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 is for new students. This includes students that live on-campus, off-campus, or are commuting from home. This also includes transfer students and adult learners.
New Student Check-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 |
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 with Orientation Leaders & Resident Assistants
- 5 – 7:30 PM
- Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)
Dining plans begin.
| Recommended times | |
|---|---|
| 5 PM | Dauphin Hall residents |
| 5:30 PM | Lancaster & York residents |
| 6 PM | Clinton, Delaware, & Juniata residents |
| 6:30 PM | Village & Campus View residents |
Residence Hall Floor 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.
Off-Campus/Commuter Meet & Greet Reception
- 7 – 8 PM
- Campus Center Patio
Off-campus and commuter students are invited to a meet and greet reception where important information will also be provided.
Hypnotic Intoxication
- 8 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard
Keith Karkut’s program, which has been showcased at around the United States, features the hypnosis of students while exploring the consequences of alcohol.
Water Wars
- 9:30 PM - midnight
- Professional Development Center (PDC), Lawn
Slip and slides, water wars, and other water competitions.
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 how to craft their Welcome Week schedule via the Engage platform. Students will attend required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two optional sessions to complete.
Examples of Required Sessions:
- Why Math Matters
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Open Lab Time to complete required on-line trainings
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources (+ Virtual option)
- Find Your Class Tour!
Examples of Optional Sessions
- Get Involved | Challenge Course
- One Love | Labyrinth Training
- Ally Training
- Be the Change: Bystander Intervention Training
Welcome Picnic
- 4:30 PM
- Capitol Eatery + Rose Street Commons Courtyard
All new students are invited to our inaugural Welcome Picnic where there will be food, activities, and our first Ping Pong Pour!
New Student Convocation
- 7 PM
- UPMC Field
New Student Welcome from Dr. Michael Reed, Penn College President and more free swag
Get Rec’d
- 7:30 PM – midnight
- Field House, Intramural Field, UPMC Field
- Have the time of your life in our BIG TOY ROOM featuring all your favorites, like life-sized Hungry, Hungry Hippos, Giant Trikes, Alien Autopsy, and more!
Academic Program Welcome
- 11 AM – noon
- Various Campus Locations
Community Lunches
- Noon – 2 PM
- Various on-campus and off-campus Locations
After Program Welcome, have lunch with those in your major or with your new roommates or a students that share the same interests as you.
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 how to craft their Welcome Week schedule via the Engage platform. Students will attend required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two optional sessions to complete.
Examples of Required Sessions:
- Why Math Matters
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Open Lab Time to complete required on-line trainings
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources (+ Virtual option)
- Find Your Class Tour!
Examples of Optional Sessions:
- Get Involved | Pop Up Programming (various locations around campus)
- One Love | Labyrinth Training
- Ally Training
- Be the Change: Bystander Intervention Training
Friday Night Fest
- 7 PM – 11 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard, Warehouse, and Warehouse Lawn
- Bonfire, Food Trucks, Lawn Games, Inflatables, Live Music, Prizes, and Tie-dye.
Poster Sale
- 9 AM - 5 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard
Field House Frenzy
- 1 - 5 PM
- Field House and 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 how to craft their Welcome Week schedule via the Engage platform. Students will attend required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two optional sessions to complete.
Examples of Required Sessions:
- Why Math Matters
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Open Lab Time to complete required on-line trainings
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources (+ Virtual option)
- Find Your Class Tour!
Examples of Optional Sessions:
- Get Involved | (community) Service Saturday
- One Love | Labyrinth Training
- Ally Training
- Be the Change: Bystander Intervention Training
Paint and Play
- 7 PM - 10 PM
- Keystone Dining Room
Safer Sex Olympics
- 8 PM - 10 PM
- Field House
Campus Bingo After Dark
- 10 PM - midnight
- Field House
Returning Student Check-In
- 9 AM – 1 PM
- Penn's Inn, Bush Campus Center
New Veteran Student Orientation
- 9 AM – 1 PM
- DJG, Room 1048
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.
Poster Sale
- 9 AM - 5 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard
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 how to craft their Welcome Week schedule via the Engage platform. Students will attend required sessions at the times that work best for them and then choose up to two optional sessions to complete.
Examples of Required Sessions:
- Why Math Matters
- Student Success Resources | Swag Crawl
- Open Lab Time to complete required on-line trainings
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources (+ Virtual option)
- Find Your Class Tour!
Examples of Optional Sessions:
- Get Involved | Leadership and Involvement Consultations
- One Love | Labyrinth Training
- Ally Training
- Be the Change: Bystander Intervention Training
Field House Frenzy
- 1 PM - 5 PM
- Field House
Chill and Chat
- 2 PM - 4 PM
- CC Patio
Sunday Funday
- 3 PM - 5 PM
- Rose Street Commons Courtyard
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.
All offices will be open Wednesday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weekend Hours:
| Sat., Aug. 12 | Sun., Aug. 13 | 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 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 |
| Update/complete immunization documentation | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | CC, 204A (Sun) | |
| 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 9
- Capitol Eatery: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. & 5 – 7:30 p.m.
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 - Wildcat Express: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Fuel: 4 – 10 p.m.
Thursday, August 10
- Capitol Eatery: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Wildcat Express: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Fuel: noon – 10 p.m.
Friday, August 11
- Capitol Eatery: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Wildcat Express: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Fuel: noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 12
- Capitol Eatery: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 – 7 p.m.
- Wildcat Express: 1:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Fuel: noon – 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 13
- 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.