Central Penn College’s
Scenic Summerdale, PA campus
Central Penn’s location in Summerdale, Pennsylvania offers students a safe and attractive campus – the complete small college experience – with the added advantage of being a short drive from central Pennsylvania’s government, business, and cultural hubs. This access allows for social and entertainment activities as well as internship and career opportunities.
Central Penn College is located on a 58-acre campus in suburban Summerdale, Pennsylvania. The campus is just minutes from downtown Harrisburg, the state capital.
The campus is comprised of four academic buildings, the Charles “T” Jones Leadership Library, 34 student super suites, six apartment buildings, the Health Sciences Building, the Surgical Technology Education Center, the Underground Student Union, and the Boyer House.
Directions to Central Penn College
Central Penn College
600 Valley Road
Summerdale, PA 17093-0309
From the East – Take I-76 West (PA Turnpike) get off at Exit 247 (Harrisburg East). Take center lane to I-83 North toward Hazleton/Lewistown. Follow signs to I-81. Take I-81 South toward Carlisle. Take Exit 65 (Enola) onto Routes 11/15 South (Enola). From Routes 11/15 travel one half mile and turn right at the traffic light onto Valley Road. Travel a half mile. Central Penn is on the left.
OR… Take I-78 West. This road will merge with I-81 South. Stay on I-81 South and take Exit 65 (Enola). Travel about one half mile and turn right at the traffic light onto Valley Road. Travel a half mile. Central Penn is on the left.
From the West – Take I-76 East (PA Turnpike) to Exit 226 (Carlisle). Go north on I-81 to Exit 65 (Enola) onto Routes 11/15 South. Go one half mile and turn right at the traffic light onto Valley Road. Travel a half mile. Central Penn is on the left.
From the South – Take I-83 North to Rt. 581 West (Exit 41A). Follow Rt. 581 West to I-81 North (Exit 1A). Take I-81 to Exit 65 (Enola) to Routes 11/15 South. Go one half mile and turn right at the traffic light onto Valley Road. Travel a half mile. Central Penn is on the left.
OR…Take Rt. 15 to Rt. 581 West. Follow Rt. 581 West to I-81 North (Exit 1A). Take I-81 to Exit 65 (Enola) to Routes 11/15 South. Go one half mile and turn right onto Valley Road. Travel a half mile. Central Penn is on the left.
From the North – Take Routes 11/15 South or I-81 South to Exit 65 (Enola) onto Routes 11/15 South. About one half mile south of I-81, turn right at the traffic light onto Valley Road. Travel a half mile. Central Penn is on the left.
Campus Map
Outside Photography Request
Central Penn College understands that our picturesque campus provides an ideal backdrop for weddings, prom, and graduation photos. The college welcomes community members to visit our campus for photo opportunities but does require that a request be submitted to the college’s Public Safety Department for approval in advance of the visit.
An online request can be accessed through the college’s Hold Harmless Agreement .
Please contact PublicSaftey@centralpenn.edu for more info and to request access.
