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

Friday, August 21

  • First-year resident students: Move-in takes place on Friday, August 21.
  • Transfer and change-of-campus students: You are also welcome to participate that day.
  • New commuter students: Please plan to join us for commuter programming later that afternoon on Friday, August 21:
    • Commuter Check-In, 5:00 p.m., 117 Reed
    • Commuter Presentation, 5:30 p.m., 117 Reed
    • Commuter Dinner, 6:15 p.m., Bruno's Café
  • All students: Stick around to meet your new classmates and enjoy our annual Nittany Night Out.
  • Rideshare users should set their destination to "4205 College Drive, Erie, PA."

Saturday, August 22

  • New students: Academic Convocation and School Welcomes are required.
  • Club events, the annual Sandblast Volleyball Tournament, THON on the Lawn, and the Welcome Back Carnival are ongoing throughout the weekend into the first week of classes. All Behrend community members are welcome!
  • For updates, please visit Discover, New Student Orientation, and download the Penn State Go app from your mobile app store.

Sunday, August 23

  • Returning students: Access to the residence halls for arrival and move-in begins Sunday, August 23.
  • Please visit the #PSUArrival Behrend website or contact Behrend Housing and Food at 814-898-6161 for more information.

Monday, August 24

  • 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.