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Resources for Students - Penn State College of Arts and Architecture
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We’re thrilled that you call the College of Arts and Architecture your home at Penn State and we welcome you to the space where you can find the resources to achieve academic success, discover your voice, and realize your potential.
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'Own Your Uniqueness'
Dario is a rising musical theatre star who specializes in tap dancing and choreography. He was recently praised as “an enchanting tapper” by The New York Times. In addition to pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre at Penn State, Dario is a dance instructor at the acclaimed Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
“To be a ‘Penn Stater’ means to be a fighter, to be accepting, to own your uniqueness, to train hard, to stay motivated, to be a shoulder for others to lean on, to lean on other’s shoulders, and to have endless curiosity.” – DARIO NATARELLI
Student Resources A–Z
Academic Integrity
“Academic honesty boils down to three simple but powerful principles:
When you say you did the work yourself, you actually did it.
When you rely on someone else’s work, you cite it. When you use their words, you quote them openly and accurately, and you cite them, too.
When you present research materials, you present them fairly and truthfully, that’s true whether the research involves data, documents, or the writings of other scholars.”
Charles Lipson. Doing Honest Work in College: How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagarisim, and Achieve Real Academic Success, 2nd ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008), 3.
Penn State Integrity Policies
- Penn State Policy 49-20 on Academic Integrity
- Undergraduate Education Academic Integrity Policy
- Graduate School Education Policies
- Student Affairs Code of Conduct
A&A Documents
Advising
Commencement
This spring, A&A hosted a graduation celebration; please visit the graduation celebration website to see a complete list of graduating students in all A&A units as well as the graduation celebration video.
Also visit the Spring 2020 Penn State commencement website for Penn State’s university-wide commencement.
Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
Visit Arts and Architecture’s Diversity page
The College of Arts and Architecture strives to maintain a student body, faculty and staff that represent the diversity within our society. The college’s Strategic Plan and Diversity Framework embody our strong commitment to our ideals of diversity and inclusion within the college and at Penn State. The arts and design disciplines have always been known as a place for all to be valued, and we are proud to continue that tradition.
A&A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Contacts
Curt Marshall
Coordinator of Multicultural Programs and Recruitment
Email: cem2@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-4894
Wanda Knight
Chair, A&A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Email: wbk10@psu.edu
Phone: 814-863-4403
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.
Explore Penn State community resources
Title IX (Sexual/Gender Misconduct) Resources
The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity serves as a catalyst and advocate for Penn State’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Educational Equity’s vision is a Penn State community that is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Visit equity.psu.edu to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and resources University-wide.
For Parents + Families
Penn State’s Parents Program connects you with resources necessary to support your student. Most of the answers can be found on this University website. The Parents Program also communicates regularly with parents and families about what’s happening with your student, opportunities and events on campus, and available resources.
Also visit the: Penn State Parents and Families Resource Portal
Internships + Careers
THRIVE! – The A&A Student Success website
- Visit the A&A Student Success website for career information, professional opportunities, talks, workshops, and more.
Nittany Lion Careers
- Every day there are at least 10,000 jobs from 3,500 employers listed on Nittany Lion Careers – just for Penn State students and alumni. Looking for a new job, start here.
Scholarships + Financial Aid
A Penn State education is an investment in your future. The College of Arts and Architecture and Penn State as a whole are committed to providing resources, because we know costs are an important factor in any decision to invest in a college education. We want to help you to make an informed choice and be aware of the many opportunities available.
- Visit the A&A’s Tuition + Paying page to explore financial resources, cost estimators, and get the details you need to make informed decisions.
- The Scholarships page can help you identify the wide array of award opportunities.
- Penn State’s Office of Student Aid website is a significant resource for all students – providing information spanning all aspects of aid and payment.
Technology
A&A Technology + Computing
- Visit A&A’s Student Technology page to access a list of computing and software resources as well program-specific laptop recommendations and requirements.
University IT Resources
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Nittany Lion Careers
Every day there are at least 10,000 jobs from 3,500 employers listed here – just for Penn State students. Looking for a job, start here.
Student Engagement Network
Find your ‘why’ – impact your community, make global connections, and challenge yourself. Grants, community, and more.
Undergraduate Research Office
Discover research opportunities. This is the hub for research resources, events, and organizations. Who should do research? You!
Penn State Learning
Penn State Learning supports individual and group tutoring, learning community development, and collaborative projects to improve academic assistance resources for undergraduates.
Student Org Central
Penn State has more than 1,000 student organizations. From honor societies to student philanthropies to sports and special interest groups, there’s a club – or few – for you!
Penn State Student Affairs
Health and wellness. Student life. Diversity and community. Support, safety, and conduct. Facilities. Careers and leadership success. Simply…all things student. Right here.
Alumni Spotlight
My Penn State education has influenced my career by developing me into a global citizen, through exposure to different people, resources, industries, cultures, and places.
Alumni Spotlight
Samantha Josaphat
B.Arch. in Architecture 2012Samantha Josaphat is an architect and the founder of STUDIO 397 Architecture. Part of the mere 0.3 percent of black female architects registered in the United States, she is the 397th living black female architect to be licensed. Samantha entered the Penn State Architecture program in 2007, and by 2012, she had traveled to ten countries, become a member of the Arts and Architecture Student Council, and founded the Penn State student chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS). While at Penn State she built herself a valuable network of resources that continues to shape her path to success. Samantha is the 2019 president of the New York chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects. Learn more about how Samantha’s firm is impacting the narrative of black female architects in this video.
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New experiences are the foundation for cultivating strong global citizenship and leadership. Penn State offers study abroad opportunities in 140+ countries.
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