Opportunities to take advantage of basic skills enrichment courses
Personalized academic planning advice and monitoring
Assistance understanding and resolving financial aid issues
Access to tutoring through graduation
·Personal counselors to turn to for help of any kind
Academic and personal success workshops
Advocacy/collaboration with other University units on behalf of students (mentoring,
advising, financial aid, housing, etc.)
Student leadership development opportunities
Referrals and recommendations
Penn State Learning
– 220 Boucke – 101A Patee – 7 Sparks
Useful resource for:
Tutoring in Math, Writing, Foreign Languages
Tutoring in specific courses (as available)
Guided Study Groups (GSG)
are collaborative learning communities associated with
challenging first- and second-year courses. These study sessions are held weekly and are guided
by undergraduate peers who have previously taken and met success in the identified course(s).
Anyone enrolling in the course may participate in these sessions at no additional charge. Some of
the peer leaders will attend the current class lectures with you. All group leaders will work with
you to review course material and help you master related concepts. They will assist you with
problem-solving and the development of critical thinking skills. They will also share study
strategies to help you achieve your goals for the course.
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs has numerous specific departments and resources focused on
issues, challenges, and problems that can arise in the life of any college student.
The Office
of Student Affairs may be a good starting point for any type of personal problem that is
unrelated to academic questions.
Specifically, some of the issues for which students can find assistance include:
Women’s issues
Career counseling
LGBTA issues and concerns
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Legal services (landlord problems, criminal charges, civil litigation, etc.)
Physical health Issues
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disease or injury
Emotional or mental problems; What to do if you observe threatening behavior at
the University
Residence hall living
Fraternity and sorority life
Off-campus living
Crisis response
Student affairs contact points:
The Center for Women Students:
204 Boucke Building, 863-2027
Career Counseling:
Bank of America Career Services Center, 865-2377
LGBTA Student Resource Center:
101 Boucke Building, 863-1248
Student Legal Services:
120 Boucke Building, 867-4388
University Health Services:
863-0774
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS):
501 Student Health Services, 863-
0395
As specialists in working with undergraduate and graduate students, staff at CAPS can
help you address your concerns in a caring and supportive environment. CAPS can help
