Arrival Weekend
Spring Welcome kicks off this year with Arrival Weekend, taking place from Saturday, January 8 - Sunday, January 9. In between moving into your residence hall, settling back down in State College after the holidays, or welcoming friends and classmates back to town, there's a host of activities for you to participate in on campus. Check out what's happening over Arrival Weekend below.
All activities and programs with an asterisk (*) welcome parents and families to participate as well.
For a full list of activities happening throughout Spring Welcome, check out our online schedule here: welcomeweek.psu.edu/welcome-week-schedule.
Saturday, January 8
Sunday, January 9
id+ Card Office
Saturday, January 8: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lower Level, HUB-Robeson Center
The id+ Office, located on the Lower Level of the HUB-Robeson Center, will be opened from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. today for new students to pick up their student ID card. The office will also be opened from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9 as well.
Info Desk*
Saturday, January 8: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pollock Road Entrance, HUB-Robeson Center
Centrally located on the first floor of the HUB-Robeson Center, we will have an information desk ready to answer any questions you may have. Staffed throughout the day by various representatives from Student Orientation and Transition Programs, the Penn State Parents Program, and Penn State Global, this is your one-stop shop for all your burning questions.
Campus Tours*
Saturday, January 8: Various times
Pollock Road Entrance, HUB-Robeson Center
Hosted by our Lion Ambassadors, campus tours will be provided for any students and their parents and families. These hour-long tours will provide you with a general overview of many facets of campus and student life, and give you an opportunity to ask current students any further questions you may have. Campus tours will be offered on Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9 in two different formats:
Saturday, January 8
Tours will leave from the Pollock Road entrance of the HUB-Robeson Center at the following times:
- 12:00 p.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 9
Tours will leave from the Pollock Road entrance of the HUB-Robeson Center at 12:30 p.m.
Tours will conclude at various locations around campus to align with the locations of the College Dean's Meetings, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Resource Fair*
Saturday, January 8 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
All students, parents, and families are welcome! Stop by our Resource Fair for an opportuniy to learn about offices, programs, and services here to support new and returning members of the University Park community. For a full list of participating offices and services, please visit our Resource Fair webpage.
Spring Welcome for Parents and Families*
Saturday, January 8: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 8: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
134 HUB-Robeson Center
A welcome event for parents and families designed to welcome you to campus. Meet the staff in the Penn State Parents Program, enjoy a light snack, and get answers to any lingering questions. This session will be held concurrently with both Extended Orientation sessions on Saturday, January 8 at 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
International Student Orientation (Graduate Students)
Saturday, January 8: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Boucke Building
International Student Orientation (ISO) is a fun and important part of joining the Penn State community. In ISO you will learn about….
- Academic and social life at Penn State
- Insurance, immunization requirements, and University Health Services
- On- and off-campus resources and support services
- Strategies to get the most out of your time at Penn State
You will also have the opportunity to….
- Upload necessary immigration and contact information
- Meet with an adviser and schedule courses
- Make friends and great connections with your peers and older students
Studies show the academic and social benefits of participating in orientation programs. Faculty members and advisers see a marked difference in the preparedness and success of students who have participated in orientation. Find out more information by visiting: global.psu.edu/taxonomy/term/245.
Movies in the HUB
Saturday, January 8: 9:00 p.m.
HUB-Robeson Center
Come join us for a night of entertainment in the HUB! We'll have two movies for you to choose from, so pick your favorite or bounce between the two!
- Big Hero 6 will be in the Flex Theater
- School of Rock will be in Freeman Auditorium
International Student Orientation (Undergraduate Students)
Sunday, January 9: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Huck Life Sciences Building
Boucke Building
International Student Orientation (ISO) is a fun and important part of joining the Penn State community. In ISO you will learn about….
- Academic and social life at Penn State
- Insurance, immunization requirements, and University Health Services
- On- and off-campus resources and support services
- Strategies to get the most out of your time at Penn State
You will also have the opportunity to….
- Upload necessary immigration and contact information
- Meet with an adviser and schedule courses
- Make friends and great connections with your peers and older students
Studies show the academic and social benefits of participating in orientation programs. Faculty members and advisers see a marked difference in the preparedness and success of students who have participated in orientation. Find out more information by visiting: global.psu.edu/taxonomy/term/245.
Please note: This session overlaps with the Transfer and Change of Campus Welcome from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If you are a transfer or change of campus students and an international student, please plan to attend your ISO, not the welcome.
id+ Card Office
Sunday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lower Level, HUB-Robeson Center
The id+ Card Office, located on the Lower Level of the HUB-Robeson Center, will be opened from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. today for new students to pick up their student ID card.
Info Desk*
Saturday, January 8: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pollock Road Entrance, HUB-Robeson Center
Centrally located on the first floor of the HUB-Robeson Center, we will have an information desk ready to answer any questions you may have. Staffed throughout the day by various representatives from Student Orientation and Transition Programs, the Penn State Parents Program, and Penn State Global, this is your one-stop shop for all your burning questions.
Transfer and Change of Campus Student Welcome
Sunday, January 9: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Freeman Auditorium, HUB-Robeson Center
Join other students who are transferring to University Park (either from another institution or from another Penn State campus) for the first time. You'll get a chance to learn about opportunities and resources available to this unique set of students, how to get involved on campus, and more!
Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed until Monday, January 10 at 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Please join us in HUB 233AB at that time for your Transfer and Change of Campus Student Welcome.
Campus Tours*
Sunday, January 9: 12:30 p.m.
Pollock Road Entrance, HUB-Robeson Center
Hosted by our Lion Ambassadors, campus tours will be provided for any students and their parents and families. These hour-long tours will provide you with a general overview of many facets of campus and student life, and give you an opportunity to ask current students any further questions you may have. Campus tours will be offered on Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9 in two different formats:
Saturday, January 8
Tours will leave from the Pollock Road entrance of the HUB-Robeson Center at the following times:
- 12:00 p.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 9
Tours will leave from the Pollock Road entrance of the HUB-Robeson Center at 12:30 p.m.
Tours will conclude at various locations around campus to align with the locations of the College Dean's Meetings, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Due to inclement weather, campus tours have bee canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
College Dean's Meetings
Sunday, January 9: 1:30 p.m.
Various locations
Your Dean's Meeting is the official welcome to your academic college. You will hear from faculty and staff to learn about academic advising, expectations, support and resources, and academic and co-curricular opportunities within your college. Dean's Meetings are required for all new first-year students. Some academic colleges also host Dean's Meetings for new transfer and/or change of campus students as well. All new transfer and change of campus students are encouraged to attend meetings available to you.
To find out more information about your specific Dean's Meeting, click here: welcomeweek.psu.edu/deansmeeting.
Due to inclement weather, many Dean's Meetings will now take place online. Please use the above link to learn specific details about your Dean's Meeting.