Life in State College

Welcome to State College! Learn about the many opportunities to get involved on and around the Penn State campus.
Welcome to State College! Learn about the many opportunities to get involved on and around the Penn State campus.

International Student Welcome
International Student Welcome is offered right before each semester and is mandatory for all new international students, including exchange students.

Expectations for Pre-Arrival
Immigration check-in is required for new exchange students. Find out more about our International Student and Scholar Advising (ISSA) team.

Activities & Recreation
Looking for some extracurricular activities? There are many student organizations on campus with a wide variety of interests, so get involved!

Student Services
As a Penn State student, you have access to all on-campus University Health Services. This includes, but is not limited to: