Welcome Weekend
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.
2025
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
About
Welcome Weekend
Welcome Weekend–the three days leading up to the first day of classes–is your chance to settle into life at Penn College, meet fresh faces, and take care of any unfinished business. There's no need to register in advance, just check in with us at the Campus Center when you arrive. To help you take care of last-minute details, several offices across campus are open extra hours leading up to the first day of class.
Get Involved
Visit Engage
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 schedule your Welcome Weekend experience by visiting the Engage platform. Look for the New Student Welcome Information to see what's in store. 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 Penn College credentials.
Check-In
Jan 10
New Student Check-In
When you arrive to campus, check in at the Campus Center (CC) Information Desk. Check-in is available Friday, January 10 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This is for all incoming students starting in spring 2025.
On-Campus Move-In
Jan 10
New students
New students can move in on Friday, January 10 from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Dauphin Hall Lounge.
Jan 11
Returning students
Returning students can move in on Saturday, January 11 starting at 9 a.m.
Download the Schedule
Additional schedule details can be found on the Guidebook App. Download the app for Penn College New Student Guide 2024-2025. With this resource, you have access to the most up-to-date information as well as networking tools.
Tap “Download the app” to access the guide on your iOS and Android device.
New students will receive an email when it is time to craft their Welcome Weekend schedule.
Take Care of Business – Weekend Hours
Jan 10
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Drop off Immunization Paperwork | Bush Campus Center, Room 150
Drop off any required immunization paperwork to College Health Services and learn more about services offered.
All College departments are open.
Jan 11
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Get Your ID Photo Taken | Lifelong Education Center, Room B1017 (including Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Get your PCT ID photo taken and walk away with your official PCT ID card. This is for students who did not upload their photo through the online process.
Ask questions about Dining Plans | Lifelong Education Center, Room B1116
Learn more about your dining plan and options for dining across campus. Our registered dietician will be on-site to answer any questions.
Visit the College Store | Bush Campus Center (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Don't forget to stock up on your official Wildcat gear, books, tools, and uniforms.
Connecting with Disability & Access Resources | Bush Campus Center, Room 202
Learn more about services available through Disability & Access Resources and drop off disability/diagnosis documentation to begin the process to request accommodations.
Veteran & Military Educational Benefits | Davie Jane Gilmour Center, Room 1033
Ask your questions about Veterans affairs and military educational benefits. In addition, information will be provided on benefits to veterans by Penn College and the surrounding community.
Ask Financial Aid Related Questions | Davie Jane Gilmour Center, Room 1013
Have financial aid paperwork to drop off? Have questions about the process? There is time for that too!
eBill Questions | Davie Jane Gilmour Center, Room 2098
Have questions about your eBill or how to make a payment? Visit us in the Bursar/Student Accounts Office!
Dining Units
Below are special hours for dining options during Welcome Weekend. Lunch and dinner for incoming students be covered on Friday as well as Saturday brunch.
| Friday January 10 | Saturday January 11 | Sunday January 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Eatery | 5 – 6:30 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.* 4 - 7 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
| Fuel | 4 – 7 p.m. | 4 – 7:30 p.m. | Noon – 10 p.m. |
| Wildcat Express | 1:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 1:30 - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Keystone Dining | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. ** |
* Dining plans begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 11.
** Lunch for new students in Keystone Dining Room, Noon - 2 p.m.
Who can help me?
Questions before you arrive? Contact the Office of Student Engagement. Penn College students and employees are on campus throughout the weekend to help you with all of your questions. And they will make move-in a snap. Questions about housing? Please visit Campus Housing.