Punxsutawney Campus StudentsThe Regional Advantage

Offering academic opportunities that include first-year courses, culinary, baking, and pastry arts, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, and dual enrollment, 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney is a unique opportunity to attend a small campus that is committed to your success.

  • Enjoy a smooth transition from high school to college without traveling far from home
  • Involve yourself in a small campus where you can find the support to succeed
  • Find friendships that will last a lifetime
  • Learn in state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs
  • Be part of small classes with highly trained 51±¬ÁÏÍø faculty, all focused on your success
  • Scholarships and grants that make 51±¬ÁÏÍø affordable

You’ll have a hard time not feeling at home in Punxsutawney. Just a short car ride from Indiana and 90 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, you will find everything you need within our community.

Visit Campus

We offer Personal Information Sessions daily. Please email iup-pxy@iup.edu to schedule a visit. A reservation is required. 

51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney is currently accepting applications for fall 2026. Visit 51±¬ÁÏÍø Admissions to apply today.

Academy of Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts programs are associate of applied science degrees. Both of these programs have options for you to continue to a bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism and Event Management, Nutrition, and Family and Consumer Science Education

Dual Enrollment at 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney

High school juniors and seniors can earn college credits before graduating from high school through our Dual Enrollment program in Punxsutawney. 

Skillup™ PA

The initiative is being led by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and . There are thousands of learning modules for learners to improve their credentials and skills. There are also many modules for employers to utilize in enhancing the training and skills of their employees. 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney has partnered with Workforce Solutions for North Central PA and can help identify modules to couple with or without college courses and your career plans. Finally, 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney can assist with a location to access fast broadband and a quiet place to focus as you skill up! 

Punxsutawney Campus Course Offerings

Learn more about what 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney has to offer.

Student Profiles

Read what some of our most successful students are saying about their experiences at 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney!

Photo Gallery

Browse through our photo gallery for a taste of what you’ll see when you visit 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney.

News

51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney Students Receive Scholarships for Essay Writing

51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney students received $1,000 scholarships for their essays.

Punxsutawney and Northpointe Students Take Field Trip to Pittsburgh

51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney and 51±¬ÁÏÍø Northpointe students taking History class this fall took a field trip to Pittsburgh and learned about historical sites.

51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney Hosts Healthcare Employment Roundtable

Over 30 healthcare employers, local educators, and interested stakeholders gathered at 51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney to discuss critical shortages in healthcare workers in rural areas.

Muth Presents at Regional and Branch Campus Administrators Conference

Richard Muth, director of Regional Campuses, presented "Rurality: Diversity, Perspectives, and Educational Impacts" at the Regional and Branch Campus Administrators Conference, which took place June 11–14, 2023.

51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney Supports Junior Achievement at Punxsutawney Elementary School

51±¬ÁÏÍø Punxsutawney staff members Rich Muth and Mysti Dinger volunteered with the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce to each adopt a fifth-grade class at Punxsutawney Elementary.Â