Spring 2024 Open House Agenda

PENN STATE BEHREND

WELCOME TO PENN STATE BEHREND

We’re happy to have you here! Here’s some help in finding your way around campus:

CAMPUS MAP: Use the map printed on pages 8-9 of this guide, or scan the QR code at the bottom of this page to use our campus map on your phone.

FOLLOW SIGNS: We have special signs up to help you find your way to buildings around campus. Look for them as you explore Behrend.

ASK AN AMBASSADOR: Student Lion Ambassadors are ready to help direct you or take you to your next Open House stop. Or feel free to ask any faculty or staff member for directions–we’re all happy to help!

SCAN THIS CODE FOR A CAMPUS MAP OR GO TO BEHREND.PSU.EDU/MAP

OPEN HOUSE SPRING 2024

We have info fairs, Q&As, presentations, and tours planned for you. Where you go, and when, is up to you, but you can use this agenda to help guide you.

WHERE TO START:

Check in, 9:00 a.m., Reed Union Building

Meet the Experts Fair, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Reed Union Building

Learn more about activities, programs, and services available to Behrend students.

WHERE TO GO NEXT:

I want to explore ...

ADMISSIONS AND MORE: Info sessions and events to help you figure out your next steps. Pages 3-4

CAMPUS: Tours, drop-ins, and dining options at buildings, labs, and more at Behrend. Pages 5-7

MAJORS: Information fairs and presentations about our degree options. Pages 10-16

FULL SCHEDULE

8:00 8:30 9:00

CHECK-IN: 9:00 A.M., REED UNION BUILDING

9:30 10:00 10:15

10:30 11:00 11:15

Clark Cafe: Open 8:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Campus Tours: 8:30 a.m.–noon, depart Reed Union Building every 20 minutes

Burke Center Tours: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Business Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Behrend Bookstore Drop-In: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Reed Union Building

Engineering Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Engineering Lab Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Esports Center Drop-In: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Perry Hall

Finance Lab Drop-In: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center

Humanities & Social Sciences Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Kochel Center

Meet the Experts Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Reed Union Building

Nursing Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall

Paws Coffee Shop: Open 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Reed Union Building

Pre-Health Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall

Psychology Lab Drop-Ins: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Turnbull Hall

Science Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall

Science Lab Drop-Ins: 9:00–11:00 a.m., Anatomy and Physiology Lab with virtual dissection tables (172 Benson Building); Chemistry Lab (108 Otto Behrend Science Building); Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab (126 Otto Behrend Science Building).

Info Session for Accepted Students: 9:30 a.m., Bruno's Cafe

Info Session for Prospective Students: 9:30 a.m., 117 Reed Union Building

Engineering Presentations: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m., 180 Burke Center

Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC) Tours: 10:00 a.m.–noon, Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center

Behrend's 75th Celebration: 10:00 a.m.–noon p.m., Reed Union Building

Change-of-Campus Session: 10:00 a.m., 114 Reed Union Building

Erie Hall Tours: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Erie Hall

Honors Program Sessions: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m., Metzgar Center

Housing Tours: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., depart Reed Union Building

Science Presentation: 10:00 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building

Business Presentation: 10:15 a.m., 180 Burke Center

Humanities & Social Sciences Presentation: 10:30 a.m., 57 Kochel Center

Nursing Presentation: 10:30 a.m., 185 Benson Building

Bruno’s Cafe: Open 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Reed Union Building

Dobbins Dining Hall: Open 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Dobbins Dining Hall

Exploratory Session: 11:00 a.m., 114 Reed Union Building

Pre-Health Presentation: 11:15 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building

Individual Q&A Session: Noon–1:00 p.m., Metzgar Center

ADMISSIONS AND MORE

Info Session for Accepted Students:

You've been offered admission to Penn State— congrats! What comes next? Learn what's left to do and what to expect.

9:30 a.m. | Bruno's Cafe, Reed Union Building

Info Session for Prospective Students:

Interested in applying to Penn State? Find out how to apply, learn how admissions decisions are made, and get helpful tips about the application process.

