2025 Spend a Summer Day Open House Agenda

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JULY 25, 2025

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WELCOME TO PENN STATE BEHREND We’re happy to have you here!

Here’s some help in finding your way around campus: CAMPUS MAP: Use the map printed on pages 8-9 of this guide, or scan the QR code at the bottom of this page to use our campus map on your phone.

FOLLOW SIGNS: We have special signs up to help you find your way to buildings around campus.

Look for them as you explore Behrend.

ASK US: Feel free to ask a student ambassador or any faculty or staff member for directions–we’re all happy to help!

SCAN THIS CODE FOR A CAMPUS MAP OR GO TO BEHREND.PSU.EDU/MAP

SPEND A SUMMER DAY We have info fairs, Q&As, presentations, and tours planned for you. Where you go, and when, is up to you, but you can use this agenda to help guide you.

WHERE TO START:

Check in, 1:00 p.m., Reed Union Building Meet the Experts Fair, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Reed Union Building

Learn more about activities, programs, and services available to Behrend students.

WHERE TO GO NEXT: I want to explore ...

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ADMISSIONS AND MORE: Info sessions and events to help you figure out your next steps. Page 3 CAMPUS: Tours and drop-ins at Behrend buildings and labs—plus dining options! Pages 5-7 MAJORS: Information fairs and presentations about our degree options. Pages 10-16

FULL SCHEDULE

CHECK-IN: 1:00 P.M., REED UNION BUILDING

9:00 Behrend Bookstore Drop-In: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Reed Union Building 10:30 Bruno’s Café: Open 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Reed Union Building 1:00 Business Facilities Drop-Ins: 1:00–2:15 p.m., Burke Center (also 3:00–4:00 p.m.)

Business Information Fair: 1:00–2:15 p.m., Burke Center (also 3:00–4:00 p.m.)

Campus Tours: 1:00–4:00 p.m.; depart from Reed Union Building Clark Café: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Burke Center Engineering Lab Drop-Ins: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Burke Center Engineering Information Fair: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Burke Center Erie Hall Tours: 1:00–5:00 p.m., Erie Hall Esports Center Drop-In: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Perry Hall Humanities & Social Sciences Information Fair: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Kochel Center Ice Cream Celebration: 1:00–3:00 p.m., Reed Union Building Meet the Experts Fair: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Reed Union Building Nursing Information Fair: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Roche Hall Pre-Health Information Fair: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Roche Hall Science Information Fair: 1:00–4:00 p.m., Roche Hall

1:30 Info Session for Prospective Students: 1:30 p.m., 117 Reed Union Building 2:00 Housing Tours: 2:00–4:00 p.m.; depart from Reed Union Building Science Lab Drop-Ins: 2:00–3:00 p.m., Science Complex

2:15 Business Presentation: 2:15 p.m., 106 Burke Center 2:30 Honors Program Session: 2:30 p.m., Metzgar Center (also at 3:15 p.m.)

Humanities & Social Sciences Presentation: 2:30 p.m., 60 Kochel Center Nursing Presentation: 2:30 p.m., 185 Benson Building Science Presentation: 2:30 p.m., 144 Hammermill Building

3:00 Business Facilities Drop-Ins: 3:00–4:00 p.m., Burke Center (also 1:00–2:15 p.m.)

Business Information Fair: 3:00–4:00 p.m., Burke Center (also 1:00–2:15 p.m.)

Exploratory Session: 3:00 p.m., 117 Reed Union Building

3:10 Pre-Health Presentation: 3:10 p.m., 144 Hammermill Building 3:15 Engineering Presentation: 3:15 p.m., 180 Burke Center

Honors Program Session: 3:15 p.m., Metzgar Center (also at 2:30 p.m.)

ADMISSIONS AND MORE Ice Cream Celebration

Take a break and enjoy a scoop of Penn State's famous Berkey Creamery ice cream.

1:00–3:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Info Session for Prospective Students:

Interested in applying to Penn State? Find out how to apply, learn how admissions decisions are made, and get helpful tips about the application process.

1:30 p.m. | 117 Reed Union Building

Honors Program Sessions:

Learn about the benefits and requirements of the Penn State Behrend Honors Program and the Schreyer Honors College.

2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m.| Metzgar Center

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TOURS ...

Campus Tours:

Explore campus! Tours depart every 30 minutes and take about one hour. Stay for the full tour or stop at an academic building for info and presentations. First tour leaves at 1:00 p.m.; last tour leaves at 4:00 p.m.

1:00–4:00 p.m. | Start at Reed Union Building

Housing Tours:

Peek inside a few residence halls—Niagara, Trippe, and Almy. The shuttle loops from Reed Union Building to residence halls. Hop on or off at any stop.

2:00–4:00 p.m. | Start at Reed Union Building

Erie Hall Tours:

Visit our new fitness, recreation, and wellness center.

1:00–5:00 p.m. | Erie Hall

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DROP-INS ...

Behrend Bookstore Drop-In:

Get your Penn State gear at the Behrend Bookstore!

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Business Facilities Drop-Ins:

Tour our business classrooms and labs, including the Financial Markets Lab, equipped with Bloomberg Terminals.

