Find your People. Feel at Home.
At Penn State, we believe that belonging is essential to student success and well-being. From your first semester to graduation day, you’ll find spaces, programs, and people dedicated to making sure you feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Whether you're connecting with a cultural center, attending a community celebration, or joining a student organization, you’ll have countless opportunities to engage with others, share your story, and build lasting connections.
Addressing and Reporting Bias
If you have experienced or witnessed an act of bias, intolerance, or other act, Penn State strongly encourages you to report the incident. If you are unsure of how to report, any of our Student Affairs offices can help you get to the right place. Many reporting options are anonymous. However, make sure to read each form carefully to understand how specific reports are handled.
Find your Voice and Fuel Change
If you care about equity, justice, and making an impact, Penn State offers the tools to turn passion into progress. The Center for Social Change and Belonging supports student activism, leadership development, and civic engagement through programs, workshops, and resources.
Balance it all as an adult learner
Adult learners are a vital part of Penn State’s community. Whether you’re returning to school, balancing a job, or raising a family, Adult Learner Programs and Services is here to support your academic and personal success through mentorship, funding, and connection.
Connect with the Sexual & Gender Diverse Community
Penn State offers a welcoming and affirming environment for sexual and gender-diverse students. From identity-based discussion spaces and mentorship programs to peer support and events, there are countless ways to connect, grow, and thrive. The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity is here to support your journey.
Celebrate your Culture, Find your People
The intercultural community at Penn State brings together students from diverse backgrounds to share experiences, build community, and celebrate identity. Connect through student orgs, peer mentorship, cultural celebrations, and events hosted by the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.
Nurture your Spiritual & Religious Life
Whether you're seeking community, quiet reflection, or interfaith dialogue, Penn State’s spiritual resources are here for you. The Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development offer inclusive spaces and programs for students of all faiths and beliefs.
Let’s Build Belonging, Together
Creating a sense of belonging takes all of us — students, staff, faculty, and campus partners. At Penn State, we are committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion, equity, and care. We're glad you're here. Let's make it feel like home.
Penn State Resources
Putting Resources on the Map
Penn State's campus map highlights identity-based resources, including all-gender restrooms, medication and reflection spaces, special diet dining options, and lactation rooms.
