Today there are more than 200 affiliation groups. Chapters Chapters are groups of alumni and friends that form in specific geographical areas. Chapter members share their Penn State pride with their communities by performing community service projects, participating in charitable endeavors, promoting Penn State Fellowship, and supporting local area students in their transition to Penn State via student sendoff and scholarships. Each chapter develops its own programming, so the type of events and level of activity may vary from chapter to chapter. Societies An Alumni Society is a group comprised of Alumni Association members who attended the same commonwealth campus or graduated from the same academic college.
Societies provide a means for alumni to connect back to their academic unit.
There is a society in place for every college and most of the Penn State locations. The activities and programming of the various alumni societies vary but often include mentoring programs between current students and alumni, networking events for alumni and students, and student recruitment activities. Currently, there are 28 active societies. Some examples are college of Agricultural Sciences, the Graduate School, and Penn State Altoona. Affiliate Program Groups are centered around a department within a college or campus.