Welcome Weekend 2024 is Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25. During the fall welcome program, new students will make connections with the people and programs that make the Mont Alto campus a community. You’ll learn more about getting involved with student clubs and organizations, our campus history and traditions, the resources and services available, and community service and volunteer opportunities. This all kicks off on Friday, August 23.
Please note that all new students are required to attend New Student Welcome and Founder’s Convocation on Friday, August 23. You will have an opportunity to meet our Chancellor, faculty, and staff, and some of your fellow students.
Welcome Week Schedule (download pdf version)
Friday, August 23
New Student Move-In, New Student Welcome, and Founder's Convocation
*All new students must attend the Friday New Student Welcome activities and Founder's Convocation *All activities are free unless cost is listed
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. // Residential student move-in, Mont Alto Hall and Penn Gate
7:30 - 10:30 a.m. // Breakfast available in The Mill
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. // {ASC} Visit the ASC to see the space, computers and printers available
10:10 a.m. – 3:35 p.m. // {ASC} Academic Institute, see email for full schedule and pre-register at Montalto.169577.com/AIpre-reg to be eligible for a free gift!
11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. // Lunch available for purchase in The Mill
2 – 3:45 p.m. // Commuter Student Welcome, GS 105, Auditorium (students only)
4 – 4:45 p.m. // Welcome and Founder’s Convocation, MAC gym (students only)
4 – 5:30 p.m. // I Survived Move-In: Session for Parents and Guests, WSC (Wiestling Student Center), (parents and family only)
5 p.m. // Your Major Pathway, Various Locations (students only)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. // Dinner available for purchase, The Mill
*Students: Say goodbye to Parents, Family Members and Guests
7 p.m. // Community Meetings in Mont Alto Hall (for Residential students only)
7:30 p.m. // Fire Pit & Smores with Haunted Storyteller, Fire Pit (students only)
7:30 p.m. // Activities, Mont Alto Hall (students only, both residents and commuters)
Saturday, August 24
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. // Breakfast (ends at 2 p.m.) and Lunch available for purchase
Noon // Walmart Trip, van will pick up at Mont Alto Hall and Penn Gate
Noon – 4 p.m. // Gym open for student use, MAC
3 – 5 p.m. // Board Games, Card Games and Lawn Games, Quad Tent
4 – 6:30 p.m. // Dinner available for purchase in The Mill
8 p.m. // Outdoor Movie showing of “Accepted“, Quad (Rain Location Mont Alto Hall)
8 p.m. // Evening programming, Mont Alto Hall
Sunday, August 25
Registration Deadline
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. // {ASC} Visit the ASC to see the space, computers and printers available
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. // Breakfast (ends at 2 p.m.) and Lunch available for purchase, Mill
11:30 a.m. // Bingo with awesome prizes, The Mill
1 – 3 p.m. // Outdoor Lawn Games, Quad
3:45 p.m. // Bus leaves for 5 p.m. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars baseball game, departing from Commuter Lot (Tickets $10.00, includes buffet dinner)
4 – 8 p.m. // Dinner available for purchase, The Mill
Monday, August 26
Classes Begin
7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. // {ASC} Course Schedule Walk Through – Check in at ASC front desk for a tour of your course locations and faculty offices on campus
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. // (SDR) Student Disability Resources WALK-IN Hours – Stop in to learn more about academic accommodation eligibility, GS 102
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. // {ASC} Open House, meet the staff, tour the space and get FREE snacks!
11:15 – 11:40 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Navigating Canvas, Library
Noon – 1:30 p.m. // Penn State Ice Cream Cart traveling campus
12:20 – 1:10 p.m. // New Student Welcome Review Session, Heritage Room in The Mill
*(Only for late arrival students who missed summer New Student Orientation)
12:20 - 12:45 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Academic Anxiety, GS 105
12:50 – 1:15 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Utilizing Academic Resources, GS 310
1:25 – 1:50 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Becoming Familiar with Classroom Resources, GS 310
2:30 – 2:55 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Planning for Success, ASC GS 101
4:00 – 4:24 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Campus Communications, Library
8 p.m. // Individual Floor Meetings for all Residential Students
Tuesday, August 27
7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. // {ASC} Course Schedule Walk Through – Check in at ASC front desk for a tour of your course locations and faculty offices on campus
8:30 a.m. – Noon // (SDR) Student Disability Resources WALK-IN Hours – Stop in to learn more about academic accommodation eligibility, GS 102
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. // {ASC} Open House, meet the staff, tour the space and get FREE snacks!
