New Student Welcome

Welcome to Penn State York!

Spring 2024 New Student Welcome (NSW)

Date: Friday, January 5
Time: 9:00-11:45 a.m.
Location: Precision Custom Components (PCC) Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center (The Ruhl Center)

New Student Welcome (NSW) is an interactive, student-facilitated, fun and engaging day for new students to learn more about Penn State York. NSW is all about making connections – with classmates, faculty, staff, the campus, and University. At NSW, students will:

  • Meet other new students
  • Discover student life
  • Hear from current students
  • Learn about the campus and resources
  • Have fun and get excited about Penn State!

NSW is designed for students only and students should plan to stay for the entire program. If you have any questions about NSW, please contact the Penn State York Student Affairs Office at 717-771-4045.

New students should check their email for information on how to register for the event.

NSW Schedule

Time Topic Presenter or Location
9:00-9:15 a.m. Check-in and light refreshments All new students to Penn State York, PCC Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center
9:15-9:30 a.m. Welcome Jeff Gerstein, Associate Director of Student Affairs
Dr. David Christiansen, Chancellor of Penn State York
9:30-10:00 a.m. Pride Group Time #1 Avery Volz, Orientation Leader
Liz Reynoso Herrera, Orientation Leader
10:00-10:50 a.m. What to expect during the first few days/weeks Joel Gugino, Director of the Nittany Success Center
Betsy Wentzel, Nittany Success Center
10:50-11:15 a.m. Pride Group Time #2 Avery Volz, Orientation Leader
Liz Reynoso Herrera, Orientation Leader
11:15-11:45 a.m. Getting Involved on Campus Jeff Gerstein, Associate Director of Student Affairs