

This site provides access to the most up-to-date information on Penn State’s response to the coronavirus, as well as related campus-specific information.
KeepLearning.psu.edu: This dedicated website for students offers support for remote learning, resources for academic advising and tutoring, and contact information.
KeepTeaching.psu.edu: Course instructors visiting the site will find information on effective teaching, technology training, webinars and support as they update and teach their courses for the upcoming semester. The site also features a newly created guide for instructors specifically designed for preparing and teaching this fall.
VirusInfo.psu.edu: Penn State’s main website with links to the latest news and answers to frequently asked questions about the University’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The site’s resources page also contains links to dedicated resources for students and employees; information on testing, contact tracing and monitoring for the campus community; classroom and office guidance; and policies on masking and social distancing.
Penn State COVID-19 Compact: Before returning to campus, students are asked to verify that they understand the behavioral requirements and guidelines, via LionPath.
Penn State has announced the University, including all campuses, will resume on-campus work and learning in the fall semester. Information specific to Penn State York is below.
We are delighted to welcome you to the Penn State York campus!
Ever since the University moved to remote classes in March 2020, we have been looking forward to the return of students to our campus. Over the course of the summer, members of our staff have worked tirelessly to prepare a safe environment in which students can once again take their classes and pursue their Penn State degree. Our faculty members have been planning their fall and spring semester courses – whether they are delivered face-to-face, remotely, or via a combination of the two – to provide students with the richest learning experience possible.
Of course, we must all take the necessary precautions to minimize the threat of COVID-19, and that means wearing masks and keeping socially distant from others whenever we are on campus. Please do your part and be respectful of others. Remember: you wear your mask to keep me healthy, and I wear my mask to keep you healthy.
David
Yes, Penn State York has reopened to students, faculty members, and staff members. However, from Monday, November 23, 2020 until Monday, February 15, 2021, most offices will be locked and staff members will be working from home. Please see “Contacting Campus Offices” below for detailed information for how to contact staff offices during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
Students who need assistance accessing a remotely delivered class should contact Penn State IT at 814-865-HELP (4357) or ITservicedesk@psu.edu. The University is assisting students who lack a computer and/or access to broadband internet.
All individuals are required to wear a facemask at all times when they are on campus, both indoors and outdoors.
Read about the University’s testing, contact tracing, and monitoring plans
See details of the pre-arrival requirements
Please see Policy AD101 COVID-19 at the Penn State Policies website.
Remote Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Penn State York is committed to providing information and support to the campus and community during the coronavirus pandemic. Many faculty and staff members continue to work remotely to help contain the spread of the coronavirus as recommended by the state and federal government, but some office have limited in-person hours. The campus will continue to provide quality services throughout this crisis. Please continue to call campus offices and communicate via your Penn State email. Phone calls and emails will be answered between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Those calls and emails placed after hours will be answered the next business day. If face-to-face meetings are necessary, please schedule an appointment with the appropriate office, and check the in-person hours listed. If there are not people working in a particular building and it is locked, please call Police and Public Safety at 717-771-8444.
Office | Hours | Contact Person |
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Academic Affairs |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Christina Lee |
Admissions |
November 30, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Ryan Service |
Advising |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 |
Andrew Caldwell |
Alumni Relations |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Iona Conlon |
Bookstore |
December 21–December 22, The bookstore will be closed for the holidays until January 11 before classes resume January 19. |
Amy Cody |
Bursar |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 |
Sue Ruch |
Business Office |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Holly Gumke Patti Tabb |
Chancellor’s Office |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Jane Pflaum |
Continuing Education |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Patty Bowen |
Development Office |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Di Hershey |
Fitness Center |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Closed |
Scott Simonds |
Graham Fellows Program |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Allan Lehman |
IT and IT Help Desk |
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Loren Brewster |
Library |
January 18–February 14, 2021 February 15–May 7, 2021 |
Barb Eshbach |
Nittany Success Center |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Peggy Violette |
Pullo Box Office |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Tina Rohrbach |
Registrar |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 |
Rita Archer-Clark |
Rosie’s (food service) |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 |
Alan Thoman |
Student Affairs |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Scott Simonds |
University Relations |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Remote |
Barbara Dennis |
Zoom Room/Remote Learning Space |
November 23, 2020–February 15, 2021 Closed |
Bob Lehman |
Penn State York is providing a campus-specific set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help provide information during this global coronavirus outbreak. The FAQs will be updated as information becomes available. We realize that our students, faculty, staff, and the community have specific questions about how the campus will handle modified operations.
