Thanks for registering for Spend a Summer Day 2023 at Penn State University Park! This page has everything you’ll need to plan for the event. As Spend a Summer Day gets closer, more information will be added to this page to help you plan your visit.
We recommend doing advanced planning ahead of your visit. Utilize the schedule of sessions to create a schedule for your day. When you check-in to the event you will receive a paper copy of the schedule.
Arrival and Parking Information | On-Campus Transportation | Event Schedule
Check-in for Spend a Summer Day will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m at the Bryce Jordan Center. If you’re driving to campus, we recommend putting “Beaver Stadium” or “Bryce Jordan Center” into your GPS until you get to campus. Once you arrive on campus, look for signage pointing you to Spend a Summer Day parking. Complimentary parking will be available in either Jordan East Parking Lot or Stadium West Parking Lot.
Once you’ve parked, check in at the Bryce Jordan Center Gate B. After checking-in you can leave for central campus, either by shuttle bus or on foot. At check-in you will receive a packet that includes an event schedule, a campus map and other helpful information. We highly recommend that you bring a bag with you and a water bottle to refill throughout your visit, as well as comfortable shoes and clothes.
University Park is home to 40,000+ undergraduate students during the school year. During your visit, you’ll likely do lots of walking and will get a feel for the layout and size of campus. You may want to review a campus map to prepare for your visit.
Our campus is accessed primarily by walking; driving on campus during your visit will not be possible. If you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations, please contact us at admissions@psu.edu .
There are multiple shuttle options on campus at Penn State. For Spend a Summer Day, shuttles will operate from the Bryce Jordan to central campus throughout the event. These shuttles are one-way, and you can use them to get as close as possible to your first destination if you don’t want to walk. These shuttles will run until 11:00 a.m. Central campus is about a 15 minute walk from the Bryce Jordan Center.
CATA (Centre Area Transportation Authority) operates free shuttles on a reduced service schedule during the summer. Any community member or guest can use the Blue Loop or Red Link to access campus and downtown during the day.
For a fun option, consider the Penn State E-Bike Share Program. Download the Spin App to rent a Spin bike to cruise around campus.
We are excited for you to join us for a full day of activity as you explore campus and learn more about the Penn State community. Scroll down to review ongoing activities you can participate in throughout the day and start to pick out the academic sessions you would like to attend by exploring you options below
To expore academic program information review the Penn State Undergraduate Bulletin or explore available majors based on your academic area of interest.