Welcome 2026!
Get ready because Welcome 2026 is almost here! We've got an absolute blast planned for you and can't wait to see you here.
Monday, January 12
12:20 to 1:10 p.m. First-Year Students - This is your first PSU 008 class.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pretzels and (Stuff-a-) Plushies
Upper Butler
Stop by for some Philly Pretzels and stuff a plush while you’re there! Mix and mingle with other students as we kick off the semester!
Tuesday, January 13
Noon New Student Welcome Luncheon in the Multicultural Center, Butler 103.
Grab some food, meet new friends and start feeling at home on campus!
Men’s Basketball vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley
The game will be played at Cedar Crest College. Sign up in the Student Services & Engagement Office, Butler 105 to take the van to the game. The van leaves the West Hall parking lot at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Club Involvement Fair in upper Butler lobby
Discover your community, explore your passions, and get connected on campus. Meet student leaders, learn about clubs and organizations, and find opportunities that match your interests—from academics and culture to service, recreation, and more!
7 p.m. Crazy Bingo sponsored by Student Government Association (SGA) in the Highacres Café
Get ready for a wild night—join us for Crazy Bingo! Fun twists, awesome prizes, and nonstop laughs… you don’t want to miss it!
Thursday, January 15
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Dunkin Cruiser on the campus mall walkway
Free samples!
7:30 p.m. Silent Disco sponsored by Black Student Union (BSU) in South Hall lobby
Grab your headphones and glow for Silent Disco! Choose your channel, dance your heart out, and be part of the coolest quiet party on campus.
Friday, January 16
12:15 p.m. Celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Center for Multicultural Engagement, Butler 103.
Alonzo "AJ" Jones will present "Race, Rationalization, and Humanness: A Look into the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
Lunch provided. Reserve a spot by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, by visiting the Student Engagement Office in 105 Butler or completing the online response form. Doors open at 12:10 p.m.; program begins at 12:20 p.m.