Barr, IUP Punxsutawney Student, Scholarship Winner
Madison Barr, an IUP Punxsutawney student, is the winner of the 2021–22 IUP at Punxsutawney Essay Scholarship for her essay on "Experiencing Personal Growth During a Pandemic."
IUP Punxsutawney
The Regional Advantage
Offering academic opportunities including first-year courses, certificates in culinary and baking and pastry arts, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degrees, IUP Punxsutawney is a unique opportunity to attend a small campus that is committed to your success, with new academic scholarships especially for students from the Jefferson County region.
- 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 IUP faculty, all focused on your success
- Scholarships and grants that make IUP 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.
Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts
The Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts programs are 16-month certificate programs. Both of these programs have options for you to continue to receive an associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts, or a bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism and Event Management, Nutrition, and Family and Consumer Science Education.
World Education
We also offer over 800 online, noncredit courses and career training programs. They are available in many disciplines, such as healthcare, personal fitness, technology, human resources, and management (including popular Six Sigma certifications). Check out some of the most popular programs offered!
Punxsutawney Campus Course Offerings
IUP at Punxsutawney Open House
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February 10, 2022
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In person or Zoom meeting
Student Profiles
Read what some of our most successful students are saying about their experiences at IUP Punxsutawney!
Photo GalleryBrowse through our photo gallery for a taste of what you’ll see when you visit IUP Punxsutawney.