If recent changes to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits have affected your ability to buy food or meet basic needs, Penn State Student Care and Advocacy can help. Find resources and information about how you can find support now.
Penn State Parents Program
Partnering with parents and families to support student success
The Penn State Parents Program welcomes you to the Penn State family. We look forward to supporting you as you support your student. We are here to partner with you to ensure your student's success by:
- Serving as a central University resource
- Enhancing parent and family involvement opportunities
- Providing information about the student experience at Penn State
- Communicating regularly with families
Contact Penn State | 814-863-1313 | parents@psu.edu
Penn State is a large university, but there are so many resources and opportunities available to help students and families get involved.
Resources and Links for Parents and Families
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Information & Resources
Information to support your student -
Family Weekend
Celebrating Penn State traditions is sweeter when shared with family -
Parents & Families of New Students
Information and checklists for families of new students -
Get Involved
Volunteer as a Penn State parent, family member, or student -
Email Newsletters
Stay up-to-date with the Parent and Family Experience -
Parent-to-Parent Blog
Insights from current Penn State students and families -
Parents & Families Guide
Your guide to having a Penn State student -
Orientation
Your student's transition to Penn State -
Arrival Information
Your guide to Penn State's arrival -
Penn State Go
Penn State's all-in-one mobile app -
Quick Links
Links to important campus resources -
Parent & Family Connections
Webinar series designed to support families -
Welcome Events
Meet current families and get answers to your questions -
Lodging & Transportation
Lodging and transportation resources for families and students -
Support Penn State Students
Make a gift to the Parents Fund -
Campus Map
Online, interactive campus map -
Commonwealth Campuses
Resources for families of students at the Commonwealth Campuses -
Advocate for Penn State Students
When Penn Staters speak with one voice, elected officials stop and listen. Becoming an advocate is as easy as joining our network.
Contact
219 Bank of America Career Services Building
566 Eisenhower Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-863-1313
- Email: parents@psu.edu
