CURRENT STUDENTS
Welcome to the world of Penn State! We’re excited that you’ve chosen to pursue your degree here, and we want to ensure you have all the tools and resources necessary to succeed. If you have questions about anything PSU-related, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
HOW TO DO I?
HOW TO DO I?
- How do I register for courses?
- How do I check my grades?
- How to contact your advisor. The best way is through email (advisor@psu.edu). However, if you have an emergency or need to speak with them immediately, please call 614-292-5700 and ask for “Advising Services”. They will assist in scheduling an appointment as soon as possible.
- How do I transfer credits from another school or institution?
The academic experience at PSU is a big part of what makes the school so great. There are plenty of opportunities to learn from professors, other students, and peers.
- Finding Classes: You can use the online search tool to find classes, but you may also want to check out our course catalogue and use that as a guide for discovering new styles that interest you.
- Registering for Classes: Any seats left in any given category by registration day (before every quarter) will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis during Open Registration (usually two or three days after registration). Check out our page on registering for classes if you need more information on this process!
- Getting Help With Homework: If your professor has office hours and tutoring hours available within their departmental office, please stop by during those times! Also, keep an eye out on this page because we’ll post times when certain professors hold office hours here too
STUDENT LIVING
STUDENT LIVING
Penn State offers a variety of on-campus housing options, including residence halls, apartments and Greek houses. The type of housing you live in depends on your preferences and needs. Accommodation is divided into four categories: traditional (dorms), suite-style (suites), apartment-style and Greek houses.
Student organizations are a great way to get involved on campus. Penn State has over 500 student organizations, many of which offer leadership opportunities and networking events. Some examples include:
- The Penn State Outing Club (PSOC) provides outdoor recreational opportunities for students and faculty
- International Affairs Association (IAA) for those interested in a foreign language and culture exchange programs
- Student Association for Public Health (SAPPH), which organizes events related to public health issues such as sexual assault prevention, substance abuse treatment options, mental health awareness days or other topics that may be relevant to you
DIVERSITY RESOURCES
- The Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- The Office of International Programs
- The Penn State Educational Opportunity Fund (EOP)
- The Penn State Alumni Association’s Student Leadership Program
Learn how to use the services provided by Penn State
The following are some examples of the many ways you can get involved at Penn State:
- Join a student organization or club. There are over 1,200 recognized student organizations on our campus, so no matter your interest, there’s bound to be something for everyone! Some popular groups include the Penn State Dance Marathon (PSDM), which raises money for children’s hospitals, and THON–the largest student-run philanthropy in the world–which raises money for pediatric cancer research.
- Participate in campus activities like Homecoming and THON Weekend. These events allow students from all backgrounds and interests to unite as one community while having fun simultaneously!
- Become part of the university community through involvement with Greek life (if applicable) Resident Life programming opportunities such as ResLife Councils or Resident Assistant positions (RA). You may also choose to participate in programs led by Student Affairs staff members, such as First Year Experience courses offered through New Student Programs & Transition Services Office or Multicultural Student Affairs Office programming efforts such as Multicultural Resource Centers located throughout campus explicitly designed for students who identify themselves within those communities listed above.