Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to be a Penn State alumnus in order to be a Chapter member?
A: No. Any supporter of Penn State can become a member regardless of their previous affiliations with other educational institutions.
Q: I am interested in becoming a member but would prefer a paper application and the option to pay by check? What should I do?
A: If you are uncomfortable with submitting your credit card information on our website and would like to request a paper application as well as the option to pay by check, please here to access a paper application.
Q: I am interested in becoming a member of the Chapter, however I live in an area/county serviced by another chapter?
A: Individuals are permitted to hold memberships in any and as many chapters as they desire. However, the Chapter may only recruit from those areas which are outlined as their "service areas" within their bylaws.
Q: I am a member of national Penn State Alumni Association. Does this make me a member of the Laurel Highlands Chapter?
A: Unfortunately, it does not. We are a separate affiliate group of the Penn State Alumni Association. You must complete the appropriate application and pay Chapter dues accordingly.
Q: I am a member of the Nittany Lion Club. Does this make me a member of the Chapter?
A: No. See above.
Q: I want to get involved but do not want to responsibility of a board position. What can I do?
A: We are always looking for volunteers to assist our chapter. If you are interested in lending a helping hand by joining a committee, please contact the Chapter President for details.
Q: Are there requirements to holding a position on the board?
A: Yes. All board members must be a Penn State alumnus as well as an official member of the Penn State Alumni Association.
Q: I want to offer a benefit or discount to your members. How may I do so?
A: If you have a valuable benefit or discount that you would like to extend to our members, please contact the Membership Director.
Q: I want to submit something for the chapter newsletter. How may I do so?
A: Unfortunately we will not be publishing a chapter newsletter. Our members receive a monthly update of chapter activities via email. If you have an event or activity you would like the chapter to consider promoting, please contact the Social Director. For all other inquires or requests, please contact the Chapter President.
A: No. Any supporter of Penn State can become a member regardless of their previous affiliations with other educational institutions.
Q: I am interested in becoming a member but would prefer a paper application and the option to pay by check? What should I do?
A: If you are uncomfortable with submitting your credit card information on our website and would like to request a paper application as well as the option to pay by check, please here to access a paper application.
Q: I am interested in becoming a member of the Chapter, however I live in an area/county serviced by another chapter?
A: Individuals are permitted to hold memberships in any and as many chapters as they desire. However, the Chapter may only recruit from those areas which are outlined as their "service areas" within their bylaws.
Q: I am a member of national Penn State Alumni Association. Does this make me a member of the Laurel Highlands Chapter?
A: Unfortunately, it does not. We are a separate affiliate group of the Penn State Alumni Association. You must complete the appropriate application and pay Chapter dues accordingly.
Q: I am a member of the Nittany Lion Club. Does this make me a member of the Chapter?
A: No. See above.
Q: I want to get involved but do not want to responsibility of a board position. What can I do?
A: We are always looking for volunteers to assist our chapter. If you are interested in lending a helping hand by joining a committee, please contact the Chapter President for details.
Q: Are there requirements to holding a position on the board?
A: Yes. All board members must be a Penn State alumnus as well as an official member of the Penn State Alumni Association.
Q: I want to offer a benefit or discount to your members. How may I do so?
A: If you have a valuable benefit or discount that you would like to extend to our members, please contact the Membership Director.
Q: I want to submit something for the chapter newsletter. How may I do so?
A: Unfortunately we will not be publishing a chapter newsletter. Our members receive a monthly update of chapter activities via email. If you have an event or activity you would like the chapter to consider promoting, please contact the Social Director. For all other inquires or requests, please contact the Chapter President.