Also visit the University’s FAQs page concerning coronavirus for more information.
Visiting Remote Learning at Penn State is a good place to start! Your professors can also provide you with specific information about the courses they are teaching.
Yes, the Nittany Success Center (NSC) is offering Synchronous Online Tutoring currently. The staff will return to in-person tutoring when classes resume on campus.
Request a Tutor online to view our tutoring schedule, make appointments, review instructions for online tutoring, reset password directions and also watch a video demonstrating how online tutoring works. Contact information for the NSC is also listed there.
Start by emailing your professor directly using the email address on the course syllabus that you were given at the beginning of the semester. If you don’t hear back from the professor within 24 hours, please contact YK-Academic-Affairs@psu.edu.
Until the campus reopens for face-to-face instruction, students may not come to campus for this purpose. The hope is that students and their faculty mentors will be able to once again collaborate in person at the beginning of the fall semester.
A University-wide spring virtual commencement was held on Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 p.m. To view the virtual commencement and special pages dedicated to York graduates follow this link Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement.
Each graduate will receive one copy of the commencement program. The programs will be sent to the graduate’s mailing address listed in Lion Path, and should arrive in late summer.
The University is actively exploring this possibility and will deliver guidance for all Penn State campuses by June 15. At that time, the campus will be in a better position to answer this question. Penn State York is likewise planning for a return to campus now so that, when the time comes, all members of the campus community will be able to do so safely.
A Zoom Room/Remote Learning Space is located in the conference center on the lower level of the Main Classroom Building. This space is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Please be sure to bring ear buds or headphones, and wear a mask.
Yes, we are working normal business hours, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be working remotely except for pre-scheduled on-campus tours. No walk-ins can be accommodated. To contact us call 717-771-4040 or email us at ykadmission@psu.edu.
To limit the risk of COVID-19 exposure, we recommend all students and families register for a virtual visit, virtual event, or take our virtual tour. We are also offering limited on-campus tours that have been modified to abide by health safety mandates recommended by federal, state, and University. No walk-ins can be accommodated. Please be aware that as the situation around COVID-19 changes, we may need modify our visit options including suspending on-campus tours. Click on the links below to explore options that are currently available.
Yes, we are accepting applications now for students starting spring 2021, summer 2021, and fall 2021. Learn more about How to Apply.
Penn State will be test-optional for students applying to start spring, summer, and fall 2021. Students will indicate via a question on the application whether they want test scores used in the evaluation of their application for admission. Test scores will still be required for applicants to the Premedical-Medical program.
Please review our Test-Optional FAQs to find answers to frequently asked questions.
Please call 717-771-4040 or email us at ykadmission@psu.edu.
Yes, we are working normal business hours, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We will be working remotely. We offer individual student appointments by phone or Zoom. Please call 717-771-4196 or email us at yorkfinaid@yk.psu.edu to schedule a meeting or with any questions. We do our best to respond to students as promptly as possible but be aware the beginning of the semester is our highest volume time so please allow 24–48 hours for a response.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available October 1 for the 2021–22 academic year. Penn State recommends you submit your FAFSA by December 1 to maximize the financial aid you will receive. We also invite you to attend one of our Virtual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Workshops. Penn State’s School Code is 003329.
Penn State will also need your Social Security Number (SSN) on file to evaluate you for federal and state financial aid. You may provide it on your MyPennState account. Make sure you use the same, correct SSN on your FAFSA as you do on your MyPennState account or we will be unable to match records.
Verification is a federal regulation that requires colleges and universities to verify the information provided by students and parents on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A hold is placed on your financial aid until the required documents are received, reviewed, and corrections are transmitted to the Department of Education. Students need to resolve verification items as soon as possible. You can find your verification prompts in the "To Do List" located within the Student Center in LionPATH. To learn more about Verification Selections please click here.
Student records are protected by law under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The student must grant Delegated Access for staff to talk to anyone besides the student about their financial aid. Please view the How to Grant Parent Access in LionPATH website with your student.
Scholarships are limited and students typically need to meet academic and financial criteria among other requirements to be eligible. We recommend you visit our Scholarships webpage to learn the process and submit a scholarship application.
Courses that are being held remotely are still counted as residential. Currently, there is no impact to the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) or other benefits. However, the fax machine is currently offline. Please contact Christina Lee if you have questions.