1:00–2:15 p.m., 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Burke Center

Engineering Lab Drop-Ins:

Visit labs including our Plastics Lab, the largest and best-equipped plastics processing lab in the nation.

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Burke Center

Esports Center Drop-In:

Get a look at our esports team's high-tech gaming center, open to all Behrend students.

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Perry Hall

Science Lab Drop-Ins:

Get a closer look at labs in our School of Science.

 Virtual dissection lab, 172 Benson Building  Microbiology lab, 126 Otto Behrend Science Building  Chemistry Lab, 108 Otto Behrend Science Building

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Science Complex

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AND DINING Clark Café:

While in Burke Center, take a break to grab a Starbucks coffee and other treats at Clark Café.

1:00–4:00 p.m. | Burke Center

Bruno’s Café:

Choose from a selection of a la carte, deli, pizza, and grill items at Bruno's Café.

10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building Visa, Discover, American Express, and MasterCard accepted.

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I’M INTERESTED IN …

BUSINESS MAJORS: Accounting | Business Economics | Economics | Finance | Functional Data Analytics | Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies | Interdisciplinary Science and Business | International Business | Management Information Systems | Marketing | Project and Supply Chain Management

Business Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and students to learn about programs in the Black School of Business. Also: Tour Burke Center to see our business classrooms and labs, including our Financial Markets Lab. 1:00–2:15 p.m., 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Burke Center

Business Presentation:

Join an interactive discussion to learn about majors, internships, clubs, professional development, and the many job opportunities a business degree can offer.

2:15 p.m. | 106 Burke Center

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I’M INTERESTED IN …

ENGINEERING MAJORS: Computer Engineering | Computer Science | Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology | Electrical Engineering | Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies | Industrial Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Technology | Plastics Engineering Technology | Polymer Engineering and Science | Software Engineering

Engineering Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about programs in the School of Engineering. Also: Visit Engineering labs in Burke Center during the afternoon.

1:00–4:00 p.m. | Burke Center

Engineering Presentation:

Learn more about engineering and technology majors, minors, and certificates in the School of Engineering.

3:15 p.m. | 180 Burke Center

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I’M INTERESTED IN …

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES MAJORS: Biobehavioral Health | Creative Writing | Digital Media, Arts, and Technology | Elementary and Early Childhood Education | English | History | Media and Communication | Multidisciplinary Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Humanities | Political Science | Psychology

H&SS Information Fair:

Meet with faculty, students, and staff to hear about programs in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

1:00–4:00 p.m. | Kochel Center

H&SS Presentation:

Learn about majors, minors, certificates, languages and global cultures, arts, and pre-law, as well as our graduates’ careers.

2:30 p.m. | 60 Kochel Center

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I’M INTERESTED IN …

NURSING

OPTIONS: Four-Year B.S.N. | Second Degree B.S.N.

Nursing Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about opportunities in the Nursing Program.

1:00–4:00 p.m. | Roche Hall

Nursing Presentation:

Hear from nursing faculty members; tour nursing facilities, including the simulation lab; and discover the benefits of earning a four-year bachelor of science in nursing degree.

2:30 p.m. | 185 Benson Building

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I’M INTERESTED IN …

PRE-HEALTH Dentistry | Medicine | Optometry | Pharmacy | Physical or Occupational Therapy | Physician Assistant | Veterinary Medicine

Pre-Health Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about our pre-health options and School of Science programs.

1:00–4:00 p.m. | Roche Hall

Pre-Health Presentation:

Meet with the pre-health coordinator to learn about requirements, program admission, and careers in the health professions.

3:10 p.m. | 144 Hammermill Building

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I’M INTERESTED IN …

SCIENCE MAJORS: Biology | Chemistry | Environmental Science | Interdisciplinary Science and Business | Mathematics | Physics | Science | Secondary Education in Mathematics

Science Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about School of Science programs.

1:00–4:00 p.m. | Roche Hall

Science Presentation:

Hear from School of Science leaders about careers and opportunities in science fields, and hear from current Behrend students about life on campus.

2:30 p.m. | 144 Hammermill Building

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I’M NOT SURE WHAT I’M INTERESTED IN!

UNDECIDED/ EXPLORATORY Exploratory Session:

Not sure what major to pursue? That’s OK! Hear from Academic Advising team members about how they can help you explore areas of study to connect your interests to potential majors and careers.

3:00 p.m. | 117 Reed Union Building

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KEEP IN TOUCH! It was so nice to meet you today—thank you for spending the afternoon with us and exploring Penn State Behrend. We’re here for any further questions you have, or just to support you on your path to college. We hope to see you on campus again soon!

— THE PENN STATE BEHREND ADMISSIONS TEAM

TALK TO ADMISSIONS

behrend.admissions@psu.edu, behrend.psu.edu/myfuture, or 814-898-6100

TALK TO STUDENTS

Connect directly with current Behrend students: behrend. welcometocollege.com

NOTES

This publication is available in alternative media on request.

The University is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission and employment for all persons. It is the policy of the University to maintain an environment free of harassment and free of discrimination against any person because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, physical or mental disability, gender, perceived gender, gender identity, genetic information or political ideas.

Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the University’s educational mission, and will not be tolerated. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901, Email: oeoa@psu.edu, Tel (814) 863-0471. UBR EBO 25-277

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