Introduction Introduction Orientation Penn State has been designed to introduce you to Penn State University Park campus and to help you prepare for your arrival. Its scope is not limited to arrival week.
Many new students have important concerns that extend far beyond the first day of classes.
Therefore, this document also discusses some of the challenges typically faced by University Park Campus students and provides information about the University's many support services. We hope you will keep Orientation Penn State as a helpful reference guide throughout your first year. Each year, thousands of new students like you become a part of the University Park campus community. As a Penn State student, you will be presented with opportunities that will help you grow in many ways. Nevertheless, your academic and personal growth will not occur without challenge.