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Student Services

Student Services
Student Services

Because success is achieved with 

a little support along the way

The College of the Liberal Arts is a supportive community that values meaningful, long-term relationships to help students thrive—both during their time at Penn State and beyond. Our Student Services offices connect students with the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed and are centrally located in Sparks Building.

Academic Advising

Academic Advising supports student success through a combination of in-person and virtual advising meetings. Students are encouraged to meet with their adviser at least once a semester to discuss courses, degree progress, education abroad, and more. Students can also meet with a peer adviser or the academic recovery specialist.

Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are a key piece to college affordability. Thanks to the generosity of our Liberal Arts alumni and donors, the College of the Liberal Arts offers need-based scholarships for students with at least one Liberal Arts undergraduate major enrolled at Penn State University Park.

Career Enrichment Network

The Career Enrichment Network is a resource for Liberal Arts students looking for career-readiness, international, and professional development activities. Students can meet with a career coach to discuss internships, education abroad, research, the Liberal Arts Alumni Mentor Program, and more!

The enrichment funding was helpful to minimize the cost of living in Virginia when I had to move for my internship. It definitely took away some of the financial pressure I had since I had to pay for two apartments at the same time — where I lived in State College, and where I moved to for the internship.
Fatmah Almeer, who will graduate Penn State in 2026, smiles while wearing a blue jacket and a white headscarf.
Fatmah Almeer

Chaiken Center for Student Success

The Chaiken Center for Student Success connects and guides students to the right resources and support they need—when they need it—in their academic journey. The Chaiken Center is a built-in community designed specifically for Liberal Arts students to connect to peers, support staff, and others providing resource information and friendly networking opportunities crucial to their college success.

Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity supports the success of the traditionally underrepresented students in higher education. The office serves as a collaborative link with other University partners to support student success. The office helps students get involved through student organizations, research opportunities, education abroad experiences, and more.

Paterno Fellows Program

The Paterno Fellows Program is an innovative program offered jointly by the College of the Liberal Arts and Schreyer Honors College that encourages students to challenge themselves academically and distinguish themselves in areas traditionally associated with the liberal arts—ethics, service, and leadership; excellence in communication; and intercultural awareness.

Diana Lopez, who will graduate Penn State in 2026, stands outside wearing a gray zip-up and sporting long black hair parted in the middle.
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Diana Lopez

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Reflecting on her own experiences, Diana shared that her first year of college was a difficult one, marked by academic struggles and challenges in getting involved. She started attending Liberal Arts Chaiken Center events regularly and soon learned about the opportunity to become a peer success coach, realizing it would be a great way to support students going through similar struggles.
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