Undergraduate Degree Programs

The College of IST offers several residential degree programs that explore the challenges and opportunities that exist at the intersection of information, technology, and society.

What’s the Bulletin?

On each Degree page, you’ll see references to the Undergraduate Bulletin. The Bulletin is Penn State’s comprehensive guidebook for academic information and program requirements. It lists:

  • all of the degree programs, majors, and minors you can choose
  • the Suggested Academic Plan for the classes you’ll need to take
  • General Education requirements
  • links to information about tuition and financial aid
  • information about grading and graduation
  • links to the many resources available to support you as a student at Penn State

Student Laptop Requirement

The College of IST requires all students at University Park to have a personal laptop that meets minimum technical specifications. This ensures you have the technology you'll need to complete coursework, collaborate with your peers, and build digital fluency to prepare you for your future career.