Student Life

Creating a community of support, success, and wellness.

At Penn State Greater Allegheny, student life goes beyond the classroom. Join clubs, take part in campus events, and connect with a supportive community that helps you grow. Whether you’re trying new activities, developing your skills, or meeting new people, our campus gives you the space to succeed academically and personally.

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Community and Belonging

Discover your community at Penn State. Our goal is to create a culture where all students feel welcome and included so you can focus on learning, creating friendships, and growing personally. Penn State can feel like a large place, but there are many communities to help you connect and thrive. 

We offer many spaces where students with different racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, socioeconomic circumstances, and physical abilities come together to find support and community.

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Involvement and Student Life

Make the most of your college years. 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.

Our events and programs are open to all students regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, or any other protected class. Penn State Greater Allegheny is committed to building a community of belonging for all.

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Experience Our Region

You’re in the heart of a region filled with opportunities and adventure. Just minutes away, Pittsburgh offers big-city energy with pro sports, world-class hospitals, Fortune 500 companies, and a thriving arts and food scene. 

A short drive in the other direction takes you to the Laurel Highlands, a beautiful mountain region known for hiking, rafting, skiing, and cultural landmarks like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. Whether you’re looking for career connections in the city or outdoor escapes in the mountains, our region gives you the best of both worlds.

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Health and Wellness

Find a healthy balance in your life. We take health and wellness seriously because we know you need to feel your best so you can do your best. Wellness has many components and finding balance may involve exploring different areas, including your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, cultural, and environmental wellness.

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Internship and Career Success

Ready to land that dream job? Classroom learning is just the beginning. Internships and other hands-on experiences help you make professional connections and explore career paths all before you graduate.

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Support, Safety, and Conduct

Take care of each other. We all play a part in making our campus safe and welcoming. Learn what resources we have to support you, how you can report concerns, and what you can do to make campus a better place. Not sure where to go? Talk to your Resident Assistant (RA) or visit any of our offices for assistance. We will make sure you get to the right place.

If you or anyone else is in immediate danger, please contact University Police at 412-675-9130 or call 911.

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Facilities and Spaces

You can reserve space for events, club meetings, and more around Greater Allegheny campus through the Event Management office. To make reservations in most of our facilities as well as reservations for audio/visual equipment, please use our events registration system.

Contact Event Management
The Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs

We're here to support you throughout your Penn State journey. Whether you are looking for academic or career-related resources, health and wellness support, assistance with basic needs, legal guidance, or something else, we have a resource or will connect you with a resource that can help.  

Contact Student Affairs Staff