9:30 a.m. | 117 Reed Union Building

ADMISSIONS AND MORE

Behrend's 75th Celebration

Happy anniversary, Behrend! Help us celebrate our 75th anniversary with a slice of cake.

10:00 a.m.–noon

Reed Union Building, outside McGarvey Commons

Change-of-Campus Session:

As you're thinking about where to spend your next two years at Penn State, hear about all that Behrend has to offer—including affordability, housing, unique majors, an active campus life, and personalized attention.

10:00 a.m. | 114 Reed Union Building

Honors Program Sessions:

Learn about the benefits and requirements of the Penn State Behrend Honors Program and the Schreyer Honors College.

10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. | Metzgar Center

Individual Q&A:

Still have specific questions about admissions, financial aid, or anything else? Whether you're thinking about applying or are in the middle of the enrollment process, we're here to help.

Noon–1:00 p.m. | Metzgar Center

TOURS ...

Campus Tours:

Explore campus! Tours depart every 20 minutes and take about one hour. Stay for the full tour or stop at an academic building for info and presentations. First tour leaves at 8:30 a.m.; final tour leaves at noon.

8:30 a.m.–noon | Start at Reed Union Building

Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC) Tours:

See inside the classrooms and labs in AMIC.

10:00 a.m.–noon | AMIC

Housing Tours:

Peek inside a few residence halls—Niagara, Trippe, and Ohio. The shuttle loops from Reed Union Building to residence halls. Hop on or off at any stop.

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Start at Reed Union Building

Erie Hall Tours:

Visit our new fitness, recreation, and wellness center. 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Erie Hall

DROP-INS ...

Behrend Bookstore Drop-In:

Get your Penn State gear at the Behrend Bookstore!

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Engineering Lab Drop-In:

Visit labs including our Plastics Lab, the largest and best-equipped plastics processing lab in the nation.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Esports Center Drop-In:

Get a look at our esports team's high-tech gaming center, open to all Behrend students.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Perry Hall

Finance Lab Drop-In:

See the equipment business students use: Bloomberg Terminals, just like professionals use on Wall Street.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Psychology Lab Drop-In:

Get a look at the Psychology labs and talk with some of our students and faculty members about their research.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Turnbull Hall

Science Lab Drop-In:

Take a look at some of our Science labs—Anatomy and Physiology Lab with virtual dissection tables (172 Benson Building); Chemistry Lab (108 Otto Behrend Science Building); Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab (126 Otto Behrend Science Building).

9:00–11:00 a.m. | Various locations in Science Complex

AND DINING

Clark Cafe:

While in Burke, grab Starbucks coffee and other treats.

8:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Dobbins Dining Hall:

Enjoy our all-you-care-to-eat brunch at a special price of $8.90 per person.

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Dobbins Dining Hall

Paws Coffee Shop:

Stop by for Starbucks coffee, Penn State Bakery items, and Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream.

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Bruno’s Cafe:

Choose from a selection of a la carte, deli, pizza, and grill items for lunch and dinner.

11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Reed Union Building

Cash, Visa, Discover, American Express, MasterCard accepted.

Behrend Fields

Track & Field

Pedestrian Bridge

Wilson Picnic Grove

Benson Lot

Nick Lot

Prischak

Roche

Witkowski

Prischak Lot

Fasenmyer

Benson

Zurn

Baseball Field

Softball Field

Tennis Courts

Erie Lot

Erie Hall

Metzgar Center

Studio Theatre Turnbull

Mary Behrend Monument

Hammermill Yahn Planetarium Otto Behrend

Mehalso Observatory

Otto Annex I & III Observatory

Glenhill Farmhouse

South Cottage

Carriage House

Reed Lot

Lion Bench

Stairtower

Porcupine

Perry

Scorpion Senat

Ohio

Lilley Library

Kochel Center

Maintenance Nick Bookstore Reed Union Almy

Dobbins

Dining Hall

Tiffany Tigress Turner Yarnall

Somers

Champlin

Elliott Lawrence Niagara

Caledonia

Ariel Packet

Almy Lot

Almy Lot

Trippe

I’M

BUSINESS

MAJORS: Accounting | Business Economics | Economics | Finance | Functional Data Analytics | Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies | Interdisciplinary Science and Business | International Business | Management Information Systems | Marketing | Project and Supply Chain Management

