Coronavirus Information

• Updates for the Penn State community — The University's official hub for coronavirus information and resources
• Penn State student, employee, and community FAQs — Includes topics such as academics, housing, campus events, study abroad
• Penn State Remote Learning — Help with transitioning from the classroom to remote learning; access to 24/7 technology support
• Penn State Remote Teaching — Resources to help Penn State faculty offer courses remotely when teaching on campus is not an option
• Penn State Remote Working — Resources to help Penn State staff be prepared to work remotely; also see information for Ag Sciences faculty and staff below
• University Libraries COVID-19 Updates, Remote resources for Penn State library users — University Libraries virtual library services and resources remain open; faculty and staff are available remotely to assist with Penn State academic and research needs.
• Contacts and resources for Penn Staters — Includes health, housing, international students, study abroad, support services, environmental health and safety, research
• National and international health resources — Links to general information from state, national, and global health experts

Information for

• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students
• International Students
• Prospective and Accepted Students
• Faculty and Staff
• Penn State Extension Community

College Topics

• Agricultural Sciences Research Community
• Labs and Services
• The Arboretum at Penn State
• Frost Entomological Museum
• Pasto Agricultural Museum
• Penn State Berkey Creamery
• Pennsylvania School for Excellence in the Agricultural Sciences

Message from the Office for Undergraduate Education

• March 25, 2020: Message to students from Associate Dean Tracy Hoover

Academic Advising

As always, your adviser and instructors are your primary sources for information and assistance related to your academic progress. They are communicating directly through Canvas, email, and other channels with information and expectations for how courses will run remotely, how to access materials, and answers to other academic topics. If you are having difficulties connecting with your adviser, please reach out to Matt Stumpf, director of academic advising for the Office of Undergraduate Education at mjs63@psu.edu.

Career Services

Career services resources remain available to all Penn State students. Please see Penn State Career Services and connect with Ag Sciences Career Services. Jobs and internships are posted at Nittany Lion Careers.

Commencement

Penn State hosted its first virtual commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2020. The ceremony was livestreamed, with more than 15,000 diplomas awarded University-wide, and is available for viewing on the Spring 2020 Commencement website. In addition to the May 9 ceremony, Penn State remains committed to inviting the Class of 2020 back to campus for in-person celebrations when public health guidelines permit this to occur. The College of Agricultural Sciences is making plans to host an on-campus celebration in conjunction with the University event.

Computer/Technology Needs

Students are encouraged to visit remotelearning.psu.edu and Penn State student, employee, and community FAQs. If you do not have access to a computer and/or the internet from your location, please log in to the IT service portal and fill out the Penn State Mobile Technology Request Form to formalize your computer/access request or call 814-865-HELP (4357).

Contacts

• Office for Undergraduate Education
• AgSci Student News

College of Agricultural Sciences

COVID-19 Resources for Research and Graduate Education

The Graduate School

COVID 19 Updates for Graduate Students

Contacts

Office for Research and Graduate Education

Open House and Campus Visits

The College of Agricultural Sciences spring open house has been cancelled. However, we are exploring the possibility of hosting a virtual open house in the coming weeks for high school students and their families. In the meantime, you are invited to schedule a 30-minute videoconferencing session with Marra Baker, director of recruitment and student activities for the college, or contact her at moa5300@psu.edu or 814-863-3942.

Learning More about the College

If you're interested in gaining more insights and information about the College of Agricultural Sciences, know that our team is here for you! We encourage you to explore this website further, and we welcome you to reach out to us:

• Request information from the Office for Undergraduate Education
• Contact the Office for Research and Graduate Education

Inside Ag Sciences

The college has prepared a special coronavirus section on the new Inside Ag Sciences intranet. Please visit this site for information, resources, and tools.

Penn State Human Resources

COVID-19/coronavirus guidelines and FAQs for faculty and staff .

Penn State Extension is unique in the world as a trusted, unbiased, and cutting-edge partner in the translation of science that benefits all residents of Pennsylvania. During this current crisis, experts across all units of Penn State Extension have joined together to provide the resources you need during this time of uncertainty. See Penn State Extension's coronavirus/COVID-19 update to access information, resources, online courses, webinars, and more.

Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly call center, which fields calls from residents reporting spotted lanternfly sightings or seeking information about spotted lanternfly management, quarantine regulations and related topics, remains in operation. To report a sighting or get more information, the public can visit the Penn State Extension spotted lanternfly website or call 888-422-3359 (888-4BADFLY).