Convocation is the president’s welcome to Penn Statefor the incoming class of first-year students at University Park. The event is hosted in the Bryce Jordan Center and serves as the official kick-off to the fall semester. 

Signature Events take place throughout each Welcome Week and are required for new students. Events include President’s New Student Convocation, LateNight and College Dean’s Meetings. In addition to the required Signature Events, Welcome Week features a wide variety of events hosted across campus.