About the Penn State University Tartan

Your unique tartan pattern was created using our proprietary algorithm, which combines the year Penn State was founded - 1855 - with the geographic coordinates of its campus - 40.4754° N, 77.5136° W.

The individual thread counts reveal your unique time and place in history using Penn State's official colors - Navy and White.

    To learn more about the algorithm
    behind the pattern click here

    Virtual Campus Visit

    Click below to see how the algorithm's coordinates can take you on a virtual visit back to campus!