Welcome Week 2025
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 will take place August 13 - 17, 2025.
Welcome Week is a time for all new students (on campus, off campus, and commuter students) to have fun, learn more about campus resources, and accomplish a few tasks before the first day of class. 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 craft your schedule for your Welcome Week experience by RSVPing to events via the Engage platform. 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 pct credentials.
New Student Check-In and Move-In (On Campus, Off Campus, Commuter Students)
- 8 AM – 3:30 PM
- Penn's Inn, Bush Campus Center
| Last Name | Time |
|---|---|
| A - C | 8:00 - 9:15 AM |
| D - G | 9:15 - 10:30 AM |
| H - K | 10:30 - 11:45 AM |
| L - M | 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM |
| N - S | 1:00 - 2:15 PM |
| T - Z | 2:15 - 3:30 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
- 5 – 7:00 PM
- Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)
Students will be staggered by housing assignment.
Residence Hall Floor Meetings
- Times and locations vary
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 Up
- 6 – 7:00 PM
- Campus Center Patio (Rain location: Campus Center Lounge)
Off-campus and commuter students are invited to a meet and greet reception where important information will also be provided.
Campus Wide Bingo
- 7 – 9:00 PM
- Campus Center 201, 205, 207 (Rec and Wellness Theme)
- College Avenue Labs 157A + 157B (Destination Bingo)
- CC Commons (Penn College Bingo)
- Field House (Move-in Bingo Bash)
It’s a Penn College classic! Get into the swing of things with one of four themed bingos across campus.
Welcome Week Sessions
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Across campus
Students must complete a series of required sessions during Welcome Week. Sessions are offered at a variety of times across campus to provide students with the opportunity to craft their own schedule. Students must attend the following required sessions at least once over the course of the four days and should log into Engage to see the time/date/location details and RSVP for their preferred section.
Required Sessions
- Building Math Communities
- Student Success Resources (Swag Crawl)
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
- Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective (only offered on Thursday)
- Wildcats R.O.A.R.: Bystander Intervention (only offered on Thursday)
- Find Your Class Tour! (only offered on Sunday)
- Academic Program Welcome (only offered on Friday)
- Wildcat Welcome (only offered on Friday)
Students can choose to attend as many of these events as they please throughout Welcome Week, but must complete a minimum of two, and should log into Engage to see the time/date/location details and RSVP for their preferred section.
Elective Sessions
Get Involved:
- Community Lunches
- (Community) Service Saturday
- Leadership & Involvement Consultations
- Sunday Hangout
- Stretch Into the Semester: Gentle Yoga
Workshops & Trainings:
- New Student First-Gen Information Session
- Starting at Ground Level: Building a Foundation with Time Management
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 |
|---|---|
| Diesel/Heavy Equipment | Earth Science Center (ESC), Diesel Engine Lab (accessed via first overhead door to the right of the main ESC entrance) |
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.
Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective | Required Session
- 2 – 3 PM
- 4 – 5 PM
- ACC Auditorium
Brittany Piper was 20 years old when she was brutally raped by a man pretending to be a good Samaritan. Now, nearly ten years later, she refuses to keep silent as she gently unravels this sensitive topic with audiences, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of this prevalent issue. Her personal and moving story, blended with a non-judgmental and healthy dialogue about rape, compelling research, and interactive activities, offers a meaningful picture of the realities of the toxic culture in which we live. Brittany reveals how we all participate in rape culture, even from a young age, and helps individuals to understand the role they play in either perpetuating or ending the cycle. Participants leave feeling empowered to not only combat sexual violence in their communities, but to be a pillar of strength for the survivors around them.
Learning Outcomes:
- What consent looks like, especially when alcohol and other substances are involved.
- How to address the community’s involvement in rape culture through such concepts as: victim-blaming, rape myths, and more.
- Ability to identify potentially dangerous situations.
- Safe and effective ways to directly or indirectly intervene as an active bystander.
- The physical, mental and emotional impact that sexual violence can have on an individual.
- How to support peers who have experienced sexual assault.
Dinner Begins
- 5 – 7 PM
- Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)
Students will be staggered by housing assignment.
