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Fall 2026 Welcome Weekend Schedule
Friday, August 21
- Early Arrival Student Move-in
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
North and South Hall - Lion Launch Welcome
7:00 p.m.
South Hall Lobby
Saturday, August 22
- 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
Sunday, August 23
- 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)
Welcome Week Activities
Monday, August 24
- Nittany Bingo Night
7:00 p.m.
Highacres Café
Tuesday, August 25
- Blue and White Field Frenzy (Everything Penn State, plus ice cream with University Police)
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Sports and Recreation Field
Wednesday, August 26
- Club/Organization Involvement Fair
11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Campus Mall Walkway
Thursday, August 27
- Paint & Sip - Eye of the Hurricane
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Campus Mall Walkway
Friday, August 28
- Hello Sister Pop/Rock Band
Acoustic Pre-Show at 5:00 p.m.
Highacres Café
Full show at 8:00 p.m.
Slusser/Bayzick Building Black Box Theater
Saturday, August 29
- Knoebels Amusement Park
Transportation leaves at 1:00 p.m.
West Halls Parking Lot
Facilities Guide
Advising & Career Services
204 Butler TLRC
Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Weekend
Saturday, August 23
8:00 a.m. to Noon in Highacres Café
Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the office
Bookstore
Normal hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Financial Aid
212 Schiavo Hall
Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Weekend
Saturday, August 23
8:00 a.m. to Noon in Highacres Café
Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the office
Health Services
704 West Halls
Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Highacres Café (dining hall)
Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Weekend
Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Information Technology
116 Butler TLRC
Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Weekend
Saturday, August 23
8:00 a.m. to Noon in Highacres Café
Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the office
Lofstrom Library
Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, closed; Sunday, Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Physical Education Building
Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Registrar
204 Butler TLRC
Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Weekend
Saturday, August 23
8:00 a.m. to Noon in Highacres Café
Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the office
Student Services & Engagement
105 Butler TLRC
Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Student Success Center
203E Butler TLRC
Normal hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Weekend
Saturday, August 23
8:00 a.m. to Noon in Highacres Café
Noon to 4:00 p.m. in the office