Penn State New Faculty Virtual Orientation
Welcome to Penn State!
New Faculty Orientation Canvas Site Overview
Through this Canvas site, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs aims to provide new faculty with the following:
- An understanding of Penn State's institutional mission, values, and structure
- Information on how to successfully perform your position responsibilities, including teaching, learning, and research
- An introduction to key University administrators, staff, and offices
- Resources to assist new faculty transition to their new roles at Penn State.
- An introduction to important policies, programs, and information that support their success.
or navigate to Modules on the left-hand navigation to view the Penn State resources
Need Help?
Faculty who currently have their PSU ID (abc123)
Canvas: Click on Help button located in the bottom left-hand corner for Canvas support.
Penn State Help Request Portal: Submit a ticket or call 814-865-HELP (4357) Talk to an agent 24/7.
Faculty who do not have their PSU ID
Please contact your academic unit head for more information.
Accessibility
Click the Immersive Reader button in the upper left of each learning path page to enable screen reading options.
You can also email accessibility@psu.edu for additional support.