Involvement & Student Life

No matter where you live, you are part of a diverse and vibrant community at Penn State. Let us help you settle in to residence hall life, find the best dining options, navigate the rental market and learn how to be a good neighbor.

We recognize that college life goes beyond the classroom and we are here with the tools and resources you need to make your University experience complete.

We’re your connection to what’s happening on campus and we offer thousands of ways for you to get involved, make a difference, make friends, and develop job skills.

Penn State has over 1,000 student organizations. There’s a club for you, no matter your passion. And if you can’t find what you are looking for, you can start your own.

Do you want to make a difference? Learn how to be a leader? Develop skills that will help you find a job? Create lasting connections? Check out all of the service and leadership opportunities in Student Affairs.

From classical concerts to popular artists, fine art galleries to LateNight crafts, and performance art to theater productions, Penn State has opportunities for you to experience the arts in whatever way you choose.

Penn State has a robust fraternity and sorority community and is committed to academic achievement, service and philanthropy, leadership, brotherhood and sisterhood, social, and alumni involvement.

Need a job? We can offer you much more than just a paycheck. Discover the variety of student employment opportunities in Student Affairs.

Student organizations and individual students make significant contributions to the Penn State, local, and global communities and help to create a rich learning environment on campus. We love to honor and recognize our outstanding students and student organizations with various awards and scholarships.