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  2. Welcome Week
  3. Welcome Week Schedule

Friday, August 25, 2023

Find your way around campus using our interactive campus map.


Schedule

Residence Hall Scavenger Hunt

3:00 p.m.
Your Assigned Residence Hall

Go on a scavenger hunt within your respective Residence Hall!

Cornhole Tournament

4:00–6:00 p.m.
Outside the Slep Student Center
Rain Location: Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center

The AREMA Student Chapter of Penn State Altoona will host a Cornhole Tournament the first week of the semester. This encourages new students to get out and make new friends on campus. AREMA is an organization that allows students with a common interest in railroads to make connections and network with others across the country. We'll help you enter the growing railroad industry by providing: networking opportunities, volunteer work, trips, events, scholarships, and grants. Follow us on Instagram for more information!

DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship (DCF) End-of-First-Week Fire

5:00–9:30 p.m.
Seminar Forest

Join DCF as we head to Seminar Forest for a fire, food, fellowship, and friends! We will meet on campus and walk over together as a group. There will be food and snacks, lots of drinks, and things to do, along with a time of worship and reflection on how the week went. All are welcome and you can come and go as you, please!

Laser Tag

7:00–11:00 p.m.
Adler Athletic Complex Arena

OpenAir gives an immersive laser tag experience that is also safe for all participants.

After Dark Park

7:00–11:00 p.m.
Adler Athletic Complex Arena

This glowing event will allow you to tap into your inner kid while having fun on seesaws and swings, getting some pics with the little rabbits and bears, and just chilling out after your first week of classes.


Next: Saturday, August 26 2023

Welcome Week

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    • Housing
    • Career Services
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    • Faculty Research Resources
    • Community-Based Studies
    • Internships
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    • Internal Grants and Awards
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