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The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education would like to help with your education and career planning. Whether you are a high school student planning to enter college or a community college graduate looking to continue your higher education, this resource has something for you.

Our objective is to help locate and coordinate higher education resources in Pennsylvania that will meet your needs. Through this page you have access to information collected from both the Pennsylvania Community Colleges and State System Universities.

From the choices below pick your preference on how to start exploring your educational opportunities:

1. I have already taken courses and/or would like to know how courses will transfer:
   • PATS Basic Search (Explore transferring one course)
   • PATS Advanced Search (Comprehensive lookup and search form)
   • PATS Transcript Analysis
   • Academic Passport (Policy on transfer for Associate Degrees)
2. I have a geographic preference as to where I will go to school:
   • Zip Code Search (coming soon)
   • College Board College Search
   • Career and Labor Information Pennsylvania Resources
3. I have a specific career in mind and would like to learn about available education to support this choice.
   • U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
   • College Board Career Browser
   • Students.gov Explore Careers
4. I have a specific college major in mind and would like to know more about what colleges offer this degree.
5. I have specific talents, interests, and hobbies and want to know what careers or degrees might be right for me:
   • College Board Online
   • America's Career InfoNet Career Information
   • The NCSU Career Key
   • U.S. Department of Labor O-Net
   • Univ. Waterloo Career Development eManual

After you review the options above you should always consult with an academic adviser or transfer official at both the school where you intend to begin taking classes and any school to which you may transfer as you map out your higher education experience. Finding a person to consult with is as easy as clicking here!

Additional Resources:

• I would like to apply to the universities.
• I would like to learn more about financial aid options.
• I would like to learn more about career services.