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Welcome Day

Welcome Day is Friday, August 22, 2025

Get ready to kick off your Penn State journey! Welcome Day is held the Friday before fall classes begin and is designed to bring new students together to launch the semester with energy, excitement and essential resources for success.

You’ll connect with your peers, meet faculty and staff and learn more about what it means to be a Penn Stater.

Welcome Day Schedule (Tentative)

Starting at 1:00 p.m. β€” Registration
πŸ“ QUAD (outside, center of campus)

Additional details are being finalized, but you can expect to participate in the following activities:

  • Kickoff Event β€” πŸ“ SUB Auditorium

  • Team Building 

  • First-Year Seminar Meetings β€” πŸ“ Locations vary by assignment

  • Academic Advisor Meetings β€” πŸ“ Locations vary by assignment

  •  Student Social Activities

What to Bring & Wear

  • Comfortable clothing and athletic shoes – You'll be moving around campus for various session.

  • Reusable water bottle – Hydration stations are located throughout campus.

  • Rain gear – Ponchos will be provided if needed, but you're welcome to bring your own umbrella.

Before you start classes on Monday, August 26, 2024

Required immunizations

All incoming undergraduate students are required to submit proof of immunizations before arriving on campus.

Please make sure your records are submitted in advance to avoid any delays in your enrollment or campus housing access.

For details on required vaccines, submission instructions, and deadlines, visit the immunization web page.

Health insurance

Please remember to log in to LionPATH and check your To Do List to either waive or enroll in Penn State’s health insurance plan.

All students must take action to confirm their health coverage status.  For more details and step-by-step instructions, visit the health insurance information page.

Textbook Shopping Made Easy

Starting the first week of August, the campus bookstore will have textbooks available for your fall courses. This is the best time to shop β€” before the crowds arrive!

Make the process quick and simple by visiting: psubeaver.bncollege.com

Avoid the rush and get everything you need for a smooth start to the semester!

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