Welcome 2026

Fall 2026

Welcome 2026 starts soon! We've got an absolute blast planned for you and can't wait to see you here.

First-Year Residential Student Move-In
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Check-in: North and South Hall Lobbies
Penn State Hazleton Offices
8:00 a.m. to Noon in Highacres Café
Noon to 4:00 p.m. in regular office locations
- Advising and Career Services
- Registrar
- Financial Aid
- Information Technology (IT)
- Housing and Food Services/Parking Passes
- Student Success Center
Commuter Student Welcome and Check-In
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Evelyn Graham Academic Building Lobby
Resident Round-Up
2:30 p.m.
North and South Hall Lobbies
Odd Rod: A Journey of Resilience (all students)
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building
Parent Welcome Reception
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Lil Junas Garden
Convocation (Students - Wear your blue T-shirts!)
4:15 to 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building
Blue and White BBQ
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Picnic Pavilion (Rain location: Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building)
Family Departure and Farewell
6:00 to 6:15 p.m.
Picnic Pavilion (Rain location: Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building)
Lion Lawn Party
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Picnic Pavilion Lawn (Rain location: Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building)
Residential Student Community Meeting
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
South Hall Lobby

Local Shopping Shuttles
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
West Halls Parking Lot
Open Recreation
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Gym and Sports Court
Athletic Interest Meeting (all students)
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium
Commuter Student Meet-Up
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium
Free Daps Comedy Show
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium
Welcome Back Block Party
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
University Drive, adjacent to North and South Halls (Rain location: Highacres Café)