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
- 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
- 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
- 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.
- 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
- 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
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
- 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
- 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
- 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.
- 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
- 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
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
- 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
- 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
- 11:45 to 12:30 p.m.
- 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
- 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
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:
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Admissions
- Advising
- Bursar
- Financial Aid
- IT
- Nurses Office
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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.