, Being a Member Benefits You and the University

Showing your Penn State PRIDE is just one benefit of joining the Penn State Alumni Association. Your membership also includes great perks that enhance the value of your Penn State experience.

Exciting news! Your membership in the Penn State Alumni Association includes access to all PSAA affiliate groups that interest you, including your local chapter. This change eliminates separate dues for local chapter membership, making it simpler for alumni and friends of Penn State to stay connected with Penn State in their own way. With your membership in the Alumni Association, access to the Penn State community has never been easier! Click for FAQs.

Connections & Networking

Reconnect with classmates and friends, have new experiences, and be enriched by participating in the world’s largest alumni network.

  • Alumni Directory
    Networking with fellow alumni is easy with the Association’s searchable, worldwide directory of nearly 700,000 Penn Staters, available only to our members. Find old friends and make new connections!
  • Affiliate Groups and Chapters
    Wherever you go, you are part of the Penn State family. Attend an event hosted by an Alumni Association chapter or affiliate group near you, and meet new people you already have a lot in common with.

Publications

Members-only communications keep you engaged and up-to-date with the Penn State community:

  • Penn Stater magazine 
    Our bimonthly, award-winning print magazine, available only to Alumni Association members, features compelling and captivating stories about Penn State and Penn Staters.
       
  • AlumnInsider 
    Monthly e-newsletter providing Penn State news and Alumni Association updates.
       
  • The Football Letter 
    Delivered electronically every Monday during the football season, The Football Letter provides an alum-to-alum account of each Nittany Lions football game.

Events

The Alumni Association sponsors events as varied as Penn State's alumni. From pep rallies to Homecoming, from educational and cultural events to reunions, alumni have many opportunities to connect with each other and with Penn State. Many events are free or have reduced fees for Alumni Association members. 

Career Advancement

Whether you’re at the start of your career, the top of your game, or at a crossroads, Alumni Association membership gives you tools to help you move forward. Association members have access to individual career coaching and interview prep, résumé reviews, exclusive webinars and events, and more.

  • Alumni Career Services
    Attend premium Alumni Career Services events for free, or at a substantial discount.
       
  • LionLink
    This online networking tool connects students and alumni to share information related to careers and professional development.
      
  • Job Search Tune Up
    This free class exclusively for Association members can help you find a new job or just brush up on your networking skills.

Penn State Spirit

As an Alumni Association member, you have great ways to share your Penn State Pride every day:

  •  Penn State Alumni Association credit card
    Carry the official Penn State Alumni Association credit card from PSECU. If you're not already an Alumni Association member, PSECU will pay your first year's dues when you apply to carry this card!
        
  • Penn State license plates
    Association members can drive with pride by getting personalized Penn State plates in Pennsylvania and eight other states.
       
  • Spirit Gear
    Association members get a 10% discount on great Penn State apparel and merchandise from the Alumni Association store online. Discount is not accepted at the All-Sports Museum location/Beaver Stadium, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center, Pegula and at trailers on campus on gameday.

Giving Back

Joining the Alumni Association is one of the easiest ways to stay involved and contribute to Dear Old State!

  • Dues-Supported Programs
    Every membership supports a variety of programs and opportunities for students and alumni alike.

  • Volunteer Opportunities and More
    You also can make a difference by donating time, becoming a mentor, contributing resources, or making a financial contribution to support alumni or student initiatives that matter to you and to the University.

Learning for a Lifetime

Your need for knowledge doesn’t end when you graduate. Membership gives you access to research and educational resources that facilitate lifelong learning.

Travel

Traveling with the Alumni Association allows you to see the world with fellow Lions, through dozens of Alumni Association tours designed and managed by the finest and most reputable tour operators. The Penn State Alumni Association has been offering escorted tours for more than 40 years.

  • Hosted Tours
    Venture with like-minded travelers on authentic and meaningful tours accompanied by knowledgeable guides, naturalists and historians.

  • Young Alumni Tours
    Journeys designed exclusively for alumni ages 18 through 35.

On Campus

Whether you're returning for Homecoming, to see the Lions play, or just to reminisce, as a member of the Penn State Alumni Association you have exclusive benefits and privileges to make your visit even more enjoyable!

  • The Hintz Family Alumni Center
    The Hintz Family Alumni Center is your home away from home whenever you visit Penn State's University Park campus.
       
  • University Libraries
    Alumni Association members can get an Alumni Borrowers Card from University Libraries, and borrow items at any Penn State location.

Local Connections

Your membership in the Penn State Alumni Association includes access to local chapters. Whether you're in a brand new place or back in your hometown, chances are there's a local chapter of the Alumni Association waiting to welcome you to the Pride.

  • Local Chapters
    We encourage you to get involved with your local chapter because wherever you go, you are part of the Penn State family. Join other Penn Staters near you for networking opportunities, helping out the community, fun, happy hours, and charitable events.

LionPerks Discounts

LionPerks is an exclusive discount platform that helps you save money on many of your favorite national and local merchants. It’s completely free for all Penn State Alumni Association members, and you can access it on any device. 

  • LionPerks Discounts
    Find out more about this exclusive discount program, only for members of the Penn State Alumni Association. 

Ready to join?

Select the category below that best describes you and learn how to get involved.

Alumni

Memberships for those who attended Penn State.
Learn how alumni benefit from membership.

Life
Membership

Show you're a Lion for life!

$700 Individual
$850 Joint

Annual
Membership

Join for 12 months.

$50 Individual
$60 Joint

Auto-Renewing
Membership

The easiest way to keep current!

$50 Individual
$60 Joint

Recent Grads

Memberships for those who graduated from Penn State in the last 5 years.
Learn how recent grads benefit from membership.

Life
Membership

Show you're a Lion for life!

$700 $650 Individual
$850 $800 Joint

Annual
Membership

Join for 12 months.

$50 $39 Individual
$60 $49 Joint

Auto-Renewing
Membership

Keep current with easy auto-renewal!

$50 $39 Individual
$60 $49 Joint

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Students

Current students join the Blue & White Society, the student arm of the Alumni Association.
Learn how current students benefit from membership.

Life
Membership

Show you're a Lion for life!

$650 Individual

Annual
Membership

Join for 12 months, or save with a multi-year membership.

1 year $15   2 years $27
3 Years $39   4 years $50

Annual “Plus”
Membership

Includes a mailed copy of the Penn Stater magazine.

1 year $20   2 years $35
3 Years $51   4 years $65

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Family

Memberships for up to two people at the same address, plus one or two current students.
Learn how families benefit from membership.

Life
Membership

Show you're a Lion for life!

$1,500 (1 student, 2 adults)
$2,050 (2 students, 2 adults)

Annual
Membership

Join for 12 months.

$60 (1 student, 2 adults)
$75 (2 students, 2 adults)

Seniors

Memberships for people ages 60 and up.
Learn how senior Penn Staters benefit from membership.

Life
Membership

Show you're a Lion for life!

$700 $350 Individual
$850 $470 Joint

Annual
Membership

Join for 12 months.

$50 Individual
$60 Joint

Auto-Renewing
Membership

The easiest way to keep current!

$50 Individual
$60 Joint

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Friends

Parents, donors, fans, and all other friends of the University are welcome to join the Pride!
Learn how friends of Penn State benefit from membership.

Life
Membership

Show you're a Lion for life!

$700 Individual
$850 Joint

Annual
Membership

Join for 12 months.

$50 Individual
$60 Joint

Auto-Renewing
Membership

Keep current with easy auto-renewal!

$50 Individual
$60 Joint