The Office for Academic Affairs and Outreach

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Phone: 814-865-9523

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If you're not sure where to start, start here! The Office for Academic Affairs and Outreach is your hub for advising and career advice, student engagement, the Arts Ambassadors, and more. If it's about your life as an A&A student, it's here.

Just ask!

From advising to visits to to student life, activities, organizations, classes, careers, support and more, we have answers or can help you find them. We’ve covered some broad swathes here.

    Prospective Students and Families

    Find Your Place at A&A

    Find out more about upcoming Virtual Visit dates. Take a 360º tour of our facilities or check out video reels of our programs and students.

    Visit A&A Page

    Schedule an Appointment

    Curt Marshall, coordinator of access, recruitment and retention, is hosting 30-minute appointment one-to-one appointments to provide details and answer questions about admissions to Penn State, majors and studio classes.

    Schedule an Appointment

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    Current Students

    Academics and Advising

    Have a question about courses? Need help scheduling? Are you trying to cope with a hardship? A&A’s advising team is your first resource, and Starfish is the way to start a chat, send a message, or schedule an appointment.

    Student Engagement and Careers

    Get the scoop on undergraduate research, student org support, internships, and so much more.

    Multicultural Affairs