Business Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and students to learn about programs in the Black School of Business. Also: Tour Burke Center, 9:00 a.m. to noon, to see our business classrooms and labs, including our Finance Lab.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Business Presentation:

Learn about majors, internships, clubs, professional development, and the many job opportunities a business degree can offer.

10:15 a.m. | 180 Burke Center

I’M

ENGINEERING

MAJORS: Computer Engineering | Computer Science | Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology | Electrical Engineering | Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies | Industrial Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Technology | Plastics Engineering Technology | Polymer Engineering and Science | Software Engineering

Engineering Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about programs in the School of Engineering. Also: Visit Engineering labs in Burke Center throughout the morning, and tour the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center between 10:00 a.m. and noon.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Burke Center

Engineering Presentations:

Learn more about engineering and technology majors, minors, and certificates in the School of Engineering. 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | 180 Burke Center

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

MAJORS: Communication | Creative Writing | Digital Media, Arts, and Technology | Elementary and Early Childhood

Education | English | General Arts and Sciences | History | Political Science | Psychology

HSS Information Fair:

Meet with faculty, students, and staff to hear about programs in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Also: Visit Psychology labs, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Turnbull Hall. 9:00 a.m.–noon | Kochel Center

HSS Presentation:

Learn about majors, minors, certificates, languages and global cultures, arts, and pre-law, as well as our graduates’ careers. Hear from our students and meet with faculty and student ambassadors.

10:30 a.m. | 57 Kochel Center

I’M

NURSING

Nursing Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about opportunities in the Nursing Program.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Roche Hall

Nursing Presentation:

Hear from nursing faculty members; tour nursing facilities, including the simulation lab; and discover the benefits of earning a four-year bachelor of science in nursing degree.

10:30 a.m. | 185 Benson Building

I’M

PRE-HEALTH

Dentistry | Medicine | Optometry | Pharmacy | Physical or Occupational Therapy | Physician Assistant | Veterinary Medicine

Pre-Health Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about our pre-health options and School of Science programs.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Roche Hall

Pre-Health Presentation:

Meet with the pre-health coordinator to learn about requirements, program admission, and careers in the health professions.

11:15 a.m. | 21 Witkowski Building

SCIENCE

MAJORS: Biology | Chemistry | Environmental Science | Interdisciplinary Science and Business | Mathematics | Physics | Science | Secondary Education in Mathematics

Science Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about School of Science programs. Also visit some of our lab spaces—the Anatomy and Physiology Lab (172 Benson Building), the Chemistry Lab (108 Otto Behrend Science Building), and the new Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab (126 Otto Behrend Science Building)—between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.–noon | Roche Hall

Science Presentation:

Hear from School of Science leaders about careers and opportunities in science fields, and hear from current Behrend students about life on campus.

10:00 a.m. | 21 Witkowski Building

UNDECIDED/ EXPLORATORY

Exploratory Session:

Not sure what major to pursue? That’s OK! Hear from Exploratory and Pre-Major advisers about how they can help you explore areas of study to connect your interests to potential majors and careers.

11:00 a.m. | 114 Reed Union Building

KEEP IN TOUCH!

It was so nice to meet you today—thank you for spending the morning with us and exploring Penn State Behrend. We’re here for any further questions you have, or just to support you on your path to college. We hope to see you on campus again soon!

— THE PENN STATE BEHREND ADMISSIONS TEAM

TALK TO ADMISSIONS

behrend.admissions@psu.edu behrend.psu.edu/myfuture, or 814-898-6100

TALK TO STUDENTS

Connect directly with current Behrend students: behrend. welcometocollege.com

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