Resources in the College of the Liberal Arts
The College of the Liberal Arts has many resources available to foster student success and promote student engagement. We encourage parents and families to partner with their student(s) to ensure they are connecting with the available resources.
Academic Advising
Liberal Arts Undergraduate Advising collaborates with students to design academic plans that incorporate their academic, career, and personal goals while meeting the standards of the undergraduate degree and providing a framework upon which students can develop intellectually, socially, and professionally.
Career Enrichment Network
The Career Enrichment Network is a resource for Liberal Arts students who are seeking opportunities to engage in career-related, international, and professional development activities.
Paterno Fellows Program
The Paterno Fellows experience offers “an education for leadership” in the best tradition of the liberal arts. It molds well-rounded students who are ready for the world and prepares them for citizenship, for lifetime learning, and for the satisfaction derived from an exemplary education. Students aspiring to become Fellows are challenged to perform to their full potential and offered the support they need to achieve their academic goals.
Diversity and Inclusion
The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to supporting access and success of traditionally underrepresented students in higher education via intrusive engagement the development of an intentional culture that facilitates the learning process and empowers students to make sound academic, personal, and professional decisions.
Moments of Change:
A Century of
Women’s Activism
For the second time, the College of the Liberal Arts has chosen a theme around which it has planned courses, lectures, presentations, and events. This year’s theme, A Century of Women’s Activism, examines the impact of the past century of women’s activism and was inspired by the centennial of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to join one of the many students organizations that relate to the liberal arts, are managed by liberal arts students, and often overseen by liberal arts faculty and staff. To learn more, students should attend the virtual Liberal Arts Student Organization Fair from 5:00–6:00 p.m. EDT on October 20.
Scholarships and Funding
The College of the Liberal Arts encourages students to apply for scholarships and enrichment funding. To learn about eligibility, important dates, and more, click on the “Scholarships and Funding” heading above.
FAQ’s
These are some of the common questions students ask our Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies.
Liberal Arts COVID Updates
The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to keeping students, parents, and families updated with developments related to COVID-19. A collection of resources is available to help students navigate through these unprecedented times.