Please call 717-771-4040 or email us at yorkfinaid@yk.psu.edu
During this time, advisers will be able to work with students remotely such as online meetings using Zoom, phone appointments, via email, etc. Preferences will vary from one adviser to another, so if you are unsure, contact your adviser to confirm.
Contact information for your assigned adviser is in LionPATH. Select the “My Advisors” icon in top right corner of the student home base.
If you don’t currently have an academic adviser, need help contacting your assigned adviser, or have related questions, please call 717-771-4053 or email advising@york.psu.edu.
Advising and Career Development continues to provide career development services to students, alumni, and employers remotely. Please call 717-771-4053 or email lnm5048@psu.edu for more information.
The Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) has postponed all fall sports for 2020. At Penn State York, that includes golf for men and women, soccer, and women’s volleyball.
The current plan is to play all postponed fall sports in the spring of 2021. Basketball, considered a winter sport, for both women and men is still slated to begin on October 1 and will continue through November 20, at which time the season will recess until after the holiday break. The season will resume on January 4, 2021. New schedules for the postponed sports will appear on the Penn State York website as soon as they are approved.
For questions concerning athletics at Penn State York, please contact Jeff Barkdoll, athletic director, at jdb53@psu.edu or call 717-718-6776.
All athletic facilities at Penn State York are currently closed for use. This includes all outdoor spaces as well as indoor facilities in the Ruhl Center.
Please be in touch with your head coach or with Jeff Barkdoll, athletic director, at 717-718-6776 or email to jdb53@psu.edu, to make arrangements to return the equipment.
The Bookstore is open at the following dates and times,
The bookstore will be closed to the public for the holidays until January 11 before classes resume January 19. We will be in the bookstore filling orders over the Holiday break. Order your Spring books online at www.psu.bncollege.com and they will be shipped free for orders over $49 or choose "store pick up" and the bookstore will hold them until we reopen in January.
If you have any questions, please call us at 717-771-4111 or email us at sm455@bncollege.com
The bookstore has also partnered with VitalSource to provide Penn State students free access of up to seven eBooks while their classes are using remote instruction. While not every textbook publisher’s eBook is available through VitalSource, many publishers are included. Visit https://press.vitalsource.com/vitalsource-helps to learn more and access eBooks.
During this time, you will be able to pay your balance through CASHNet by echeck or credit card.
Please complete the following steps to pay through CASHNet:
If you pay by echeck, there are no additional fees. Credit card payments will be charged a 2 percent service fee.
To check the Tuition Calendar for your specific courses please complete the following steps:
If you are planning to drop a course or withdraw and have questions about your account, please contact the Penn State York Bursar’s Office at 717-771-4122. A drop or withdraw could also impact your financial aid. For questions concerning financial aid, please call 717-771-4196.
Please visit tuition.psu.edu to view the summer tuition rates. Tuition rates are assessed based on a student’s campus, semester classification, residency, and credit load. If you have questions, please call the Bursar Office at 717-771-4122.
Please call 717-771-4122 to receive assistance with questions you may have about your account or making a payment.
For additional questions regarding Bursar services and information, please visit the University’s FAQs.
Yes, the campus is still receiving mail, UPS, and FedEx deliveries as of now. As drivers arrive on campus, there are signs indicating the number they should call for someone to meet them so they can make their drop offs.
Mail is being sorted on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and distributed into mailboxes in the mailroom. You will not be notified of regular mail deliveries. If you are looking for something in particular, please email Raeann Koterwas at rak65@psu.edu, Bob Lehman at ral271@psu.edu, and/or Holly Gumke at hlg4@psu.edu, and we’ll let you know if it has arrived.
During this unprecedented time, the University has authorized the delivery of supplies to individual homes if they are to be used for telework, and if your home is in Pennsylvania. (No shipments of any kind can be sent/delivered outside of Pennsylvania for any reason.) Rosa Brewster (rbb141@psu.edu) can assist with General Stores and other large purchases, but you may use your purchasing card to make smaller purchases as well. As always, you need to receive the appropriate approvals before doing so.
Currently, all scheduled noncredit classes are running via Zoom. Emails were sent to all registered students. If you are a current student and did not receive communication, email ce@york.psu.edu or call 717-771-4032.
Please contact your instructor of record or email ce@york.psu.edu.
