Are you a Resident Graduate Student at Penn State who would like to take a class in our Online Geospatial Education Program?
- What classes can I take and when can I take them?
Please see our class calendar for a schedule of classes and links to syllabi.
- How do I register for a class? Choose one of these options:
- I'd like to take one or two classes.
If you wish to take a class or two and it's not important to you to complete a full certificate program, please contact us at info@gis.psu.edu and indicate that you are a resident graduate student. Let us know what classes you're interested in taking and we will be glad to help you register.
- I'd like to take classes to pursue a Certificate in GIS, GEOINT, or Remote Sensing.
If you wish to apply to one of our certificate programs, please go to our Apply Now page to get started.
- I'd like to add the MGIS as a dual degree.
Please contact us at info@gis.psu.edu and indicate that you are a resident graduate student wanting to add the MGIS Program as a dual degree.
- I'd like to take one or two classes.
- What does this cost me?
If you are a full time student, you shouldn't need to pay any additional tuition.
- Who can I contact if I have questions?
Please email us at info@gis.psu.edu if you have questions. Please indicate that you are a resident graduate student and let us know what you're hoping to study with us.
Important Information for International Students
F-1 and J-1 students cannot change their campus designation to World Campus. Full-time enrollment in World Campus is a violation of F-1 and J-1 status. In addition, if you have been approved for a reduced course load or your last enrollment is in summer session, you cannot be enrolled for only distance education (web-based) courses. Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, you must have resident instruction classes because you, otherwise, do not need to be in F-1 or J-1 status. You can take web-based course from outside the United States.
- F-1 students may count only one 3-credit course in distance education (Independent Learning, World Campus, web) or on-line course towards full-time enrollment each semester.
- J-1 students must enroll full-time in resident instruction classes.
Questions?
If you have any questions on how to get started, please email us at info@gis.psu.edu.