Your Guide to Welcome Week ActivitiesWelcome Week is full of activities to help you explore your Penn State home, connect with new friends and faculty, learn about academic opportunities, and discover something new. Many of the activities held during Welcome Week are required for new students; however you will have some choices. Don’t miss the Signature Events, indicated with a . Signature Events are required.

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Sunday, June 288:00am Arrival Day & Move In

Residence Halls open at 8:00am Plan to arrive by 3:00pm to get settled before your first Welcome Week event.

11:00am-12:00pm Parent & Family Information SessionsPollock Cultural Lounge, Pollock CommonsHave some lingering questions about living at Penn State? Come talk with representatives from Housing, Food Service, Police, Housing Assignments, Residence Life, and the Parents Program. There will be a short introduction followed by a question and answer session. Everyone is welcome.

See your RA for Dinner and Floor MeetingsMeet with your resident assistant (RA) and the rest of the students on your floor for this important floor meeting and dinner. Learn more about policy, the campus, and each other.

5:00pm-6:30pm LEAP Commuter Student DinnerPollock Dining Commons - Meet at Pollock Commons DeskLocal commuting students participating in LEAP will gather for dinner to meet other off-campus students and engage in some welcoming activities.

7:00pm-8:00pm LEAP Summer Welcome MeetingEisenhower AuditoriumLEAPers will meet the Summer Session office staff, student mentors, and members of their Prides. *Mandatory for all LEAP students.

8:30pm-11:00pm Rock the IcePegula Ice ArenaCool off after moving in! Enjoy ice skating to the sounds of a popular local band.

Monday, June 291:30pm-3:30pm 3-on-3 Basketball Tornament

Courts behind Mifflin Hall, Pollock QuadAre you a Baller? Guess we will see. Bring your three person team to the courts behind Mifflin Hall. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place winners. Let the games begin.

1:30pm-3:30pm Eating & Working in Residential Dining Main Seating Area in Redifer Commons A general overview of our five dining halls and what to expect at each location along with information and benefits of working in residential dining.

1:30pm-2:30pm Tour of TownMeet out in front of the Pollock Commons Entrance (Doors closest to Heister Hall)Take a tour of downtown State College. Find the best pizza, the best shopping, and the best coffee shops!

2:00pm-4:00pm LGBTQA Student Resource Center Open House 101 Boucke BuildingCome explore the center, see the vast LGBTQA library, and enjoy light refreshments.

2:30pm-3:30pm Find Your Classes TourMeet out in front of the Pollock Commons Entrance (Doors closest to Heister Hall)Bring your schedule and find your classes as you take a tour with staff around campus.

5:00pm–7:00pm LEAP Pride DinnerPollock Dining CommonsCheck with you LEAP Mentor for the rally point.

6:30pm–8:00pm Commuter Connection Meet at the NSO Information Desk HUB-Robeson Center Living at home this summer? Not in LEAP? Join the Orientation Team for a FREE dinner on campus and meet other first-year commuting students.

8:00pm–9:30pm Summer Welcome Kick-OffEisenhower AuditoriumYour official welcome to Summer Session. Learn about living and learning at Penn State during the summer. Enjoy Banachek, the world’s leading mentalist, and kick-off your summer at an evening planned just for you!

9:30pm-1:30am LateNight Penn State HUB-Robeson CenterYou won’t want to miss LateNight! Enjoy free food, comedy, magic, a rock climbing wall, and the shark attack. Create a peronalized street sign, amazing balloons, and crafts to decorate your room.

Tuesday, June 30

College Dean’s Meetings for All New StudentsYour College Dean’s Meeting is the official welcome to your academic college. You will meet college deans, faculty, and staff to learn about academic advising, expectations, resources, and academic and cocurricular opportunities within your college. Assistance with course scheduling and registration adjustments may be discussed following the meeting. College Dean’s Meetings are required.

College of Agricultural Sciences 11:00am-12:00pm 133 Food Sciences BuildingCourse scheduling for students not previously scheduled for summer 2015 will be held from 1:00pm-2:00pm, 101 Ag Administration Building.

College of Arts and Architecture1:00pm-2:00pm 121 Borland Building

Smeal College of Business11:00am-12:00pm 101 Agricultural Sciences & Industries Building

College of Communications11:00am-12:00pm 113 Carnegie BuildingCourse scheduling for students not previously scheduled will be held at 1:30pm, 8 Carnegie Building.

Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS)11:00am-12:00pm 100 Thomas Building

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences11:00am-12:00pm 26 Hosler Building

College of Education 11:00am-12:00pm 101 Chambers Building

College of Engineering10:30am–11:30am 112 Kern Building

College of Health and Human Development11:00am-12:00pm Ruth Pike Auditorium - 22 BBH BuildingCourse scheduling for students not previously scheduled for summer 2015 will be held at 1:30pm, 110 Henderson Building.

College of Information Sciences and Technology11:00am-12:00pm 110 Information Sciences and Technology Building

College of the Liberal Arts11:00am-12:00pm 121 Sparks Building

College of Nursing 10:30am-11:30am 1 Health and Human Development Building East

Eberly College of Science11:00am-12:00pm 102 Thomas Building

Tuesday’s Welcome Events9:00am-3:00pm Where’s Nittany? Library Mystery

Starts in Paterno Library lobbyNittany has disappeared and we need your help to find him! Stop by and accept the quest, then follow the clues through Pattee and Paterno Libraries to discover his location. Complete the quest and receive prizes.

7:00pm-8:00pm BINGO!!!Pollock Rec RoomBring your roommate. Bring your friends. Win prizes!

9:30pm-11:30pm Outdoor Movie NightPollock Quad Movie night! Bring your blanket and a pillow. Watch the movie under the stars of Happy Valley! Movie TBA.

Wednesday, July 18:00am Classes Begin

6:00pm-7:30pm Multicultural Resource Center Orientation104 Thomas BuildingCome to orientation and learn how to meet your counselor and how the MRC can help you navigate your academics, finances, career planning, and personal life during your time at Penn State. This event will include refreshments.

7:00pm-8:30pm Tie-Dye SocialPollock QuadBring your shirts, socks, etc. We’ll provide the dye, the rubber bands, and the know how.

9:00pm-10:00pm Kevin Hurley ShowHeritage Hall, HUB-Robeson CenterLaugh-out-loud hypnotism show. Watch your friends engage in hilarious stunts.

Friday, July 3No Classes

More Activitiesare listed on the back cover!

If you have been scheduled to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) on Sunday, June 28 and Monday, June 29, you should follow

your NSO schedule completely. Check in for NSO is from 9:00am-11:00am. You will join Welcome

Week and LEAP activities as a part of NSO.

or 1:30pm-2:30pm

= Signature Event

for time/location

Fall Welcome WeekMore ways to get to know Penn State Plan to attend all Fall Signature Events

Arrival Dates: Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22arrival.psu.edu

HighlightsPresident’s New Student Convocation

Saturday, August 227:45pm | Bryce Jordan Center

Be a Part From the StartSunday, August 238:00pm | Rec Hall

Looking for a class? Visit a Campus Information Station Monday & Tuesday, August 24 & 25 7:30am-5:00pm | Various Locations

Involvement FairMonday - Thursday, August 24 - 27

11:00am-4:00pm | HUB-Robeson Center

After-Hours Shopping at TargetThursday, August 27

10:30pm-12:30am | Bus Stops @ Residence Halls

Nittany Block PartyFriday, August 28

5:30pm | Pollock Road, HUB-Robeson Center

Fresh START Day of ServiceSaturday, August 29

8:30am-4:00pm | Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center

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Welcome WeekSUMMER 2015

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Summer Events July 4 Central PA 4th Fest

Near Beaver Stadium• All day long – Free Concerts & Entertainment• 9:00am – Firecracker 4K (Registration at 7:30am) • 2:00pm – Parade of Heroes • 4:30pm, 6:00pm, & 7:30pm – Lumberjack Shows

Watch the show and try your luck at log rolling!• 6:00pm – Free Birthday Cake & Hot Dogs• 9:15pm – Fireworks

4thfest.org

July & August State College Spikes BaseballMedlar Field at Lubrano Park (near Beaver Stadium)The Spikes are a Class A Short Season Minor League Baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The Student Programming Association will be giving out a limited number of free tickets to each game throughout the summer. Stop by the ground floor of the HUB for a free ticket! Or purchase a ticket at the ticket office at Medlar Field.statecollegespikes.com

July 8-12 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the ArtsDowntown State CollegeShop at the artist’s Sidewalk Sale, and enjoy international, national, and regional performers on outdoor and indoor stages. Most events are free.arts-festival.com

July 9-12 People’s Choice FestivalMilitary Museum, Boalsburg - Take CATA Bus BPennsylvania art and music festival. Enjoy free entertainment and shop for quality, affordable art.peopleschoicefestival.com