Off-Campus/Commuter Meet Up
- 6 – 7 PM
- Campus Center Patio (Rain location: Campus Center Lounge)
Off-campus and commuter students are invited to a meet and greet reception where important information will also be provided.
Wildcats R.O.A.R. | Required Session
- 7 – 8:00 PM
- Various Locations
Learn to step up and be the change! Attend this interactive workshop designed to support and empower students to address negative, excluding, and dangerous behaviors on campus and in the community.
Get to Know S’more People
- 8 PM
- Rose Street Commons
Hang out with us by the fire, make some s’mores, and meet new people in this chill social event.
Welcome Week Sessions
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Across campus
Required Sessions
- Get Involved | Pop Up Programming
- Building Math Communities
- Student Success Resources (Swag Crawl)
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
- Rape Culture: a Survivor’s Perspective (only offered on Thursday)
- Wildcats R.O.A.R.: Bystander Intervention (only offered on Thursday)
- Find Your Class Tour! (only offered on Sunday)
- Academic Program Welcome (only offered on Friday)
- Wildcat Welcome (only offered on Friday)
Elective Sessions
Get Involved:
- Community Lunches
- (Community) Service Saturday
- Leadership & Involvement Consultations
- Sunday Hangout
- Stretch Into the Semester: Gentle Yoga
Workshops & Trainings:
- New Student First-Gen Information Session
- Starting at Ground Level: Building a Foundation with Time Management
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 |
|---|---|
| Diesel/Heavy Equipment | Earth Science Center (ESC), Diesel Engine Lab (accessed via first overhead door to the right of the main ESC entrance) |
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.
Off-Campus/Commuter Meet Up
- 4 – 5 PM
- Campus Center Patio (Rain location: Campus Center Lounge)
Off-campus and commuter students are invited to a meet and greet reception where important information will also be provided.
Dinner Begins
- 5 – 7 PM
- Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)
Students will be staggered by housing assignment.
Wildcat Welcome | Required Session
- 5 – 6 PM
- UPMC Field
You’re officially a Wildcat now; let’s celebrate! Students will meet up by housing assignment and head to UPMC Field together for some special guests and fun activities.
Friday Night Fest
- 6 - 10 PM
- Rose Street Commons
Join us as we transform Rose Street Commons into an electric street festival! Featuring food trucks, live music, lawn games, giant inflatables, and more.
Welcome Week Sessions
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Across campus
Students must complete a series of required sessions during Welcome Week. Sessions are offered at a variety of times across campus to provide students with the opportunity to craft their own schedule. Students must attend the following required sessions at least once over the course of the four days and should log into Engage to see the time/date/location details and RSVP for their preferred section.
Required Sessions
- Building Math Communities
- Student Success Resources (Swag Crawl)
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
- Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective (only offered on Thursday)
- Wildcats R.O.A.R.: Bystander Intervention (only offered on Thursday)
- Find Your Class Tour! (only offered on Sunday)
- Academic Program Welcome (only offered on Friday)
- Wildcat Welcome (only offered on Friday)
Students can choose to attend as many of these events as they please throughout Welcome Week, but must complete a minimum of two, and should log into Engage to see the time/date/location details and RSVP for their preferred section.
Elective Sessions
Get Involved:
- Community Lunches
- (Community) Service Saturday
- Leadership & Involvement Consultations
- Sunday Hangout
- Stretch Into the Semester: Gentle Yoga
Workshops & Trainings:
- New Student First-Gen Information Session
- Starting at Ground Level: Building a Foundation with Time Management
Activity | Saturday | Sunday | Location |
Complete your self-disclosure disability form/drop off documentation for your disability/diagnosis | 10am – 2pm | CC 202 | |
Ask housing questions | 10am – 2pm | Dauphin Hall, Rm 1039 | |
Check status of your financial aid | 10am – 2pm | DJG, 1013 | |
Ask questions about your schedule; have summer classes or prior transcripts reviewed | 10 am – 2 pm | DJG, 1020 | |
Billing and Refund issues/questions | 10 am – 2 pm | DJG, 2098 | |
Connect with the Hudock Center for Academic Excellence for last minute questions | 10 am – 2 pm | DJG, 1049 | |
Pick up pre-paid parking permits | 10 am – 2 pm | Campus Police Station | |
Ask general questions | 8am – 8pm | Campus Center Information Desk | |
Pick up your student ID | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | LEC B1017 |
Pick up your textbooks, uniforms, tool kits & other supplies | 10am – 4pm | Campus Center, College Store | |
Ask computer related questions, password resets, & wireless connectivity issues | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | LEC B1032 |
Visit the Madigan Library & computer labs | 9am-6pm | 9am-11pm | Madigan Library |
Dinner Begins
- 5 – 7 PM
- Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)
Students will be staggered by housing assignment.
