A group of students in matching t-shirts stops for a photo after assisting on student move-in day.

Welcome to Penn State Behrend!

We're planning some great things for your first week at Behrend! Check back often for updates.

Schedule Highlights and Important Dates: January 2027

Thursday, January 7

Check-In for New Early Arrival Resident Students

Students who need to arrive early and move in before the events listed below may do so on Thursday, January 7. Please visit the #PSUArrival website for Behrend or contact Behrend Housing and Food at 814-898-6161.

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Dinner at Dobbins with New Students and Resident Assistants (RAs)

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Game Night at Oliver's Pool Lounge

Friday, January 8

10:00 a.m.–10:35 a.m.

Resource Fair, Reed Wintergarden

10:40 a.m.–10:55 a.m.

Welcome Message, McGarvey Commons

10:55 a.m.–11:25 a.m.

Student Affairs Presentation, McGarvey Commons

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  • First-Semester Students: Financial Aid, Tera Van Doren, McGarvey Commons
  • Transfer Students: Navigating Career Services, Michelle Hartmann, 114 Reed
  • International Students: ISW, Riki Hay, 113 Reed

12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.

Lunch, Bruno's Cafe

12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

Getting Involved

  • Overview of Getting Involved on Campus
  • Introduction to Discover
  • Student Panel

1:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Upcoming Things to Know and Important Dates, Kris Motta Torok

2:00 p.m.

  • Tours
  • Open Registration

Saturday, January 9

To be determined.

Sunday, January 10

To be determined.

Monday, January 11

Classes begin. Have a great first day!

Important Information

Preparing for the Semester

Campus Information

Guide to Student Life

Penn State Behrend is committed to supporting new students in their transition to college, both inside and outside the classroom. The goal of welcome activities is to successfully integrate new students into the intellectual, social, and cultural climate of the campus community.

Please contact Kris Motta Torok, director of Student Leadership and Involvement, with any questions.