The upcoming 15-hour Assisted Living Administrator (April 24–25) has been postponed. The date is to be determined. All those currently registered are being issued a full refund and will be contacted by Continuing Education.
At this time, the Accelerated Personal Care Home Administer (May 28–June 26) training will run as scheduled. If there are any changes in the schedule, registered students will be notified via email.
No, the April 30 workshop, Serving Transgender Communities in Health Care, is being rescheduled for Spring 2021. All those currently registered are being issued a full refund and will be contacted by continuing education on the future date.
See additional information and requirements. For questions, contact Patty Bowen at ce@york.psu.edu or Dr. Ali Kara at axk19@psu.edu.
If you are interested in any of the current programs or would like to discuss training for your organization, email ce@york.psu.edu or call Patty Bowen at 717-771-4032.
The Counseling Center is providing all services remotely for the fall 2020 semester in order to support social distancing recommendations while preserving quality of services. Services will be facilitated through Zoom and telephone meetings. Services that can be provided include screenings, check-ins, referral to community resources, and counseling if needed and clinically appropriate. Please note that available services to students may be impacted by location of residence if outside of Pennsylvania. Referrals can be made to additional services in student’s local area, if necessary.
Students are encouraged to reach out to the Counseling Center at Penn State York through calling Sarah Bender in the Penn State York Counseling Center office at 717-771-4088 or emailing her at slb6315@psu.edu. Students are urged to use email for scheduling purposes only due to HIPAA standards and not being appropriate for crisis management. If urgent concerns or crisis concerns exist, do not wait for a response from the counseling center. Please immediately reach out to emergency services noted below.
Additional information will be forth coming about psychiatric and medication management services available to students starting in fall 2020 through a contract between Penn State and Mantra Health.
If support is needed for urgent or emergency concerns when the counseling office is not open, it is recommended that individuals reach out to Penn State Crisis Line available 24/7 to students, staff, and faculty of Penn State at 1-877-229-6400. National CrisisTextLine.org will also continue to be available by texting “LIONS” to 741741. Emergency assistance is also available through local Crisis Intervention Resources (York Hospital 717- 851-5320 or 1-800-673-2496; True North Wellness 1-866-325-0339 or 717-637-7633).
WellTrack
Students are encouraged to access additional support resources including WellTrack (available at WellTrack.com or in the iPhone and Android App Store). WellTrack has tools for assessing stress, anxiety, and depression as well as mood check tools and educational information on self-management of anxiety and depression.
BetterHelp
External telehealth counseling services are available including the following programs:
Life Hacks through University Park Counseling Psychological Services (CAPS)
University Park CAPS is offering drop-in support opportunity for all PSU students at ALL campuses– Life Hacks at Home. These begin with presentations focused on transitions and the associated stress students may be experiencing. CAPS clinicians will describe coping strategies for reducing distress and increasing wellbeing. This will be followed by small group discussions facilitated by CAPS clinicians. It is designed for all students, both undergrad and graduate. The dates and times for these services will vary so please check the website below for the most up to date information. Please note – this is NOT a therapy group.
More information and how to get started with Virtual Life Hacks
You@PSU is a unique and free web portal dedicated to student health, happiness and success. You@PSU emphasizes individual wellbeing and self-awareness in order to connect students to information, campus resources, peers and opportunities—whenever they need it.
You@PSU was created to mirror the lifestyle of college students. With expertise in three main areas — Succeed, Thrive and Matter —You@PSU helps students assess and improve their health, sense of purpose and life trajectory. You@PSU works best when answers are honest and open. For that reason, all personal information that students provide on You@PSU is kept private.
Columbia Protocol App
Additionally, students can seek out the Columbia Protocol App for support with assessing for suicidal ideation and concerns (available in the iPhone and Android App Store). If there is ever concern about immediate risk of harm to self or others, students are encouraged to seek out immediate support through crisis resources (see above) or 911.
Educational Information
Educational information is also available for working to address distress that is experienced in relation to current concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic:
The Graham Fellows Program is continuing to operate remotely while construction on the Graham Center for Innovation and Collaboration is completed. At this time, student programs will continue to be offered remotely. Learn more about the Graham Fellows Program.
The Graham Fellows Program is currently accepting applications for the fall semester. If you have question about the program or how to apply, you may contact Allan Lehman, director of the Graham Fellows Program, at asl167@psu.edu or 717-771-8408 or Beth Brennan at meb58@psu.edu or 717-771-8407.
