Friday, August 12

New Student Check-In 

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.   Campus Center (CC)

  • Last Name
  • A-F: 8-10 a.m.
  • G-K: 10-noon
  • L-Q: noon-2 p.m.
  • R-Z: 2-4 p.m.
  • Off-campus and commuter students:
  • Check-in 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tool Box Drop-Off

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   Various locations

Drop off large/heavy tool boxes to temporary holding locations.

Permanent storage provided during your first class. Bring smaller handheld tool boxes to your first class.

For all other programs: students should bring their tools to the first day of class.

Grab-and-Go Bag Lunch

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.   Various Locations 

Capitol Eatery, Dauphin Hall or
Keystone Dining Room, Lifelong Education Center (LEC)

Free for Friday students and guests

Fitness Center Open

noon – 4 p.m.   Campus Center (CC), second floor

Tours at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

The Gallery at Penn College

1 – 5 p.m.   Madigan Library, 3rd floor

Check out a photography exhibition exploring the evolution of the Little League Baseball® World Series.

Parents/Guests Depart

5 p.m.

Dinner with Connections Links & Resident Assistants

5 – 7:30 p.m.   Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)

Dining plans begin

Recommended times:

  • 5 p.m. – Dauphin Hall residents
  • 5:30 p.m. – Lancaster & York residents
  • 6 p.m. – Clinton, Delaware, & Juniata residents
  • 6:30 p.m. – Village & Campus View residents

Community Meet-Ups

7 p.m.   Various Residence Hall locations

Meet up with your Resident Assistants & Residence Hall Community

Evening Events

Eric Mina, Hypnotist
8 p.m.   Rose Street Commons Courtyard

Game Center
8 – 10 p.m.   Field House

Sink your new friend’s battleship or knock them at of the Super Smash Bros. arena! Stop by the Field House for some classic board game fun or change it up with our Nintendo Switch tournament.