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 (on campus, off campus, and commuter 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. Students can log into Engage with their pct credentials.
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.
New Student Check-In and Move-In (On Campus, Off Campus, Commuter Students)
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Penn's Inn, Bush Campus Center
| Last Name | Time |
|---|---|
| A - F | 8 - 10 AM |
| G - K | 10 AM - Noon |
| L - Q | Noon - 2 PM |
| R - Z | 2 - 4 PM |
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.
Toolbox Drop-Off
- 9 AM – 4:30 PM
- Various locations
Drop off large/heavy toolboxes to temporary holding locations.
Permanent storage provided during your first class. Bring smaller handheld toolboxes to your first class.
| Program | Location |
|---|---|
| Collision Repair | College Avenue Labs (CAL), Rm. 165, southern overhead door |
| Automotive | Automotive Technology Center (ATC), Rm. 121, western overhead door |
| Diesel/Heavy Equipment | Earth Science Center (ESC), Diesel Engine Lab (accessed via first overhead door to the right of the main ESC entrance) |
| Aviation | Aviation Center (AVC), lobby |
For all other programs: students should bring their tools to the first day of class or claim a locker in the building where most of your tools will be utilized.
Move-in Lunch
- 11 AM – 4 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard
This is free for students and parents/guests.
Parents / Guest Question & Answer Drop-in
- 3 – 4:30 PM
- Campus Center Patio
Stop by the Campus Center Patio to ask any final questions.
Parents & Guests Depart
- 4:30 PM
Dinner
- 5 – 7:30 PM
- Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)
| Recommended times | |
|---|---|
| 5 PM | Dauphin Hall residents |
| 5:30 PM | Lancaster & York residents |
| 6 PM | Clinton, Delaware, & Juniata residents |
| 6:30 PM | The Village & Campus View residents |
Residence Hall Floor, Off Campus Housing + Commuter Student Meetings
- 7 – 8 PM
- Various Locations
On-campus students will have residence hall floor meetings in a variety of locations. The Resident Assistant will communicate with their residents about the location.
Destination Bingo + Lawn Games
- 8 – 11 PM
- Field House + Intramural Field
Welcome Week is a time for students to have fun, learn more about campus resources, and accomplish a few tasks before the 1st day of class.
New students will receive an email outlining the schedule for Thursday – Sunday and providing steps to complete prior to arriving for Welcome Week. Over these four days new students will have the ability to craft their own schedule during the day – don’t worry about the evening – we have that covered! Students will attend the required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two elective sessions to complete.
Required
- Why Math Matters
- English Inventory
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
Elective
- Get Involved | Get Rec’d
- Seize the Awkward Conversations
- Yoga: Serenity Session
Dinner: Food Truck Festival
- 5:30 - 7 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard
Residence Hall Floor Meet Up, Off Campus and Commuter Meet Up
- 7 PM
- Various Locations
Glow Games
- 8:30 – 11 PM
- Field House + Intramural Field
Welcome Week is a time for students to have fun, learn more about campus resources, and accomplish a few tasks before the 1st day of class.
New students will receive an email outlining the schedule for Thursday – Sunday and providing steps to complete prior to arriving for Welcome Week. Over these four days new students will have the ability to craft their own schedule during the day – don’t worry about the evening – we have that covered! Students will attend the required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two optional sessions to complete.
Required
- Why Math Matters
- English Inventory
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
- Find Your Class Tour!
Elective
- Get Involved | Pop Up Programming
- Seize the Awkward Conversations
- Learning the Wildcat R.O.A.R.
Academic Program Welcome (required)
- 11 AM – noon
- Various Campus Locations
Bonfire, Food Trucks, Lawn Games, Inflatables, Live Music, Prizes, and Tie-dye.
Community Lunches
- noon - 1:30 PM
- 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.
Residence Hall Floor Meet Up, Off Campus and Commuter Meet Up
- 5:30 PM
- Various Locations
Friday Night Fest
- 6 - 10 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard, Warehouse, and Warehouse Lawn
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.
