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Welcome Week Top Ten Q & A

1. When can I move into my room?
2. Where is my residence hall?
3. Should my parents stay for orientation?
4. Are there Orientation events that students are expected to attend?
5. What is a Welcome Week Leader?
6. Where can I find information about the Orientation programs?
7. What happens the first night of Orientation?
8. Where can I find information about groups on campus?
9. I'm not sure where my classes are. Who can help me find them?
10. How do I register for classes?

 

When can I move into my room?
Find out more information about move-in at the following site - www.hfs.psu.edu/welcome. Move-in dates can be found on the registrar's calendar.
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Where is my residence hall?
Maps are available at www.campusmaps.psu.edu or by visiting www.hfs.psu.edu.
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Should my parents stay for Welcome Week?
Parents are welcome to join you for lunch in the dining hall. After that, we encourage all parents to head home as you begin your experience at Penn State.
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Are there Welcome Week events that students are expected to attend?
There are several events and meetings that are important for all students to attend. On the first night, all students are required to attend their house meetings/dinner, the President's New Student Convocation, and Penn State LateNight. We strongly encourage students to attend as many Welcome Week programs as possible so that they can meet new people and become acclimated to the community.
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What is a Welcome Week Leader?
A Welcome Week Leader, or WWL, is a student who has volunteered to help answer your questions, assist you with moving, and be a resource for you. WWL ’s are an invaluable resource to you as you are beginning your Penn State experience.
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Where can I find information about the Welcome Week programs?
Visit Orientation Express for a full list of programs. Each student will receive a copy of the Preface during the summer, which contains the Orientation Express. This booklet lists all the programs going on during Welcome Week. There will also be fliers on your floor and your RA will have a list of events.
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What happens the first night of Welcome Week?
The first night of Welcome Week is packed with tons of activities. You will have a house meeting and go to dinner with your fellow residents, then go to the New Student Convocation. Convocation is a tradition for all new students. It is a chance for you to meet the President of Penn State, Mayor of State College, and the President of the Undergraduate Student Government. After Convocation, all students are invited to LateNight in the HUB with games, food, and movies until 2am!
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Where can I find information about groups on campus?
If you are interested in information about a specific student group or want to view the 600 groups that are currently on-campus, please check www.clubs.psu.edu.
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I'm not sure where my classes are. Who can help me find them?
Check out http://www.campusmaps.psu.edu to view or print a map of campus. Each area will also have campus and downtown tours during Welcome Week. Bring your schedule and the tour guides will be more than happy to show you where your classes are located.
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How do I register for my classes?
Information about registration and first-year testing is available on the FTCAP website at www.psu.edu/dus/ftcap.
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