Safe & Aware

Penn State Safe & Aware

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First-Year Students

All incoming first-year students (regardless of age) are required to complete Safe & Aware as part of New Student Orientation.

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Information for Parents/Guardians

We want your student to have a great time, as well as stay safe, healthy, and get the most out of their college experience. Explore the Penn State Code of Conduct, key university policies, and drug and alcohol laws in Pennsylvania.

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All other new students

All other students who are new to Penn State (such as incoming transfer, professional, non-degree, and provisional students) are required to complete this Relationship and Sexual Violence Awareness online learning module prior to arriving on campus.

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