Academic, Wellbeing, and Financial Resources

Academic Support and Engagement

Student Support and Advocacy

Academic and Research Support

Media Commons at Penn State

Students build new skills in important mediums like video, audio, presentations, infographics, websites and more through tailored assignments supported by Media Commons workshops and 1-on-1 consultations with professional staff.

Media and Technology Support Services

Media and Technology Support Services at Wagner Annex accepts walk-ins and reservations for equipment rentals.

Penn State J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School: Professional Development

Penn State graduate students have access to dozens of resources at the University for improving their professional skills, including networking opportunities, workshops, and career counseling.

College of Ag Sciences Career Resources

Find important resources like professional development toolkits, career support, and information on the annual Ag Sciences Career Day.

Penn State J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School - Academic Resources

Get information on academic dates and deadlines, policies for students, theses and dissertations, and more.

Penn State Learning

Penn State offers internal and external learning support for undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more about academic resources such as learning assistance, effective learning strategies, and language support.

Rising Doctoral Institute for Graduate Students

We are partnering with other Penn State STEM colleges to provide you with the Rising Doctoral Institute program, which fosters community and supports the successful navigation of your first year in graduate school. Students from communities considered underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math are strongly encouraged to participate. Interested? Contact us at AgAccessEquity@psu.edu.

Student Disability Resources

Student Disability Resources (SDR) is responsible for coordinating support services and reasonable academic accommodations.

Wellbeing Resources

AgAccess Lounge

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, this multipurpose room in 213 Agricultural Administration Building is used for an array of activities, including hangout hours. Contact AgAccessEquity@psu.edu to learn about our current schedule.

Basic Needs Support

Basic Needs and Support Office provides students with guidance through financial hardships. You could be eligible for assistance with costs, such as groceries/meals, toiletries, rent and utilities (public assistance), medical bills/health insurance, and childcare.

Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity

The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) provides a comprehensive range of education, information, and advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni focusing on LGBTQ+.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS offers a wide range of services for undergraduate and graduate students, including wellness and self-help options, group, individual, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, etc.

Gender Equity Center

Penn State's Gender Equity Center supports students who have been impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, harassment, and other campus climate issues.

Health Promotion and Wellness

Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) staff and peer health educators provide one-on-one services, such as Alcohol Education Services-BASICS, Cannabis Education Services, Nicotine Cessation Services, Nutrition Clinic, Problem Gambling Service, etc.

Office of Veteran Services

The Penn State Office of Veterans Programs provides veterans education benefits, comprehensive counseling, programming, advocacy and support to all military affiliated students.

Paul Robeson Cultural Center

The Paul Robeson Cultural Center provides programs and support services to encourage and cultivate the appreciation and celebration of the diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultures of many under-represented communities at Penn State.

Student Care and Advocacy

Student Care and Advocacy helps students navigate facing unforeseen challenges. Their support resources include basic needs, reporting an incident, academic support, etc.

Financial and Life Skills Services

Lion's Pantry

Lion's Pantry provides essential groceries to any student on the University Park campus experiencing food insecurity. Any student can receive nutritional support and resources to encourage a well-balanced life.

Office of Student Aid

Office of Student Aid manages student aid, tuition, registration, and cost calculations for students enrolled at Penn State.

Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center

At the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center students can learn more about financial literacy by scheduling one-on-one appointments with a professional financial coach to discuss your finances, present workshops to student groups, and self-study modules.

Student Parent Care Subsidy

Student Parent Childcare Subsidy Program helps pay a portion of student parent childcare costs for qualifying, low-income student parents to encourage high quality childcare while persisting and graduating from degree programs.