Student Life

The Penn State Smeal MBA experience is challenging. During your time in the program, you will learn to manage numerous demands at once as you prepare for your business future. Routinely, you will be called upon to stretch your boundaries. But you will not be alone.

Our focus on teamwork serves to bring the Smeal community closer. You’ll get to know your classmates and have countless opportunities to learn from their unique experiences and perspectives.

Together, you’ll have the chance to experience all that Penn State, Smeal, and the surrounding region have to offer. The University is situated in one of the most storied college towns in the nation. Keep your stress levels in check by taking advantage of one of the state’s top concert venues at the Bryce Jordan Center; the social scene on College Avenue; miles of hiking and biking routes; and an incredibly diverse slate of spectator and intramural sports.

And when you need a change of scenery, remember that Penn State is less than four driving hours from New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh.