PSU (Re)New Ken Campus Public Survey

As Penn State New Kensington prepares to close after the 2026–2027 academic year, Penn State University, Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, Westmoreland County, and project partners are working together to plan the campus’s future in a way that reflects its importance to the surrounding communities.

This survey is an important first step. We want your input on how the site could be reused and revitalized.
1.What is your connection to the campus? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
2.What is your age group?(Required.)
3.Were you aware that the Penn State New Kensington Campus will be closing in 2027?(Required.)
4.Which of the following priorities are most important for the future of the site? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
5.As new opportunities are considered for the campus, what are the three primary concerns that should be considered?(Required.)
6.Which approach do you prefer for the property?(Required.)
7.What types of future uses for the property would you most like to see? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
8.What new ways of connecting to nearby destinations would be most beneficial for community use? (Choose up to 3)(Required.)
9.Imagine the campus five years from now, fully revitalized. In a few words or sentences, what does success look like to you?
10.How do you prefer to receive updates about the project? (select all that apply)(Required.)
11.Please provide your email (optional)
12.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions about this initiative to envision a future reuse for the campus.