Friday, April 17, 2026
photos by Anna E. Reed, photographer (student)
Penn College welcomed 536 future Wildcats who spent their day getting a glimpse of campus life during Penn College's Accepted Student Day on April 12.
The event celebrated Fall 2026 accepted and deposited students and helped them envision life as a Wildcat. Activities included speed friending, bingo and historic tours of Williamsport, plus opportunities to interact with student organizations.
Among those attending were 101 out-of-state students, who hail from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. Thirty-two of the attendees are transferring from another college or university.
The Admissions Office reported that 451 of the students had already confirmed their intent to enroll, and nine more sealed the deal during Accepted Student Day.
Photographer and graphic design student Anna E. Reed captured the activity:
Families line up to check in and begin their campus exploration.
A bevy of volunteers helps families check in at the Madigan Library.
Check-in volunteers answer questions and provide direction.
Penn College Police Officer Jeffrey L. Hughes directs traffic.
Families embark on tours of Williamsport via River Valley Transit buses.
Guests partake in pool at CC Commons, …
… yard games on a campus lawn …
… remote-control car challenges courtesy of the Dr. Welch Workshop: A Makerspace at Penn College …
... and bracelet-making in the Campus Center.
Families are bathed in sunlight as they explore the lay of the land.
The Penn College Motorsports Association is among student organizations welcoming the new Wildcats.
The Admissions Office makes attendees welcome in the Davie Jane Gilmour Center, where they could also sign up for orientation and chat with Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau reps.
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