No, the computer labs on campus are closed for the holiday. Beginning January 4, the following hours are in place:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. (virtual)
Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. (virtual)
Yes, they can. WebLabs, a new service, allows faculty and students remote access to Penn State York lab computers. Engineering students will also have access to the Engineering Computer Lab (Room 5 Romano) to access engineering-specific software. One important note is that all users of WebLabs must be enrolled in Duo two factor authentication (2FA). Students are currently not required to be enrolled in 2FA, but that will change after the semester is over.
Students with unmet technology needs should contact Penn State IT at 814-865-HELP (4357) or ITservicedesk@psu.edu for individual arrangements.
Faculty and staff with technology needs should call 717-771-4080 or email ykhelpdesk@psu.edu for assistance.
The Remote Resources for Penn State Library Users web page is continually updated to include new, temporary resources. Make sure to check out the link to the Temporary and Expanded Access to Vendor and Publisher Resources.
January 18- February 14, 2021
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closed weekends
February 15 – May 7, 2021
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed weekends
The Libraries’ Ask a Librarian service, offering live chat and email support, is also available.
Joel Burkholder, reference and instruction librarian, will be available via email (jmb7609@psu.edu), phone (717-771-4024), and Zoom. If you are unable to reach him, please call 717-771-4020 or email UL-YORK@lists.psu.edu. The Libraries’ Ask a Librarian service, offering live chat and email support, is available.
If there is an acceptable e-book option for a textbook currently on course reserve, the e-book is being purchased by the Libraries in order to help students during this semester. Please check the Library Resources in your Canvas course to see if your textbook is there.
Textbooks that are part of our physical course reserves are available for checkout from the main desk in the library. Usage of print course reserves will be very limited in the fall semester, due to a mandated 96-hour quarantine.
Please let the library staff know if you are having difficulty finding the material you need for your class and we will investigate all options for you.
Yes, but you will need to use the “I Want It” feature of the library’s online catalog to request books since the library stacks will be closed for browsing during the fall semester. Due to a mandated 96-hour quarantine of print materials, not all items may be available right away. Instead of the “I Want It” feature, you may see:
More than 48 percent of the Penn State University Libraries print collection is currently available digitally through this Emergency Temporary Access Service.
The library study rooms will be serving a different purpose in Fall 2020. Previously reserved only for group study, they will now be used for individual study only. These rooms will serve as a quiet space for study and for participating in remote Zoom classes while on campus.
Students may reserve these rooms using our online reservation system. Check back for a link to the reservation system.
The furniture in the library has been rearranged to provide socially-distant quiet study spaces for students on both the lower and upper levels.
In addition to the computer workstations (see separate FAQ), there are over 50 seats in the library: some open seating, some at study carrels, some at tables, and some in study rooms.
The number of desktop computers in the library will be greatly reduced, due to social distancing. However, we will have at least five computer workstations with cameras. Please bring your own headphones or earbuds.
We also have laptops and Chromebooks available for check out. If you are planning to use the areas set up on campus (outside the library) for participating in your Zoom classes, you will need to bring your own device. If you don't want to bring your own laptop to campus, check out one of our laptops or Chromebooks.
Yes, you can easily request library materials online using our "I Want It" feature and we will deliver them to your car.
After you receive notification that your materials are ready, just give us a call (717-771-4020) when you arrive we'll bring them out to you. Curbside pickup is available during the following hours:
January 18 - May 7, 2021
Monday-Friday: 1100 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
No, our newspaper and magazine subscriptions have been suspended for the fall semester. Full text is available online through Penn State University Libraries for the following, and many more, periodicals: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, People, Sports Illustrated, and Time.
Use NewsFinder to find online access for newspapers.
To find magazines and journals, choose the E-Journals tab in the FIND box on the Penn State University Libraries homepage.
Yes, the NSC is open Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for limited services, while most services are offered remotely. Our tutoring services, study groups, academic coaching appointments and student disability resources are provided online for fall 2020. Limited accommodated exam proctoring and PC lab are available in the learning center.
Yes, the Nittany Success Center (NSC) is offering Synchronous Online Tutoring for FALL 2020 semester.
From the NSC webpage, click Request a Tutor to view our tutoring schedule, make appointments, review instructions for online tutoring, watch a video demonstrating how online tutoring works and directions for resetting your password.
