This program is subject to change. A final program will be provided at your orientation session.

Summer 2024 Student Agenda

Find your way around campus using our interactive campus map. A printed copy of the map will be provided on your NSO day.

Registration

8:15 a.m.
Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Welcome

9:00–9:45 a.m.
Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Informational Session 1—choose one session

10:00–10:30 a.m.

  • The Student Success Center—First floor, 125 Eiche Library
  • Financial Aid: We put the fun in funding!—Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center
  • Student Wellness and Academic Accommodations—150 Hawthorn Building
  • Eat Well, Live Well—134 Hawthorn Building
  • Athletics and Recreation: Covering the Bases—Adler Athletic Complex

Informational Session 2—choose your session from the options above

10:45–11:15 a.m.

Campus Quest

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center

Lunch with Your Guests and Campus Resource Fair

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Port-Sky Café
Only credit cards are accepted.
Pick up your Penn State ID+ card at Port-Sky Café.

Come visit the Campus Resource Fair: Bursar*, Career Services*, Health and Wellness*, the Belonging Center and Food Pantry*, Student Disability Resources^, Housing and Food Services*, Residence Life*, the Library^, Public Safety and Police*, the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, the Student Success Center*, PNC Bank, and our Nursing and Performing Arts programs.

The offices are open until 4:00 p.m.^ or 5:00 p.m.*

Academic Advising: PS&U

1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Hawthorn Building or Eiche Library
Your assigned location is on your nametag.

You Belong Here!

3:00–3:30 p.m.
Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Residence Hall Tours (optional)

3:30 p.m.
Meet in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts lobby.

Helpful tips for your Step 1 in-person, on-campus experience:

  • Complete the ALEKS Math Assessment prior to attending, if required.
  • Upload your ID card photo. More information is available on your NSO Tasklist. If you have an issue with your ID card photo upload, bring a government-issued photo ID card with you, such as a driver's license or passport, to obtain your ID card.
  • Bring a laptop or other electronic device (like a tablet).
  • Bring a pen or pencil and paper for notes.
  • Directions to the Ivyside Campus, Juniata Gap entrance.
  • Campus Map.