UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State students interested in helping guide the University’s sustainability efforts are invited to apply to join the Student Sustainability Advisory Council (SSAC) for the spring 2026 semester.
The SSAC is a student-led advisory group that provides feedback and recommendations on sustainability planning, programs and initiatives across the University. Members work throughout the academic year to develop proposals that address campus-wide environmental challenges. Each spring, the council presents its recommendations to University leadership.
Past SSAC projects have explored topics such as single-use plastic reduction, climate-related finance strategies and improving opportunities for environmental education. Council members collaborate with one another and with advisors from the Office of the Physical Plant, Student Affairs and Finance and Business to research issues, meet with subject-matter experts and propose actionable solutions.
Full-time undergraduate and graduate students from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply. Students selected for the council attend regular meetings, participate in project teams and help advance initiatives that support a more sustainable Penn State.
Applications for spring 2026 membership are open now and are due Dec. 19.
More information about SSAC, including application materials and examples of past initiatives, is available on the council’s website.