8 – 8:25 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Campus Communications, Library
9:05 – 9:30 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Navigating Canvas, Library
12:05 – 12:30 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Planning for Success, ASC GS 101
1:35 – 2:00 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Becoming Familiar with Classroom Resources, GS 310
2 – 3 p.m. // Lemonade Cart with syrups and toppings traveling campus
3:05 – 3:30 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Academic Anxiety, GS 105
3:05 – 3:30 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Utilizing Academic Resources, GS 310
9 p.m. // Penn State Trivia with Lion Cash prizes, Mont Alto Hall Lobby (all students welcome, both residents and commuters)
Wednesday, August 28
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. // {ASC} Open House, meet the staff, tour the space and get FREE snacks!
8 – 8:25 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Utilizing Academic Resources, GS 310
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. // (SDR) Student Disability Resources WALK-IN Hours – Stop in to learn more about academic accommodation eligibility, GS 102
9:05 – 9:30 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Academic Anxiety, GS 105
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. // Cupcakes and Connections at the Club, Involvement, and Hiring Fair, Tent on the Quad
Also featuring Cornhole with the Cops, water balloons drinking awareness goggles, Stuff-a-Plush animals, lawn games and more
12:20 - 12:45 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Planning for Success, ASC GS 101
12:50 – 1:15 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Becoming Familiar with Classroom Resources, GS 310
1:25 – 1:50 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Campus Communications, Library
2:30 – 2:55 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Navigating Canvas, Library
Thursday, August 29
7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. // {ASC} Course Schedule Walk Through – Check in at ASC front desk for a tour of your course locations and faculty offices on campus
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. // {ASC} Open House, meet the staff, tour the space and get FREE snacks!
9:05 – 9:30 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Planning for Success, ASC GS 101
10 – 10:50 a.m. // New Student Welcome Review Session, Heritage Room in the Mill
*(Only for late arrival students who missed summer New Student Orientation)
10:35 – 11:00 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Academic Anxiety, GS 105
10:35 – 11:00 a.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Utilizing Academic Resources, GS 310
12:05 – 12:30 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Navigating Canvas, Library
1:35 – 2:00 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Becoming Familiar with Classroom Resources, GS 310
7 p.m. // Volleyball, then smores at the Fire Pit
Friday, August 30
12:20 – 12:45 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Navigating Canvas, Library
12:50 – 1:15 p.m. // {ASC} Mini Workshop: Campus Communications, Library
Saturday, August 31
9 a.m. // Trip to the Waynesboro Farmers Market and Brio Coffeehouse, Van departs from Wiestling Student Center Sidewalk
11:59 p.m. // Regular Drop - Deadline
Sunday, September 1
Late Drop Begins
3 – 5 p.m. // Trip for ice cream Misty Meadows Creamery, Van departs from the Wiestling Student Center Sidewalk
11:59 p.m. // Regular Add - Deadline
Monday, September 2
Late Registration Begins/ No Classes for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3
Noon – 2 p.m. // Wellness House Open House highlighting Counseling and Health Services with make-your-own smoothie
Wednesday, September 4
All Day // Open House in the Library
Noon – 1:30 p.m. // Advising Office Open House
1 – 3 p.m. // Wiestling Student Center Open House highlighting student activities with Walking Tacos, Scavenger Hunt and crafts
Thursday, September 5
All Day // Open House in the Library
Noon – 2 p.m. // Student Life Open House at the Second Floor of Conklin Hall
Friday, September 6
Noon – 1:30 p.m. // Open House in the Nicodemus Pottery Center in the basement of General Studies
8 p.m. // Brazil Night with the Philadelphia Eagles football game watch party and free food, Mont Alto Hall (all students welcome, both residents and commuters)
Student-athletes and new students enrolled in special programs may be required to attend additional meetings, activities, and practices. The welcome week schedule and additional welcome week events will be announced soon. In the event of program changes, Student Affairs will reach out to impacted students and departments.
We're excited you have decided to attend Penn State Mont Alto!
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Important Next Steps
New Student Welcome Information - all students
Academic Calendar - all students
Preparing for fall arrival at Penn State Mont Alto - residential students