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Contact information for Penn State Berks offices 

Academic Advising Center

Contact the Academic Advising Center for questions about schedule changes, using transfer credits, change of major.

  • 610-396-6280
  • bkadvisingcenter@psu.edu

Admissions Office

The Admissions Office has answers to your questions about getting transfer credits posted, high school transcripts, and change of campus.

  • 610-396-6060
  • berksadmissions@psu.edu

Athletics

If you have questions about NCAA Division III athletics or club and intramural sports available at Penn State Berks, contact the Athletics Office.

  • 610-396-6162
  • bkb5571@psu.edu

Bursar

The Bursar can tell you about your bill or instruct you how to pay your tuition bill.

  • 814-865-6528

Campus Life

Campus Life can answer your questions about student clubs and organizations, student activities and programming, and Welcome Week.

  • For general inquiries, contact BKStudentAffairs@psu.edu
  • For programming information, contact BKActivities@psu.edu

Disability Resources Office

If you are looking for information on services for students with disabilities, contact the Disability Resources Office.

  • 610-396-6410
  • lkz3@psu.edu

Financial Aid Services

Financial Aid Services answers yours questions about student aid and scholarships, including the FAFSA.

  • 610-396-6070
  • BerksFinAid@psu.edu

Housing and Food Services

Contact this office for questions about food plans, housing options, and information about living on campus.

  • 610-396-6354
  • housingbk@psu.edu

Registrar

Contact the registrar for help with student records and registration.

  • 610-396-6085
  • bk-registrar@psu.edu

Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Office can answer your questions regarding co-curricular student engagement and leadership opportunities.

  • 610-396-6065
  • BKStudentAffairs@psu.edu

Student Support Services

If you have questions about support service programming for students, contact Student Support Services.

  • 610-396-6074
  • aeh221@psu.edu

Veterans' Services

Contact Veterans' Services for questions about benefits and contact information for certifying officials.

  • 610-396-6085
  • BKVeterans@psu.edu

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