LIFE Altoona (Living in a Free Environment)

LIFE Altoona offers an interactive and engaging Advanced Living Community in which members promise to abstain from the use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products at all times. LIFE offers many leadership opportunities for students on LIFE Council, such as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and many other chair positions. The Resident Assistants in LIFE are specially trained to gear both the educational and social programs towards individuals who have chosen to engage in a substance-free lifestyle. These programs will take place consistently throughout each semester and many of the social programs will take place on weekends to give residents an on campus outlet for socialization and friendship. Many of the educational programs will give students an opportunity to challenge and explore their personal values and ideals, along with giving residents great knowledge and personal growth.

Discover House

Discover House, an Advanced Living Community for first-year students that is supported by the Division of Undergraduate Studies, gives residents the opportunity to explore the many academic programs and majors offered at Penn State. Residents receive individualized attention from faculty members and develop strong relationships with their peers as they learn to make informed, responsible career and life choices.