Welcome to Penn State York!
Dates: August 20-23, 2024
International Student Welcome provides international students with important information about Penn State York and a chance to engage with NSO staff, orientation leaders and other students.
Transportation will be provided to international students from the following apartment complexes: The Lofts at Ribbon Place, York Apartments, and York Hill Apartments. If you need to schedule pick-up from a different location, please email Nikki Rosario at [email protected] or call 717-771-4045.
Tuesday, August 20
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:15-9:00 a.m. | Student Pick Up | |
| 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Registration and Breakfast | Precision Custom Components (PCC) Community Room |
| Welcome and Introductions | ||
| Student Ice Breakers | ||
| The American Classroom | ||
| Mental Health and CAPS | ||
| Healthcare, Insurance, and Immunizations | ||
| 12:00–12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Rosie’s Café |
| 12:45–4:30 p.m. | Campus Tour | Various Locations |
| Campus Safety & Title IX | PCC Community Room | |
| Graham Center for Innovation and Collaboration | ||
| Nittany Success Center | ||
| Cultural Adaptation | ||
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Bowling & Dinner | Suburban Bowlerama |
Wednesday, August 21
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:15–9:30 a.m. | Student Pick Up | |
| 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Breakfast, Introductions, and Announcements | PCC Community Room |
| Advising Check-in | ||
| Paying your bill/Bursar | ||
| Campus Engagement & Clubs | ||
| Document Check-in, iStart, and Government Regulations | ||
| 12:15–2:00 p.m. | Lunch & Games | Rosie’s Café |
| 1:30–3:00 p.m. | Open PNC Bank Account | PCC Community Room |
| 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Trip to Walmart and Burlington |
Thursday, August 22
This is an unscheduled day for students to take care of any items that need to be completed before classes start on Monday, August 26. All university departments and offices are open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 23 – New Student Welcome
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:15-8:45 a.m. | Student Pick Up | |
| 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | New Student Welcome, Pride Groups, Convocation, and College Meetings | Various Locations |
| 3:30 p.m. | Student Pick Up - Return |