Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Our office focuses on supporting access and success of the traditionally underrepresented students in higher education via intrusive engagement the development of an intentional culture that facilitates the learning process and empowers students to make sound academic, personal, and professional decisions. We serve as a collaborative link with other University stakeholders such as Undergraduate Admissions, Student Aid, and the Multicultural Resource Center, to support students' overall success.

Students are encouraged to meet with Earl F. Merritt, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the College of the Liberal Arts.

122 Sparks Building
(814) 863-3870
efm1@psu.edu

External funding sources:

• Gate Millennium Scholars Program: http://www.gmsp.org/
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: https://www.hsf.net/
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/

Programs geared toward graduate school preparation:

• McNair Scholars Program: http://gradschool.psu.edu/diversity/mcnair/
• Big 10 Alliance Student Opportunities: https://www.btaa.org/students