Guests explore campus with the help of admissions tour guide Naika Norvil, of Chambersburg, during Saturday’s Open House, which drew more than 650 prospective students to explore Penn College’s real-world-relevant majors. Norvil is pursuing a degree in allied health.
The final Open House of the fall semester welcomed 664 prospective students and 1,104 guests to Penn College’s three campuses, resulting in a 76% show rate.
Of the prospective students, 628 were first-year students, 32 were transfer students, two were reenrolls and two were graduate students. Most are considering a Fall 2027 start, while the remainder are interested in beginning in Fall 2028.
A total of 164 students traveled from 18 states outside Pennsylvania. The largest group came from New Jersey, followed by New York, Maryland, Virginia and Connecticut.
The most popular choices for academic tours were welding; construction management; heating, ventilation & air conditioning; diesel truck, heavy equipment & power generation; and electrical.
“Our next Open House is Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027,” said Audriana L. Empet, executive director of admissions and secondary partnerships. “Be on the lookout for a call for volunteers after the New Year!”
Admissions tour guide Paul D. Foulds Jr. leads a group. Foulds, of Middleburg, is majoring in construction management.
Dan A. Hampton, instructor of HVAC technology/plumbing & heating, is among the cadre of faculty who led lab tours and answered guests’ questions.
Women’s basketball players cheefully staff an information table.
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