graduation rates).

Student-to-faculty ratio: PSU’s average class size is 19 students per instructor; however, many courses will have fewer than 20 students enrolled in them because they are offered only occasionally due to demand from students or instructors’ availability during certain times throughout each semester/quarter year depending upon whether it’s fall term vs spring term vs summer session etc.

LOCATIONS

There are many factors to consider when choosing a college, and location is essential. The location of your school will impact everything from social life to career choices, so it’s necessary to find a place that fits all of your needs.

Location Matters for Social Life

If you’re looking for a school with many networking opportunities and making friends, consider attending one near an urban area or close enough to major cities like New York City or Boston so you can quickly get there on weekends. If you’re interested in living independently and exploring different parts of town every weekend (or even day), then look for schools with multiple campuses spread out across different regions within driving distance from each other; this way, if one campus isn’t working out for whatever reason (and chances are good that it won’t), another campus might be right around the corner!

INVOLVEMENT

Involvement can be a great way to meet people.
Involvement can help you get a job after college.
Involvement can help you build valuable skills in the workplace and in your future career.
Getting involved in campus life will help you develop leadership skills and learn to work well with others, essential for success in any field of study or career path!
Your involvement will also allow you to explore new interests, find mentors who can offer guidance along the way (or even recommend jobs) and make connections that could last long after graduation day has come and gone!

DIVERSITY RESOURCES

Diversify Your Curriculum
The Diversity & Inclusion Committee seeks to promote the inclusion of diverse perspectives in the curriculum and provide opportunities for students to engage with one another on issues of diversity. For example, they often host workshops and events focused on topics such as racism and sexism that can be incorporated into your coursework.
The LGBTQA Student Resource Center provides resources for LGBTQA students, including counselling services, mentoring programs and support groups. They also have a library filled with books written by queer authors!
Minority Student Services offers academic assistance programs designed specifically for underrepresented minorities (URM) at PSU: Native Americans; African Americans/Blacks; Hispanics/Latinos; Asians Pacific Islanders (API); Persons with Disabilities – Physical, Mental, Emotional, Developmental Cognitive, Academic Vocational, Social Personal Financial Legal Cultural Spiritual Spiritual Social Political Religious Environmental.

STUDENT RESOURCES

- Student Services: The Office of the Registrar provides various services to help you succeed in your studies, including registration and records management, commencement planning, academic advising and transfer credit evaluations.
- Student Activities: From student clubs and organizations to intramural sports leagues, there are many opportunities for you to get involved on campus!
- Student Organizations: The University has over 300 recognized student organizations representing all disciplines and interests. See what’s happening on our campus now!
- Student Life: At PSU, we believe in the power of community–it’s why we offer so many ways for students like yourself to connect with others who share similar interests or values through social events like movie nights or game nights at our recreation centre; volunteer opportunities at local nonprofits; leadership development programs where students can explore their passions further through service projects; mentorship programs where older students serve as role models for younger ones…and much more!
- Housing Options Offered By PSU Off-Campus Housing Authority (OHCA)
When looking at colleges, it’s essential to consider location, academics and cost.
- Location: You should research the area around your chosen school and consider how that will affect your daily life. Will it be easy for you to get around? If not, will transportation be provided by the school or another source? What activities near campus will allow you to meet people with similar interests?
- Academics: Do they offer what I want as an undergraduate student (business major)? Are there any changes being made in my field of study that would make me want to go elsewhere if they don’t offer them yet but may do so later on down the road once their curriculum has been updated/changed enough times over time so that makes sense when considering plans post-graduation day!
- Cost: Can I afford this place – especially since tuition fees continue rising yearly.”

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