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July 26 - Aug 2

Spend a Summer Day at Penn State University Park

Thank you for registering. You are about to have the best day at the biggest college event this summer!

About Spend a Summer Day

Spend a Summer Day at the University Park campus is your chance to feel what it's like as a Penn Stater in the heart of central Pennsylvania. There's so much to do here!

We'll talk about matching your interests, passions, and future goals, with majors that are best for you.

Did you know that you can major in almost anything and become a successful entrepreneur, healthcare professional, and more? Get ready to explore your options.

Tour Guides will guide you on walking tours, checking out popular spots and showing you where you'll find the important stuff, like Admissions, Student Aid and ice cream! Ice cream is always important.

Step inside our traditional residence halls for a sneak peek at the cozy Penn State life.

Complete with all the living amenities you'll need, this could be your future home.

Get all the info you need about admissions, student financial aid, and various academic colleges.

Ask questions and take notes! We will help you find your place in our Penn State community.

We're excited to meet you! We'll share tips on applying for admission, and which student organizations you should check out.

Our faculty can talk about courses, which majors you're considering, and potential career options. We promise, our faculty aren't scary. They're cooler than you think.

While you're here, take some time to explore downtown! Find out why we call it "Happy Valley."

We live in the best college town, sprawling with downtown shops, coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and nature trails

Planning Your Day

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The entire campus is open just for you.

Choose your top three academic colleges to explore.

Plan which info sessions and ongoing activities to check out throughout the day.

You can visit residence halls and other popular spots as you make your way around campus.

Check the weather at Penn State Campus Weather Service.

Spend a Summer Day at University Park is a full-day event.

Use the schedule to plan your day.

Spend a Summer Day Event Schedule (PDF)

Parking and Check-in

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Check-in runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

If you’re driving to campus, we recommend routing your GPS to “Beaver Stadium” or “Bryce Jordan Center” at Penn State University Park. Once you arrive, look for signs pointing you to 'Spend a Summer Day' parking. Complimentary parking is available in the Jordan East Parking Lot and Stadium West Parking Lot. From the parking lot, walk to the Bryce Jordan Center, Gate B, where you will check in. Grab your belongings, like water, sunscreen, umbrella, and maybe a personal bag for all your Penn State swag! We'll help you use our campus maps and shuttles to get around campus.

Getting around Campus