PREVIEW DAY 2025
A SPECIAL EVENT FOR STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO PENN STATE BEHREND
WELCOME FROM CHANCELLOR FORD
Congratulations on your acceptance to Penn State Behrend. We’re happy you’ve taken the opportunity today to visit us and learn more about the college.
We’ve put together a day of activities and presentations that will showcase what makes Behrend unique—our in-demand degree programs, our outstanding faculty, our excellent academic facilities, and our active and engaged campus life.
There are so many possibilities ahead of you, and Behrend is a great place to discover your potential and prepare for your future.
As you’re on campus today, I urge you to picture yourself here soon: Maybe engaging in thought-provoking discussions in the classroom, or taking part in research with faculty. Maybe working directly with employers in our Open Lab learning. Maybe taking on a leadership role on campus, or finding your place in a student club.
Does Behrend seem like a good fit for you? Are you excited about creating your future with us?
Your offer of admission is a sign that we can picture you succeeding here. We are ready to help you take the next step, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Behrend family.
Sincerely,
Ralph M. Ford, Ph.D. Chancellor
8:00–8:45 a.m.
Check-in. Burke Center
8:45–9:15 a.m.
Information Fair: Meet faculty and student representatives from all Business majors. Outside 001 and 002 Burke
Tours of Burke Center. Join Business Ambassadors to see the facility. Tours begin outside 001 and 002 Burke
9:15–9:45 a.m.
Black School of Business Welcome: Get an overview of the school and its opportunities. 001 Burke
9:50–10:35 a.m.
SESSION 1
For parents: Faculty Panel. 001 Burke
For students: Student Panel. 002 Burke
10:45–11:30 a.m.
SESSION 2
For parents: Student Panel. 001 Burke
For students: Faculty Activity. 002 Burke
ENGINEERING SESSION BLUE
BLUE GROUP
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Check-in. Burke Center
9:00–10:00 a.m.
School of Engineering Presentation: Hear from the school’s associate director of academics and a student panel. 180 Burke
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Information Fair: Learn about Engineering majors and student groups. Burke, first floor
Burke Center Tours. Meet at the Penn State flag near Clark Café. Burke
WHITE GROUP
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Check-in. Burke Center.
9:00–10:30 a.m.
Information Fair: Learn about Engineering majors and student groups. Burke, first floor
Burke Center Tours. Meet at the Penn State flag near Clark Café. Burke
10:30–11:30 a.m.
School of Engineering Presentation: Hear from the school’s associate director of academics and a student panel. 180 Burke
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Check-in. Wintergarden, Reed Union Building
9:00–9:50 a.m.
Decision Making and You. 114 Reed
9:55–10:25 a.m.
Major Discovery. 114 Reed
Breakout Session: College of Agricultural Sciences and College of Health and Human Development. 113 Reed
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Student Panel. 114 Reed
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Adviser Q&A. 114 Reed
8:00 -9:00 a.m.
Check-in. Kochel Center, lower level
8:45 -9:15 a.m.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Welcome: Greetings from the school director. 57 Kochel
9:15 -10:00 a.m.
SESSION 1
For students only: Student Panel. 57 Kochel For parents only: Alumni Panel. 55 Kochel
10:00 -10:45 a.m.
Information Fair. Meet faculty members and student representatives from all H&SS majors. Kochel, lower level
H&SS lab tours. Kochel, lower level
10:45 -11:30 a.m.
SESSION 2
For parents only: Student Panel. 57 Kochel For students only: Alumni Panel. 55 Kochel
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SESSION
NURSING SESSION
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Check-in. Roche Hall
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Nursing Program Welcome: Meet nursing faculty to get an overview on what it means to be a nursing student at Penn State Behrend. 185 Benson Building
9:45–10:45 a.m.
Nursing Faculty/Student Panel: Engage with nursing faculty, alumni, and current students to ask questions and learn about the nursing major, classes, and clinical affiliations. Explore the many career options a Bachelor of Science in Nursing can provide. 185 Benson
10:45–11:30 a.m.
Advanced Sim Lab/Simulation Activity: Tour the Advanced Sim Lab and participate in an interactive simulation activity. 185 Benson and 155 Nick Building
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Check-in. Roche Hall
9:00–9:10 a.m.
School of Science Welcome. 101 Otto Behrend Science Building (OBS)
9:10–10:00 a.m.
SESSION 1
For students only: Student Panel. 101 OBS For parents only: Alumni Panel. 21W Witkowski Building
10:10–10:40 a.m.
Breakout Session: Tours of Science Complex and meetings with program coordinators. Roche Hall
10:50–11:30 a.m.
SESSION 2
For parents only: Student Panel. 101 OBS
For students only: Alumni Panel. 21W Witkowski
AFTERNOON SESSION ONE: 1:15–2:15 p.m.
