Staying up-to-date on available resources, opportunities, and ways to support your student is one of the best ways for parents and family members to engage with Penn State and ultimately support your student. The Parents Program provides multiple ways for you to connect.
Parents and Families Guide
The Parents & Families Guide is a comprehensive handbook to having a Penn State student. The guide can be accessed online on the Parents Program website.
Email Newsletters and Portal
The Parents Program sends regular email updates to parents via the Parent and Family Experience portal. If you are not receiving emails from the Penn State Parent and Family Experience, we encourage you to click the link, create an account, and complete your profile. Be sure to join the “First-Year Family” community when prompted to ensure you receive important information.
The Parent-to-Parent Blog shares advice and experiences written by current Penn State parents and families. Updated regularly with new posts from our Parents Council members, Parent Ambassadors, and student Family Ambassadors. To read the blog, please set up an account in the Parent and Family Experience.
Website and Social Media
The parents.psu.edu website that contains helpful information for new and continuing families
Connect with us on the Penn State Parents Program official Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram.
One-on-One Support
Should you have questions, we are happy to provide one-on-one support via email and phone by contacting us at parents@psu.edu or 814-863-1313.
Connect with Penn State
Follow Penn State to stay up-to-date on campus happenings.
Download the Penn State GO, the all-in-one mobile app, on your phone.
