Open House

Ready to see all that Penn State Behrend has to offer? Join us at our spring Open House on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

You can meet with faculty from the Black School of Business, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Science, and School of Engineering to learn more about Penn State Behrend’s 40 undergraduate degrees and 50 minors and certificates.

A student information fair, admissions and financial aid information session, walking tour of campus, and lab demonstrations also will be offered.

As a bonus: If you attend the Open  House, we'll waive your $65 application fee when you apply at admissions.psu.edu.

Register online for spring open house

 

2023 Open House Agenda

We have a full morning of information fairs, Q&As, presentations, and tours planned for you. Where you go, and when, is entirely up to you, but you can use our agenda to help guide you. A complete agenda will be given to you at the Open House, but you can see our sessions below or download a PDF if you want a sneak peek.

Where to Start

Check in and visit our Meet the Experts Fair to learn more about activities, programs, and services available to Behrend students. 9:00 a.m.-noon, McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building

Where to Go Next

Choose what you want to explore ...

Academic Majors

Choose the field that interests you:

  • Business: Majors in 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
  • Engineering: Majors in 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
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Majors in Communication, Creative Writing,  Digital Media, Arts, and Technology, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, English, General Arts and Sciences, History, Political Science,   Psychology
  • Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Pre-Health: Preparation for careers in Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry,   Pharmacy, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant,   Veterinary Medicine
  • Science: Majors in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Interdisciplinary Science and Business, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Secondary Education in Mathematics
  • Undecided: Not sure about a major? That's OK! We can help.

Business Information Fair

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about programs in the Black School of Business. Also: Tour the Finance Lab, 9:00 a.m. to noon, and see the Bloomberg Terminals used by our business students. 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

Engineering Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about programs in the School of Engineering. Also: Tour 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 Presentation:

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 Information Fair:

Meet with faculty and staff to learn 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

Humanities & Social Sciences 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 alumni, faculty, and student ambassadors. 10:30 a.m., 57 Kochel Center

Nursing Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about programs 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

Pre-Health Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about the 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. 11:30 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building

Science Information Fair:

Meet with faculty members and staff to learn about School of Science programs. 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall

Science Presentation:

Hear from School of Science leadership and learn about careers and opportunities in science. 10:00 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building

Science Student Panel:

Don’t miss this opportunity to talk with current science students and hear about student life at Behrend. 10:45 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building

Undecided/Exploratory Exploratory Presentation:

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

Admissions and More

Admissions Session:

Find out how to apply to Penn State, learn how admissions decisions are made, and get helpful tips about the application process. 9:30 a.m., 117 Reed Union Building

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 options, 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., and 11:30 a.m., Metzgar Center

Individual Q&A Session:

Whether you’re just thinking about applying to Behrend or you’re already in the middle of the application process, you can get your questions on everything (including financial aid!) answered here. Noon–1:00 p.m., Metzgar Center

Campus Tours and Drop-Ins

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 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

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

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 closer look at the Psychology labs. 9:00 a.m.–noon, Turnbull Building

VAR Edu Drop-In:

Explore VAR Edu, our immersive virtual/augmented reality classroom, to see (and try!) the technology. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 200 Fasenmyer Building

Dining

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

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 $8.70 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

Full schedule

  • Admissions Info Session: 9:30 a.m., 117 Reed Union Building
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC) Tours: 10:00 a.m.–noon, Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center
  • Behrend Bookstore: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Reed Union Building
  • Bruno’s Cafe: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Reed Union Building
  • Business Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center
  • Business Presentation: 10:15 a.m., 180 Burke Center Campus Tours: 8:30 a.m.–noon, depart Reed Union Building
  • Change-of-Campus Session: 10:00 a.m., 114 Reed Union Building
  • Clark Cafe: 8:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center
  • Dobbins Dining Hall: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Dobbins Dining Hall
  • Engineering Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center
  • Engineering Lab Drop-In: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center
  • Engineering Presentation: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m., 180 Burke Center
  • Erie Hall Tours: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Erie Hall
  • Exploratory Presentation: 11:00 a.m., 114 Reed Union Building
  • Finance Lab Drop-In: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Burke Center
  • Honors Program Session: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m., Metzgar Center
  • Housing Tours: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., depart Reed Union Building
  • Humanities & Social Sciences Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Kochel Center
  • Humanities & Social Sciences Presentation: 10:30 a.m., 57 Kochel Center
  • Individual Q&A Session: Noon–1:00 p.m., Metzgar Center
  • Nursing Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall
  • Nursing Presentation: 10:30 a.m., 185 Benson Building
  • Paws Coffee Shop: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Reed Union Building
  • Pre-Health Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall
  • Pre-Health Presentation: 11:30 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building
  • Psychology Lab Drop-In: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Turnbull Building
  • Science Information Fair: 9:00 a.m.–noon, Roche Hall
  • Science Presentation: 10:00 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building
  • Science Student Panel: 10:45 a.m., 21 Witkowski Building
  • VAR Edu Drop-In: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 200 Fasenmyer Building