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

Fall 2025 Welcome Week

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

Schedule Highlights and Important Dates

Friday, August 22

  • First-year resident move-in. Transfer and change-of-campus students are also welcome to join us that day.
  • Commuter students new to Behrend should plan to join us for commuter programming that late afternoon of Friday, August 22.
  • All students are encouraged to stick around and meet their new class while enjoying our annual Nittany Night Out.
  • Rideshare users should set their destination to "4205 College Drive, Erie, PA."

Saturday, August 23

  • Academic Convocation and School Welcomes is required of all new students.

Club events, including the annual PaintU outdoor dance party, 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 24

Returning student access to residence halls for arrival and move-in

Please visit the #PSUArrival Behrend website or contact Behrend Housing and Food at 814-898-6161.

Monday, August 25

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.