Spring 2025 Open House Agenda by Penn State Behrend

OPEN HOUSE

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 AN AMBASSADOR: Student Lion Ambassadors are ready to help direct you or take you to your next Open House stop. Or feel free to ask any faculty or staff member for directions–we’re all happy to help!

OPEN HOUSE SPRING 2025

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, 9:00 a.m., Reed Union Building

Meet the Experts Fair, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Reed Union Building Learn more about activities, programs, and services available to Behrend students.

WHERE TO GO NEXT:

I want to explore ...

ADMISSIONS AND MORE: Info sessions and events to help you figure out your next steps. Pages 3-4

CAMPUS: Tours, dining, and drop-ins at buildings, labs, and more at Behrend. Pages 5-7

MAJORS: Information fairs and presentations about our degree options. Pages 10-16

FULL SCHEDULE

8:00 8:30 9:00

Clark Cafe: Open 8:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

9:30 10:00 10:15 10:30 11:00 11:15 11:30

CHECK-IN: 9:00 A.M., REED

Campus Tours: 8:30 a.m.–noon, depart Reed Union Building every 20 minutes

Business Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Behrend Bookstore Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Reed Union Building

Engineering Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Engineering Labs Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Esports Center Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–noon, 135 Hammermill Building

Financial Markets Lab Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–noon, 153 Burke Center

Humanities & Social Sciences Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Kochel Center

Media and Communication Labs Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Kochel Center

Meet the Experts Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Reed Union Building

Nursing Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall

Paws Coffee Shop: Open 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Reed Union Building

Pre-Health Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall

Psychology Lab Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Turnbull Hall

Raimy Behavioral Lab Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 135 Burke Center

Science Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall

Science Labs Drop-Ins: 9:00–11:00 a.m., Anatomy and Physiology Lab with virtual dissection tables (172 Benson Building); Chemistry Lab (108 Otto Behrend Science Building); Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab (126 Otto Behrend Science Building).

VARIA Lab Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Lilley Library, lower level

Engineering Presentations: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m., 180 Burke Center

Info Session: Admitted Students: 9:30 a.m., Bruno’s Cafe, Reed Union Building

Info Session: Prospective Students: 9:30 a.m., 117 Reed Union Building

Info Session: Change of Campus: 9:30 a.m., 114 Reed Union Building

Erie Hall Tours: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Erie Hall

Housing Tours: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., depart Reed Union Building

Science Presentation: 10:00 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building

Business Presentation: 10:15 a.m., 180 Burke Center

Humanities & Social Sciences Presentation: 10:15 a.m., 57 Kochel Center

Honors Program Sessions: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., Metzgar Center

Nursing Presentation: 10:30 a.m., 185 Benson Building

Bruno’s Cafe: Open 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Reed Union Building

Dobbins Dining Hall: Open 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Dobbins Dining Hall

Engineering Presentations: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m., 180 Burke Center

Undecided/Exploratory Session: 11:00 a.m., 114 Reed Union Building

Pre-Health Presentation: 11:15 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building

Honors Program Sessions: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., Metzgar Center

Individual Q&A Session: Noon–1:00 p.m., Metzgar Center

ADMISSIONS AND MORE

Info Session: Admitted Students

You’ve been offered admission to Penn State— congrats! Learn what’s left to do and what to expect.

9:30 a.m. | Bruno’s Cafe, upstairs Reed Union Building

Info Session: 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.

9:30 a.m. | 117 Reed Union Building

Info Session: Change of Campus

As you’re thinking about where to spend your next two years at Penn State, hear about all that Behrend has to offer—including affordability, housing, unique majors, an active campus, and personalized attention.

9:30 a.m. | 114 Reed Union Building

Honors Program Sessions:

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

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. | Metzgar Center

Individual Q&A:

Still have specific questions about admissions, financial aid, or anything else? Whether you’re thinking about applying or are in the middle of the enrollment process, we're here to help.

Noon–1:00 p.m. | Metzgar Center

TOURS ...

Campus Tours:

Explore campus! Tours depart every 20 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 8:30 a.m.; final tour leaves at noon. 8:30 a.m.–noon | Start at Reed Union Building

Housing Tours:

Peek inside a few residence halls—Niagara, Trippe, and Ohio. The shuttle loops from Reed Union Building to residence halls. Hop on or off at any stop. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Start at Reed Union Building

Erie Hall Tours:

Visit our new fitness, recreation, and wellness center. 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Erie Hall

DINING ...