The tutoring session is conducted live with our current tutoring staff using an online platform. Both tutor and tutee need a webcam to view the session. Appointments are made through our current tutor scheduling software, york.mywconline.com. Click on the link below to view a demonstration of Synchronous Online Tutoring.
Online Synchronous Tutoring video demo
Yes, you must login with your psu.edu email address. You may create any password; it doesn’t need to match your other PSU logins.
If you have used the NSC for tutoring or testing before we began remote learning, then NO, you already have an account created with your PSU email credentials. If you don’t remember your password, follow the directions online or below to reset your password
If you’ve never used NSC services, then YES, you must set up an account using your psu.edu email address. Creating an account takes a few minutes, you’ll need to answer five questions, including your nine-digit PSU ID# and create a password. Once you create an account you can login to schedule appointments.
If you need your password reset, send an email to muv92@psu.edu or ksm5346@psu.edu
Yes, tutoring sessions can include multiple students. Groups of five or less is recommended for an online study group.
The NSC offers limited proctoring appointments to comply with social distancing recommendations. Students should email Peggy Violette at muv92@psu.edu directly to arrange accommodated exam appointments at least four days in advance of the exam date.
Peggy Violette, campus liaison for Student Disability Resources (SDR), has reached out privately to students who are currently registered with the NSC for disability services to provide additional information and resources about online accommodations. Registered students should contact Peggy with accommodation and accessibility concerns and continue to monitor email for updates.
Students applying for accommodations while we are working remotely should email Peggy Violette, muv92@psu.edu, to schedule an appointment to discuss available resources and accommodations. Intake meetings for new students registering for Student Disability Resources (SDR) can be accomplished remotely. We can confer through email, phone, or a Zoom online meeting.
Temporary accommodations are available for temporary injuries such as a concussion or extended recovery from illness. Please contact Peggy Violette directly to make temporary accommodation arrangements.
PLEASE NOTE: Accommodations are not retroactive. Accommodations are effective upon the provision of appropriate disability documentation and completion of an SDR Intake meeting, ADA paperwork, and delivery of an accommodation letter to faculty. Any questions or concerns about accommodations or accessibility should be directed to Peggy Violette, muv92@psu.edu.
Student Government Association (SGA) and the University Programming Board (UPB) are continuing to meet and provide programs for students. Clubs and student organizations are meeting to varying degrees – contact Sarah for specifics. If you are a club leader and are interested in holding virtual activities/meetings, please contact Sarah Guillen, associate director, for assistance. The student affairs staff can help clubs and organizations keep connected with students.
At this time, the Ruhl Center is not open for student use. We expect to reopen on February 15, 2021.
Rosie’s Café – The café is closed now through February 15, 2021. When the Ruhl Center is open, the café is operating Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. All transactions are cashless, debit/credit and Apple or Google Pay can be used. Menus are published online at the Dining Services website.
Fitness Center – The fitness center will reopen February 15, 2021. Reservations are required and will be made online. Workout appointments are 75 minutes in length. Students should come dressed to work out, as locker rooms are not available. Capacity in the center will be greatly reduced. Hours for the semester are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fitness Classes – Student affairs will continue to offer virtual yoga via zoom on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Email Cynthia Jones for the Zoom link.
Multiactivity Court (MAC) – The MAC is open Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and can be accessed via the 2nd floor Control Desk. Students must bring their own equipment and come dressed to play as locker rooms are not available.
Game Room – The Ruhl Center game room will be closed during the fall semester due to social distancing requirements. We hope to reopen the space in the fall with a new look!
Student Affairs Office – The office is operating remotely now through February 15. Beginning February 15, 2021, in-person office hours are Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., and other times are available by appointment. Most student affairs team members are working remotely and, at times, on campus. All staff continue to be available via their office phone extensions and email addresses Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Even though we may not be on campus, we are still here for you.
Penn State has Student Emergency Funds that can help students experiencing financial difficulty. Contact Scott Simonds for more information.
Details about the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), including coverages, customer care contact information, and a provider directory, are available through the First Student website. For more information, students may contact the Student Insurance Office at 814-865-7467 or e-mail uhs-insurance@psu.edu.
The Penn State Talent Search York and the Educational Opportunity Center main office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. by appointment, email, and phone. The office is in room 326 in the Lee R. Glatfelter Library of Penn State York until September 1, 2020. Please call 717-771-4146 to speak with a representative or to schedule an appointment.