Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University’s Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect other students’ dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts. Academic integrity includes a commitment by all members of the University community not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.
The Center for Student Achievement, located in 315 Sutherland Hall, is a resource designed to assist students in achieving success. Professional Tutors, Peer Tutors, and Writing Consultants are available to meet with students through appointments or walk-in format. To scheduling appointments to work with a writing consultant, watch the video or through https://abington.mywconline.com. Free Online Tutoring is available through NetTutor for all Penn State Abington students. Students can register by visiting, www.nettutor.com, clicking the “Students” button, and following the log-in directions. The Center for Student Achievement also offers workshops that strengthen students' abilities to study, manage time, solve problems, make decisions, and achieve goals. The Center for Student Achievement is open 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday.
We create an inclusive campus community where everyone feels welcome.
Penn State takes great pride to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Acts of intolerance, discrimination, or harassment due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religious belief, sexual orientation, or veteran status can be reported through Educational Equity via the Report Bias webpage.
Penn State Abington offers free, confidential counseling and psychological services to students. Services include emotional support, counseling, consultation, academic advocacy, reporting options, and connections to other services.
Sexual harassment of faculty, staff or students is prohibited and will not be tolerated. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment violates the dignity of individuals and impedes the realization of the University’s educational mission. Prompt corrective measures will be taken to stop sexual harassment whenever and wherever it occurs.
Contact:Gina Kaufman (gxd22@psu.edu)
At every Penn State location, there is a Student Disability Resources (SDR) office designated to provide reasonable accommodations and services to students with disabilities. Each office
requests and maintains disability related documents
certifies eligibility for services
determines and develops plans for reasonable accommodations such as academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and/or services
Contact: Tiffany Ostrowski (AbingtonSDR@psu.edu)
Our primary goal is to provide high impact global learning and engagement experiences to our students. We specialize in the whole international student experience, from the time they arrive to the time they leave, while supporting them with services and programs for their academic success
Contact: Office of Global Programs (ab-globalprograms@psu.edu)