Welcome Week
Start the semester off right. Move in and check in quickly and safely with the help of our student and staff crew. Relax to a new student and guest lunch. Then, dive into events, learn more about resources or take care of last-minute needs.
Schedule
Welcome Week will take place August 14 - 18, 2024.
Welcome Week is a time for all new students to have fun, learn more about campus resources, and accomplish a few tasks before the first day of class. As a new student, you have a series of required sessions and tasks that you must complete before the first day of class. You can learn about those requirements and craft your schedule for your Welcome Week experience by RSVPing to events via the Engage platform. Engage will be your one-stop shop for getting involved in campus life and student organizations, and finding out about campus events and information.
Additional details can be found here and on Engage closer to the date. New students will receive an email when it is time to craft their Welcome Week schedule.
Wednesday, August 14
New Student Move-In and Check-In (On Campus, Off Campus, Commuter Students)
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
LAST NAME
- A-F: 8-10 a.m.
- G-K: 10-noon
- L-Q: noon-2 p.m.
- R-Z: 2-4 p.m.
Living on campus, off campus, or commuting to campus? On August 14, students will check-in at the Campus Center. Students can then move-in on campus, take care of last minute business before we dive into Welcome Week.
Thursday, August 15
Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Various Campus Locations
Penn College staff and faculty are committed to helping all students reach their highest potential. This treasure hunt-style session will help students identify academic, personal, and career resources that will benefit them during their time at Penn College. Each location has a different piece of exclusive Penn College swag.
Friday, August 16
Back to School Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rose Street Commons Courtyard
Academic Program Welcome
11 a.m. - noon
Various Campus Locations
Community Lunches
noon - 1:30 p.m.
Various Campus Locations
After Academic Program Welcome, choose to have lunch with those in your major or with your roommates or students that share the same interests and identities as you. Confirmed lunches are: Women of Penn College, First Generation College Students, LGBTQIA+ Students, ALANA Students (African-American, Latin, Asian, Native American), Meet + Eat with Disability and Access Resources.
Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Various Campus Locations
Penn College staff and faculty are committed to helping all students reach their highest potential. This treasure hunt-style session will help students identify academic, personal, and career resources that will benefit them during their time at Penn College. Each location has a different piece of exclusive Penn College swag.
Friday Night Fest
7 - 10 p.m.
Rose Street Commons Courtyard
Join us as we transform Rose Street Commons into an electric street festival! Featuring food trucks, live music, lawn games, tie-dye, free food, giant inflatables and a few surprises.
Saturday, August 17
Back to School Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rose Street Commons Courtyard
Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Various Campus Locations
Penn College staff and faculty are committed to helping all students reach their highest potential. This treasure hunt-style session will help students identify academic, personal, and career resources that will benefit them during their time at Penn College. Each location has a different piece of exclusive Penn College swag.
Sunday, August 18
Back to School Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rose Street Commons Courtyard
Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Various Campus Locations
Penn College staff and faculty are committed to helping all students reach their highest potential. This treasure hunt-style session will help students identify academic, personal, and career resources that will benefit them during their time at Penn College. Each location has a different piece of exclusive Penn College swag.
Who can help me?
Questions before you arrive? Contact the Office of Student Engagement. Penn College students, faculty, and staff are on campus throughout the week to help you with all of your questions. And they will make move-in a snap.
Where to Stay In Williamsport
Penn College has negotiated special rates for campus visitors at hotels located in the Williamsport area, all within five miles of campus.
Plan ahead: The Little League World Series begins August 14 in Williamsport.