UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Undergraduate Admissions is preparing to kick off "Spend a Summer Day," the University’s largest and most expansive recruitment event of the year, where prospective students can preview student life and academic programs across Penn State's campuses.
The summer-long open houses feature a mix of structured presentations, student panels, and interactive activities showcasing academic and extracurricular offerings so that future Penn Staters can find their ideal fit.
Visit the Spend a Summer Day webpage for all campus dates and registration information. University Park’s programs will take place July 25, July 28, July 31, Aug. 1 and Aug. 4.
This year, the University Park event is organized into three program categories, each with its distinct guest experience: information sessions, information fairs and facilities activities. An overnight bus trip hosted by Admissions Strategic Partnerships will provide underrepresented groups with unique college-prep programs, in addition to the main event. The school counselor component of the event, which has been offered virtually since 2020, will return in person this year at University Park.
Undergraduate Admissions looking for student tour guides
Undergraduate Admissions is looking for enthusiastic people-loving, backward-walking campus stars to lead guests on fun and informative campus tours. Current students can apply to become tour guides for this and other summer events. The paid positions allow students to meet new people, showcase all that Penn State has to offer, and share their own Penn State stories.
Undergraduate Admissions hosts a wide range of in-person and virtual events throughout the year supporting enrollment across all Penn State campuses, including information sessions, campus tours, bus trips and school counselor visits.