PREVIEW DAY
2024
A SPECIAL EVENT FOR STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO PENN STATE BEHREND
WELCOME
TO PENN STATE BEHREND’S PREVIEW DAY! We’ve put together presentations, tours, and discussions to help you explore all that Behrend has to offer. In the morning, you can attend a session that most aligns with your intended major—whether in Business, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Nursing, or Science—or you can attend the Exploratory session if you’d like to hear about all degree options. In the afternoon, you can choose from a selection of optional sessions.
CONTENTS Welcome from Chancellor Ford
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Morning Sessions Business Agenda
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Engineering Agendas
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Exploratory Agenda
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Humanities and Social Science Agenda
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Nursing Agenda
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Science Agenda
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Afternoon Sessions
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More to See and Do
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Your Next Steps
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Campus Map
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WELCOME FROM CHANCELLOR FORD
Welcome! 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
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BUSINESS SESSION
8:00–8:45 a.m. Check-in. Burke Center
8:45–9:15 a.m.
Information Fair with faculty and student representatives from all Business majors. Outside 001 and 002 Burke Tours of Burke Center with Business Ambassadors. Tours begin outside 001 and 002 Burke
9:15–9:45 a.m.
Black School of Business Welcome and Overview. 001 Burke
9:50–10:35 a.m.
For parents: Faculty Panel. 001 Burke For students: Student Panel. 002 Burke
10:45–11:30 a.m.
For parents: Student Panel. 001 Burke For students: Faculty Activity. 002 Burke 3
ENGINEERING SESSION BLUE 4
BLUE GROUP 8:00–9:00 a.m. Check-in. Burke Center
9:00–10:00 a.m.
School of Engineering Presentation with School Director and Student Panel. 180 Burke
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Engineering Student Group and Major Information Fair. Burke, first floor Building Tours: Burke Center: Meet in Burke, first floor AMIC: Follow signs through Parking Deck (five-minute walk)
ENGINEERING SESSION WHITE
WHITE GROUP 8:00–9:00 a.m. Check-in. Burke Center.
9:00–10:30 a.m.
Engineering Student Group and Major Information Fair. Burke, first floor Building Tours: Burke Center: Meet in Burke, first floor AMIC: Follow signs through Parking Deck (five-minute walk)
10:30–11:30 a.m.
School of Engineering Presentation with School Director and Student Panel. 180 Burke
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EXPLORATORY SESSION
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Check-in. Reed Union Building, Wintergarden
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
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Check-in. Kochel Center, lower level
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Session 1: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Welcome with School Director and Student Panel. 57 Kochel
9:30–11:00 a.m.
Information Fair with faculty and student representatives from all HSS majors. Kochel lower level
10:45–11:30 a.m.
Session 2: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Welcome with School Director and Student Panel. 57 Kochel
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SESSION
8:00–9:00 a.m.
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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
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
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SCIENCE SESSION
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
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
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AFTERNOON SESSIONS
AFTERNOON SESSION ONE: 1:15–2:15 p.m.
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 Don’t forget to snap a selfie with the lion! He’s waiting on the bench outside Reed, near Senat Hall.
Grab a scoop of the famous Penn State Creamery ice cream at Paw’s Coffee Shop in Reed, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by Clark Café in Burke for Starbucks coffee and other treats. 8:00 a.m.–noon. 10
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—and have a slice of cake to celebrate Behrend’s 75th anniversary! 11 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Reed
Esports Center Tours
Get a look at our esports team’s high-tech gaming center, open to all Behrend students. 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Perry Hall
MORE TO SEE AND DO
Bookstore
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., with shuttle departing 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 why, when, where, and how 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
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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. •C onsider your campus housing and meal plan options. You can accept your housing contract and adjust your meal plan at eLiving.psu.edu. •R eview 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 informed! Join the Facebook group Penn State Behrend Class of 2028, and watch your email for important news, updates, and information. Visit behrend. psu.edu/accepted for more guidance on your next steps.
Keep in Touch
Contact Behrend’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid: Email behrend.admissions@psu. edu, call 814-898-6100, or text 814-806-3486. 12
Connect with Students Talk one-on-one with current Behrend students. Go to behrend. welcometocollege.com.
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