If it stands, the move would be the largest remake of the Pennsylvania flagship university’s Commonwealth campus system in its history.

Seven Penn State campuses will close following the spring 2027 semester, the university board of trustees decided during an at-times contentious meeting Thursday — a vote some trustees said was the most impactful one the board will ever make.

After nearly two hours of discussion and debate during a special meeting, the Penn State University Board of Trustees voted to close seven commonwealth campuses that they say have seen significant declines in enrollment.