UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus students, alumni, staff and faculty can participate in a number of events during Penn State’s 2022 Homecoming celebration during the week of Oct. 17-22.
Homecoming activities include a mix of in-person and virtual events, so World Campus community members from all over the globe can participate.
The virtual events include a paint night, a spirit contest, a trivia night and more.
The 2022 World Campus Homecoming Court will be recognized at 11 a.m. Oct. 21. This year’s court includes 16 undergraduate and graduate students, alumni and faculty members. The event is offered in-person at the Outreach Building at the University Park campus and online with prior registration. Register for the online World Campus Homecoming Court ceremony here.
Members of the court also will appear in the Homecoming Parade, which will be held later that day at 6 p.m. on the University Park campus and in downtown State College. Grab a spot along the parade route or register online to stream the parade coverage.
Student and Penn State World Campus Homecoming Executive Director Erica Armstrong said it is important to provide opportunities for students to be a part of the Penn State community.
"I had no idea about the pride of being a Penn Stater until I experienced it last year," Armstrong said. "I met students, alums and faculty who have impacted my life in many ways."
She is most excited for Saturday's activities, including the Homecoming Tailgate and Penn State White Out football game.
Here are the planned activities:
- Oct. 17, 7–8:30 p.m. | Paint Night led by 2020 alum Lance Rautzhan (virtual).
- Oct. 9-19 | Nittany Lion Spirit Contest (virtual).
- Oct. 16-22 | Alumni Interviews (virtual).
- Oct. 20, 7 p.m. | Penn State Trivia Night (virtual).
- Oct. 21, 11-11:30 a.m. | World Campus Homecoming Court Recognition Ceremony (in-person and virtual options).
- Oct. 21, 1 p.m. | Alumni Ice Cream Social at the Hintz Family Alumni Center (in-person at University Park).
- Oct. 21, 6 p.m. | Homecoming Parade (in-person and virtual options).
- Oct. 22, 3-7 p.m. | Homecoming Tailgate at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park (in-person).
- Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. | Homecoming/Penn State White Out football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (tickets available; game broadcast on ABC).
Learn more about Penn State World Campus Homecoming activities.