Welcome Week 2024

Learn about exciting opportunities and the clubs, organizations, and services that help make Penn State Abington such a tight-knit community! Ice-breakers, a scavenger hunt, events, and workshops will help you make friends while learning about diversity and belonging, student responsibility, and the community of care that will support your success.

New Student Orientation Welcome Day

Monday, Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Registration and Welcome
- 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Registration on the Sutherland Plaza
- 9:00 a.m. Open and Welcome in the tent on the intramural field
Session 1
- 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
  - Blue Group: Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland
  - Green Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
  - Yellow Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? in Lubert Commons
Session 2
- 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.
  - Blue Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? In Lubert Commons
  - Green Group: Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland
  - Yellow Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
Scavenger Hunt and Lunch
- 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.: Campus scavenger hunt
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Lunch in the tent in the intramural field
Session 3
- 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
  - Blue Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
  - Green Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? In Lubert Commons
  - Yellow Group: Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland

New Student Orientation Welcome Day

Tuesday, Aug. 20 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Registration and Welcome
- 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.: Registration on the Sutherland Plaza
- 9:00 a.m.: Open and welcome in the tent on the intramural field
Session 1
- 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
  - Blue Group: Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland
  - Green Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
  - Yellow Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? In Lubert Commons
Session 2
- 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.
  - Blue Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? In Lubert Commons
  - Green Group: Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland
  - Yellow Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
Scavenger Hunt and Lunch
- 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.: Campus scavenger hunt
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Lunch in the tent on the intramural field
Session 3
- 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
  - Blue Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
  - Green Group What's the “Tea” about Diversity? in Lubert Commons
  - Yellow Group Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland

International Student Welcome and Immigration Check-in

Wednesday, Aug. 21 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Day 1 campus resources and services expo, campus tour, networking activities, student 101 and parent sessions, leadership welcome

International Student Welcome and Immigration Check-in

Thursday, Aug. 22 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Day 2 leaders' time and compliance session

International Student Welcome and Immigration Check-in

Friday, Aug. 23 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Day 3 campus welcome

New Student Orientation Welcome Day

Friday, Aug 23 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Registration and Welcome
- 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.: Registration on the Sutherland Plaza
- 10:30 a.m.: Open and welcome in the tent on the intramural field
Session 1
- 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
  - Blue Group: Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland
  - Green Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
  - Yellow Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? In Lubert Commons
Session 2
- 11:45 to 12:30 p.m.
  - Blue Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? At Lubert Commons
  - Green Group: Real Talk: Assumptions vs. Reality in 9 Sutherland
  - Yellow Group: Community of Care in 112 Woodland
Scavenger Hunt and Lunch
- 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.: Campus scavenger hunt
- 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.: Lunch in the tent on the intramural field
Session 3
- 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
  - Blue Group: Student/Faculty Relationship in 112 Woodland
  - Green Group: What's the “Tea” about Diversity? In Lubert Commons
  - Yellow Group: Community of Care in 9 Sutherland

Fall Registration Hub

Monday, Aug. 26 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lares Lubert Commons

Students can complete last-minute registration, get holds released, or get questions answered at the One-Stop Registration Hub.

Representatives from the following offices will be available to help students:

Admissions
Advising
Bursar
Financial Aid
IT
Nurses Office
Registrar

Access and Abilities Fair

Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sutherland Plaza (Rain location: Lares Building)

Students with different abilities can connect with the offices, services, and programs that offer supports.

Gaming Tournament

Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Banquet Room & Lubert Commons

Pizza with the Police

Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Woodland Lobby

Movie Night

Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Sutherland Plaza

Movie TBA. Enjoy a movie night with your peers.

Water Ice with the Student Government Association

Friday, Aug. 30 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Sutherland Plaza

Meet your student leaders over ice-cold snacks.

Involvement Fair

Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m AND Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Intramural Field near the Athletic Building

Getting involved on campus is key to your success! Meet students with similar interests from almost 40 clubs and organizations on campus. If you can't attend, go to engage.abington.psu.edu to learn more about clubs and organizations.

On Campus and Part-Time Employment Fair

Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Intramural Field near the Athletic Building

Connect with on- and off-campus employers for local jobs, federal work study positions, and internships. Visit us dressed as you are and check out the Involvement Fair afterward.

Black Student Union Movie Night

Friday, Sept. 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m
Lares Banquet Room

Movie TBA Learn more about this event and the Black Student Union at engage.abington.psu.edu

Global Engagement Fair

Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 12:15 p.m.
Lares Banquet Room

Learn more about short- and long-term education abroad options and the intercultural skills, credentials, and connections you can build.