Academic evidence comes from your "in-class" experiences. Co-curricular evidence comes from the experiences that take place outside of the classroom. Your Penn State education is built on both of these.

Getting involved on campus has a number of wonderful and valuable side effects. For one thing, the campus becomes a whole lot smaller because of the connections that you make. Joining clubs and organizations provides you with a chance to meet people, make connections and helps you become aware of opportunities. The more people you get to know, the chances are higher that when you walk into a new class you will see someone that you recognize.

There are over 600 different organizations that students can join. These cover a wide spectrum of interests, activities, skills and cultures. Fraternities, sororities, clubs, organizations, seminars, lectures, films, exhibitions, volunteering - you name it - there is probably a group that have got things going already! Check the Getting Involved in Campus Life pages to look for something that gets your attention.

Intimidated? That's a natural feeling. But getting involved, you have the opportunity to meet new people, make friends, see chances which otherwise you probably wouldn't have known about, or find opportunities that you can work towards. Being involved keeps you sharp, makes you organize your time and brings more satisfaction to your overall experience.

Get involved...It is the best decision you will ever make!