Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional StudiesStudent Guide

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School in Malvern, PA. Operating on a semester system.

Malvern, PA
401 students
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Student guide · Fall Session II 2026

The semester, explained for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Session II 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall Session II 2026 runs Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Fall Session I 2026
  2. Fall Session II 2026Relevant now
  3. Spring Session I 2027
  4. Spring Regular Session 2027
  5. Spring Session II 2027
  6. Summer Maymester 2027
  7. Maymester 2027
  8. Summer 2027 First 6-Week Session
  9. Summer Session I 2027
  10. Summer 2027 Second 6-Week Session
  11. Summer Session II 2027
  12. Fall Session I 2027
  13. Fall Session II 2027
  14. Spring Regular Session 2028
  15. Summer Session I 2028
  16. Summer Session II 2028

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Campus language

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7 terms

N

NSBE
National Society of Black Engineers student chapter.

P

PMP
Often used in reference to students or groups focused on Project Management Professional certification prep.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the graduate student population.
SHRM
Society for Human Resource Management, a professional student chapter focused on HR networking and development.

T

The Cafe
The on-site dining facility located within the Main Building/Conference Center complex.
The Valley
A common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the Great Valley campus location.

W

We Are
The universal Penn State rallying cry and call-and-response cheer used at all campus locations.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
Canvas
The digital learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
Conference Center
The primary campus hub housing the library, administrative offices, and large event spaces.
id+
The official Penn State identification card required for library services and secure building access.
LaunchBox
An innovation hub and startup accelerator located at the campus for student entrepreneurs.
LionPATH
The university's web-based student information system for enrollment, grades, and tuition billing.
Musser
The Musser Building, which contains technology labs, classrooms, and faculty offices.
PSUAlert
The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts for weather closings or campus emergencies.
Safeguard
Refers to the Safeguard Scientifics Building, part of the campus complex used for academic and professional programs.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Session II 2026 runs Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Malvern for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Malvern.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,180

Cost of Living Index

125

Student Population

500

City Transportation

Walkability

75

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

SEPTA Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale Line, Malvern Station

Nearest Airports

Philadelphia International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

22 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Main Building Lot

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Located directly in front of the Main Building.

Conference Center Lot

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Located directly in front of the Conference Center Building.

Campus News

Latest updates from Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies

Fifteen Penn Staters honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows

The Penn State Alumni Association recognized fifteen outstanding graduates with the Alumni Fellow Award, the highest honor given by the association.

Oct 5, 2026

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Great Valley an essential partner in online AI education at Penn State

Penn State Great Valley's role in developing online AI credentials and literacy resources for World Campus was highlighted as central to the university's digital transformation.

Sep 30, 2026

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Great Valley welcomes two new engineering faculty members

The campus announced the addition of two new faculty members to the engineering department to support expanding research in big data and machine learning.

Sep 10, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies

MBA and MBA in AI Webinar

October 14, 2026

Online

An informational webinar session for prospective students to explore the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and MBA in Artificial Intelligence programs.

Fall Session II Classes Begin

October 19, 2026

Campus-wide

Official start of the second fall session for graduate programs at Penn State Great Valley.

Paws of Honor: A Veterans Day Event

November 4, 2026

Conference Center Building

A special event honoring human and K9 veterans, featuring USMC veteran Timothy Fleming and author Ben Ridings. Donations benefit Paws of Honor and the Valley Forge Park Alliance.

Hyperlocal Tribal Cultures in the Heartland

November 12, 2026

Conference Center Building

Author Oscar Hokeah guides the audience through the multi-voiced narrative of his novel, Calling for a Blanket Dance, focusing on Indigenous culture and storytelling.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@pennsylvaniastateupe.edu

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