Information and Resources for Remote Learning

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Penn State COVID-19 Resources

• Current Penn State COVID-19 Information (including Frequently Asked Questions)
• Dashboard (data on Penn State’s COVID-19 surveillance testing program)
• COVID-19 University Support (including tracing, quarantine, isolation, and reporting forms)
• Students On-Arrival Requirements for COVID-19 Testing (Penn State News)
• COVID-19 Vaccinations at Penn State
• COVID-19 Immunization Submission
• How to Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination (Penn State News)
• Penn State Masking Requirements, effective August 4, 2021 (Penn State News)
• Coronavirus FAQs: Specifics from the University’s Fall 2021 Plan (Penn State News)
• COVID-19 Testing Protocols for Fall 2021 Semester (Penn State News)
• “Raise Your Hand” (for students who cannot be on campus in the fall; (Penn State News)
• Penn State Vaccine Information
• COVID-19 Testing and Support
• Quarantine and Isolation Resources
• COVID Alert PA (exposure notification app)
• Protocols for events and large gatherings at Penn State (Penn State News)
• President’s Town Hall, August 3, 2021
• Open Letter from President Barron to the Penn State Community (Penn State News)

Penn State Wellness

• Resources for Student Wellness (Penn State News)
• CAPS Chat (virtual)
• CAPS Life Hack Kits (step-by-step wellness kits, including kits for anxiety and motivation)
• Fitness Opportunities (virtual)
• Health and Wellness Services
• Overcoming Pandemic Fatigue (Penn State News)
• Tips to Practice Emotional and Mental Wellness (Penn State News)
• WellTrack App (interactive guide to personal wellness)
• Free Wellness Services

Penn State Academics

• Academic Advising and Support
• Alternative Grading Information and Frequently Asked Questions
• Keep Learning (learning at home resources)
• Library Remote Resources
• Penn State Learning: Tutoring and Learning Support Resources
• Undergraduate Grade Forgiveness Policy (effective SU20)

Penn State Resources

• University Resources for Penn Staters
• Campus Rec Registration Web Portal (to reserve workout times)
• Career Counseling (nittany lion Careers)
• Career Services (including virtual career fairs)
• DACA and Undocumented Students
• The Lion’s Pantry
• Office of Student Aid
• Office of Student Care and Advocacy
• Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault and Misconduct (Penn State News)
• Student Legal Services
• University Health Services (includes Telemedicine)
• YOU@PSU Online Portal (resources for academics, well-being, and involvement)

Penn State Equity and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
• Action Together: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Penn State
• Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity
• Report Bias Site
• Toward Racial Equity at Penn State Roundtables (11/4/20;9/8/20;6/30/20)
• Town Hall on Presidential Commission on Racism, Bias, and Community Safety and the Student Code of Conduct Task Force (12/9/20)
• Student Code of Conduct (Penn State News)

Additional Penn State Information

• Computer Lab Hours
• CRec App (Penn State Campus Recreation’s app; Penn State News)
• Emergency Grants Application (Penn State News)
• Guided Study Groups
• Internship Guidelines
• LinkedIn Learning at Penn State (business, technology, and creative skills)
• LiveOn Student Success Grant for Room and Board (Penn State News)
• Move-in Schedule for Fall 2021
• Paw Prints Printing Kiosks
• Penn State Eats (mobile ordering)
• Remote Learning On-Campus Rooms (Penn State Go App)
• Tech Checklist for Penn State’s Return to Campus (Penn State News)
• University Libraries Hours
• Updated Student Code of Conduct (Penn State News)
• Victim and Survivor Support and Advocacy (for dating, domestic or relationship violence)
• Virtual Study Groups
• WebApps (access applications found in Penn State Labs)
• WebLabs at Penn State (remote access to lab computers)
• Zoom Meetings Safety Guidelines
• Zoom-Bombing Prevention (College of the Liberal Arts)

Tips for Successful Remote Learning

• 10 Tips to Stay Productive When Studying from Home (San Joaquin Valley College)
• 33 Top Tips for Distance Learning Students
• How to Create the Perfect Study Environment for Online Learning (Purdue University Global)
• Tips for remote learning during the coronavirus outbreak

Helpful Links Unrelated to Penn State

• Aunt Bertha – The Social Care Network (for free or reduced cost services in U.S.)
• Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
• Centre Helps (help with mental, food, housing, and health crisis in Centre County, PA; dial 814-237-5855 for a 24/7/365 hotline or text M-F/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
• Emergency Broadband Benefit (federal internet subsidy)
• Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania (virtual walking program
• Feeding America (food bank network)
• Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
• Philadelphia Area Food Pantries
• Pennsylvania Food Banks
• State College Food Bank
• Storage Squad (Penn State student storage)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance

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