Off-Campus/Commuter Meet Up
- 6 – 7 PM
- Campus Center Patio (Rain location: Campus Center Lounge)
Off-campus and commuter students are invited to a meet and greet reception where important information will also be provided.
Splashapalooza
- 7 – 9 PM
- Around Campus
The ultimate water games! Featuring inflatable water slides, water fights, slip and slide kickball, and so much more.
Returning Student Check-In (On-Campus Students)
- 9 AM – 1 PM
- Penn's Inn, Bush Campus Center
Welcome Week Sessions
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Across campus
Students must complete a series of required sessions during Welcome Week. Sessions are offered at a variety of times across campus to provide students with the opportunity to craft their own schedule. Students must attend the following required sessions at least once over the course of the four days and should log into Engage to see the time/date/location details and RSVP for their preferred section.
Required Sessions
- Building Math Communities
- Campus Wellness and Safety
- Online Resources
- Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective (only offered on Thursday)
- Wildcats R.O.A.R.: Bystander Intervention (only offered on Thursday)
- Find Your Class Tour! (only offered on Sunday)
- Academic Program Welcome (only offered on Friday)
- Wildcat Welcome (only offered on Friday)
Students can choose to attend as many of these events as they please throughout Welcome Week, but must complete a minimum of two, and should log into Engage to see the time/date/location details and RSVP for their preferred section.
Elective Sessions
Get Involved:
- Community Lunches
- (Community) Service Saturday
- Leadership & Involvement Consultations
- Sunday Hangout
- Stretch Into the Semester: Gentle Yoga
Workshops & Trainings:
- New Student First-Gen Information Session
- Starting at Ground Level: Building a Foundation with Time Management
Activity | Saturday | Sunday | Location |
Complete your self-disclosure disability form/drop off documentation for your disability/diagnosis | 10am – 2pm | CC 202 | |
Ask housing questions | 10am – 2pm | Dauphin Hall, Rm 1039 | |
Check status of your financial aid | 10am – 2pm | DJG, 1013 | |
Ask questions about your schedule; have summer classes or prior transcripts reviewed | 10 am – 2 pm | DJG, 1020 | |
Billing and Refund issues/questions | 10 am – 2 pm | DJG, 2098 | |
Connect with the Hudock Center for Academic Excellence for last minute questions | 10 am – 2 pm | DJG, 1049 | |
Pick up pre-paid parking permits | 10 am – 2 pm | Campus Police Station | |
Ask general questions | 8am – 8pm | Campus Center Information Desk | |
Pick up your student ID | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | LEC B1017 |
Pick up your textbooks, uniforms, tool kits & other supplies | 10am – 4pm | Campus Center, College Store | |
Ask computer related questions, password resets, & wireless connectivity issues | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | LEC B1032 |
Visit the Madigan Library & computer labs | 9am-6pm | 9am-11pm | Madigan Library |
Toolbox Drop-Off
- 10 AM – 1:30 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). Diesel and Heavy Equipment will be available to assist students with tool drop off until 2pm |
| 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.
Off-Campus/Commuter Meet Up
- 4 – 5 PM
- Campus Center Patio (Rain location: Campus Center Lounge)
Off-campus and commuter students are invited to a meet and greet reception where important information will also be provided.
Dinner Begins
- 5 – 7 PM
- Dauphin Hall, Capitol Eatery, Rose Street Commons (RSC)
Students will be staggered by housing assignment.
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.
Where to Stay In Williamsport
Penn College has negotiated special rates for campus visitors at hotels located in the Williamsport area, all within five miles of campus.
Plan ahead: The Little League World Series begins August 14 in Williamsport.