Welcome to Penn State Mont Alto on behalf of the entire Student Affairs team!
Andrea Christopher
Director of Student Affairs
On behalf of all of us in Student Affairs, welcome to Penn State Mont Alto. This year will bring many exciting and new opportunities for you to experience. The faculty, administrators, and staff here at Mont Alto are committed to the creation of a top-notch educational experience for you. We do this through teaching and learning in and out of the classroom, and through programs and activities that we hope you will find enjoyable and enriching.
It is our firm belief that students who take an active role in their education - both in the classroom and through out-of-class involvement - will get the most out of their college experience. Our campus provides many and varied leadership opportunities, and takes great pride in the successes and accomplishments of our students. We hope you will make the most of your college experience by getting involved, and look forward to a working with you to support your success.
The Division of Student Affairs and the Offices of Campus and Residence Life provide services and programs that are designed to complement formal classroom learning, enrich the collegiate experience, and promote student success. Our staff provide the following programs and services:
- Athletics, Intramurals & Recreational Sports
- Campus Life**
- Career Services
- Counseling Services
- Fitness Center
- Health Services
- Multicultural Support
- Off-Campus Housing (Mont Alto and University Park)
- Newspaper Readership Program
- Response to Acts of Intolerance
- Sexual Harassment Resources
- Student Affairs Research and Assessment
- Veterans Affairs
** Campus Life includes: Alcohol and Drug Education and Intervention, Campus Ministry, Clubs and Organizations, Judicial Affairs and Community Standards, Leadership Development, New Student Orientation, Residence Life, ResourceCenter, Student Activities and Cultural Programs, Student Center Management, and Volunteer Programs.
We engage students in active learning and advocate on behalf of student needs and interests. We are committed to partnering with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to help students connect with the larger campus community, and to fostering student success both in and out of the classroom. Our mission includes the development of a learning community that is committed to justice, integrity, equality, civility, dignity and responsible citizenship.