Resources
Getting Involved
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Join a Club
Get involved with a Penn State Club or Organization. -
Find Your Community
Find those people on campus who make you feel like you belong. -
Play sports for fun
Play sports for fun with like minded enthusiasts. -
Participate in a Music Ensemble
Join a chamber ensemble, orchestra, band, or choir. -
Go to an art workshop
Learn to make art for fun! -
Community Activity Calendar
Find out what's going on at Penn State and in State College. -
Volunteer
Check out the volunteer opportunities at Penn State.
Talking to Someone Who Can Help
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Get Help with a Disability
Contact Penn State’s Office of Student Disability Resources (SDR), which is responsible for coordinating support services, reasonable academic accommodations, and promoting disability awareness in the university community. -
Talk to Your Academic Adviser
Work with your academic adviser to discuss a variety of topics, including how to find the appropriate resources on campus. You will make an appointment with your adviser through Starfish. -
Talk to a Counselor
Get information from Penn State’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to help you resolve personal concerns that may interfere with your academic progress, social development, and satisfaction at Penn State. -
Visit the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Contact the center if you have concerns related to an open, safe, and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and queer students at Penn State University. -
Work with the Multicultural Resource Center
Receive individual counseling and educational services at the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), a service for undergraduate multicultural students at University Park.
Finding Other Support
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Handle a Roommate Conflict
Find advice on how to handle a conflict with your roommate. Contacting Residence Life at Penn State is a great way to start. -
Wellness and Self Help
Find tips on how to increase your overall wellness through stress management, healthy eating, exercise, and more through Penn State's Health Promotion and Wellness services. -
Adjust as an Adult Learner
Find information on Adult Learner Programs and Services, which is a tangible expression of Penn State's commitment to providing comprehensive services for non-traditional undergraduate students. -
Resources for Veterans
Review resources and services to help returning veterans adjust to Penn State through the Office of Veterans Programs. -
Voter Registration and Election Information
PSU Votes provides non-partisan information to help students prepare for and participate in elections.
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Videos
- Homesickness...to talk with someone more about homesickness, drop-in or make an appointment with CAPS Chat.
- Short Film: HOMESICK
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