Top 10 Q & A's

What is Penn State doing to combat alcohol abuse among students?
What is Penn State's Newspaper Readership Program?
What are the procedures for a student who will be missing class due to illness or some other personal concern?
How do I contact my son/daughter at Penn State during a family emergency?
Where can I find out more about student organizations or social Greek letter organizations at Penn State?
Does Penn State provide assistance for students seeking off-campus housing?
Where can I get information about class cancellations due to inclement weather?
What steps should students take to guard against contracting meningitis?
How do I obtain a copy of my academic transcript?

What is Penn State doing to combat alcohol abuse among students?
Visit the following Websites at http://www.csap.psu.edu and http://www.psu.edu/ATOD/

What is Penn State's Student Newspaper Readership Program?
Visit the following Website at http://www.newspapers.psu.edu/

What are the procedures for a student who will be missing class due to illness or some other personal concern?
Contact Assistance and Information Center 24 Hour Family Emergency Line (Spring and Fall Semesters Only) - (814) 863-2020

How do I contact my son/daughter at Penn State during a family emergency?
Contact Assistance and Information Center 24 Hour Family Emergency Line (Spring and Fall Semesters Only) - (814) 863-2020

Where can I find out more about student organizations or social Greek letter organizations at Penn State?
A searchable student organization directory is available at http://www.sa.psu.edu/organizations.  This directory includes Greek organizations.  The entire Fraternity & Sorority Office Website is available at http://www.greeks.psu.edu/ or by telephone at (814) 863-8065

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Does Penn State provide assistance for students seeking off-campus housing?
Yes, in 135 Boucke, the Office of Off-Campus Living provides resources for students with concerns about subletting, leases, roommates, apartments, and much more. (814) 865-2346

Where can I get information about class cancellations due to inclement weather?
WPSU is the official source for school closings for The Penn State University Park Campus (www.psu.edu/ur/emergency.html)

What steps should students take to guard against contracting meningitis?
Get vaccinated.  For more information visit the University Health Services Website at http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs/currentstudents/pir.cfm#meningitis.

How do I obtain a copy of my academic transcript?
Office of the University Registrar (http://www.registrar.psu.edu/transcripts/transcripts.html) or call (814) 865-6357

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