Clark Cafe:

While in Burke, grab Starbucks coffee and other treats. 8:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Dobbins Dining Hall:

Enjoy our all-you-care-to-eat brunch at a special price of $9.20 per person.

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Dobbins Dining Hall

Paws Coffee Shop:

Stop by for Starbucks coffee, Penn State Bakery items, and Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream. 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Bruno’s Cafe:

Choose from a selection of a la carte, deli, pizza, and grill items for lunch and dinner. 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Cash, Visa, Discover, American Express, MasterCard accepted.

AND DROP-INS

Behrend Bookstore Drop-Ins:

Get your Penn State gear at the Behrend Bookstore!

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Media and Communication Labs Drop-Ins:

Tour some of the labs used by Media and Communication students in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Kochel Center

Engineering Labs Drop-Ins:

Connect with faculty at the Engineering Information Fair or locate the Penn State flag in Clark Café to tour some of our engineering labs, including the Plastics Lab.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Esports Center Drop-Ins:

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

9:00 a.m.–noon | 135 Hammermill Building

Financial Markets Lab Drop-Ins:

Visit business classrooms and labs, including our Financial Markets Lab, equipped with Bloomberg Terminals—the same technology used on Wall Street.

9:00 a.m.–noon | 153 Burke Center

Psychology Lab Drop-Ins:

Get a look at the Psychology labs and talk with some of our students and faculty members about their research.

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Turnbull Hall

Raimy Behavioral Lab Drop-Ins:

Explore this Black School of Business lab dedicated to experiments, surveys, and interviews, plus meet students who have worked with faculty and presented at national and international conferences.

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | 135 Burke Center

Science Labs Drop-Ins:

Tour some of our Science labs—Anatomy and Physiology Lab with virtual dissection tables (172 Benson Building); Chemistry Lab (108 Otto Behrend Science Building); and Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab (126 Otto Behrend Science Building).

9:00–11:00 a.m. | Science Complex

VARIA Lab Drop-Ins:

Tour the Virtual and Augmented Reality and Interactive Arts Lab to learn about VR experiences on campus.

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Lilley Library, lower level

BAYFRONT CONNECTOR

COLLEGE DR STATION

VISITORS: Obtain a parking pass at the Parking Office in Reed Union Building. For parking hours and restrictions see Parking Rules & Regulations Handbook or visit behrend.psu.edu/parking.

Caledonia

Business Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and students to learn about programs in the Black School of Business. Also: Tour Burke Center, 9:00 a.m. to noon, to see our business classrooms and labs, including our Financial Markets Lab. 9:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Business Presentation:

Learn about majors, internships, clubs, professional development, and the many job opportunities a business degree can offer. 10:15 a.m. | 180 Burke Center

ENGINEERING

Engineering Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about Engineering programs. Want to check out some of our labs? Locate the School of Engineering flag in Clark Café to join a tour of lab spaces, or request to see the Plastics Lab by connecting with faculty at the info fair. 9:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Engineering Presentations:

Learn more about engineering and technology majors, minors, and certificates in the School of Engineering. 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | 180 Burke Center

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

H&SS Information Fair:

Meet with faculty, students, and staff to hear about H&SS programs. Also: Visit Psychology labs in Turnbull Hall and Communication and Digital Media labs in Kochel Center. 9:00 a.m.–noon | Kochel Center

H&SS Presentation:

Learn about majors, minors, certificates, languages and global cultures, arts, and pre-law, as well as our graduates’ careers. Plus: Hear from student ambassadors and learn about H&SS outreach programs. 10:15 a.m. | 57 Kochel Center

NURSING

Nursing Information Fair:

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

9:00 a.m.–noon | 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.

10:30 a.m. | 185 Benson Building

PRE-HEALTH

Pre-Health Information Fair:

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

9:00 a.m.–noon | Roche Hall

Pre-Health Presentation:

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

11:15 a.m. | 21 Witkowski Building

Science Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about School of Science programs. Also visit some of our lab spaces—the Anatomy and Physiology Lab (172 Benson Building), the Chemistry Lab (108 Otto Behrend Science Building), and the new Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab (126 Otto Behrend Science Building)—between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.–noon | 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. 10:00 a.m. | 21 Witkowski Building

UNDECIDED/ EXPLORATORY

Exploratory Session:

Not sure what major to pursue? That’s OK! Hear from Exploratory and Pre-Major advisers about how they can help you explore areas of study to connect your interests to potential majors and careers.

11:00 a.m. | 114 Reed Union Building

It was so nice to meet you today—thank you for spending the morning 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

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

NOTES

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