Here for You—Every Step of the Way
Student Affairs is your partner in creating a vibrant and meaningful Penn State experience. From health and wellness to leadership, involvement, and personal support, we’re here to help you find balance, connection, and growth—both in and outside the classroom. Whatever your goals or challenges, you’ll find resources, programs, and people ready to meet you where you are and support where you're going.
Find Your Path to Success
Helping You Thrive
Student Affairs is a division of Penn State dedicated to your development as a whole person—mind, body, and community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and co-curricular experiences, we help students discover who they are, connect with purpose, and build a foundation for success at Penn State and beyond.
Our mission is to create a campus where every student—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—has a clear and supported path to belong, learn, lead, and succeed. We work in partnership with students, families, faculty, and staff to promote well-being, leadership, advocacy, equity, and personal growth.
Whether you’re looking for support during a tough time, building your resume, getting involved, or finding community—you’ll find caring professionals and supportive peers in Student Affairs who are committed to your success and ready to walk with you throughout your Penn State journey.
Our Commitment to Student Success
Discover how Student Affairs supports learning beyond the classroom through our mission, goals, and cocurricular learning outcomes. Explore the framework that guides our work—and how it shapes every student’s experience.