Admissions—What Comes Next: Individual appointments to address specific questions about enrollment and Financial Aid. Metzgar Center
Financial Aid Workshop: Information about financial aid and other funding options. 114 Reed
Housing/Residence Life Q&A: Answers to your questions about residence life, housing, and meal plans. 117 Reed
Campus Tour: Get a closer look at our beautiful campus. Tour departs from Reed Wintergarden
AFTERNOON SESSION TWO: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Admissions—What Comes Next: Individual appointments to address specific questions about enrollment and Financial Aid. Metzgar Center
Financial Aid Workshop: Information about financial aid and other funding options. 114 Reed
Housing/Residence Life Q&A: Answers to your questions about residence life, housing, and meal plans. 117 Reed
Campus Tour: Get a closer look at our beautiful campus. Tour departs from Reed Wintergarden
Stop by Clark Café in Burke for Starbucks coffee and other treats between 8:00 a.m. and noon.
Grab a scoop of the famous Penn State Creamery ice cream at Paw’s Coffee Shop in Reed, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BOOKSTORE
Stop by the campus bookstore for Penn State gear and more. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Reed Union Building
MEET THE EXPERTS FAIR
Learn about different offices and departments on campus. 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., McGarvey Commons, Reed
COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH
Enjoy hot lunch served in Bruno’s. 11 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Reed
ESPORTS CENTER TOURS
Visit our esports team’s high-tech gaming center, open to all Behrend students. 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 135 Hammermill Building
RESIDENCE HALL TOURS
Get a closer look at on-campus living with tours of Ohio, Trippe, and Niagara halls. 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; shuttle departs from Reed Wintergarden every 10 minutes
ERIE HALL TOURS
Take a look inside the new Erie Hall fitness, recreation, and wellness center. 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
SESSION: HONORS PROGRAMS
Learn more about the Behrend Honors Program and Schreyer Honors College. Sessions at 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., with staff available to answer questions 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Metzgar Center
SESSION: STUDY ABROAD
Where in the world are Behrend students? Learn about discovering the world, broadening your horizons, thinking globally, enhancing your degree—and earning scholarships to study abroad. 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., 114 Reed
SESSION: WHY START EARLY?
Learn more about the benefits of starting during the summer. 12:30–1:00 p.m., 117 Reed
YOUR NEXT STEPS
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS?
Here’s what you need to do to prepare for life as a Penn State Behrend student:
• Accept your offer of admission on MyPennState. Go to admissions.psu.edu/MyPennState.
• Consider your campus housing and meal plan options. You can accept your housing contract and adjust your meal plan at eLiving.psu.edu.
• Review your financial aid and scholarship opportunities at behrend.psu.edu/financialaid. You will receive notification by mail and email when your student aid award has been prepared.
• Stay connected! Follow Penn State Behrend Class of 2029 on Instagram, and watch your email for important news, updates, and information. For more guidance on next steps, visit behrend.psu.edu/accepted. Contact Admissions and Financial Aid: Email behrend.admissions@psu. edu, call 814-898-6100, or text 814-806-3486.
Connect with Students Talk one-on-one with current Behrend students. Go to behrend. welcometocollege.com.
NOTES
Carriage House E3
Dobbins Dining Hall F4
Hall D3
Fasenmyer
House C7
E1
Farmhouse E2
Building F1
Building D5
Junker Center E6
Kochel Center E4
School of Humanities & Social Sci. Lilley Library D4
Plaza E6 Logan Carriage House A1
Logan House A2
Maintenance G4
Mehalso Observatory F1
Metzgar Center D4
Nick Building E1 Observatory F1 Otto Behrend Building E2
Otto Behrend Annex 1 & III
Parking Deck F6
Prischak Building E1
School of Science
Reed Union Building E3
Roche Hall E1
Smith Chapel & Carillon E5
South Cottage F2
Stairtower F3
Studio Theatre E2
Turnbull Hall E2
Yahn Planetarium F1
Wilson Picnic Grove D2
Witkowski Building E1
Zurn Building E1
Residence Halls
Almy Hall G3 Lawrence Hall F4 Niagara Hall E4
Hall G3 Perry Hall F3 Porcupine Hall F3 Senat Hall F3
Tiffany Hall G3
Tigress Hall F3
Trippe Hall G3
Ariel Hall G4
Caledonia Hall G4
Champlin Hall G4
Elliott Hall G4
Packet Hall G4
Scorpion Hall G4
Somers Hall F4
Turner Hall G4
Yarnall Hall G4
Visitor/Faculty/Staff
Visitor Only Time Limited Faculty/Staff/ Resident Students F aculty/Sta ff Only
Visitor/Faculty/Staff/ Commuter Students Restricted