Welcome Week is a time for students to have fun, learn more about campus resources, and accomplish a few tasks before the 1st day of class.
New students will receive an email outlining the schedule for Thursday – Sunday and providing steps to complete prior to arriving for Welcome Week. Over these four days new students will have the ability to craft their own schedule during the day – don’t worry about the evening – we have that covered! Students will attend the required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two optional sessions to complete.
Required
- Why Math Matters
- English Inventory
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Open Lab Time to complete required on-line trainings
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
- Find Your Class Tour!
Elective
- Get Involved | (community) Service Saturday
- Cookies and Conversation
- Learning the Wildcat R.O.A.R.
Splashapalooza
- 7 PM - 10 PM
- PDC Lawn + Intramural Field
Join us for slip and slide kickball, an inflatable slide, water wars, and a few surprises.
Returning Student Check-In
- 9 AM – 1 PM
- Penn's Inn, Bush Campus Center
Toolbox Drop-Off
- 10 AM – 1:30 PM
- Various locations
Drop off large/heavy toolboxes to temporary holding locations.
Permanent storage provided during your first class. Bring smaller handheld toolboxes to your first class.
| Program | Location |
|---|---|
| Collision Repair | College Avenue Labs (CAL), Rm. 165, southern overhead door |
| Automotive | Automotive Technology Center (ATC), Rm. 121, western overhead door |
| Diesel/Heavy Equipment | Earth Science Center (ESC), Diesel Engine Lab (accessed via first overhead door to the right of the main ESC entrance) |
| Aviation | Aviation Center (AVC), lobby |
For all other programs: students should bring their tools to the first day of class or claim a locker in the building where most of your tools will be utilized.
Welcome Week is a time for students to have fun, learn more about campus resources, and accomplish a few tasks before the 1st day of class.
New students will receive an email outlining the schedule for Thursday – Sunday and providing steps to complete prior to arriving for Welcome Week. Over these four days new students will have the ability to craft their own schedule during the day – don’t worry about the evening – we have that covered! Students will attend the required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two optional sessions to complete.
Required
- Why Math Matters
- English Inventory
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Open Lab Time to complete required on-line trainings
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
- Find Your Class Tour!
Elective
- Get Involved | Leadership & Involvement Consultation
- Relationship Bingo
- Yoga: Serenity Session
Throwback Roller Skating + Ice Cream
- 4 - 7 PM
- Field House
| Office | Saturday, August 17 | Sunday, August 18 | Office Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete your self-disclosure disability form/drop off documentation for your disability/diagnosis | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | CC, 202 | |
| Ask housing questions | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dauphin Hall, 1039 | |
| Check status of your financial aid | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | DJG, 1013 | |
| Ask questions about your schedule; have summer classes or prior transcripts reviewed | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | DJG, 1020 | |
| Billing and Refund issues/questions | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | DJG, 2098 | |
| Connect with the Hudock Center for Academic Excellence for last minute questions. | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | DJG, 1049 | |
| Pick-up pre-paid parking permits | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Campus Police Station | |
| Ask general questions | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | CC Information Desk | |
| Pick up your student ID | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | LEC, B1017 |
| Pick up your textbooks, uniforms, tool kits & other supplies | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | CC, The College Store | |
| Ask computer related questions, password resets, & wireless connectivity issues | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | LEC, B1032 |
| Visit the Madigan Library & computer labs | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. | LIB |
| Wednesday, August 14 |
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| Capitol Eatery: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Welcome Lunch - Free for new students + families) |
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Wildcat Express: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fuel: 4 – 10 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 15 |
| Capitol Eatery: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
Wildcat Express: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fuel: noon – 10 p.m. |
| Friday, August 16 |
| Capitol Eatery: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Wildcat Express: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fuel: noon – 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 17 (dining plans begin, use PCT ID) |
| Capitol Eatery: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 – 7 p.m. |
Wildcat Express: 1:30 – 7:30 p.m. Fuel: noon – 8 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 18 |
| Capitol Eatery: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 – 8 p.m. |
Wildcat Express : 9 a.m. –7:30 p.m. Fuel: noon – 10 p.m. |
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.